Jaguar I-Pace updated for MY24, prices rise

JAGUAR has announced updates to its I-Pace electric SUV comprising refreshed styling, infotainment and connectivity upgrades and more extra standard equipment ahead of the two-variant line-up’s arrival here in July, priced from $148,800 before on-road costs.

The opening price is for an R-Dynamic SE, while the R-Dynamic HSE comes in at $165,600 + ORC, up $1943 and $5383 respectively on last year’s tamer-looking SE and HSE models.  

Direct BEV competitors include the Audi E-Tron Q8 and Sportback range from $147,400 and BMW’s iX range from $135,900, both plus on-road costs.

A number of hybrids are available from other manufacturers and there is always Jag’s own F-Pace with internal combustion power starting from $82,200 (+ORC) for the P250 AWD.

Jaguar says a focus was put on “the all-round package” so that the updated I-Pace would deliver “an unrivalled balance of performance, refinement, agility and technology”. 

In response to owner surveys, the revised I-Pace has faster home and destination battery recharging from an 11kWh AC wall unit.

The I-Pace still runs a 90kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a claimed range of up to 446km from a full charge (according to the NEDC test standard), coupled with a 0-100 per cent charging time of 8.6 hours from an 11kW AC supply.

Achieving this recharge speed at home requires owners to have three-phase electric power available.

Technology solutions for efficient recharging include preconditioning that automatically heats and cools the battery while the vehicle is on the way to a DC fast charger.

Preconditioning can also warm the vehicle’s interior ready for the start of a journey.
 

Jag describes this as “another easy-to-use technology that enhances the driving experience”.

The system can be set remotely and timed from an updated app or from within the vehicle via the touchscreen that has also been updated. 

While retaining essentially the same muscular, cab-forward profile, the updated I-Pace has matured with subtle body enhancements for more visual impact.

In line with R-Dynamic styling, the grille is reworked for a smoother appearance and features a striking Atlas Grey colour instead of gloss black, resulting in a cleaner look to the front that retains characteristic Jag styling cues.

Atlas Grey is also featured elsewhere on the vehicle’s visage that sports a recoloured black and silver Jaguar grille badge.

Other mass-shrinking detail changes are applied to the bumper finishers, lower door finishers and rear diffuser that are now body-colour.

New diamond-turned 22-inch alloy wheels come in a Satin Grey with carbon fibre inserts.

Elsewhere, Jaguar has utilised what it calls the exterior R-Dynamic Black Pack, standard on both variants and applied to the grille surround, window surrounds, door mirror caps and rear badges.

Available options include a contrast panoramic roof and a selection of satin paints for the first time. 

Tech upgrades provide “seamless” connectivity based around the Pivi Pro infotainment system that is standard in new I-Pace complete with integrated Alexa voice control and What Three Words navigation as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. 

An emphasis has been placed on technology to facilitate comfortable journeys and the vehicle is always current thanks to software-over-the-air updates.

Electric motors integrated into the front and rear axles remain unchanged, rated at a combined 294kW of power and 696Nm of torque to provide ‘intelligent’ all-wheel drive, a 0-100km/h of 4.8 seconds and a V-max of 200km/h.

The ‘go’ is controlled by dynamics calibrated to deliver comfort and agility thanks in part to the vehicle’s double wishbone front-end and Integral Link rear suspension.

Coupled with a low centre of gravity and stiff aluminium body structure, the optional air suspension with adaptive dynamics and electronically-controlled damping ratchet up ride and handling.

Jaguar executive director of vehicle programs Nick Collins described the updated I-Pace as “the latest model to benefit from our approach of offering more curated, richer specifications”.

“Looking to the future we’re applying the know-how from our electrified vehicle programs and accelerated technological development enabled by our collaborative partnership with the Jaguar TCS Racing Team to reimagine Jaguar as an all-electric modern luxury brand from 2025.” 

Jaguar I-Pace sales amounted to just 23 units in Australia last year, with most competition in the large electric SUV space coming from BMW’s iX at 477 sales and Kia’s EV6 that sold 564 units at tens of thousands less.

2023 Jaguar I-Pace Pricing*:

*pricing excludes on-road costs