- Jaguar's all-electric I-PACE earns five-star ANCAP safety rating
- Five-seat performance SUV achieves high scores in all main safety categories
- All three members of Jaguar's PACE SUV family have the maximum five-star ANCAP rating
- Lightweight aluminium body and integrated battery pack deliver exceptional structural stiffness for maximum occupant protection
5 December 2018, Sydney, Australia: The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating, confirming it as one of the safest vehicles on the road.
Jaguar's first electric performance SUV scored 94% for adult occupant protection, 81% for child occupant protection and 77% for safety assist. I-PACE scored maximum points for both the side barrier impact and the more severe side pole test, with good protection of all critical body areas.
This latest result means all three members of Jaguar's PACE SUV family, E-PACE, F-PACE and I-PACE, have the maximum five-star ANCAP rating, demonstrating Jaguar's commitment to engineering some of the safest family cars.
"The I-PACE is one of only a few models to offer an external airbag, which is designed to provide increased protection to pedestrians." said ANCAP Chief Executive, James Goodwin
Simon Black, Senior Project Leader, Body Engineering Jaguar Land Rover said: "The Jaguar I-PACE has already received awards for its design, performance and handling. This latest award from ANCAP confirms the I-PACE's exceptional safety standards. The SUV has been expertly engineered with a lightweight aluminium body structure and integrated battery pack to provide outstanding crash protection for occupants. Safety is our biggest priority and it is fantastic to see the ANCAP results reflect this."
The I-PACE's lightweight aluminium body structure delivers inherently high levels of stiffness, and when combined with the integral battery pack – protected by a structural aluminium frame – delivers the highest torsional rigidity of any Jaguar yet, at 36kNm per degree.
Highlights of the body design include industry-first use of aluminium forgings, and Jaguar-first applications of post-form heat treatment to increase the strength of the aluminium alloys used in crash-critical areas.
I-PACE, also features advanced safety technologies to protect road users and pedestrians. Technologies include a deployable bonnet and Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection. Jaguar also designed a unique Audible Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) for its first electric vehicle that warns road users when the vehicle is approaching. The sound can be heard at speeds up to 20km/h and exceeds the 56dB (A) minimum required by forthcoming European legislation. The system was tested in conjunction with members of Guide Dogs for the Blind, the UK's leading charity for people affected by sight loss.
In addition to safety technologies, the performance SUV offers a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems including Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Blind Spot Assist, and 360° Parking Aid.
Full test results can be found on the ANCAP website HERE
The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE is now available for sale in Australia, priced from $119 000 + ORCs.
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Jaguar's heritage of elegant design and breathtaking performance has excited and delighted the world for 80 years. Today's world-class Jaguar family embodies the Art of Performance, with the remarkable, much admired and award-winning XE, XF and XJ saloons, the dramatic F-TYPE sports car, the F-PACE performance crossover – the fastest-selling Jaguar ever, the new E-PACE compact performance SUV and now I-PACE, the all-electric performance SUV that puts Jaguar at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution.
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