Lately Jaguar Land Rover have been key innovators in the automotive sector. Using shared resources and research to improve the lives of those at the helm of their cars the last few years have been bright for JLR and the future looks even brighter. It’s an exciting time for those of us driving big cats, and here are five things we can’t wait to see (and hear) in the Jaguars of the future.
Life on the big screen
There is no denying that large configurable touch screens are making their way into JLR products. Take the new Velar for example, its dual Touchscreen system allows the user to simultaneously view and interact with multiple features at once. This gives the flexibility to use the system more efficiently, whilst viewing all of the information required. Despite the lack of tactile touch points that some may find a challenge, Jaguars are about being sleek and elegant, and nothing displays this better than dual touch screens.
She’s electric
The I-Pace is the UK’s answer to the rise of Tesla, and with its own bespoke racing series it’s certainly hot tipped to make us sit up and take notice. While the tech is in its infancy now it will be a part of our lives moving forward, so let us embrace it and get excited about it. For a luxury Jag where silence and effortlessness are paramount, there is a lot to be said for a torquey and quiet electric system to carry around the discerning motorist.
Exciting four-pots
The F-Type is the latest car to have their engine downsized, and the response was rather positive. Based on the initial reviews and those in the months following its launch, it seems that this is quite the engine and if Jaguar can make a four-pot interesting then they may be the first – is it time to welcome a four-cylinder into your garage? Let us know in the comments.
All weather performance
Fast modern Jags have a reputation for being more than a touch Tail happy even in the driest of conditions. With the new Project 8 featuring Four-wheel drive and setting that blistering Nordschleife time could we be about to see Jaguar make a foray into the weather safe 4WD performance market? It would certainly be a welcome change to the current crop of fast RS Audi models as well as the new x-Drive M5. How much fun would it be to have a new 4WD family wagon with a Jaguar on the nose?
More noise!
Despite the trend for downsizing and the smaller base engine in the F-Type Jaguars still make one hell of a noise, this is something we’re definitely excited to hear more of – and long may it continue!
