最近谍照记者在北极圈拍到了正在测试的捷豹E-Pace测试车，不过该车采用了改装后的揽胜极光车身。这辆测试车采用了类似捷豹F-Pace前脸，这表明捷豹确实在开发新款入门级跨界车。据猜测，该车采用D8平台，如果使用捷豹XE和F-Pace的iQ平台，售价将会太高。另外据猜测，该车还将与下一代路虎极光共同开发。虽然官方并未表态，但两款车一起开发有助于大幅降低生产和开发成本。新车动力系统预计将包括一系列汽油和柴油引擎，同时有望推出电动或插电混动版本。捷豹E-Pace预计将在2020年底上市，也有报道称该车最快将于2018年上市。

 

Jaguar E-Pace mule spied wearing a Range Rover Evoque body

A Jaguar E-Pace mule has been spied undergoing cold weather testing near the Arctic Circle.

Caught wearing a modified Range Rover Evoque body, the mule doesn't reveal much about the production model but it is registered to Jaguar instead of Land Rover. The mule also has an F-Pace inspired front fascia which suggests Jaguar is indeed working on a new entry-level crossover.

 

Little is known about the model but speculation suggests it will be based on the D8 platform since using the iQ[Al] platform - which underpins the Jaguar XE and F-Pace - would likely prove too expensive.

 

There is also speculation that the model is being developed alongside the next-generation Land Rover Evoque. While nothing is official, pairing the two models together would help to significantly reduce production and development costs.

 

Engine options remain unconfirmed but previous reports have suggested the model will be offered with several different petrol and diesel options. The company could also offer an electric or plug-in hybrid variant but it's too early to pin down specifics.

 

The Jaguar E-Pace is expected to be launched by the end of the decade and some reports are indicating it could arrive as early as 2018.