From the picture, this new Jaguar X5 looks similar to the previous XF. However, when the automotive lovers take a look at this car closer, they will find that this car has been created with shorter body than the current XF. Besides, the body of this car is designed lower as well. In terms of engine, the automaker reports that this XF shares its engine to this car. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine will be applied in this car. This is similar engine found in the XF to generate 240 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque. The upper engine is a 3.0-liter V6 to pump out 380 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque.
Once more, rear-wheel drive system becomes standard feature of this car. When it is required, the customers can choose all-wheel drive system. The drivers will take the advantages of an eight-speed automatic transmission since it is offered as standard feature as well.
This car can be a signal in which the automaker develops this small car with the platform of the XF. It means that this car will be dominated with steel as the material. However, there is also possibility in which Jaguar applies its advanced Premium Lightweight Architecture (PLA). It has been known that PLA uses aluminum. Indirectly, this 2016 Jaguar X5 will be like the Range Rover SUV. Having been debuted in 2013, the PLA seems to reach popularity now. Therefore, this car will be raised in the upper level. As the consequence, the price of this car will be more expensive as well.
The potential buyers have to be patient due to the fact that this car will not be released soon. It is estimated that this car will be released in late 2015. Meanwhile, the crossover variant will come up later after the launch of sedan variant. However, the most possible variant coming first is the coupe version of F-Type. It is a strategy made by the automaker to challenge the appearance of the Porsche 911 and also the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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