In this new video from Electrifying, Ginny Buckley tests both the Jaguar I-Pace and BMW iX3 back-to-back to see which one’s best. While that might seem a bit unfair, because the iX3 is so much newer than the Jag, the latter is still an incredibly desirable car.

The Jag is certainly the more special feeling car inside. Its design is more interesting, its seats are cooler, and it has a lower, more driver-focused driving position. While the BMW iX3 is lovely inside, with all of the same build quality as a standard X3, it’s just not as good looking inside as the Jaguar I-Pace. Though, the Bimmer’s tech is better.

In terms of practicality, the BMW iX3 isn’t much better than the I-Pace, surprisingly. The Jag’s back seat is actually more comfortable than the BMW’s, even for three people, and its trunk is actually bigger than  the iX3’s with the seats up. However, when both cars’ rear seats are folded down, the BMW is more capacious. Additionally, the BMW iX3’s trunk aperture is easier to load stuff into. Though, the Jag claws back (no pun intended) with a small frunk, something the BMW lacks.

The two cars trade blows again on the road. The BMW iX3 uses a smaller battery but actually gets more real-world range. Though, the Jaguar makes up for that with quite a bit more speed and far more engaging handling.

So which one is best? Check out the video below to find out but it’s much closer than we thought it would be.

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For the 2022 model year, the I-Pace will be offered in the United States in shades such as Portofino Blue, Caldera Red, Aruba, and Eiger Grey. Bear in mind Jaguar will be selling the luxurious zero-emissions SUV exclusively in the top-spec HSE trim going forward in the US, with a starting price of $69,900 before the $1,150 destination charges.

Stepping inside the cabin, the 2022 I-Pace comes fitted with the latest version of Jaguar’s Pivi Pro infotainment system featuring a simplified menu structure as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. It supports over-the-air updates, which will also be available for the battery management and charging to effectively make the electric crossover better post-purchase.

Speaking of charging, the US-spec I-Pace will come bundled from now on with an 11 kW onboard charger, while using a 100-kW charger will give you 63 miles of range in just 15 minutes. Much like before, the dual-motor setup provides a combined 394 horsepower and 512 pound-feet of torque, good for a sprint to 60 mph in just four and a half seconds.

There are more changes than meets the eye as the 2022 model year comes along with cabin air ionization with PM2.5 filtration. In addition, the standard equipment list now includes 16-way heated and cooled leather front seats, 20-inch wheels with a five-spoke design and glossy dark gray finish, along with a powered tailgate and LED headlights.

Jaguar will also throw in an 825-watt, 16-speaker Meridian sound system with a subwoofer, while the standard safety array of systems includes everything from adaptive cruise control (with steering assist and stop & go) to blind spot assist. The 2022 I-Pace also boasts a head-up display, emergency braking, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, and adaptive speed limiter.

Source: Jaguar

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Meet the very first Google Street View car that lacks a combustion engine. The I-Pace does more than just map streets as it also boasts a built-in sensor to measure air quality. The zero-emissions crossover is being put to work in Dublin, Ireland where it will remain for the next 12 months. During this interval, Jag’s EV will measure nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, as well as fine particles (PM2.5).

To turn the I-Pace into a Google Street View car, Jaguar has worked with the tech giant to fit the electric SUV with roof mountings for the camera. In addition, the rear window glass had to undergo changes to accommodate the necessary wiring. There’s also new switchgear to control the camera from the inside and faithfully map the streets of Dublin.

It is a small but important step Jaguar is making as parent company Jaguar Land Rover (owned by Tata Motors) is working towards becoming a carbon-neutral business by 2039. To get there, the Jaguar brand will switch to an all-electric lineup from 2025 while Land Rover will gradually electrify the Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover series.

A purely electric XJ sedan was supposed to come out later this year, but newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Thierry Bolloré, has axed the project. It is safe to assume the I-Pace has a future in Jaguar’s lineup since the company will be transitioning to EV-only offerings in only three years. The electric SUV was last updated last month in the UK when it received a Black Edition with dark styling accents, while recent trademark leaks hint at the impending arrival of a facelifted version.

Meanwhile, this I-Pace will be roaming the streets of Ireland’s capital at a slow place, so it won’t be using its full 394 horsepower and 512 pound-feet of torque. Using the same logic, it goes without saying Google is certainly not going to test the 4.5-second sprint to 60 mph of the electric crossover as the latest Street View car will be driven at low speeds.

Source: Jaguar

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