Jaguar C-X17 SUV concept revealed

Jaguar has presented before the IAA its C-X17 concept car, which gives a view of the first SUV of the brand.

The C-X17, Jaguar has not only given a preview of a future sport-crossover model, but also introduced a new aluminum monocoque architecture.

The modular architecture is lightweight and extremely stiff. As a result, it allows both the design as well as the concept of space and in a high degree of production flexibility.

The C-X17 combines the brand values ​​of the Jaguar elegant design and sporty performance with the crossover virtues such as the elevated seating position and higher practicability.

The orientation of the C-X17 Jaguar would make a particularly dynamic interpretation of an SUV on the wheels, so you do not get in the way too much with its sister brand Land Rover.

With a length of 471.8 cm and a height of 164.9 cm, the study shows very dynamic, without sacrificing the typical crossover features such as high ground clearance. The C-X17 LED headlights give the front end a very muscular appearance, and the tail is a clever evolution of the current XF Sport Brake.

Still very futuristic looks of the interior, but also the already intended to give a taste of the future interior design.

The concept car is equipped with four bucket seats that will offer passengers plenty of space. Very flexible to be designed also the trunk, where special fixtures for flashlight or camera are available.

When selecting the material relies on jaguar Conolly different types of leather with contrast stitching and aluminum trim elements. The center console extends from the dashboard to the rear seats. A digital audio system and a "Surface Console" are also here for best entertainment on board.

Analogous to the new architecture be renewed Jaguar engine portfolio. The new engines will provide enormous enjoyment with low fuel consumption. New 4-cylinder diesel and petrol engines to accomplish this task. But the most powerful engines to allow speeds of over 300 km / h again.

Although the Jaguar C-X17 is a view of an SUV, is the first model to get a sedan in the C / D segment with the new architecture in 2015. One can assume that shortly after even the first crossover model from Jaguar will launch and the design will not deviate far from the concept car shown now.