JAGUAR has launched its F-Tempo 400 Sport as a part of its MY23 vary. The Coventry-based agency says the brand new variant brings extra expertise, in addition to a easy and refined mild-hybrid Ingenium six-cylinder powertrain to the model’s large-SUV portfolio.
The 400 Sport’s 3.0-litre V6 MHEV engine develops 294kW and 550Nm of torque and contains a twin-scroll turbocharger backed by an electrical supercharger, repeatedly variable inlet-valve carry management, in addition to high-pressure direct gas injection. The variant is claimed to speed up from zero to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds and go on to a prime velocity of 250km/h.
The mild-hybrid system makes use of a belt built-in starter/generator instead of a standard alternator to recuperate power that may in any other case be misplaced throughout deceleration and braking, which is then saved in a 48V lithium-ion battery packaged beneath the cargo space flooring. This power is used to help the engine when accelerating and permits a smoother, quieter and extra responsive cease/begin operate, Jaguar says.
The vary can be supplied with a selection of 184kW petrol four-cylinder Ingenium and 221kW diesel six-cylinder Ingenium powertrains, the latter additionally with mild-hybrid tech.
All F-Tempo variants function all-wheel drive and eight-speed computerized transmissions, which may be managed both by the Jaguar Drive Selector or steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles.
Distinguished by 21-inch gloss black alloys (22-inch wheels are non-obligatory), commonplace Black Pack trim, privateness glass and gloss black roof rails, the newly launched 400 Sport options Windsor leather-based efficiency seats, ebony Suedecloth headliner, stain charcoal ash veneer garnishes, 30-colour ambient lighting and Alexa voice management.
Alexa voice management is now supplied as commonplace throughout the F-Tempo line-up, a spread which now contains the R-Dynamic S, SE, HSE and 400 Sport. Jaguar says Alexa’s performance may be accessed whereas preserving one’s fingers on the ‘wheel and eyes on the street.
Alexa even makes it attainable to manage suitable sensible residence options reminiscent of heating and lighting from the F-Tempo’s cabin.
“The seamless integration of Amazon Alexa with our Pivi Professional infotainment system offers prospects easy, intuitive voice management of often used options, making the driving expertise much more pleasurable,” stated Jaguar Land Rover director {of electrical} and digital engineering, Alex Heslop.
“The actual fact we are able to additionally provide this new function to current prospects proves the worth of our software-over-the-air-updates.”
Australian pricing and specification shall be suggested nearer to the mannequin’s native launch. The present F-Tempo vary is priced from $79,46 (plus on-road prices).
2022 Jaguar F-Tempo pricing*:
| P250 R-Dynamic S AWD (a) | $79,461 |
| P250 R-Dynamic SE AWD (a) | $84,142 |
| D300 R-Dynamic SE AWD (a) | $99,789 |
| P400 R-Dynamic SE AWD (a) | $102,298 |
| P400 R-Dynamic HSE AWD (a) | $115,059 |
| SVR AWD (a) | $145,146 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
