Would you Adam and Eve it.. ?

Abott10 · 4th March 2019, 19:47

Jaguar's I-Pace has been awarded COTY

gnu · 4th March 2019, 19:54

Well deserved, I'm sure.

Split or Bust · 4th March 2019, 20:23

Sadly hardly British anymore with Jaguar now owned by Tata Motors and the i-Pace, according to Wikipedia (so it must be right?!?!), is built in Austria

marinabrian · 4th March 2019, 21:33

I've just had a look at one on google, err ok so it's a dodgem

2200kg of bloat, no wonder the Europeans like it, a range of 240 miles (allegedly) and a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds (one or the other, but not both)

Where do these modern styling cues come from I wonder? I'm sorry it's not something I'd wish to own.

I cannot wait for the near future to arrive when our ageing foreign owned electricity networks are overwhelmed by the increase in demand, and decrease in generating capacity...........still never mind the people who have chosen to become "energy conscious" by installing a "smart" meter won't mind waiting for the sun to shine, or the wind to blow to enable them to recharge their car

Brian

Avulon · 5th March 2019, 00:09

I just want to know what this emerging obsession that car makers appear to be having with greenhouses is? I'd rather not be roasted in the summer through a glass roof thanks very much.

As for the rest of the 'styling'.... what the heck is that? Change the grille and the badge and it could be any non-descript korean made eurobox. Dare I say that even Audi make a better looking car?

And Brian is right 2200 kg

Have you seen the pitiful lack of space in the back? It's essentially a 2+2 (i.e. a 2 seater with a token back seat). Why don't the manufacturers stop kidding themselves in this size car and just make a 2 seater? - you can spec it for carrying 1 person with no luggage 98% of the time and save 500kg of batteries!! (and it'd still weigh more than a 75!

oxfordblue75 · 5th March 2019, 06:30

The manufacturers seem to design there whole range by taking the smallest model and hitting the enlarge button on the design dept computer and making one design a bit longer, a bit higher, just look at the BMW endless numbers range!

The Rovering Member · 5th March 2019, 15:11

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Originally Posted by Avulon

I just want to know what this emerging obsession that car makers appear to be having with greenhouses is? I'd rather not be roasted in the summer through a glass roof thanks very much.

Rover were a forerunner of this feature with the P6 Triplex roof.

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Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	I just want to know what this emerging obsession that car makers appear to be having with greenhouses is? I'd rather not be roasted in the summer through a glass roof thanks very much. As for the rest of the 'styling'.... what the heck is that? Change the grille and the badge and it could be any non-descript korean made eurobox. Dare I say that even Audi make a better looking car? And Brian is right 2200 kg Have you seen the pitiful lack of space in the back? It's essentially a 2+2 (i.e. a 2 seater with a token back seat). Why don't the manufacturers stop kidding themselves in this size car and just make a 2 seater? - you can spec it for carrying 1 person with no luggage 98% of the time and save 500kg of batteries!! (and it'd still weigh more than a 75! __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

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Split or Bust Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Slough Posts: 84 Thanks: 18 Thanked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Sadly hardly British anymore with Jaguar now owned by Tata Motors and the i-Pace, according to Wikipedia (so it must be right?!?!), is built in Austria

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marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	I've just had a look at one on google, err ok so it's a dodgem 2200kg of bloat, no wonder the Europeans like it, a range of 240 miles (allegedly) and a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds (one or the other, but not both) Where do these modern styling cues come from I wonder? I'm sorry it's not something I'd wish to own. I cannot wait for the near future to arrive when our ageing foreign owned electricity networks are overwhelmed by the increase in demand, and decrease in generating capacity...........still never mind the people who have chosen to become "energy conscious" by installing a "smart" meter won't mind waiting for the sun to shine, or the wind to blow to enable them to recharge their car Brian

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oxfordblue75 Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: saltash Posts: 701 Thanks: 150 Thanked 235 Times in 160 Posts	The manufacturers seem to design there whole range by taking the smallest model and hitting the enlarge button on the design dept computer and making one design a bit longer, a bit higher, just look at the BMW endless numbers range!