Jaguar has commenced the latest phase of winter testing for its new all-electric luxury four-door GT, with advanced prototypes undergoing extreme cold-weather validation in the Arctic Circle at temperatures plunging to –40°C.
The four-door GT is part of the most rigorous global validation programme in Jaguar’s history, involving more than 150 prototypes covering hundreds of thousands of miles across diverse environments—including scorching desert highways, frozen lakes, and advanced virtual simulation platforms.
This demanding assessment programme is engineered to push every vehicle system to its limits, supporting Jaguar’s ambition to deliver the most technologically advanced and powerful production car it has ever built. Marking an unprecedented scale of testing for the brand, the programme combines the most comprehensive virtual and rig-based validation ever undertaken by Jaguar, followed by extensive real-world road testing.
Winter testing on Sweden’s frozen lakes is enabling Jaguar engineers to fine-tune the distinctive characteristics of the four-door GT’s drive modes, ensuring instinctive performance, assured handling, and calming ride comfort in extreme conditions. Powered by a sophisticated suite of electric propulsion technologies, the new GT is designed to deliver a driving experience unlike any other electric car—remaining true to the unmistakable spirit of Jaguar.
With more than 1,000PS, the new luxury GT will be the most powerful Jaguar road car ever made. Advanced all-wheel-drive tri-motor technology with Intelligent Torque Vectoring puts the power where it’s needed more quickly and precisely than ever before, for an engaging, rewarding and confidence-inspiring drive in all conditions.
Jaguar engineers will also be putting the finishing touches to a number of calibrations. Chassis systems, the all-wheel steering, a bespoke new 23-inch winter tyre, dynamic air suspension and active twin-valve dampers – all working in harmony with the propulsion torque control. For supreme composure and ride comfort.
Matt Becker, Vehicle Engineering Director, Jaguar, said: “Jaguar has always been about driving pleasure and our new electric four-door GT will be no different. It marks a step-change in our technical ambitions. Innovative in-house electric propulsion technologies combine with the car’s unique proportions and low centre of gravity for a luxurious grand tourer that drives like nothing else. Like a true Jaguar, it can be comfortable when you wish, is engaging to drive and, with more than 1,000PS, always has power in reserve.”
The sub-zero temperatures of the Arctic Circle also give Jaguar engineers the right conditions to validate its advanced ThermAssistTM technology. The pioneering onboard thermal management system reduces heating energy consumption by up to 40 per cent, and aims to recover heat to warm the propulsion system or cabin in ambient temperatures as low as minus 10°C (14°F). All while optimising the driving range, even in the coldest temperatures.
The all-electric four-door GT will make its world premiere later this year. Following the Exuberant Modernist design philosophy previewed by the Jaguar Type 00 design vision.
Rawdon Glover, Managing Director, Jaguar, said: “Our aim from the outset has been to deliver a true Jaguar driving experience and we have crafted a hugely desirable car that will be as captivating to drive as it is to look at.”
