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Guess what! The 2019 German Car of the Year is not one of the well-known German machines. Yes ! Rather, Jaguar’s first electric vehicle, the I-PACE, has won the ‘German Car of the Year’ award against 58 competitors even as the car has also been shortlisted for the Women’s World Car of the Year Award, along with its sister car, the E-PACE compact performance SUV.
Jaguar, the British brand’s first fully electric vehicle (EV) earned the most votes from a panel of 12 expert journalists who drove 59 cars in a series of comparison tests. They loved the groundbreaking I-PACE’s blend of driving dynamics, performance and style.
“The Jaguar I-PACE is not only the first premium electric vehicle from an established manufacturer, it also makes uncompromising use of the advantages of an electrified vehicle architecture. Its performance is impressive, and its design and practicality stand out, which is why the I-PACE ultimately was the winner against strong competition,” said Jens Meiners, German Car of the Year Award jury member and spokesman.
The British EV topped a shortlist of five to win the award. The jury evaluated the design, performance, ride, handling, future viability and general relevance of each model on the road and at the Bilster Berg circuit.
“We are extremely proud to receive this honour from the German media for our first fully electric vehicle, the Jaguar I-PACE. To get such an award in the homeland of premium brands is very precious,” said Prof. Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover.
Jaguar has always been a powerful “machine” on the road. Congrats to the company.