The coincidences between the two could go by name, but that is not what happens when we analyze in detail the performance of one and the other. Agile, fast, powerful, vigorous and determined, these two jaguars are similar species that are worth observing and conserving.

With the scientific name Panthera onca onca, the jaguar is the largest feline in the American continent, reaching 1.70 meters in length and one meter in height. Its strength (the weight can reach 136 kilos) has been recognized since time immemorial, to the point that the jaguar was worshiped as a kind of god in many ancient cultures of South America, being represented in the art and archeology of various cultures. . -Columbian civilizations, like among the Aztecs, for example.

In addition, we are talking about a very fast animal (capable of reaching 80 kilometers per hour), whose anatomy favors its agility and aerodynamics, helping it to stand out as an excellent predator. Its excellence as a hunter is such that the jaguar is considered the only feline capable of killing its prey (including snakes, alligators and cattle, among many others) with just a strong bite to the skull. His ability to set up ganks like few others and his mastery of timing to attack with speed greatly contributes to this.

Jaguar I-PACE: the jungle has hit the road

Ingenuity, speed and greatness are also characteristics that we find if we look closely at the Jaguar I-PACE, the brand’s first 100% electric vehicle, which makes the perfect combination of Jaguar DNA, FIA Formula E Racing technology and contemporary British design. Sleek and streamlined, this high-performance SUV accomplishes what would otherwise seem impossible: preserve Jaguar’s sporting spirit, reinforce the brand’s sophisticated craftsmanship and innovate by challenging electric vehicle conventions. As a result of this successful triad, the Jaguar I-PACE won, in 2019, the World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year and World Green Car awards.

It should be noted that the all-electric performance of this model is ensured by two permanent magnet synchronous electric motors with a 90 kWh battery, capable of reaching a range of up to 470 km on a single charge (or up to 127 km with 15 minutes of fast charging). ). In addition, true enthusiasts of daring driving will also find here the energy and versatility of a sports car equipped with a conventional engine, which can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds. On the other hand, the Jaguar I-PACE is still equipped with the Pivi Pro1 information and entertainment system, which makes all relevant information and entertainment available, being inspired by the operating systems of two smartphones, or which makes it very intuitive and easy to use during trip.

Innovation and sustainability

Despite its largeness and attack potential, the truth is that the feline jaguar is rarely dangerous to humans (unless, of course, the protection of its young is at stake). In fact, the most common behavior is to flee before the human presence. However, as its natural habitat has been invaded and destroyed by deforestation, and the prey that normally serves as food for it is disappearing, the jaguar tends to approach humans, but only in search of food. It is in this context that he ends up being seen as a threat, since he approaches the herds to feed them, which puts him in the crosshairs of the rural landowners. This, in fact, is the main reason why this species is beginning to be threatened, and is even included in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. It should be noted that, in its natural habitat, the jaguar lives, on average, between 12 and 15 years.

If the jaguar “big cat” deserves all the attention in its conservation as a species, its counterpart on the roads, the Jaguar I-PACE, brings together all the guarantees of environmental sustainability that a vehicle in its range can offer, contributing to the reduction of air pollution, specifically through the guaranteed zero tailpipe emissions, and also the silence it guarantees, even when accelerating. In an innovative way, the Jaguar I-PACE is therefore a truly sustainable vehicle, designed with drivers in mind who do not want to give up the adrenaline and energy of agile and impetuous driving, inspired by the guardian of the forest.