I'm interested in what this Electric Power Assisted Steering will actually do to the feeling of the steering. Is this system similar to the steer-by-wire technology in Infiniti vehicles because I have heard very mixed reviews on that system?
September Launch for Stunning new XE
- The world premiere of the all-new Jaguar XE will be held in London on September 8th
- The XE will be a true sports saloon with class-leading dynamics, refinement and technology
- Precise handling and high-quality ride is assured with Integral Link rear suspension; a layout designed for optimum performance, comfort and control
- The finely-honed F-TYPE-derived front suspension delivers accurate and immediate response
- State-of-the-art electric power steering system delivers renowned Jaguar feel and response
- World-first All Surface Progress Control system ensures rear-wheel drive traction from standstill even in extreme conditions
Jaguar will unveil the latest addition to its sports saloon car family, the Jaguar XE, at a star-studded event in London on September 8th. The event will mark the unveiling of a true driver’s car; one that redefines the concept of the sports saloon – a segment that Jaguar created over 50 years ago with iconic models like the Mark II.
Jaguar will bring levels of innovation never seen before in this segment – with its lightweight construction expertise and sophisticated chassis technology in addition to the new family of Ingenium engines – all designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK.
Built around an all-new, aluminium-intensive architecture, the XE combines thrilling performance, agile handling and precise, responsive steering, with outstanding levels of refinement.
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integrity, said: “Jaguars have always been renowned for a balance of precise handling and a high-quality ride. The XE is the culmination of everything the company has learned over the years. The Integral Link rear suspension provides a combination of supple ride and crisp handling that is unmatched in this segment. We are on target to deliver a vehicle that dynamically outperforms our rivals.”
Integral Link rear suspension
Unique to this segment, the integral link suspension delivers major benefits over conventional multi-link designs. By providing lateral and longitudinal stiffness, the integral link delivers sharp response and handling while retaining a refined, luxurious ride.
Many components of the integral link suspension have been forged or hollow-cast in aluminium. These are the optimum production techniques to produce a strong, lightweight solution.
Front suspension based on F-TYPE sportscar
Mounted to a subframe with cast aluminium suspension towers, the XE’s double wishbone front suspension delivers the highest levels of handling and road holding.
The advanced design is based on Jaguar’s flagship F-TYPE sportscar and includes some key components designed to deliver Jaguar XFR-levels of stiffness. These ensure the XE enjoys a similar level of agility and ‘connected’ steering feel. Like the rear suspension, many components are made from cast and forged aluminium and some are produced using a patented process.
Class-leading steering feel
Jaguar is renowned for its steering feel and this will now move to the next level as the XE becomes the first Jaguar to be equipped with the latest generation Electric Power Assisted Steering.
Our latest software algorithms now allow much greater scope for tuning than hydraulic-based systems and deliver better quality steering feel. Other benefits include variable steering damping, ease of low-speed manoeuvring and the ability to adapt to Jaguar Drive Control settings. EPAS also enables a range of Active Safety and Driver Aid features.
All Surface Progress Control
Even with the best traction control, rear-wheel drive cars can struggle to pull away from rest on very slippery surfaces. For that reason, Jaguar has developed All Surface Progress Control, a completely new feature in its class.
Developed with the input of decades of Jaguar Land Rover experience in off-road traction systems, ASPC can electronically gain traction with far less drama than a human driver can achieve. The system works like a low-speed cruise control to deliver optimum traction in the most slippery conditions without skidding and without the driver using the pedals.
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Its similar to a Mazda 3 and every other Electronically Assisted power steering car. Steer by wire is completely different.I'm interested in what this Electric Power Assisted Steering will actually do to the feeling of the steering. Is this system similar to the steer-by-wire technology in Infiniti vehicles because I have heard very mixed reviews on that system?
We'll see how it feels, I prefer the weight of hydraulic...
Just an assist:
- The world premiere of the all-new Jaguar XE will be held in London on September 8th
- The XE will be a true sports saloon with class-leading dynamics, refinement and technology
- Precise handling and high-quality ride is assured with Integral Link rear suspension; a layout designed for optimum performance, comfort and control
- The finely-honed F-TYPE-derived front suspension delivers accurate and immediate response
- State-of-the-art electric power steering system delivers renowned Jaguar feel and response
- World-first All Surface Progress Control system ensures rear-wheel drive traction from standstill even in extreme conditions
Jaguar will unveil the latest addition to its sports saloon car family, the Jaguar XE, at a star-studded event in London on September 8th. The event will mark the unveiling of a true driver’s car; one that redefines the concept of the sports saloon – a segment that Jaguar created over 50 years ago with iconic models like the Mark II.
Jaguar will bring levels of innovation never seen before in this segment – with its lightweight construction expertise and sophisticated chassis technology in addition to the new family of Ingenium engines – all designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK.
Built around an all-new, aluminium-intensive architecture, the XE combines thrilling performance, agile handling and precise, responsive steering, with outstanding levels of refinement.
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integrity, said: “Jaguars have always been renowned for a balance of precise handling and a high-quality ride. The XE is the culmination of everything the company has learned over the years. The Integral Link rear suspension provides a combination of supple ride and crisp handling that is unmatched in this segment. We are on target to deliver a vehicle that dynamically outperforms our rivals.”
Integral Link rear suspension
Unique to this segment, the integral link suspension delivers major benefits over conventional multi-link designs. By providing lateral and longitudinal stiffness, the integral link delivers sharp response and handling while retaining a refined, luxurious ride.
Many components of the integral link suspension have been forged or hollow-cast in aluminium. These are the optimum production techniques to produce a strong, lightweight solution.
Front suspension based on F-TYPE sportscar
Mounted to a subframe with cast aluminium suspension towers, the XE’s double wishbone front suspension delivers the highest levels of handling and road holding.
The advanced design is based on Jaguar’s flagship F-TYPE sportscar and includes some key components designed to deliver Jaguar XFR-levels of stiffness. These ensure the XE enjoys a similar level of agility and ‘connected’ steering feel. Like the rear suspension, many components are made from cast and forged aluminium and some are produced using a patented process.
Class-leading steering feel
Jaguar is renowned for its steering feel and this will now move to the next level as the XE becomes the first Jaguar to be equipped with the latest generation Electric Power Assisted Steering.
Our latest software algorithms now allow much greater scope for tuning than hydraulic-based systems and deliver better quality steering feel. Other benefits include variable steering damping, ease of low-speed manoeuvring and the ability to adapt to Jaguar Drive Control settings. EPAS also enables a range of Active Safety and Driver Aid features.
All Surface Progress Control
Even with the best traction control, rear-wheel drive cars can struggle to pull away from rest on very slippery surfaces. For that reason, Jaguar has developed All Surface Progress Control, a completely new feature in its class.
Developed with the input of decades of Jaguar Land Rover experience in off-road traction systems, ASPC can electronically gain traction with far less drama than a human driver can achieve. The system works like a low-speed cruise control to deliver optimum traction in the most slippery conditions without skidding and without the driver using the pedals.
This worries me a touch
I'm buying a saloon car to commute, vacation, deliver the kiddies, I' am not buying a race car, nor do I really want or need those levels of stiffness. One of the reasons I've been off put by BMW's of late, just overtly STIFF. I prefer to keep me fillings in place cheers.Meanwhile, the front suspension is based on that used in the F-Type, which Jag says delivers “XFR levels of stiffness”. Connected up with the latest electric power-steering, the XE promises “class-leading steering feel”. The new system also allows for active safety kit such as self-parking and active lane-keeping.
"Variable steering dampening" that sounds cool. I've never seen a car where you can control the steering dampening, at least not without switching driving modes all together.
Sounds like it might be like other manufacturer's variable steering response based on speed. Low speeds like in a parking lot the steering wheel is more responsive. At higher speeds the steering response changes so that you don't turn too much for the same steering input as in the parking lot. Benefits of an electric steering wheel I think."Variable steering dampening" that sounds cool. I've never seen a car where you can control the steering dampening, at least not without switching driving modes all together.
I've never driven a car with this feature. Seems to me that I would want steering to stay consistent no matter what speed. I would just think that consistency would be the best thing. Sometimes I think that there is too much electronic stuff controlling the way that the car drives. Sometimes it just seems like people should be more in control of driving instead of so many features affecting the car.Sounds like it might be like other manufacturer's variable steering response based on speed. Low speeds like in a parking lot the steering wheel is more responsive. At higher speeds the steering response changes so that you don't turn too much for the same steering input as in the parking lot. Benefits of an electric steering wheel I think.
In the end it seems they just want to make it true to the brand and since they're working with a platform that allows for that, unlike the XF, that they might as well go through with this.This worries me a touch
I'm buying a saloon car to commute, vacation, deliver the kiddies, I' am not buying a race car, nor do I really want or need those levels of stiffness. One of the reasons I've been off put by BMW's of late, just overtly STIFF. I prefer to keep me fillings in place cheers.
You need to drive a car with it then. It's most beneficial in parking lots in the amount of assistance the electric motor gives to you while turning the wheel. It has nothing to do with people having less control. Just a logical feature of electronics now. You wouldn't go back to non power steering wheels now would you?I've never driven a car with this feature. Seems to me that I would want steering to stay consistent no matter what speed. I would just think that consistency would be the best thing. Sometimes I think that there is too much electronic stuff controlling the way that the car drives. Sometimes it just seems like people should be more in control of driving instead of so many features affecting the car.
Agreed, Low speed stuff you get max assist almost to the point of no feeling, At speed assists taper off and you get a much heavier feel to the steering which makes subtle corrections much easier.You need to drive a car with it then. It's most beneficial in parking lots in the amount of assistance the electric motor gives to you while turning the wheel. It has nothing to do with people having less control. Just a logical feature of electronics now. You wouldn't go back to non power steering wheels now would you?
that's the best way to understand this system, get behind the wheel of a vehicle with it, which goes for a lot of things about vehicles.
True for this and many things in the automotive world that's coming out in brands like this, you only absorb so much of it though reading up on it, need to see it in person for yourself.You need to drive a car with it then. It's most beneficial in parking lots in the amount of assistance the electric motor gives to you while turning the wheel. It has nothing to do with people having less control. Just a logical feature of electronics now. You wouldn't go back to non power steering wheels now would you?
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