The 2018 Ford Edge has an eager feel and crisp design; safety scores and Sport ride quality give pause.The Edge satisfies more than a few needs. It’s sleeker than the truck-infused Expedition, even the Explorer. It’s more spacious than the Escape. It’s also devoid of any off-road pretense, any faux-SUV ruggedness.
Pros Quick steering Cabin’s muted details Wide range of engines Composed ride on small-tire models Edge Sport lives up to name
Cons Seats are a big letdown Real-world fuel economy Stiff Sport ride
The Ford Endura is Ford Australia’s first large soft-road SUV since it stopped producing the Territory. It is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel that’s both powerful and relatively economical. It is good to steer, with polished cornering manners for a large SUV. There are front-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, and auto-braking is standard.
Pros Punchy engine; roadholding, cabin space, standard features.
Cons Dated dashboard, no petrol option.
Many Australians sorely miss the locally built Ford Territory. We’ve had our first local drive of the imported Endura to discover whether that large-SUV product gap has been adequately filled…
Pros Spacious rear seat and big boot Good steering Ride comfort and secure handling on country roads Smooth and quiet turbo diesel Lots of technology/features from entry model upwards
Cons No third-row seating despite vehicle’s size Performance only adequate Urban ride quality still an unknown Cabin presentation a bit underwhelming $4000 charge for AWD
The 2020 Jaguar F-PACE SVR comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Android Auto and Apple CarPlay now standard.Diesel engine option discontinued.Two limited-edition appearance packages available for 2020.
Pros Available supercharged V6 delivers quick and powerful acceleration Outdoes many rivals on cargo space Handles and brakes like a sport sedan
Cons Interior materials disappoint for a luxury SUV at this price The larger the wheels, the poorer the ride comfort More road and wind noise in the cabin than competitors
A ridiculously loud, yet practical supercharged V8 SUV from Jaguar is the perfect car for the school run.
Pros The exhaust note The fact that it exists Incredible rapid torque delivery Huge emotional appeal Fantastic dynamic ability
Cons Fuel efficiency Interior feels outdated Steering feedback can be better Some features should really be standard
The 2020 Jaguar F-Pace ranked #6 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Jaguar F-Pace has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Large cargo hold Two rows of roomy and supportive seats Deft handling Robust engine options
Cons Some substandard cabin materials Glitchy infotainment system
