Jaguar has given the F-Pace a few visual tweaks for 2021, including a revised grille, a reworked hood, and updated exterior lighting elements. The cabin receives a major upgrade in the form of Jaguar-Land Rover's new Pivi and PiviPro infotainment systems. Their graphics are projected on a large 11.4-inch curved-glass screen mounted just above the climate controls on the F-Pace's dashboard. Heated seats and a 14-speaker stereo are now standard across the lineup.
PROS Athletic chassis, powerful optional inline-six, plentiful cargo space.
CONS Stiff ride, buggy infotainment system, stingy on interior storage cubbies.
The 2021 Jaguar F-PACE comes with a revised front and rear styling, New 11.4-inch infotainment screen with updated software, New V6 engine available with 335 or 395 hp, Thoroughly redesigned interior.
PROS Powerful V6 engine delivers quick acceleration More cargo space than most rivals Handles and brakes like a sport sedan
CONS Larger wheels hurt ride comfort More road and wind noise in the cabin than competitors
PROS One of the best large SUVs to drive Great new infotainment system Keenly priced yet well equipped
CONS There are roomier SUV options Road noise on larger wheels Some fiddly switchgear
The XC90 receives a visual freshening for 2020 by way of a new grille and front bumper; Volvo also has restyled the XC90's wheels. Base Momentum models now come with low-profile roof rails and integrated tailpipes while sporty R-Design models swap matte silver exterior trim for gloss black. All XC90 models now come standard with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, R-Design and Inscription trims gain front parking sensors as standard, and Volvo has tweaked the operation of both the rear cross-traffic alert feature and added active-steering support for the City Safety driver-assistance feature.
Pros Sleek exterior, chic cabin, a plethora of standard driver-assistance features.
Cons Unrefined engine sounds, flinty ride, laggy infotainment response upon startup.
The 2020 Volvo XC90 ranked #8 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Volvo XC90 has a score of 7.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 27 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros First-rate cabin materials Spacious seating and cargo areas Many standard tech and safety features Good fuel economy
Cons Poor predicted reliability rating Tepid performance from base engine Jittery ride when equipped with larger wheels
The 2020 Volvo XC90 Hybrid comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed automatic.Lightly refreshed exterior design.Revised suspension calibration improves ride comfort.Six-seat option available for T6 and T8 Momentum and Inscription models.Expected increase in EV range for T8 plug-in hybrid.
PROS Elegant interior and exterior styling Precise handling that inspires confidence Spacious second- and third-row seating for a midsize SUV Many standard safety technology features
CONS Some touchscreen controls can be hard to use Excessive road and engine noise