Pros • Cabin, load space • Fuel economy • Dash presentation
Cons • Noisy suspension • Flat seats • CVT characteristics The Koleos did what it was intended to do. It gave Renault a foothold in a hitherto unrepresented segment and, more importantly in Australia, it quickly became Renault’s biggest-selling model.If there was a major shortcoming with the second generation Koleos it was the lack of a diesel engine. The newcomer was exclusively powered by a hard-working 2.5-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine producing a reasonable 126kW/226Nm and returning, in AWD form, a combined fuel consumption average of 8.3L/100km.But that’s all changed now. The long-awaited turbo-diesel option arrived in August 2017 to immediately bring more power and (a lot more) torque. At 130kW/380Nm it’s a true grunter which, at 6.1L/100km, also offers better fuel consumption, plus lower exhaust emissions (150g/km against the petrol version’s 192g/km).
Pros Noticeably more torque and better fuel economy from the diesel engine Big size equals excellent second-row space inside Competitively priced Good ownership credentials
Cons Powertrain not as seamless and effortless as the numbers suggest No quicker than cheaper front-drive petrol Koleos variants Wieldy SUV to manoeuvre and park Ho-hum infotainment system Lower braked towing rating than petrol versions The diesel clatter is also quite noticeable, though nothing like a deal-breaker, but it does harness the on-demand all-wheel-drive system's tractive talents better and more noticeably than the petrol engine does. And by maintaining fuel economy within a ballpark of its maker’s 6.1 combined cycle claim, it’s markedly more efficient by a couple of litres per hundred, particularly around town.
Pros Great exterior looks Nice enough to drive Good level of equipment
Cons Doesn't come with a seven-seat option Prices are a bit high Manual gearbox isn't the smoothest
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace is a balanced, desirable crossover SUV.
Pros Great performance Screaming V-8s Frugal turbodiesel Widescreen infotainment
Cons Interior can be plain Harsh ride with big wheels Pricey with options Showing its age in a few places
New high-performance, V8-powered SVR variant.Bigger fuel tank on gas-powered models/Standard 10-inch entertainment touchscreen with new graphic layout.More standard safety features and updated feature availability.The 2019 Jaguar F-PACE comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Available supercharged V6 delivers quick and powerful acceleration Beats many rivals on cargo space Handles and brakes like a sport sedan Fuel-efficient diesel engine option
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
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace ranked #7 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Jaguar F-Pace has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 21 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Spacious seats and cargo hold Great handling Powerful available engines Great gas mileage with turbodiesel engine
Cons Some rivals have richer interiors Infotainment system has a few minor bugs
