The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace tackles the Tesla question with a direct challenge: It's a better-looking Model X rival with a more traditional kind of prestige attached.
Pros All-electric powertrain No interior gimmicks 240-mile range All the elements for good handling Spacious interior
Cons Unconventional shape Just one battery size Reliability is always a concern Will Tesla shoppers make the jump? Expensive first try
The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace ranked #1 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Jaguar I-Pace has a score of 9.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 12 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Bracing, near-silent acceleration Exhilarating driving dynamics Impressive all-electric range Spacious, elegant cabin
Cons Infotainment-related technology can be wonky and slow to respond
If you’re still anticipating that the arrival of any new electric vehicle will undo a 15-year-old car company, it’s time to let go of that fantasy. The Tesla killer is a myth. A phantom. A four-wheeled Chupacabra. That’s true even as the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace—a $70,495 five-seat crossover with an estimated 240 miles of range—establishes itself as the most complete electric vehicle yet. A Tesla competitor? Absolutely. Will it suck the life out of Tesla sales? Not a chance.
Pros Equal parts speed and serenity, luxe fit and finish.
Cons Slow-acting touchscreens, incomplete public charging network.
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover's #6 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Land Rover Range Rover has a score of 7.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
PROS Muscular engine lineup Smooth ride Great off-road capability
CONS High starting price Complex infotainment system
For 2021 New luxurious Fifty and Westminster Editions debut.SVAutobiography trim level gains a sinister Dynamic Black Edition.
PROS Excellent balance of off-road ability and luxury Wealth of interior and exterior options for customizing Long-wheelbase variant provides added rear legroom Available with a diesel engine
CONS Uncomfortable ride Ponderous handling and steering Infotainment system is frustratingly glitchy and slow Pricey for an SUV with so many drawbacks
Land Rover is launching three special editions of the Range Rover this year, the first being the Fifty Edition that celebrates the 50thanniversary of the flagship SUV. Only 1970 (naturally) examples will be produced, all based on the luxurious Autobiography trim level but featuring unique exterior design features and 50thAnniversary badging. The Westminster Edition is based on the HSE trim level and won't be as limited in number. Buyers of this midrange model will have their choice between the Range Rover's standard inline-six or the more powerful supercharged V-8 engine. The Westminster also receives unique wheels and a fancier exterior trim treatment; inside, occupants are treated to walnut wood finishes, 20-way power-adjustable front seats with heat and ventilation, a refrigerated compartment between the front seats, soft-close doors, and a 19-speaker Meridian stereo system.
PROS Regal on-road presence, luxurious interior, many powertrains to choose from.
CONS Boatlike driving experience, cubby storage is limited, nearly six-figure starting price.
