Coming soon to a Pepperdine parking lot near you: the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace.
Pros Gorgeous exterior True torque vectoring Planted, confident drive Efficient interior space Some bits borrowed from F-Type
Cons the materials don’t scream luxury Priced close to the F-Pace Lagging automatic Gruff-sounding engine
The Jaguar E-Pace brings the British brand’s trademark style to the ever-expanding segment of small luxury crossovers. A turbo 2.0-liter inline-four makes 246 hp and has all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Pros Excellent road manners, comfortable for the driver plus one.
Cons Snug back seat; no, the I-Pace is the electric one.
We recommend the P250 E-Pace SE for its balance between cost and features. This model comes with the base engine, which puts out a respectable 246 horsepower, has standard all-wheel drive, and is packed full of features such as a power tailgate, 14-way power leather seats with memory function, an 11-speaker premium audio system, and a suite of advanced driving and parking aids.
PROS Ample power from turbocharged four-cylinder engines Relatively spacious accommodations Appealing mix of standard and optional luxury features Striking design from the inside out
CONS Highest cost of entry in the luxury compact segment It's the heavyweight of the class at more than 4,000 pounds Ride quality can be harsh in some configurations with bigger wheels
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
