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2018 Jaguar E-Pace
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FiestaST
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CarAdvice review
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FiestaST
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DRIVEN: Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynamic S P300 AWD
CORSICA – If Jaguar’s predictions are astute, the SUV on these pages will soon be its bestselling car globally, usurping the F-Pace – it’s first-ever SUV – by drawing in 80% new buyers to the British brand. No wonder, then, that the mood at the global launch of the new E-Pace on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica was notably buoyant. The designers espoused the thrill of penning the E-Pace and the engineers spoke enthusiastically about its new Active Driveline AWD system, backing up their bravado with stints along the drive route on gravel and sand where the setup displayed its traction advantages (and occasional tail-happy countenance).
But, before we find out whether the E-Pace lives up to the hype, some context.
Is there an E-Pace for me?
Launching here in March 2018 in a range comprising a whopping 38 derivatives across five engine variants – D150, D180, D240, P250 and P300, with the letter denoting the fuel type and the numbers representing the power output in PS – four trim levels – standard, S, SE and HSE (plus a First Edition for the first year) – and an additional R-Dynamic package available across all four main grades, Jaguar South Africa certainly appears bullish that it has a model for every need. Pricing spans R601 579 to R901 856, which naturally begs the question: which vehicles would count as E-Pace rivals? (Need more info on the range, including full pricing? Read our news story here.)
The Jaguar’s size and pricing allows us to draw some comparisons. At a whisker short of 4,4 metres, it will go head to head with the BMW X2, as well as the upcoming Volvo XC40, the next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3, and even such leftfield options as the bigger Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Lexus NX. Perhaps even the F-Pace? I’m sure Jaguar wouldn’t want us to entertain the idea…
Attractive on the outside … and the inside
All the test vehicles waiting for us in the unseasonably pleasant winter weather when we touched down in Corsica were D240 and P300 models in S grade, with a smattering of R-Dynamic packages in the mix. Especially resplendent in Caesium Blue pictured here, the E-Pace looks expensive, taut and compact. The F-Type headlamps do wonders to distinguish it from the F-Pace (their rear-ends, however, are quite similar in execution) and the optional 20-inch rims on the launch vehicles fill the arches to the brim. Would standard models on 17-inch items look as lavish? Probably not, but there are a variety of wheel designs to tick on the options sheet.
Jump aboard and what strikes you first is the grab handle that bisects the facia and angles the controls towards the driver (there’s that F-Type effect again), then you notice the absence of Jaguar’s rotary transmission controller, here replaced with a traditional pistol shifter, all before the 12,3-inch TFT instrument screen piques your interest. The latter one is optional on most models, mind, but a 10-inch Touch Pro infotainment system is standard across the range (with sat-nav incorporated from S models up).
The standard of fit and finish is as good as anything in this class – after a period of interiors that did not fully convince (XE and XF), Jaguar appears to have judged the balance just right on the E-Pace. There are sturdy plastics at the bottom of the doors that are easy to wipe clean when soiled, and slush-moulded surfaces on the facia and door tops with neat lines of stitching here and there. Only the large swathe of ungrained plastic shrouding the steering column and extending onto the facia detracts from the quality feel.
Overall, there’s just enough room for four adults to get comfy (if five squeeze in, they’ll each find a USB port), with sufficient legroom and scalp clearance, and comfortable seats that are more supportive than is the norm for a second-row bench.
The same can’t quite be said for the front seats, however. Both my driving partner and I failed to get completely comfortable. I struggled with the firmness of the backrest, despite deflating the lumbar-support pockets, while she had issues reaching the pedals. Visibility from the driver’s seat is acceptable, but the heavily slanted A-pillars do obstruct your view at roundabouts and the like.
Does it drive like a Jaguar, though?
I had a chance to sample both the P300 and D240 Ingenium four-cylinder engines, and would unreservedly recommend the latter. There’s nothing notably amiss with the petrol, but because the E-Pace is built on the older Land Rover Discovery Sport platform and not the lighter one that underpins the F-Pace, the E-Pace isn’t exactly a featherweight. At nearly 1,9 tonnes – JLR should really do better with kerbing the mass of its vehicles – the P300’s engine occasionally feels reedy when a swift overtaking manoeuvre is required. It also taxes the nine-speed transmission, which is prone to becoming flummoxed.
The D240, on the other hand, may not match the P300’s overall refinement levels, but its additional 100 N.m of torque is just what’s required to shoot the E-Pace forward with more gusto.
And you might just want to drive the E-Pace with gusto. Despite its arguably outdated platform that’s tasked with striking a balance between on-road prowess and off-road ability, the vehicle is a pleasure to thread along twisting mountain passes (of which Corsica has an embarrassment of riches; if you have the means, pay a visit and rent a car to experience the Tour de Corse tarmac route).
Like all Jaguars, the E-Pace is the product of chief vehicle engineer and chassis god, Mike Cross, and features the company’s Configurable Dynamics drivetrain-management system with four settings – normal; dynamic; eco; and rain, ice and snow. And like most of these systems, I couldn’t really detect a difference in the E-Pace’s responses. So I left it in comfort and revelled in the firm but superbly damped ride on 20-inch wheels; the oily, direct steering that made it simple to place on narrow village streets; and the chassis’ ability to remain relatively flat through fast corners despite the relatively high centre of gravity. Eventual understeer is its main cornering attitude, but that can be countered thanks to the new Active Driveline system that distributes torque between the two rear wheels through two independent, electronically controlled wet-plate clutches. At a steady-state cruise, meanwhile, torque heads forward to kerb parasitic drivetrain losses, aiding fuel consumption in the process.
The result is that the E-Pace looks, feels and drives like a Jaguar. And that’s no mean feat when the product in question is a compact SUV from a manufacturer most known for its elegant, large saloons and sporty two-doors. What this strong brand DNA also suggests is that the E-Pace will be a formidable competitor in the segment for premium midsize SUVs, where brand cachet counts for a lot and exciting design wins admirers. I foresee no reason why the newest addition to the Jaguar stable won’t quickly overtake the F-Pace as its bestseller globally.
Fast facts
Model: Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynamic S P300 AWD
Price: R824 354
Engine: 2,0-litre, 4-cyl, turbopetrol
Power: 221 kW
Torque: 400 N.m
0-100 km/h: 6,4 seconds
Top Speed: 243 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 8,0 L/100 km
CO2: 181 g/km
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: 5 years/100 000 km
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-jaguar-e-pace-r-dynamic-s-p300-awd/
CORSICA – If Jaguar’s predictions are astute, the SUV on these pages will soon be its bestselling car globally, usurping the F-Pace – it’s first-ever SUV – by drawing in 80% new buyers to the British brand. No wonder, then, that the mood at the global launch of the new E-Pace on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica was notably buoyant. The designers espoused the thrill of penning the E-Pace and the engineers spoke enthusiastically about its new Active Driveline AWD system, backing up their bravado with stints along the drive route on gravel and sand where the setup displayed its traction advantages (and occasional tail-happy countenance).
But, before we find out whether the E-Pace lives up to the hype, some context.
Is there an E-Pace for me?
Launching here in March 2018 in a range comprising a whopping 38 derivatives across five engine variants – D150, D180, D240, P250 and P300, with the letter denoting the fuel type and the numbers representing the power output in PS – four trim levels – standard, S, SE and HSE (plus a First Edition for the first year) – and an additional R-Dynamic package available across all four main grades, Jaguar South Africa certainly appears bullish that it has a model for every need. Pricing spans R601 579 to R901 856, which naturally begs the question: which vehicles would count as E-Pace rivals? (Need more info on the range, including full pricing? Read our news story here.)
The Jaguar’s size and pricing allows us to draw some comparisons. At a whisker short of 4,4 metres, it will go head to head with the BMW X2, as well as the upcoming Volvo XC40, the next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3, and even such leftfield options as the bigger Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Lexus NX. Perhaps even the F-Pace? I’m sure Jaguar wouldn’t want us to entertain the idea…
Attractive on the outside … and the inside
All the test vehicles waiting for us in the unseasonably pleasant winter weather when we touched down in Corsica were D240 and P300 models in S grade, with a smattering of R-Dynamic packages in the mix. Especially resplendent in Caesium Blue pictured here, the E-Pace looks expensive, taut and compact. The F-Type headlamps do wonders to distinguish it from the F-Pace (their rear-ends, however, are quite similar in execution) and the optional 20-inch rims on the launch vehicles fill the arches to the brim. Would standard models on 17-inch items look as lavish? Probably not, but there are a variety of wheel designs to tick on the options sheet.
Jump aboard and what strikes you first is the grab handle that bisects the facia and angles the controls towards the driver (there’s that F-Type effect again), then you notice the absence of Jaguar’s rotary transmission controller, here replaced with a traditional pistol shifter, all before the 12,3-inch TFT instrument screen piques your interest. The latter one is optional on most models, mind, but a 10-inch Touch Pro infotainment system is standard across the range (with sat-nav incorporated from S models up).
The standard of fit and finish is as good as anything in this class – after a period of interiors that did not fully convince (XE and XF), Jaguar appears to have judged the balance just right on the E-Pace. There are sturdy plastics at the bottom of the doors that are easy to wipe clean when soiled, and slush-moulded surfaces on the facia and door tops with neat lines of stitching here and there. Only the large swathe of ungrained plastic shrouding the steering column and extending onto the facia detracts from the quality feel.
Overall, there’s just enough room for four adults to get comfy (if five squeeze in, they’ll each find a USB port), with sufficient legroom and scalp clearance, and comfortable seats that are more supportive than is the norm for a second-row bench.
The same can’t quite be said for the front seats, however. Both my driving partner and I failed to get completely comfortable. I struggled with the firmness of the backrest, despite deflating the lumbar-support pockets, while she had issues reaching the pedals. Visibility from the driver’s seat is acceptable, but the heavily slanted A-pillars do obstruct your view at roundabouts and the like.
Does it drive like a Jaguar, though?
I had a chance to sample both the P300 and D240 Ingenium four-cylinder engines, and would unreservedly recommend the latter. There’s nothing notably amiss with the petrol, but because the E-Pace is built on the older Land Rover Discovery Sport platform and not the lighter one that underpins the F-Pace, the E-Pace isn’t exactly a featherweight. At nearly 1,9 tonnes – JLR should really do better with kerbing the mass of its vehicles – the P300’s engine occasionally feels reedy when a swift overtaking manoeuvre is required. It also taxes the nine-speed transmission, which is prone to becoming flummoxed.
The D240, on the other hand, may not match the P300’s overall refinement levels, but its additional 100 N.m of torque is just what’s required to shoot the E-Pace forward with more gusto.
And you might just want to drive the E-Pace with gusto. Despite its arguably outdated platform that’s tasked with striking a balance between on-road prowess and off-road ability, the vehicle is a pleasure to thread along twisting mountain passes (of which Corsica has an embarrassment of riches; if you have the means, pay a visit and rent a car to experience the Tour de Corse tarmac route).
Like all Jaguars, the E-Pace is the product of chief vehicle engineer and chassis god, Mike Cross, and features the company’s Configurable Dynamics drivetrain-management system with four settings – normal; dynamic; eco; and rain, ice and snow. And like most of these systems, I couldn’t really detect a difference in the E-Pace’s responses. So I left it in comfort and revelled in the firm but superbly damped ride on 20-inch wheels; the oily, direct steering that made it simple to place on narrow village streets; and the chassis’ ability to remain relatively flat through fast corners despite the relatively high centre of gravity. Eventual understeer is its main cornering attitude, but that can be countered thanks to the new Active Driveline system that distributes torque between the two rear wheels through two independent, electronically controlled wet-plate clutches. At a steady-state cruise, meanwhile, torque heads forward to kerb parasitic drivetrain losses, aiding fuel consumption in the process.
The result is that the E-Pace looks, feels and drives like a Jaguar. And that’s no mean feat when the product in question is a compact SUV from a manufacturer most known for its elegant, large saloons and sporty two-doors. What this strong brand DNA also suggests is that the E-Pace will be a formidable competitor in the segment for premium midsize SUVs, where brand cachet counts for a lot and exciting design wins admirers. I foresee no reason why the newest addition to the Jaguar stable won’t quickly overtake the F-Pace as its bestseller globally.
Fast facts
Model: Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynamic S P300 AWD
Price: R824 354
Engine: 2,0-litre, 4-cyl, turbopetrol
Power: 221 kW
Torque: 400 N.m
0-100 km/h: 6,4 seconds
Top Speed: 243 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 8,0 L/100 km
CO2: 181 g/km
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: 5 years/100 000 km
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-jaguar-e-pace-r-dynamic-s-p300-awd/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
CarsGuide review
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
Motor1 UK review
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
Jaguar E-Pace (2018) International Launch Review
Given how the market has reacted to the Jaguar F-Pace and SUVs in general, it makes perfect sense for the Coventry-based brand to expand on its lineup to take advantage of market conditions. Meet the Jaguar E-Pace, a smaller SUV which is headed to South Africa in early March 2018. We drove it in Corsica and here's what we thought of the newcomer.
The F-Pace has been a huge success and we reckon that even the folk at Jaguar Land Rover were surprised at how warmly the market has received its svelte SUV, and it's understandable to see why. Here is a luxury product that ticks many boxes in terms of comfort, technology, practicality, but critically it drives like a Jaguar and unlike some of its segment rivals, it's actually enjoyable behind the wheel. In an attempt to replicate the F-Pace's success and broaden the appeal of a Jaguar SUV, JLR has created a compact SUV which targets the smaller, but no less premium segments. It's called the Jaguar E-Pace and we got under its skin for 2 days on the beautiful island of Corsica.
The Jaguar E-Pace is a looker and that comes as no surprise. With visual elements lifted straight from the F-Type sportscar, it's hard to ignore its motorsport heritage. However, a sports SUV it is not. Nor is it an electric car, despite the 'E' nomenclature. Internally, JLR affectionally dubbed it the 'cub', as in the baby cat of the family and this unofficial name has resulted in some cute Easter Eggs on the car. For instance, if you look closely at the base of the windscreen, you'll see a big cat and a little cat. Overall, the visual effect is that this is unmistakably a Jaguar product and thanks to some big alloy wheels (up to 21-inches), it has a credible street presence.
There's no mistaking the Jaguar E-Pace for any other vehicle
Under the skin, the Jaguar E-Pace rides on the Range Rover Discovery Sport/Evoque platform and surprisingly it's not built in the United Kingdom, but rather is a product forged in the industrial complex of Magna Steyr in Austria. This company builds many models for many brands, most famously the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It has also assembled the Peugeot RCZ and Mini Countryman. While the decision to move assembly out of the UK may seem controversial, it's understandable as we're told that the UK assembly plants are at capacity.
Due to its smaller size, manufacturing the E-Pace was a challenge and while Jaguar likes to harp on about its extensive use of aluminium, in E-Pace application it was just not possible. It's still made from lightweight materials, but just a bit less of it. This has had an interesting effect, as the new E-Pace is heavy for its dimensions and is almost as heavy as its bigger brother F-Pace, which has implications when it comes to handling.
Where does it fit in?
The Jaguar E-Pace slots in comfortably under the F-Pace (see pricing for this vehicle at the bottom of the article). Its rivals are many as this segment is hotly contested. BMW's stylish and new X2, BMW X3, the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi's Q2/Q3, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Porsche Macan and the forthcoming Volvo XC40 are all in this segment and vying for a slice of the pie.
Arguably the Jaguar E-Pace's prettiest angle. Mind you, the colour is terrific too.
What engines does it have?
At this stage, Jaguar has imbued its E-Pace lineup with 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motors, in petrol and diesel flavour. The outputs for the diesel range from 110 kW / 380 Nm, 132 kW / 430 Nm and 177 kW / 500 Nm, with D150, D180 and D240 badging respectively. Petrol engine outputs are limited to 184 kW / 365 Nm and 221 kW / 400 Nm, with P250 and P300 badging respectively. All vehicles feature 9-speed automatic transmissions, with power going to all four wheels through Jaguar's new all-wheel-drive system.
Features, tech and space
The Jaguar E-Pace interior is a mix of smart design and luxury materials. However, there some cheap plastics lurking around, like the doors
The Jaguar E-Pace rides on a platform that offers a fair amount of cargo-carrying capacity. Jaguar claims 577 litres of boot space. If you fold the 60:40 split seats down, you get 1 234 litres of space in total. Let's talk about some of the options fitted to our launch cars. The digital dashboard is 12.3 inches in size and that's definitely worth having. Our test units also came with 18-way adjustable, heated and cooled leather seats, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for 8 devices, a waterproof activity key, an automated tailgate, fixed panoramic roof, matrix LED headlights, heads-up display, red brake calipers and a safety pack which comprises adaptive cruise control, blind spot assist and intelligent emergency braking. In terms of safety rating, the Jaguar E-Pace scored five stars in the European NCAP test.
There will be some First Edition units which come with a unique paint finish. They're also comprehensively kitted out with a fixed panoramic roof, exterior black pack, 20-inch 6 split-spoke alloy wheels, First Edition carpet mats, metal treadplates with First Edition branding, First Edition Ebony Windsor leather seats, 18-way heated front seats with memory, Ebony suede cloth headlining, loadspace storage rails with luggage retention kit, additional power sockets, head-up display, activity key, gesture tailgate and keyless entry.
The Jaguar E-Pace showing off its practical side with its seats folded down.
Even though the majority of E-Paces won't venture off the tar, it's reassuring to know it's actually pretty capable.
So, we did some basic offroading and the E-Pace tackled it all without hesitation. A combination of mud, gravel and even some water wading was thrown at the car and it passed easily. The car's clever enough to divert power and torque to the axle and wheel which needs it most, without any input from the driver. Interestingly, in normal driving conditions, the rear axle is disengaged in order to save fuel. In terms of ground clearance, the Jaguar E-Pace boasts 204 mm and it can wade through 500 mm of water.
Verdict
Jaguar's E-Pace was created to satisfy a market. There's nothing new and groundbreaking here, so it doesn't get both thumbs up.
We can imagine how the Jaguar Land Rover engineers reacted when the accountants walked in and said, "Right, everyone likes the F-Pace so we're building a smaller version. Please make an SUV with off-road capability using the existing parts bin and make it handle like the XE sedan?" It's not a nice position to be in and credit is due to the Jaguar team for trying to make the most of the situation and creating a vehicle that is indeed credible and satisfactory.
However, we don't think it pushes the boundaries or moves the segment forward substantially. It's good, but for it to succeed it needs to be flawless, and it isn't. The rear legroom isn't great for tall adults, our launch cars were packed to the hilt with optional extras which will surely push the price up considerably, and it desperately needs adaptive damping (which is coming later) to soften the ride. These are just some of the niggles that we experienced. Will it sell though? Given how the global and South African market has taken to the F-Pace, we think the E-Pace will replicate its sibling's success with ease.
We look forward to putting Jaguar's new E-Pace against its competition when the vehicle arrives in South Africa. At this stage, given the pricing and spec, the pick of the range looks to be in the diesel engine lineup. You can take advantage of the torque available almost from the get-go, the engine is quieter and more refined, and it'll be reasonably frugal too with most models claiming under the 6.0 L/100 km mark. South African cars will be available in various specification levels (S, SE, HSE, First Edition) and you can throw in some optional extras if you wish.
Jaguar E-Pace Price in South Africa
The Jaguar E-Pace arrives in South Africa in March 2018. All new Jaguar cars come with the Jaguar 5-year Care Plan including a 5-year/100 000km service plan, a 5-year/100 000km maintenance plan and a 5-year/100 000km warranty, as standard.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/jaguar-e-pace-2018-international-launch-review/44544/
Given how the market has reacted to the Jaguar F-Pace and SUVs in general, it makes perfect sense for the Coventry-based brand to expand on its lineup to take advantage of market conditions. Meet the Jaguar E-Pace, a smaller SUV which is headed to South Africa in early March 2018. We drove it in Corsica and here's what we thought of the newcomer.
The F-Pace has been a huge success and we reckon that even the folk at Jaguar Land Rover were surprised at how warmly the market has received its svelte SUV, and it's understandable to see why. Here is a luxury product that ticks many boxes in terms of comfort, technology, practicality, but critically it drives like a Jaguar and unlike some of its segment rivals, it's actually enjoyable behind the wheel. In an attempt to replicate the F-Pace's success and broaden the appeal of a Jaguar SUV, JLR has created a compact SUV which targets the smaller, but no less premium segments. It's called the Jaguar E-Pace and we got under its skin for 2 days on the beautiful island of Corsica.
The Jaguar E-Pace is a looker and that comes as no surprise. With visual elements lifted straight from the F-Type sportscar, it's hard to ignore its motorsport heritage. However, a sports SUV it is not. Nor is it an electric car, despite the 'E' nomenclature. Internally, JLR affectionally dubbed it the 'cub', as in the baby cat of the family and this unofficial name has resulted in some cute Easter Eggs on the car. For instance, if you look closely at the base of the windscreen, you'll see a big cat and a little cat. Overall, the visual effect is that this is unmistakably a Jaguar product and thanks to some big alloy wheels (up to 21-inches), it has a credible street presence.
There's no mistaking the Jaguar E-Pace for any other vehicle
Under the skin, the Jaguar E-Pace rides on the Range Rover Discovery Sport/Evoque platform and surprisingly it's not built in the United Kingdom, but rather is a product forged in the industrial complex of Magna Steyr in Austria. This company builds many models for many brands, most famously the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It has also assembled the Peugeot RCZ and Mini Countryman. While the decision to move assembly out of the UK may seem controversial, it's understandable as we're told that the UK assembly plants are at capacity.
Due to its smaller size, manufacturing the E-Pace was a challenge and while Jaguar likes to harp on about its extensive use of aluminium, in E-Pace application it was just not possible. It's still made from lightweight materials, but just a bit less of it. This has had an interesting effect, as the new E-Pace is heavy for its dimensions and is almost as heavy as its bigger brother F-Pace, which has implications when it comes to handling.
Where does it fit in?
The Jaguar E-Pace slots in comfortably under the F-Pace (see pricing for this vehicle at the bottom of the article). Its rivals are many as this segment is hotly contested. BMW's stylish and new X2, BMW X3, the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi's Q2/Q3, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Porsche Macan and the forthcoming Volvo XC40 are all in this segment and vying for a slice of the pie.
Arguably the Jaguar E-Pace's prettiest angle. Mind you, the colour is terrific too.
What engines does it have?
At this stage, Jaguar has imbued its E-Pace lineup with 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motors, in petrol and diesel flavour. The outputs for the diesel range from 110 kW / 380 Nm, 132 kW / 430 Nm and 177 kW / 500 Nm, with D150, D180 and D240 badging respectively. Petrol engine outputs are limited to 184 kW / 365 Nm and 221 kW / 400 Nm, with P250 and P300 badging respectively. All vehicles feature 9-speed automatic transmissions, with power going to all four wheels through Jaguar's new all-wheel-drive system.
Features, tech and space
The Jaguar E-Pace interior is a mix of smart design and luxury materials. However, there some cheap plastics lurking around, like the doors
The Jaguar E-Pace rides on a platform that offers a fair amount of cargo-carrying capacity. Jaguar claims 577 litres of boot space. If you fold the 60:40 split seats down, you get 1 234 litres of space in total. Let's talk about some of the options fitted to our launch cars. The digital dashboard is 12.3 inches in size and that's definitely worth having. Our test units also came with 18-way adjustable, heated and cooled leather seats, 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for 8 devices, a waterproof activity key, an automated tailgate, fixed panoramic roof, matrix LED headlights, heads-up display, red brake calipers and a safety pack which comprises adaptive cruise control, blind spot assist and intelligent emergency braking. In terms of safety rating, the Jaguar E-Pace scored five stars in the European NCAP test.
There will be some First Edition units which come with a unique paint finish. They're also comprehensively kitted out with a fixed panoramic roof, exterior black pack, 20-inch 6 split-spoke alloy wheels, First Edition carpet mats, metal treadplates with First Edition branding, First Edition Ebony Windsor leather seats, 18-way heated front seats with memory, Ebony suede cloth headlining, loadspace storage rails with luggage retention kit, additional power sockets, head-up display, activity key, gesture tailgate and keyless entry.
The Jaguar E-Pace showing off its practical side with its seats folded down.
Even though the majority of E-Paces won't venture off the tar, it's reassuring to know it's actually pretty capable.
So, we did some basic offroading and the E-Pace tackled it all without hesitation. A combination of mud, gravel and even some water wading was thrown at the car and it passed easily. The car's clever enough to divert power and torque to the axle and wheel which needs it most, without any input from the driver. Interestingly, in normal driving conditions, the rear axle is disengaged in order to save fuel. In terms of ground clearance, the Jaguar E-Pace boasts 204 mm and it can wade through 500 mm of water.
Verdict
Jaguar's E-Pace was created to satisfy a market. There's nothing new and groundbreaking here, so it doesn't get both thumbs up.
We can imagine how the Jaguar Land Rover engineers reacted when the accountants walked in and said, "Right, everyone likes the F-Pace so we're building a smaller version. Please make an SUV with off-road capability using the existing parts bin and make it handle like the XE sedan?" It's not a nice position to be in and credit is due to the Jaguar team for trying to make the most of the situation and creating a vehicle that is indeed credible and satisfactory.
However, we don't think it pushes the boundaries or moves the segment forward substantially. It's good, but for it to succeed it needs to be flawless, and it isn't. The rear legroom isn't great for tall adults, our launch cars were packed to the hilt with optional extras which will surely push the price up considerably, and it desperately needs adaptive damping (which is coming later) to soften the ride. These are just some of the niggles that we experienced. Will it sell though? Given how the global and South African market has taken to the F-Pace, we think the E-Pace will replicate its sibling's success with ease.
We look forward to putting Jaguar's new E-Pace against its competition when the vehicle arrives in South Africa. At this stage, given the pricing and spec, the pick of the range looks to be in the diesel engine lineup. You can take advantage of the torque available almost from the get-go, the engine is quieter and more refined, and it'll be reasonably frugal too with most models claiming under the 6.0 L/100 km mark. South African cars will be available in various specification levels (S, SE, HSE, First Edition) and you can throw in some optional extras if you wish.
Jaguar E-Pace Price in South Africa
The Jaguar E-Pace arrives in South Africa in March 2018. All new Jaguar cars come with the Jaguar 5-year Care Plan including a 5-year/100 000km service plan, a 5-year/100 000km maintenance plan and a 5-year/100 000km warranty, as standard.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/jaguar-e-pace-2018-international-launch-review/44544/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
We drive Jaguar's SA-bound E-Pace 'cub'
Jaguar, the brand with a very long history in cars and just about none with SUVs. It’s only been two years since its first, the F-Pace, landed on the scene but now Jag is looking to expand its high-rider portfolio with a smaller and cheaper offering, the E-Pace.
For this one Jaguar has turned to the Land Rover half of the family, and used the same basic platform that sits underneath the Range Rover Evoque, rather than develop an in-house lightweight chassis as it did with the F-Pace.
Not such a big deal really, so long as kerb weights don’t rank highly in your decision making process. And they probably won’t in this segment. Just know that even though the E-Pace is smaller than the F, it weighs about the same (sometimes even heavier depending on model) thanks to a construction comprising more steel than aluminium.
No matter. It’s size and price which are more important factors here. At 4.4 metres long and 1.6m high the E-Pace will do battle in the premium compact SUV league where it'll soon pick a fight with the upcoming BMW X2 and Volvo XC40.
Parked next to an F-Pace the E does take on a rather diminutive stance. Like a kid sister looking up in awe at its grown up sibling.
Make no mistake, its youthful nature is purely intentional as Jaguar playfully refers to the newcomer as its ‘cub’. And to nail the point home it’s included some light-hearted frills - there’s a silhouette of a little kitty trailing a mamma cat in the windscreen surround and in the door mirror light projectors, as well as some Jaguar skin animal print in the centre console pads. Tastefully done, if not a tad juvenile.
Price-wise the E-Pace also falls in line with most aforementioned rivals, and when it launches in South Africa in March the five engine, 38 derivative model lineup will range from R601 578 to R901 856.
The model list is long but fairly simple to decipher. All engines are new generation Ingenium 2-litres, kicking off with a 110kW turbodiesel badged as a D150 (as in horsepower output), moving up to a 132kW D180 and topping off with a 177kW D240. On the petrol side we’ll get 183kW P250 and 221kW P300 models.
Within each engine selection is a choice of S, SE or HSE trim grades, and then the same again built on top of R-Dynamic style packs. Then there are special First Edition versions (available for one year only) of the D180 and P250 which come with unique 20” wheel designs, red stitching on black leather and standalone Caldera red paint finishes.
Overseas there will be some bare bones front-wheel drive options with manual gearboxes, but these have been deleted from our market. Here we’ll get all-wheel drive only, and all will be equipped with the same nine-speed autobox as the Evoque.
There are two separate AWD systems though, with most derivatives specced with a simpler setup that can apportion drive from the front to the rear axle as needed. The higher spec Active Driveline does the same, but can divvy power between the left and right rear wheels independently.
At the international media launch held on the French island of Corsica, I sampled the D240 and P300 models on a variety of terrain, including some rocky trails and slithering tarmac roads.
The E-Pace works surprisingly well offroad, maybe even better than the Evoque on which it’s based. Dirt busting abilities will be limited by wheel size and tyre profile, but even with big 20 inchers (sizes range from 17 to 21) on our test cars the SUV managed to clamber up some fairly tough obstacles without scraping undercarriage or shiny bodywork.
Out on the road the E cruised along in much the same way as its semi-sporting SUV competition, with decent pep and a relatively firm ride (be sure to opt for smaller wheels if comfort trumps handling in your book). The two engines I was able to test were both up to the task of pulling around the heavy body (almost 2 tons in the diesel), and both made tasty grumbles under acceleration, even if most of it was produced electronically through the speakers.
Some of the tarred portions of the test route involved actual World Rally Championship special stages, but here the E-Pace faltered somewhat under pressure. There’s plenty of grip, and the SUV’s able to flik-flak hairpin bends with impressive agility, but there’s zero feel and feedback from the steering. Again, probably not all that important given the segment and target audience, but noteworthy nonetheless.
The nine-speed gearbox also battled with the huge speed variances, and was often flustered with the spread of ratios it has to juggle. There’s a toggle switch in the console to select various drive modes, but the differences in throttle, gearbox and steering response was near imperceptible. If anything Comfort mode was the best for taking advantage of each engine’s broad torque curve.
Jaguar’s inbuilt performance DNA might have us believe the E-Pace balances more on the sporting side of the premium compact SUV field, but it’s a bit flawed in this category. It’s better suited to family-friendly urban life, with occasional jaunts in the bush. Either way it’s a worthy contender in a seriously tough category.
PRICES
Jaguar E-Pace
2.0 diesel 110kW Base R598 500
2.0 diesel 110kW S R659 900
2.0 diesel 110kW SE R698 900
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE R734 900
2.0 diesel 132kW Base R619 500
2.0 diesel 132kW S R680 900
2.0 diesel 132kW SE R719 900
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE R755 900
2.0 diesel 177kW S R735 100
2.0 diesel 177kW SE R774 100
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE R810 100
2.0 petrol 184kW Base R667 800
2.0 petrol 184kW S R729 200
2.0 petrol 184kW SE R768 200
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE R804 200
2.0 petrol 221kW S R783 400
2.0 petrol 221kW SE R822 400
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE R858 400
Jaguar E-Pace R Dynamic
2.0 diesel 110kW Base R632 500
2.0 diesel 110kW S R693 900
2.0 diesel 110kW SE R732 900
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE R768 900
2.0 diesel 132kW Base R653 500
2.0 diesel 132kW S R714 900
2.0 diesel 132kW SE R753 900
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE R789 900
2.0 diesel 177kW S R769 100
2.0 diesel 177kW SE R808 100
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE R844 100
2.0 petrol 184kW Base R701 800
2.0 petrol 184kW S R763 200
2.0 petrol 184kW SE R802 200
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE R838 200
2.0 petrol 221kW S R817 400
2.0 petrol 221kW SE R845 400
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE R892 400
Jaguar E-Pace First Edition
2.0 diesel 132kW R851 600
2.0 petrol 184kW R895 700
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/we-drive-jaguars-sa-bound-e-pace-cub-13043417
Jaguar, the brand with a very long history in cars and just about none with SUVs. It’s only been two years since its first, the F-Pace, landed on the scene but now Jag is looking to expand its high-rider portfolio with a smaller and cheaper offering, the E-Pace.
For this one Jaguar has turned to the Land Rover half of the family, and used the same basic platform that sits underneath the Range Rover Evoque, rather than develop an in-house lightweight chassis as it did with the F-Pace.
Not such a big deal really, so long as kerb weights don’t rank highly in your decision making process. And they probably won’t in this segment. Just know that even though the E-Pace is smaller than the F, it weighs about the same (sometimes even heavier depending on model) thanks to a construction comprising more steel than aluminium.
No matter. It’s size and price which are more important factors here. At 4.4 metres long and 1.6m high the E-Pace will do battle in the premium compact SUV league where it'll soon pick a fight with the upcoming BMW X2 and Volvo XC40.
Parked next to an F-Pace the E does take on a rather diminutive stance. Like a kid sister looking up in awe at its grown up sibling.
Make no mistake, its youthful nature is purely intentional as Jaguar playfully refers to the newcomer as its ‘cub’. And to nail the point home it’s included some light-hearted frills - there’s a silhouette of a little kitty trailing a mamma cat in the windscreen surround and in the door mirror light projectors, as well as some Jaguar skin animal print in the centre console pads. Tastefully done, if not a tad juvenile.
Price-wise the E-Pace also falls in line with most aforementioned rivals, and when it launches in South Africa in March the five engine, 38 derivative model lineup will range from R601 578 to R901 856.
The model list is long but fairly simple to decipher. All engines are new generation Ingenium 2-litres, kicking off with a 110kW turbodiesel badged as a D150 (as in horsepower output), moving up to a 132kW D180 and topping off with a 177kW D240. On the petrol side we’ll get 183kW P250 and 221kW P300 models.
Within each engine selection is a choice of S, SE or HSE trim grades, and then the same again built on top of R-Dynamic style packs. Then there are special First Edition versions (available for one year only) of the D180 and P250 which come with unique 20” wheel designs, red stitching on black leather and standalone Caldera red paint finishes.
Overseas there will be some bare bones front-wheel drive options with manual gearboxes, but these have been deleted from our market. Here we’ll get all-wheel drive only, and all will be equipped with the same nine-speed autobox as the Evoque.
There are two separate AWD systems though, with most derivatives specced with a simpler setup that can apportion drive from the front to the rear axle as needed. The higher spec Active Driveline does the same, but can divvy power between the left and right rear wheels independently.
At the international media launch held on the French island of Corsica, I sampled the D240 and P300 models on a variety of terrain, including some rocky trails and slithering tarmac roads.
The E-Pace works surprisingly well offroad, maybe even better than the Evoque on which it’s based. Dirt busting abilities will be limited by wheel size and tyre profile, but even with big 20 inchers (sizes range from 17 to 21) on our test cars the SUV managed to clamber up some fairly tough obstacles without scraping undercarriage or shiny bodywork.
Out on the road the E cruised along in much the same way as its semi-sporting SUV competition, with decent pep and a relatively firm ride (be sure to opt for smaller wheels if comfort trumps handling in your book). The two engines I was able to test were both up to the task of pulling around the heavy body (almost 2 tons in the diesel), and both made tasty grumbles under acceleration, even if most of it was produced electronically through the speakers.
Some of the tarred portions of the test route involved actual World Rally Championship special stages, but here the E-Pace faltered somewhat under pressure. There’s plenty of grip, and the SUV’s able to flik-flak hairpin bends with impressive agility, but there’s zero feel and feedback from the steering. Again, probably not all that important given the segment and target audience, but noteworthy nonetheless.
The nine-speed gearbox also battled with the huge speed variances, and was often flustered with the spread of ratios it has to juggle. There’s a toggle switch in the console to select various drive modes, but the differences in throttle, gearbox and steering response was near imperceptible. If anything Comfort mode was the best for taking advantage of each engine’s broad torque curve.
Jaguar’s inbuilt performance DNA might have us believe the E-Pace balances more on the sporting side of the premium compact SUV field, but it’s a bit flawed in this category. It’s better suited to family-friendly urban life, with occasional jaunts in the bush. Either way it’s a worthy contender in a seriously tough category.
PRICES
Jaguar E-Pace
2.0 diesel 110kW Base R598 500
2.0 diesel 110kW S R659 900
2.0 diesel 110kW SE R698 900
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE R734 900
2.0 diesel 132kW Base R619 500
2.0 diesel 132kW S R680 900
2.0 diesel 132kW SE R719 900
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE R755 900
2.0 diesel 177kW S R735 100
2.0 diesel 177kW SE R774 100
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE R810 100
2.0 petrol 184kW Base R667 800
2.0 petrol 184kW S R729 200
2.0 petrol 184kW SE R768 200
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE R804 200
2.0 petrol 221kW S R783 400
2.0 petrol 221kW SE R822 400
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE R858 400
Jaguar E-Pace R Dynamic
2.0 diesel 110kW Base R632 500
2.0 diesel 110kW S R693 900
2.0 diesel 110kW SE R732 900
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE R768 900
2.0 diesel 132kW Base R653 500
2.0 diesel 132kW S R714 900
2.0 diesel 132kW SE R753 900
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE R789 900
2.0 diesel 177kW S R769 100
2.0 diesel 177kW SE R808 100
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE R844 100
2.0 petrol 184kW Base R701 800
2.0 petrol 184kW S R763 200
2.0 petrol 184kW SE R802 200
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE R838 200
2.0 petrol 221kW S R817 400
2.0 petrol 221kW SE R845 400
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE R892 400
Jaguar E-Pace First Edition
2.0 diesel 132kW R851 600
2.0 petrol 184kW R895 700
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/we-drive-jaguars-sa-bound-e-pace-cub-13043417
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Juliet drives the Jaguar E-Pace in Corsica
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Jaguar's new E-Pace rocks Cape Town at two different shows
The compact SUV was on display at the second annual Cape Town Motor Show, held at Grandwest Casino in Goodwood and it also featured on stage at the KFM radio KDay.
Earlier this week, Wheels24 editor Sergio Davids spotted Jaguar's new compact SUV - the E-Pace, in Cape Town ahead of its official launch in South Africa.
Davids said: "Despite its heavy camouflage you can make it the new SUV's compact dimensions. The E-Pace is the newest member of Jaguar’s SUV family, joining the World Car of the Year-winning F-Pace performance SUV, and the automaker's first all-electric SUV, the I-Pace."
The local E-Pace range, to be launched in March, will consist of no less than 38 AWD derivatives.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels...cks-cape-town-at-two-different-shows-20180304
The compact SUV was on display at the second annual Cape Town Motor Show, held at Grandwest Casino in Goodwood and it also featured on stage at the KFM radio KDay.
Earlier this week, Wheels24 editor Sergio Davids spotted Jaguar's new compact SUV - the E-Pace, in Cape Town ahead of its official launch in South Africa.
Davids said: "Despite its heavy camouflage you can make it the new SUV's compact dimensions. The E-Pace is the newest member of Jaguar’s SUV family, joining the World Car of the Year-winning F-Pace performance SUV, and the automaker's first all-electric SUV, the I-Pace."
The local E-Pace range, to be launched in March, will consist of no less than 38 AWD derivatives.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels...cks-cape-town-at-two-different-shows-20180304
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Jaguar's new baby SUV driven: Meet the E-Pace
'Birds fly, fish swim... and Jaguars roar', claims the automaker as its newest family member, the E-Pace has been launched this week in Mzansi's urban jungle.
The automaker chose Johannesburg's suburban areas to launch its new cub, as it reckons this is the kind of areas the E-Pace will find itself in.
Jaguar SA's Finance director Liaan Kretzschmar says: "The E-Pace is a new entry point for price and size perspective, especially since we're broadening the target marker to a much younger audience as well.
"The E-Pace is the second model in the Pace range and in essence, the new compact SUV is the combination of comfort, practicality and performance."
Jaguar also says the I-Pace, the all electric vehicle, and the third in the range, will arrive in South Africa in early 2019.
Jaguar product and pricing specialist, Michelle Mativandlela, says: "The E-Pace's design is unmistakably Jaguar and its their most connected car yet, with peformance to match."
It has big paws in the form of 21" wheels, the first in its class to offer that optional size wheels; big eyes in the form of its huge headlights which are pulled back in the grille and short overhangs and muscular rear haunches.
Its dimensions measure in at 4.39m long with short front and rear overhangs of 882mm and 832mm respectively. Its 2.68m wheelbase seats five adults comfortably with exceptional rear legroom of 892mm.
The E-Pace is available in the following trim levels: Standard, S, SE and HSE specification packs, in core or R-Dynamic body styles. Customers have a choice of three diesel engines, with outputs of 110kW, 132kW and 177kW, and two petrol engines, producing 183kW and 221kW, respectively.
The E-Pace comes in eleven bright paint options, with the daring red paint being unique to the First Edition models.
Inside, Jaguar claims its rated best in class for its centre console compartment which can hold four one-litre bottles. There's also a 12.3" display screen to configure and the vehicle features the latest generation touch pro infotainment system as standard, while navigation is standard from the S model up. He 10" screen is standard, along with a head-up display and Spotify.
It also has a mammoth boot for its compact size - 577 litres of space - which is larger than most sedans on the market.
'Wired for Life'
One of its highlights which will make the entire family happy is that there are not just two, but five USB ports available throughout the vehicle, and you can use your E-Pace as a Wi-Fi hotspot with 4G and connect up to 8 devices, also from the S model up. Owners will need to purchase a sim card with the service provider of their choice.
There's a remote smartphone app to control vehicle apps like locking and unlocking, climate control, or you could use your Jaguar activity key while you go out for a run up the mountain or a surf in the sea. Other features include live traffic updates, Blind spot monitoring, drowsiness monitoring, adaptive cruise control.
What's it like to drive?
The E-Pace range is equipped with all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission, and high-output models are also available with Active Driveline – a technological first for Jaguar, says the automaker.
The automaker also says its new baby doesn't just look the part, but it drives like a Jaguar too. And here I'll concur. The line-up features 2.0-litre engines in five different versions: three diesel and two petrol models, as mentioned earlier.
The E-Pace is based on the Ranger Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport platforms. While it might be a premium compact SUV, it has the looks of a feisty little sportscar.
First up on the launch we sampled the 177kW diesel version and it didn't fail to impress. It's as agile as any jungle cat and extremely boisterous on the road, exuding confidence during twisty sweeps and overtaking manoeuvres. It grunts through the nine gears effortlessly and power is instantaneous. And for a 2.0-litre engine, it proved to live up to its jaunty nature. And was the pick of the bunch for me.
Next up was the 183kW petrol version and for some reason it was a little bit less fun to drive. The gear ratios felt a lot longer and even when using the paddle shifts, there seemed to be a delay in transition from one gear to the next but it seemed that way only because it was searching for longer roads to really show off its vivacious character.
The 221kW Ingenium petrol turbo engine, which I sadly did not get to test, sends the E-Pace to 100km/h in just 6.4 seconds. It has an electronically-limited top speed of 243km/h.
The E-Pace is competitively priced and definitely opens the market to potential customers who previously felt owning a Jaguar was just out of their reach.
It's a gorgeous car, with favourable dimensions and I predict this could very well be the automaker's volume seller in SA. Only time will tell.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/jaguars-new-baby-suv-driven-meet-the-e-pace-20180308
'Birds fly, fish swim... and Jaguars roar', claims the automaker as its newest family member, the E-Pace has been launched this week in Mzansi's urban jungle.
The automaker chose Johannesburg's suburban areas to launch its new cub, as it reckons this is the kind of areas the E-Pace will find itself in.
Jaguar SA's Finance director Liaan Kretzschmar says: "The E-Pace is a new entry point for price and size perspective, especially since we're broadening the target marker to a much younger audience as well.
"The E-Pace is the second model in the Pace range and in essence, the new compact SUV is the combination of comfort, practicality and performance."
Jaguar also says the I-Pace, the all electric vehicle, and the third in the range, will arrive in South Africa in early 2019.
Jaguar product and pricing specialist, Michelle Mativandlela, says: "The E-Pace's design is unmistakably Jaguar and its their most connected car yet, with peformance to match."
It has big paws in the form of 21" wheels, the first in its class to offer that optional size wheels; big eyes in the form of its huge headlights which are pulled back in the grille and short overhangs and muscular rear haunches.
Its dimensions measure in at 4.39m long with short front and rear overhangs of 882mm and 832mm respectively. Its 2.68m wheelbase seats five adults comfortably with exceptional rear legroom of 892mm.
The E-Pace is available in the following trim levels: Standard, S, SE and HSE specification packs, in core or R-Dynamic body styles. Customers have a choice of three diesel engines, with outputs of 110kW, 132kW and 177kW, and two petrol engines, producing 183kW and 221kW, respectively.
The E-Pace comes in eleven bright paint options, with the daring red paint being unique to the First Edition models.
Inside, Jaguar claims its rated best in class for its centre console compartment which can hold four one-litre bottles. There's also a 12.3" display screen to configure and the vehicle features the latest generation touch pro infotainment system as standard, while navigation is standard from the S model up. He 10" screen is standard, along with a head-up display and Spotify.
It also has a mammoth boot for its compact size - 577 litres of space - which is larger than most sedans on the market.
'Wired for Life'
One of its highlights which will make the entire family happy is that there are not just two, but five USB ports available throughout the vehicle, and you can use your E-Pace as a Wi-Fi hotspot with 4G and connect up to 8 devices, also from the S model up. Owners will need to purchase a sim card with the service provider of their choice.
There's a remote smartphone app to control vehicle apps like locking and unlocking, climate control, or you could use your Jaguar activity key while you go out for a run up the mountain or a surf in the sea. Other features include live traffic updates, Blind spot monitoring, drowsiness monitoring, adaptive cruise control.
What's it like to drive?
The E-Pace range is equipped with all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission, and high-output models are also available with Active Driveline – a technological first for Jaguar, says the automaker.
The automaker also says its new baby doesn't just look the part, but it drives like a Jaguar too. And here I'll concur. The line-up features 2.0-litre engines in five different versions: three diesel and two petrol models, as mentioned earlier.
The E-Pace is based on the Ranger Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport platforms. While it might be a premium compact SUV, it has the looks of a feisty little sportscar.
First up on the launch we sampled the 177kW diesel version and it didn't fail to impress. It's as agile as any jungle cat and extremely boisterous on the road, exuding confidence during twisty sweeps and overtaking manoeuvres. It grunts through the nine gears effortlessly and power is instantaneous. And for a 2.0-litre engine, it proved to live up to its jaunty nature. And was the pick of the bunch for me.
Next up was the 183kW petrol version and for some reason it was a little bit less fun to drive. The gear ratios felt a lot longer and even when using the paddle shifts, there seemed to be a delay in transition from one gear to the next but it seemed that way only because it was searching for longer roads to really show off its vivacious character.
The 221kW Ingenium petrol turbo engine, which I sadly did not get to test, sends the E-Pace to 100km/h in just 6.4 seconds. It has an electronically-limited top speed of 243km/h.
The E-Pace is competitively priced and definitely opens the market to potential customers who previously felt owning a Jaguar was just out of their reach.
It's a gorgeous car, with favourable dimensions and I predict this could very well be the automaker's volume seller in SA. Only time will tell.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/jaguars-new-baby-suv-driven-meet-the-e-pace-20180308
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Jaguar's SUV 'cub' unleashed in SA
Jaguar’s new compact E-Pace SUV, sometimes playfully referred to even by the maker as its ‘cub’, has arrived in South Africa in a bewildering line-up of no less than 38 variants.
But before you reach for the headache powders, it’s all quite logical - so let’s unpack the E-Pace line-up, or should that be ‘litter’ - after all, what else can you call three dozen little Jaguars?
It starts with engines - a choice of two-litre turbopetrol or turbodiesel Ingenium fours, in two or three different states of tune. The oil-burner comes in 110kW, 132kW and 177kW formats, while the sparker is set up for either 184kW or 221kW - the latter good for 0-100km/h in a claimed 6.4 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 243km/h; this kitten has claws.
Each drives all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission, and the top models are also available with Active Driveline - an intelligent torque-biasing system that, according to Jaguar, combines rear-wheel drive dynamics with the traction of all-wheel drive.
Then you have to choose between the standard and sportier R-Dynamic body styles, and four levels of interior trim - Base, S, SE, or HSE.
But even the Base spec includes a 25cm Touch Pro customisable infotainment display with voice control, front and rear parking sensors with rear-view camera, LED headlights, up to four 12-volt charging points, five USB ports and a 4G and 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight devices.
Optional extras include a 30cm digital instrument panel, head up display, a choice of two Meridian premium sound systems and a wearable ‘activity key’ - a waterproof wrist strap that lets you lock the main key in the car while you go riding or running.
So, what’s it like to drive?
Jesse Adams drove the top 177kW diesel and 221kW petrol models on a variety of terrain, including some rocky trails and slithering tarmac roads, at the international media launch on the French island of Corsica.
“The E-Pace works surprisingly well off-road,” he wrote, “maybe even better than the Evoque on which it’s based. Dirt busting abilities will be limited by wheel size and tyre profile, but even with big 20 inchers (sizes range from 17 to 21) on our test cars the SUV managed to clamber up some fairly tough obstacles without scraping undercarriage or shiny bodywork.”
“Out on the road it cruised along in much the same way as its semi-sporting SUV competition; the two engines were both up to the task of pulling around the heavy body (almost two tons in the diesel), and both made tasty grumbles under acceleration, even if most of it was produced electronically through the speakers.”
“Some of the tarred portions of the test route involved actual World Rally Championship special stages, but here the E-Pace faltered somewhat under pressure. There’s plenty of grip, and it flick-flacks hairpin bends with impressive agility, but there’s zero feel and feedback from the steering. The nine-speed gearbox also battled with the huge speed variances, and was often flustered with the spread of ratios it has to juggle.
“The E-Pace is better suited,” he concluded, “to family-friendly urban life, with occasional jaunts in the bush. Either way it’s a worthy contender in a seriously tough category.”
PRICES
Jaguar E-Pace
2.0 diesel 110kW Base R601 578
2.0 diesel 110kW S R662 978
2.0 diesel 110kW SE R701 378
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE R737 978
2.0 diesel 132kW Base R622 578
2.0 diesel 132kW S R683 978
2.0 diesel 132kW SE R722 978
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE R758 978
2.0 diesel 177kW S R739 888
2.0 diesel 177kW SE R778 888
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE R814 888
2.0 petrol 184kW Base R673 956
2.0 petrol 184kW S R735 356
2.0 petrol 184kW SE R774 356
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE R810 356
2.0 petrol 221kW S R790 354
2.0 petrol 221kW SE R829 354
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE R865 354
Jaguar E-Pace R Dynamic
2.0 diesel 110kW Base R635 578
2.0 diesel 110kW S R696 978
2.0 diesel 110kW SE R735 978
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE R771 978
2.0 diesel 132kW Base R656 578
2.0 diesel 132kW S R717 978
2.0 diesel 132kW SE R756 978
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE R792 978
2.0 diesel 177kW S R773 888
2.0 diesel 177kW SE R812 888
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE R848 888
2.0 petrol 184kW Base R707 956
2.0 petrol 184kW S R769 356
2.0 petrol 184kW SE R808 356
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE R844 356
2.0 petrol 221kW S R824 354
2.0 petrol 221kW SE R852 354
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE R899 354
Jaguar E-Pace First Edition
2.0 diesel 132kW R854 678
2.0 petrol 184kW R901 856
These include emissions tax, a five year or 100 000km warranty and a five-year or 100 000km maintenance plan.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/jaguars-suv-cub-unleashed-in-sa-13671990
Jaguar’s new compact E-Pace SUV, sometimes playfully referred to even by the maker as its ‘cub’, has arrived in South Africa in a bewildering line-up of no less than 38 variants.
But before you reach for the headache powders, it’s all quite logical - so let’s unpack the E-Pace line-up, or should that be ‘litter’ - after all, what else can you call three dozen little Jaguars?
It starts with engines - a choice of two-litre turbopetrol or turbodiesel Ingenium fours, in two or three different states of tune. The oil-burner comes in 110kW, 132kW and 177kW formats, while the sparker is set up for either 184kW or 221kW - the latter good for 0-100km/h in a claimed 6.4 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 243km/h; this kitten has claws.
Each drives all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission, and the top models are also available with Active Driveline - an intelligent torque-biasing system that, according to Jaguar, combines rear-wheel drive dynamics with the traction of all-wheel drive.
Then you have to choose between the standard and sportier R-Dynamic body styles, and four levels of interior trim - Base, S, SE, or HSE.
But even the Base spec includes a 25cm Touch Pro customisable infotainment display with voice control, front and rear parking sensors with rear-view camera, LED headlights, up to four 12-volt charging points, five USB ports and a 4G and 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight devices.
Optional extras include a 30cm digital instrument panel, head up display, a choice of two Meridian premium sound systems and a wearable ‘activity key’ - a waterproof wrist strap that lets you lock the main key in the car while you go riding or running.
So, what’s it like to drive?
Jesse Adams drove the top 177kW diesel and 221kW petrol models on a variety of terrain, including some rocky trails and slithering tarmac roads, at the international media launch on the French island of Corsica.
“The E-Pace works surprisingly well off-road,” he wrote, “maybe even better than the Evoque on which it’s based. Dirt busting abilities will be limited by wheel size and tyre profile, but even with big 20 inchers (sizes range from 17 to 21) on our test cars the SUV managed to clamber up some fairly tough obstacles without scraping undercarriage or shiny bodywork.”
“Out on the road it cruised along in much the same way as its semi-sporting SUV competition; the two engines were both up to the task of pulling around the heavy body (almost two tons in the diesel), and both made tasty grumbles under acceleration, even if most of it was produced electronically through the speakers.”
“Some of the tarred portions of the test route involved actual World Rally Championship special stages, but here the E-Pace faltered somewhat under pressure. There’s plenty of grip, and it flick-flacks hairpin bends with impressive agility, but there’s zero feel and feedback from the steering. The nine-speed gearbox also battled with the huge speed variances, and was often flustered with the spread of ratios it has to juggle.
“The E-Pace is better suited,” he concluded, “to family-friendly urban life, with occasional jaunts in the bush. Either way it’s a worthy contender in a seriously tough category.”
PRICES
Jaguar E-Pace
2.0 diesel 110kW Base R601 578
2.0 diesel 110kW S R662 978
2.0 diesel 110kW SE R701 378
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE R737 978
2.0 diesel 132kW Base R622 578
2.0 diesel 132kW S R683 978
2.0 diesel 132kW SE R722 978
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE R758 978
2.0 diesel 177kW S R739 888
2.0 diesel 177kW SE R778 888
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE R814 888
2.0 petrol 184kW Base R673 956
2.0 petrol 184kW S R735 356
2.0 petrol 184kW SE R774 356
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE R810 356
2.0 petrol 221kW S R790 354
2.0 petrol 221kW SE R829 354
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE R865 354
Jaguar E-Pace R Dynamic
2.0 diesel 110kW Base R635 578
2.0 diesel 110kW S R696 978
2.0 diesel 110kW SE R735 978
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE R771 978
2.0 diesel 132kW Base R656 578
2.0 diesel 132kW S R717 978
2.0 diesel 132kW SE R756 978
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE R792 978
2.0 diesel 177kW S R773 888
2.0 diesel 177kW SE R812 888
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE R848 888
2.0 petrol 184kW Base R707 956
2.0 petrol 184kW S R769 356
2.0 petrol 184kW SE R808 356
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE R844 356
2.0 petrol 221kW S R824 354
2.0 petrol 221kW SE R852 354
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE R899 354
Jaguar E-Pace First Edition
2.0 diesel 132kW R854 678
2.0 petrol 184kW R901 856
These include emissions tax, a five year or 100 000km warranty and a five-year or 100 000km maintenance plan.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/jaguars-suv-cub-unleashed-in-sa-13671990
FiestaST
Honorary Master
DRIVEN: Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD First Edition
CAR magazine editor Steve Smith samples the new Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD First Edition at its local launch around Johannesburg…
A Jaguar E-pace driving impression. Hang on, haven’t you guys done one already?
We have indeed – I see someone’s a CARmag.co.za fan, then. Yes, we were lucky enough to attend the E-Pace’s international launch in Corsica a few months back, where our deputy editor Terence Steenkamp drove the P300 and D240 derivatives. Read his take here and you’ll know he was impressed by Jag’s new baby SUV/crossover. I was at the local launch and the brand also had the P250 for us to drive, which is what I’ll focus on for this driving impression.
Got it. I’ll have a look at that Corsica review in a minute, but give me a brief rundown on this latest vehicle, in what’s clearly a growing segment.
Of course. And you’re right, small boutique crossovers are coming thick and fast these days and I’m expecting it to be the fastest-growing segment in the next five years. We’ve already driven the new BMW X2 and Volvo XC40 – both of which have imminent local launches – while the new Mini Countryman competes here too, as will the next-generation Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and upcoming Lexus UX.
We’re getting five turbocharged engine derivatives in SA – three diesel (110 kW, 132 kW and 177 kW) and two petrol (183 kW and 221 kW) – and the one here is the lesser-powered turbopetrol. There are four specification packs (Standard, S, SE and HSE) as as well as two body styles in core or R-Dynamic.
And this is called a “First Edition” because… ?
Because it’s a limited-edition launch spec. In other words, as standard, it comes in Caldera Red (the only derivative to get this colour), model-specific 20-inch alloys, the Black Pack exterior details and a fixed panoramic roof. Inside, you get exclusive Ebony Windsor leather with Flame Red contrast stitching, suedecloth headlining, special mats and branded metal treadplates. The head-up display system also comes standard.
The P250 First Edition will cost you R901 856, whereas as a standard P250 in HSE spec goes for R844 356. In other words, this First Edition does come with some nice fancy bits as standard … but you pay for the privilege.
Okay, just read Terence’s take. On the whole, it was pretty positive. I got a sense that he preferred the diesel to the petrol though?
He did. And so did I. Knowing we’d already written about the 177 kW D240 diesel and 211 kW P300 petrol, I took the opportunity to try the more affordable 183 kW P250 and pretty much picked up on the same two characteristics noted by Mr Steenkamp. One, the nine-speed auto tends to get a little flustered, taking too long to decide which gear is best suited to the engine speed; and two, the E-Pace is not the lightest vehicle out there.
Although it was a little more responsive in dynamic mode (there are three other drivetrain management modes: normal, eco and rain/snow/ice), when accelerating in normal mode, the ZF-sourced auto often felt like it was taking a deep breath before selecting a ratio. It’s by no means problematic, but compared with rivals such as the BMW X2 I drove earlier this year, it’s not quite as slick.
Interestingly, after lunch I had a go in the D240 and, despite having the same gearbox, the turbodiesel felt far better suited to this transmission, with the latter clearly much more at home with the diesel’s low-down torque.
You said it felt a little heavy, too?
With a mass of around 1,9 tonnes, it weighs the same as its bigger sibling, the F-Pace. And you can feel it. The E-Pace is based on the same platform as the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport – an older and more steel-intensive platform than the newer, lighter fancy-pants aluminium chassis that underpins the XE/XF saloons, as well as the F-Pace and Range Rover Velar. To lighten the E-Pace, however, aluminium has been used for its bonnet, front wings, tailgate and roof.
That’s not to say the E-Pace feels unwieldy – Jaguar’s engineers have done a splendid job in fettling the suspension to hide its bulk. In comfort mode, it’s superbly damped with a lovely pliant ride, and in dynamic mode, Jaguar’s DNA is certainly there … it firms up nicely. Big 20-inch wheels certainly help with grip and work well with a superb steering setup that feels sufficiently weighty despite its electric assistance. Where that bulk does become apparent, however, is during hard acceleration and braking, where the nose does raise and dip a little more than one might expect.
What about the rest of the car? What do you think of the styling … and the interior?
I won’t go into too much detail – again, you can read more in Terence’s review – but in the flesh it’s even more compact and muscular than these photographs suggest. I’ve always felt Jaguar could’ve made the nose sharper and a little more aggressive a la F-Pace, but I do see the sense in being a tad softer … in this guise, the E-Pace is aimed at and will appeal to both a male and female target market.
Inside, the E-Pace plays it safe, too. No complaints in terms of perceived quality here; it all looks and feels very premium. The seats felt a little firm at first, but provided plenty of support and were comfortable enough through an entire day of driving. Rear passenger space felt well within the parameters of the segment – that’s to say “there’s enough” rather than “it’s roomy” – and with a claimed 577 litres of boot space and 1 234 litres of utility space, there’s a decent amount of loading room. By way of comparison, for the X2 BMW claims 470 litres of boot space, but slightly more utility space with 1 355 litres.
I’ve heard it has Jaguar’s latest-generation Touch Pro infotainment system with a 10-inch touchscreen. What did you think?
It’s one I found particularly intuitive to operate, and it handily features a customisable home screen on which one can create shortcuts to regularly used features. There was one mildly annoying issue, though: the angle of the screen meant that in sunlight, it was either difficult or altogether impossible to see any displayed information.
Jaguar does offer further driver-display options in a 12,3-inch full-colour digital TFT instrument panel, as well as a head-up display that includes such essentials as speed and navigation information, as well as engine speed data, adaptive cruise control details, lane departure and blind spot warnings, and your selected chosen entertainment media.
Final thoughts, then?
What this isn’t, is a baby F-Pace. Both in looks and handling, it’s a softer proposition. There are, I suspect, two main reasons for that: one, it’s aimed more at female drivers than the bigger F-Pace (50:50 male/female split is what Jaguar SA is aiming at with the new model); and two, the steel-intensive platform makes it a relatively heavy car for its size.
The E-Pace does, however, make a compelling case in what is turning out to be a very competitive segment. It’s an excellent vehicle, unmistakably imbued with Jaguar’s DNA, both in its exterior and interior design, as well as its ride and dynamics. In terms of powertrain refinement, the nine-speed ‘box works far better with the turbodiesel than with the petrol engines, and the 177 kW D240 would be my recommendation. I look forward to sampling the 110 kW turbodiesel to see if it offers a similar advantage.
Fast facts
Model: Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD First Edition
Price: R901 856
Engine: 2,0-litre, 4-cyl, turbopetrol
Power: 183 kW
Torque: 365 N.m
0-100 km/h: 7,0 seconds
Top Speed: 230 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 7,7 L/100 km
CO2: 174 g/km
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: 5 year/100 000 km
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/jaguar-e-pace-p250-awd-first-edition/
CAR magazine editor Steve Smith samples the new Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD First Edition at its local launch around Johannesburg…
A Jaguar E-pace driving impression. Hang on, haven’t you guys done one already?
We have indeed – I see someone’s a CARmag.co.za fan, then. Yes, we were lucky enough to attend the E-Pace’s international launch in Corsica a few months back, where our deputy editor Terence Steenkamp drove the P300 and D240 derivatives. Read his take here and you’ll know he was impressed by Jag’s new baby SUV/crossover. I was at the local launch and the brand also had the P250 for us to drive, which is what I’ll focus on for this driving impression.
Got it. I’ll have a look at that Corsica review in a minute, but give me a brief rundown on this latest vehicle, in what’s clearly a growing segment.
Of course. And you’re right, small boutique crossovers are coming thick and fast these days and I’m expecting it to be the fastest-growing segment in the next five years. We’ve already driven the new BMW X2 and Volvo XC40 – both of which have imminent local launches – while the new Mini Countryman competes here too, as will the next-generation Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and upcoming Lexus UX.
We’re getting five turbocharged engine derivatives in SA – three diesel (110 kW, 132 kW and 177 kW) and two petrol (183 kW and 221 kW) – and the one here is the lesser-powered turbopetrol. There are four specification packs (Standard, S, SE and HSE) as as well as two body styles in core or R-Dynamic.
And this is called a “First Edition” because… ?
Because it’s a limited-edition launch spec. In other words, as standard, it comes in Caldera Red (the only derivative to get this colour), model-specific 20-inch alloys, the Black Pack exterior details and a fixed panoramic roof. Inside, you get exclusive Ebony Windsor leather with Flame Red contrast stitching, suedecloth headlining, special mats and branded metal treadplates. The head-up display system also comes standard.
The P250 First Edition will cost you R901 856, whereas as a standard P250 in HSE spec goes for R844 356. In other words, this First Edition does come with some nice fancy bits as standard … but you pay for the privilege.
Okay, just read Terence’s take. On the whole, it was pretty positive. I got a sense that he preferred the diesel to the petrol though?
He did. And so did I. Knowing we’d already written about the 177 kW D240 diesel and 211 kW P300 petrol, I took the opportunity to try the more affordable 183 kW P250 and pretty much picked up on the same two characteristics noted by Mr Steenkamp. One, the nine-speed auto tends to get a little flustered, taking too long to decide which gear is best suited to the engine speed; and two, the E-Pace is not the lightest vehicle out there.
Although it was a little more responsive in dynamic mode (there are three other drivetrain management modes: normal, eco and rain/snow/ice), when accelerating in normal mode, the ZF-sourced auto often felt like it was taking a deep breath before selecting a ratio. It’s by no means problematic, but compared with rivals such as the BMW X2 I drove earlier this year, it’s not quite as slick.
Interestingly, after lunch I had a go in the D240 and, despite having the same gearbox, the turbodiesel felt far better suited to this transmission, with the latter clearly much more at home with the diesel’s low-down torque.
You said it felt a little heavy, too?
With a mass of around 1,9 tonnes, it weighs the same as its bigger sibling, the F-Pace. And you can feel it. The E-Pace is based on the same platform as the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport – an older and more steel-intensive platform than the newer, lighter fancy-pants aluminium chassis that underpins the XE/XF saloons, as well as the F-Pace and Range Rover Velar. To lighten the E-Pace, however, aluminium has been used for its bonnet, front wings, tailgate and roof.
That’s not to say the E-Pace feels unwieldy – Jaguar’s engineers have done a splendid job in fettling the suspension to hide its bulk. In comfort mode, it’s superbly damped with a lovely pliant ride, and in dynamic mode, Jaguar’s DNA is certainly there … it firms up nicely. Big 20-inch wheels certainly help with grip and work well with a superb steering setup that feels sufficiently weighty despite its electric assistance. Where that bulk does become apparent, however, is during hard acceleration and braking, where the nose does raise and dip a little more than one might expect.
What about the rest of the car? What do you think of the styling … and the interior?
I won’t go into too much detail – again, you can read more in Terence’s review – but in the flesh it’s even more compact and muscular than these photographs suggest. I’ve always felt Jaguar could’ve made the nose sharper and a little more aggressive a la F-Pace, but I do see the sense in being a tad softer … in this guise, the E-Pace is aimed at and will appeal to both a male and female target market.
Inside, the E-Pace plays it safe, too. No complaints in terms of perceived quality here; it all looks and feels very premium. The seats felt a little firm at first, but provided plenty of support and were comfortable enough through an entire day of driving. Rear passenger space felt well within the parameters of the segment – that’s to say “there’s enough” rather than “it’s roomy” – and with a claimed 577 litres of boot space and 1 234 litres of utility space, there’s a decent amount of loading room. By way of comparison, for the X2 BMW claims 470 litres of boot space, but slightly more utility space with 1 355 litres.
I’ve heard it has Jaguar’s latest-generation Touch Pro infotainment system with a 10-inch touchscreen. What did you think?
It’s one I found particularly intuitive to operate, and it handily features a customisable home screen on which one can create shortcuts to regularly used features. There was one mildly annoying issue, though: the angle of the screen meant that in sunlight, it was either difficult or altogether impossible to see any displayed information.
Jaguar does offer further driver-display options in a 12,3-inch full-colour digital TFT instrument panel, as well as a head-up display that includes such essentials as speed and navigation information, as well as engine speed data, adaptive cruise control details, lane departure and blind spot warnings, and your selected chosen entertainment media.
Final thoughts, then?
What this isn’t, is a baby F-Pace. Both in looks and handling, it’s a softer proposition. There are, I suspect, two main reasons for that: one, it’s aimed more at female drivers than the bigger F-Pace (50:50 male/female split is what Jaguar SA is aiming at with the new model); and two, the steel-intensive platform makes it a relatively heavy car for its size.
The E-Pace does, however, make a compelling case in what is turning out to be a very competitive segment. It’s an excellent vehicle, unmistakably imbued with Jaguar’s DNA, both in its exterior and interior design, as well as its ride and dynamics. In terms of powertrain refinement, the nine-speed ‘box works far better with the turbodiesel than with the petrol engines, and the 177 kW D240 would be my recommendation. I look forward to sampling the 110 kW turbodiesel to see if it offers a similar advantage.
Fast facts
Model: Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD First Edition
Price: R901 856
Engine: 2,0-litre, 4-cyl, turbopetrol
Power: 183 kW
Torque: 365 N.m
0-100 km/h: 7,0 seconds
Top Speed: 230 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 7,7 L/100 km
CO2: 174 g/km
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Maintenance Plan: 5 year/100 000 km
http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/jaguar-e-pace-p250-awd-first-edition/
Messugga
Honorary Master
Saw a whole convoy of the things heading north on the N1 on Sunday afternoon. The bigger models make a good sound. could hear them comfortably as the guys were playing with them.
Think they're overpriced though.
Think they're overpriced though.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Watched the Ignition GT review. Lindsey is a fan. Attention to detail is impressive.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Ignition GT review of the Jaaaaag E-Pace D240 AWD
[video=youtube;ZYCxlwpQXS0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYCxlwpQXS0[/video]
[video=youtube;ZYCxlwpQXS0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYCxlwpQXS0[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
BMW X2 vs Jaguar E-Pace vs Volvo XC40 - What Car? review
[video=youtube_share;r9WpHxZ3hfc]https://youtu.be/r9WpHxZ3hfc[/video]
[video=youtube_share;r9WpHxZ3hfc]https://youtu.be/r9WpHxZ3hfc[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Jaguar E-Pace D150 FWD Manual 2018 UK review
Should I buy one?
If you’re mind’s already made up, this is certainly the level to buy at. In this tester’s experience, the Jaguar E-Pace’s ride and handling definitely get more compromised and less broadly creditable as you progress upwards through the model hierarchy. And while the car’s pricier engines may make for greater pace, they don’t tend to add smoothness, richness or refinement.
In a wider sense, there are of course more practical, comfortable and luxurious premium-branded SUVs for the money – and also the likes of the BMW X2, which is every bit as appealing to a keener driver, albeit in a slightly different way.
But, by delivering its characteristic Jaguar-brand style and handling dynamism as part of a more rounded and reasonably-priced package than its rangemates, this is one E-Pace that will merit the attention it’s sure to attract.
Jaguar E-Pace 2.0 D150 S Specifications
Location: Maidenhead, UK Price: £32,600; On Sale Now; Engine 4cyls inline, 1999cc, turbodiesel; Power 148bhp at 3500rpm; Torque 280lb ft at 1750rpm; Gearbox 6- spd manual; Kerb weight 1700kg (DIN); 0-62mph 10.1sec; Top speed 124mph; Economy 60.1mpg (NEDC combined); CO2/tax band 124g/km; Rivals Volvo XC40 D3, Mazda CX5 2.2d
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie.../jaguar-e-pace-d150-fwd-manual-2018-uk-review
Should I buy one?
If you’re mind’s already made up, this is certainly the level to buy at. In this tester’s experience, the Jaguar E-Pace’s ride and handling definitely get more compromised and less broadly creditable as you progress upwards through the model hierarchy. And while the car’s pricier engines may make for greater pace, they don’t tend to add smoothness, richness or refinement.
In a wider sense, there are of course more practical, comfortable and luxurious premium-branded SUVs for the money – and also the likes of the BMW X2, which is every bit as appealing to a keener driver, albeit in a slightly different way.
But, by delivering its characteristic Jaguar-brand style and handling dynamism as part of a more rounded and reasonably-priced package than its rangemates, this is one E-Pace that will merit the attention it’s sure to attract.
Jaguar E-Pace 2.0 D150 S Specifications
Location: Maidenhead, UK Price: £32,600; On Sale Now; Engine 4cyls inline, 1999cc, turbodiesel; Power 148bhp at 3500rpm; Torque 280lb ft at 1750rpm; Gearbox 6- spd manual; Kerb weight 1700kg (DIN); 0-62mph 10.1sec; Top speed 124mph; Economy 60.1mpg (NEDC combined); CO2/tax band 124g/km; Rivals Volvo XC40 D3, Mazda CX5 2.2d
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie.../jaguar-e-pace-d150-fwd-manual-2018-uk-review
Azg
Expert Member
Nice looking car, but I think the new RAV 4 will be cheaper and better value for money.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
CarsGuide review
[video=youtube_share;mZitxbhijQ0]https://youtu.be/mZitxbhijQ0[/video]
[video=youtube_share;mZitxbhijQ0]https://youtu.be/mZitxbhijQ0[/video]