![]() The point is the performance specs between the two models are strikingly similar - making the key difference a matter of size. The E-Pace offers a higher top speed than the F-Pace (143 mph to 135), while the F-Pace manages a better 0-60 time (6.4 seconds to 6.6). Add that slick feline badge, and buyers had a shot at buying a first-of-its-kind vehicle that stood out from the rivals.īoth crossovers are five seaters and employ the same two liter, turbocharged, four cylinder engine - though the F-Pace squeezes out an extra horse (247 horsepower over 246). Designed by JLR’s legendary Ian Callum, the F-Pace avoided the boxy look of many similar sized vehicles with rounded lines, the familiar understated Jag grille and an understated back end. The midsize crossover looked great out of the blocks. The result is a vehicle that shares the same winning styling and feel of the award-dominating F-Pace in a smaller wrapper and with a more accessible price. This new E-Pace takes the concept from the Jag crossover one tick above it in the alphabet and trims a little off the overall package. Now that it’s in the game, Jaguar aimed the F-Pace squarely across the bow of its rivals in the mid-range luxury market such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus. Jaguar was a little late coming to that party, even while sister division Range Rover did well over the years with its Evoque. The crossover market is the fastest growing, most competitive automotive segment in the industry - pushing sedans down a peg or two. The range topping 300 Sport, which features design improvements like 20-inch five-spoke Satin Dark Grey wheels, also includes the brand’s second-generation Active Driveline AWD system and Dynamic Handling Pack.It was no surprise the F-Pace did so well, driving Jaguar’s overall international sales up more than 80%. Regardless the engine, each new E-Pace features a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The first two options include output of 246 hp, while the last can churn out 296 hp, thanks to its mild-hybrid tech. Depending on which trim level you go with-P250, P250 SE and 300 Sport-they’ll have one of two 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged Ingenium engines to choose between. However, not all of the upgrades on the new E-Pace are superficial. ![]() The overall result is a more grown-up feel for the compact performance SUV.” “Elements include beautiful, contemporary details and seamless integration of the latest convenience technologies across both the interior and exterior. “The new Jaguar E-Pace features a range of design enhancements which further underline its dynamic capabilities as well as delivering a more refined and comfortable cabin,” states design director Julian Thomson in the official announcement. Meanwhile, the vehicle now has a metallic steering wheel and rotary dials inspired by those in the I-Pace, and you’ll be able to choose from one of five interior colorways: Ebony, Light Oyster, Deep Garnet, Caraway and Cloud. The focal point of the interior is the ultra-fast Pivi Pro infotainment system which features a curved, gargantuan 11.4-inch HD touchscreen featuring a special two-layer coating that resists glare and makes finger-print smudges that much easier to wipe away. Inside the cabin, things are more luxurious than before thanks to a new driver-focused design. But the biggest differences can be seen in the new mesh-finished grille and “Double J-blade” daytime running lights at the front, and the rear all-LED taillights with the Jaguar chicane graphic that make an already elegant vehicle even more so. This can be traced to its sculpted hood, more aerodynamic bumper, a roofline like that on the F-Type and a lower aperture. While the new E-Pace doesn’t look radically different than its predecessor, the latest version is definitely sportier.
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