Auto Express and Autocar – Jaguar F-Pace Review – Video

 

Jaguar F-PACE Specs:

BASE PRICE:$41,985-$70,695

ENGINE TYPE:turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter diesel inline-4, 180 hp, 318 lb-ft; supercharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve 3.0-liter V-6, 340 or 380 hp, 332 lb-ft

TRANSMISSION:8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 113.1 in
Length: 186.3 in
Width: 76.2 in Height:65.0-65.6 in
Passenger volume: 96 cu ft
Cargo volume: 34 cu ft
Curb weight (C/D est):4150-4200 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/DEST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.9-7.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.9-20.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.6-15.8 sec
Top speed: 129-155 mph

FUEL ECONOMY (C/DEST):
City/Highway: 18-23/26-30 mpg

 

The crossover market is growing faster than any other, with manufacturers offering niches within niches to satisfy buyers wanting something a little different. It’s a wonder, then, that it has taken Jaguar so long to make its first foray into this highly competitive sector. But the Jaguar F-Pace is finally here, so does it deliver?

 

Jaguar’s Chief Engineer, Mike Cross, invites Steve Cropley along for a first ride in the brand new 2016 Jaguar F-Pace.