Pros: Strong acceleration (V6): athletic driving personality; availability of economical diesel engine; generous cargo room for the class
Cons: Mediocre fuel-economy ratings with V6; firm ride, especially with optional upsized wheels
CG Says: For 2017, Jaguar enters the growing premium compact SUV market for 2017 with its first-ever SUV. The F-Pace is a 5-passenger crossover that aims to blend the Jaguar brand’s sporty dynamic character with the cargo versatility and rough-terrain/all-weather capabilities of an SUV. It’s powered by either a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 in 340- and 380-horsepower variants or a new 180-hp turbodiesel 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The standard all-wheel drive sends all power to the rear wheels unless extra traction is needed, then power is also directed to the front wheels. Like other Jaguars, F-Pace uses aluminum-intensive construction to reduce weight for better fuel economy and driving dynamics. Tech and safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking, lane-departure mitigation, traffic-sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot alert, and Wi-Fi hotspot. Debuting on the F-Pace is Jaguar’s Activity Key, an optional waterproof wristband that can lock and unlock the vehicle and allow the key to be left securely inside while the driver participates in water sports. With the F-Pace, Jaguar brings a stylish-yet-practical vehicle to the premium compact SUV segment that also delivers impressive performance in V6 form. If you’re shopping the Porsche Macan, Audi SQ5, or Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG, be sure to check out the F-Pace 35t, and if you’re interested in economy as much as athleticism, check out the F-Pace 20d.
| Class | Premium Compact SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar |
| Nation of Manufacture | England |
| Base Prices | 20d: $40,990 20d Premium: $44,200 20d Prestige: $48,700 20d R-Sport: $53,900 35t: $42,390 35t Premium: $45,600 35t Prestige: $50,100 35t R-Sport: $55,300 S: $56,700 First Edition: $69,700 |
| Base Engine supercharged 3.0-liter V6 (35t, S, First Edition) |
| Horsepower 340 (380 in S, First Edition) |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23 |
| Optional Engine turbodiesel 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (20d) |
| Horsepower 180 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 26 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 33 |
