Pros: Striking styling; impressive performance from V6 and V8 models; truly upscale character
Cons: Stingy trunk space; weighs a bit more than some competitors; adding optional equipment pumps up the already steep base prices
CG Says: The 2020 Jaguar F-Type adds a Checkered Flag Limited Edition model with unique trim. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality are now standard, but the 6-speed manual transmission has been dropped. The F-Type is a front-engine, rear- or all-wheel drive 2-passenger coupe and convertible. The base engine is a 296-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. A supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 is available in 340-hp and 380-hp variants. The supercharged 5.0-liter V8 develops 550-hp in R trim and 575-hp in the SVR. Jaguar claims the high-performance SVR has a top speed of 200 mph and is capable of accelerating 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. All engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Available features include autonomous braking, lane-keep assist, blind-spot alert, driver attention monitor, rear-traffic monitor, ceramic brakes, heated/cooled seats, and parallel-parking assist. Competitive vehicles of the F-Type include the Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche 718 Boxster, and Porsche 718 Cayman. The F-Type is a true sports car that revives the spirit of the classic Jaguar coupes and roadsters of the 1960s. The R-Dynamic is probably the best value, with most of the performance of the R and similar handling. Those shopping for an upscale sports car should add the F-Type to their list.
Class | Premium Sporty/Performance Car |
Body Style(s) | 2-door hatchback, 2-door convertible |
Passenger Count | 2 |
Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
Manufacturer | Jaguar |
Nation of Manufacture | England |
Base Prices | 2.0-Liter I4 coupe: $62,625 2.0-Liter I4 convertible: $65,725 2.0-liter I4 Checkered Flag Limited Edition coupe: $72,925 2.0-liter I4 Checkered Flag Limited Edition convertible: $75,325 3.0-Liter V6 340 HP coupe: $72,125 3.0-Liter V6 340 HP convertible: $75,225 R-Dynamic 380 HP coupe: $85,325 AWD R-Dynamic 380 HP coupe: $88,325 R-Dynamic 380 HP convertible: $88,425 AWD R-Dynamic 380 HP convertible: $91,425 AWD Checkered Flag Limited Edition 380 HP coupe: $95,525 AWD Checkered Flag Limited Edition 380 HP convertible: $97,925 AWD R 5.0-Liter V8 550 HP coupe: $102,825 AWD R 5.0-Liter V8 550 HP convertible: $105,925 AWD SVR 5.0-Liter V8 575 HP coupe: $124,625 AWD SVR 5.0-Liter V8 575 HP convertible: $127,725 |
Base Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (2.0-Liter I4) |
Horsepower 296 |
Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 23 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 30 |
Optional Engine supercharged 3.0-liter V6 (V6, R-Dynamic, Checkered Flag 380 HP) |
Horsepower 340 (340-hp V6) 380 (R-Dynamic, Checkered Flag 380 HP) |
Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 18-20 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26-28 |
Optional Engine supercharged 5.0-liter V8 (R, SVR) |
Horsepower 550 (R) 575 (SVR) |
Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 16 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24 |
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