CAR REVIEW
F-Pace – R-Sport 2.0d 180PS AWD
by Tony Yates
At first you might look at the all new F-Pace and
think OK, it’s just another SUV that looks just like all
the others currently on the market – so, why should I
bother looking any further.
seconds and will reach a top speed of 129mph. As with most Jaguar diesel
engines – they are very refined and it will easily return 45mpg with little
effort - mainly thanks to the frugal engine that sips not guzzles fuel, along
with Jaguar’s combined Lightweight Aluminum Architecture which also
makes the F-Pace very light for its size.
Well, I have a few good reasons why you should. Firstly it’s actually a very
good looking SUV and secondly - it’s built by Jaguar, and Jaguar at the
moment are producing some of the world’s greatest cars.
On the road:
Design & Technology:
Let’s start with the looks of the F-Pace – for an SUV it looks amazing,
much more handsome than some of the grotesque Japanese best sellers
and even the solid but bland German offerings for that matter.
With the F-Pace, you’re treated to the best of the best when it comes to
the interior that is frankly second to none, everything you will ever need.
Standard equipment; cruise control, front & rear parking aid, 5” full
colour LCD display, DAB radio, EPAS, TPMS, LDW, ASPC and a whole
host of additional kit which will keep you engaged for many hours if not
years, along with its distinctive body line, bold front bumpers, large air
intakes, chrome radiator surround, side power vents and wheels that are
the size of the Moon (in a good way).
Power and Efficiency:
The F-Pace is powered by a 2.0 Litre 4 cylinder AWD turbocharged engine
that produces 180PS and 430Nm of torque. 0-60 comes in at around 8
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The Jaguar engineers have done a fantastic job of getting the chassis to
deliver the perfect balance and composure on the road - even when the
road surfaces get more challenging, the F-Pace still holds the road really
well with little drama that in turn inspires driver confidence if you do
decide to drive it that little bit quicker.
Don’t forget that the F-Pace also has something called Torque Vectoring
technology – this provides controlled braking on the inside rear wheel
which delivers an outstanding sports car feel.
To sum up: Once again Jaguar has shown that they can continually
produce some fantastic pieces of engineering and this is shown perfectly
in the way the F-Pace out performs most of the competition not only in its
design but in its ability to feel alive - this cat is a real driver’s car.
Price: £40,360 (Base Price OTR)