The 2017 Jaguar F-Pace is the first SUV from the British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover and it proves to be a worthy contender in the ultra-competitive field of performance crossovers from other luxury carmakers including the BMW X3, the Audi Q5, the Mercedes-Benz GLC, the Lexus NX, the Acura RDX, the Volvo XC60, the Porsche Macan, and the BMW X4.
The launching of the 2017 F-Pace by a luxury carmaker known for developing performance sedans and sports cars, comes at an opportune time.
Jaguar Land Rover is now owned by Tata Motors of India and some critics are saying that the car manufacturer need not foray into the SUV segment because its sister company, Land Rover, is already producing a full lineup of Land Rover and Range Rover SUVs.
However, it remains clear that Jaguar Land Rover and Land Rover actually attract different buyers. Land Rover customers are more of outdoor-type of individuals, while Jaguar Land Rover offerings are more like tuxedoed performance on the highway, cites the Providence Journal.
Although it is up against a competition, the top executives of Jaguar expect the 2017 F-Pace to become the company’s best seller before long.
Possesses a knockout punch
The 2017 Jaguar F-Pace may be the newest kid on the block in the luxury SUV segment but it has a knock-out punch to heavyweight rivals to prove that the highly-regarded British marque is more than just about coupes and heritage.
Jaguar appears to have borrowed from its very own sports car lineup and transposed it into the 2017 F-Pace.
The SUV’s big meaty grill and glaring headlamps lead back into a deeply sculpted hood and beefy fenders.
When compared to its cousin, the Range Rover Evoque, the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace looks planted and solid. Its rear visibility is also not duly impacted and the headroom in the rear seats is quite comfortable, notes Slash Gear.
Credentials that go all the way under the hood
Based on the recent reviews of enthusiasts who have had the opportunity to test-drive the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, the SUV is really a viable entry in the crowded crossover segment not only in the US but in most parts of the world.
The credentials of the 2017 F-Pace go all the way under its hood. It has a model that features a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine which exudes 340 horsepower.
While such engine is shared among the entire Jaguar/Land Rover range, the rest of the car is all Jaguar, sharing nothing with any Land Rover SUV before it despite appealing to the same market.
The 2017 F-Pace is also made up of 81% aluminum which is why the SUV is very light in weight. The vehicle’s all-wheel-drive system sends about 90% of the torque to the rear while the rear-wheel-drive bias means that the 2017 F-Pace can be drifted.
The SUV shall be retailed starting at $41,000 all the way to $56,000 for the Sports edition. The 20d base model featuring a 2.0-liter diesel four rated at 180 horsepower is to be priced at $40,990. The gasoline-powered version starts at $42,390.
The 2017 Jaguar F-Pace is substantially less expensive than the other new luxury performance crossovers coming from other European automakers, Germans mostly, that have never delved into the territory before.
In addition to its pricing range for the 2017 F-Pace, Jaguar has also revealed pricing for the all-new XE sedan which starts at $34,900 and can go all the way up to $41,900, which is actually the cheapest Jaguar that a consumer can get his hands onto.
The mid-range XF sedan introduced last year has a diesel engine option with a price point of about $47,450.
Jaguar also priced its luxurious F-Type range, with the new SVR model commanding a lofty $125,950 retail price, which is $20,000 more than the F-Type R that is 25 horsepower fewer.