Jaguar E-Pace 2018 features, design, interior, exterior and drive: luxury compact suv
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Designed and engineered exclusively for your driving pleasure, the Jaguar E-PACE is our new compact performance SUV. Featuring sports car-derived AWD technology and a suite of connected infotainment and safety features, the combination of sports car looks with Jaguar performance ensures that the E-PACE stands out from every crowd.
Prices:
Of course, the E-Pace gets a full suite of active safety features available, such as park assist, emergency braking and blind spot assist, but not all will be available on the base model; the lineup will also include the S ($45,200), SE ($48,200) and First Edition ($59,000) with the base engine. With the 296 hp engine, there is the R-Dynamic ($51,000), the R-Dynamic SE ($54,000) and the R-Dynamic HSE ($57,300).
Canadian models will come with Jaguar’s Ingenium 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four with 246 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, and 269 pound-feet of torque from just 1,200 rpm, backed by a nine-speed automatic and AWD. On top-spec models, the turbo-four makes a full 296 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 295 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,500 rpm. European models will be available in FWD or AWD, with a diesel or gas powerplant, and with a manual or automatic transmission. Jaguar’s internal testing for the 246-hp version revealed fuel economy at 8.4 L/100km highway and 10.2 city, though official fuel economy results haven’t yet been determined.
The base engine gets a standard AWD setup, which sends power to the front, rear or both depending on situations. The 296-hp version uses an active driveline system that also incorporates an electronic rear differential with wet-plate clutches that sends power side-to-side for more dynamic cornering. Standard on all models is torque vectoring, using the brakes to drag inside wheels on a turn to aid rotation and reduce understeer. As well, on R-Dynamic models, Jaguar offers an Adaptive Dynamics system with continuously variable shock absorbers.
Transferring Jaguar’s traditional low, slinky proportions into a midsize CUV wasn’t easy, but the designers have done well and the E-Pace is the prettiest CUV on the market. The tail lights are reminiscent of the F-Pace and the front overhang has been tucked well in as is with a traditional Jaguar sports car. The roofline is rakish and there’s a long rear spoiler to smooth airflow over the rear hatch. The windshield features a tiny graphic of a jaguar and its cubs, implying that the E-Pace is the perfect car to carry around cubs of your own. Wheels will be available in 18-, 19- and 21-inch sizes, depending on the trim level.
Special care was taken to make the inside of the E-Pace feel special. Jaguar went with a dual-cockpit front seat layout divided by the centre console, featuring a prominent passenger grab handle designed to mimic the shape of the F-Type fender vents. The console is also home to a 10-inch TouchPro infotainment screen that works like your smartphone, with pinching, swiping and zooming capabilities, and an optional 12.3-inch HD virtual Interactive Driver Display can replace the standard driver gauges. First Edition cars also have special mats printed with a jaguar fur pattern. The same pattern is found on the tags adorning the seats at the shoulder. Behind the 60/40 split rear seats is 685 litres of cargo space, with 1,487L with the rear seats folded – more than the Audi Q3 and only slightly smaller with the seats down than the Porsche Macan. There are also generous storage bins and cubbyholes inside, while every passenger gets their own USB port, among other 12-volt and USB ports found around the cabin.
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Prices:
Of course, the E-Pace gets a full suite of active safety features available, such as park assist, emergency braking and blind spot assist, but not all will be available on the base model; the lineup will also include the S ($45,200), SE ($48,200) and First Edition ($59,000) with the base engine. With the 296 hp engine, there is the R-Dynamic ($51,000), the R-Dynamic SE ($54,000) and the R-Dynamic HSE ($57,300).
Canadian models will come with Jaguar’s Ingenium 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four with 246 horsepower at 5,500 rpm, and 269 pound-feet of torque from just 1,200 rpm, backed by a nine-speed automatic and AWD. On top-spec models, the turbo-four makes a full 296 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 295 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,500 rpm. European models will be available in FWD or AWD, with a diesel or gas powerplant, and with a manual or automatic transmission. Jaguar’s internal testing for the 246-hp version revealed fuel economy at 8.4 L/100km highway and 10.2 city, though official fuel economy results haven’t yet been determined.
The base engine gets a standard AWD setup, which sends power to the front, rear or both depending on situations. The 296-hp version uses an active driveline system that also incorporates an electronic rear differential with wet-plate clutches that sends power side-to-side for more dynamic cornering. Standard on all models is torque vectoring, using the brakes to drag inside wheels on a turn to aid rotation and reduce understeer. As well, on R-Dynamic models, Jaguar offers an Adaptive Dynamics system with continuously variable shock absorbers.
Transferring Jaguar’s traditional low, slinky proportions into a midsize CUV wasn’t easy, but the designers have done well and the E-Pace is the prettiest CUV on the market. The tail lights are reminiscent of the F-Pace and the front overhang has been tucked well in as is with a traditional Jaguar sports car. The roofline is rakish and there’s a long rear spoiler to smooth airflow over the rear hatch. The windshield features a tiny graphic of a jaguar and its cubs, implying that the E-Pace is the perfect car to carry around cubs of your own. Wheels will be available in 18-, 19- and 21-inch sizes, depending on the trim level.
Special care was taken to make the inside of the E-Pace feel special. Jaguar went with a dual-cockpit front seat layout divided by the centre console, featuring a prominent passenger grab handle designed to mimic the shape of the F-Type fender vents. The console is also home to a 10-inch TouchPro infotainment screen that works like your smartphone, with pinching, swiping and zooming capabilities, and an optional 12.3-inch HD virtual Interactive Driver Display can replace the standard driver gauges. First Edition cars also have special mats printed with a jaguar fur pattern. The same pattern is found on the tags adorning the seats at the shoulder. Behind the 60/40 split rear seats is 685 litres of cargo space, with 1,487L with the rear seats folded – more than the Audi Q3 and only slightly smaller with the seats down than the Porsche Macan. There are also generous storage bins and cubbyholes inside, while every passenger gets their own USB port, among other 12-volt and USB ports found around the cabin.
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