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Summary

The Jaguar F-Pace is a mid-sized SUV/crossover that sits above the smaller E-Pace in the Jaguar SUV family. It is built at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull facility near Birmingham in the West Midlands.

Unlike heavier-duty models from sister brand Land Rover, the F-Pace shares its platform with the Jaguar XE and XF saloons, as well as the Range Rover Velar.

The F-Pace was unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt motor show before going on sale in the UK in early 2016. A high-performance SVR model, powered by a supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine, was added to the range in 2018. The whole range was facelifted in Summer 2020.

The Jaguar F-Pace currently holds an Expert Rating of 72% as of December 2021, which is not quite the best in its class but is still very competitive. It has been praised for its driving dynamics and styling, although criticised for its interior quality not matching the standards of some of its rivals.

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Key specifications

Body style: Mid-sized SUVEngines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £33,915 on-road

Launched: Spring 2016Last updated: Summer 2021
Replacement due: TBA

Image gallery

Jaguar F-Pace (2020 facelift)

Jaguar F-Pace (2016 – 2020)

Jaguar F-Pace SVR (2020 facelift)

Jaguar F-Pace SVR (2016 – 2020)

Jaguar F-Pace (2016 – 2020)

Media reviews

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The Car Expert

“Jaguar has charted a course out of its premium saloon/sports comfort zone towards SUV territory, but not so far that sister brand Range Rover should be worried.”
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Auto Express

Score: 8 / 10“With new on-board tech and hybrid power, the Jaguar F-Pace is still a front runner in the upmarket SUV class.”
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Model reviewed: P400Score: 8 / 10“The updates to the F-Pace line-up make it a more appealing prospect than ever before, and it should be on any premium SUV buyer’s shortlist. Sharp handling and strong performance are a given, but it’s now backed up by possibly the best infotainment system in the segment, and a beautifully finished and practical cabin.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“Jaguar hit the bullseye with its first SUV. The F-Pace has good looks and a classy interior, and it proves that you don’t need to sacrifice driving excitement when choosing a family-friendly crossover.”
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Model reviewed: Chequered FlagScore: 8 / 10“Every buyer wants maximum bang for their buck, and in the case of the Jaguar F-Pace Chequered Flag, the added kit offered and discounted price means that there’s plenty going for it.”
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Model reviewed: SVRScore: 8 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace SVR came late to the performance SUV party but was certainly worth the wait.”
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Model reviewed: Portfolio rangeScore: 8 / 10“If you want a Jaguar F-Pace that prioritises luxury over sportiness, the Portfolio trim level is the one to get.”
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Auto Trader

Model reviewed: SVR 2021Score: 8 / 10“Noisy, thirsty and extravagant, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR is huge fun and best summed up as a guilty pleasure.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace has a beautiful interior, lots of space, and is fun to drive.”
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Model reviewed: 3.0-litre petrol automatic P400 R-Dynamic SEScore: 8 / 10“Quite pricey, thirsty six-pot F-Pace may not be the most sensible pick of the range, but has refinement and potency to compliment its clear dynamism and enhanced luxury appeal.”
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Autocar

Model reviewed: F-Pace P400e 2021Score: 8 / 10“The interior is much better now and the addition of the PHEV tech makes the Jaguar F-Pace feel like it has the technical hardware to survive the next couple of years in this ever-changing world of electrification.”
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Model reviewed: SVR 2021Score: 9 / 10“Fastest Jaguar F-Pace feels rather more than the sum of its parts.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“For our money, it’s rounded and rewarding enough to deserve a berth at the sharp end of its class – and wider test experience suggests that it’s even better to drive in different chassis specifications.”
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Model reviewed: 300 SportScore: 8 / 10“If driver engagement is your top priority, there’s a strong argument for considering this car.”
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Model reviewed: SVRScore: 9 / 10“New Variable Valve Active Exhaust System is 6.6kg lighter than that of the regular F-Pace and allows for increased gas flow, which in turn contributes to the SVR’s performance.”
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Car

Model reviewed: 2021Score: 8 / 10“If you want a sharp-steering SUV, the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace and its updated interior is far more accomplished than before.”
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Model reviewed: SVRScore: 8 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace SVR sprinkles some of the Special Vehicle Operations skunkworks performance gold dust across Jaguar’s big-selling SUV range.”
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8.8 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace looks good and has sharp handling, while also working well as a family car”
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace is a slick-looking SUV that’s fun to drive and impressively practical but alternatives are more comfortable and have more intuitive infotainment systems.”
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Company Car Today

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid P400e SE“Nice update of what may be Jaguar’s most competitive model. But the PHEV is priced high against prestige rivals.”
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Evo

Model reviewed: P400 HSE 2021Score: 7 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace is an attractive SUV that drives well and now has an ace interior, but suffers from an ill-suited powertrain in P400 form.”
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Model reviewed: SVRScore: 8 / 10“JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations finally gets its hands on the Jaguar F-Pace, and the result really is a bit special.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace’s armoury is well equipped to take on the Porsche Macan.”
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Green Car Guide

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic R-SportScore: 9 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace looks fantastic. It’s also excellent to drive. For motorway miles, the 2.0-litre diesel engine is relatively efficient. However this engine can sound strained when pushed, so if you’re buying an F-Pace with your own money, and if you want to enjoy driving it, you should try the 3.0-litre diesel, which still returns 47mpg.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace is a posh SUV that not only looks the business, it’s also incredible to drive. The interior is superb, too – especially since the 2021 facelift brought fresh technology.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7.6 / 10“Jag’s biggest SUV is good to drive and smartly styled”
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The Sunday Times

Model reviewed: 3.0-litre petrol automatic P400 R-Dynamic SEScore: 9 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace remains a fabulous alternative to the German SUVs that crowd our streets, and the all-new interior really is top notch. It’s a great thing to drive, too, as SUVs go – sporty but comfortable.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic R-SportScore: 6 / 10“We’re shaken, but not stirred, by a noisy, underpowered SUV”
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Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel automatic SScore: 8 / 10“The Porsche Macan S could probably hold its own against the Jaguar F-Pace S, and it’s a tad cheaper, but it’s a Porsche and this is a Jag. Do I need to say more?”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: SVRScore: 8 / 10“If you must have a 550bhp SUV, at least Jaguar’s F-Pace SVR is cheaper than most”
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Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel automatic PortfolioScore: 8 / 10“The Jaguar F-Pace is a great all-rounder that combines eye-catching looks with plenty of space for five, and entertaining handling.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: PHEVScore: 7 / 10“This Jaguar deserves a good look – it carefully undercuts both the Audi Q7 plug-in and the Mercedes GLE PHEV on list price, offering an alternative to the German hegemony.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 8 / 10“Practical and pretty, Jaguar’s first SUV is arguably the best car it makes”
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Model reviewed: SVRScore: 8 / 10“The sensible 2.0-litres still feel more naturally agile and lighter on their feet – which they are, by a staggering 200kg – but the V6s were never proper performance versions, nor quiet enough to be luxurious. This SVR is the pick of the range, even if it’s lightly mad when really pushed.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic“It’s arguably a sweeter car than the V6 diesel. Its peak torque arrives sooner, making the engine keener to respond in slow-moving traffic and on tight urban roads. Plus the 2.0d is more than 100 kilos lighter than the 3.0d V6. Go for a rear-drive manual and you can lop another 100kg off.”
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What Car?

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“If you want your SUV to scythe through bends more like a hot hatch on stilts than an old school 4×4 you’ll love the Jaguar F-Pace.”
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Model reviewed: SVRScore: 8 / 10“Strikes a sweet balance between ride comfort and handling finesse, and that V8 engine sounds spectacular.”
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Which?

Model reviewed: Range overview“Comfortable, sporty SUV – with compromises”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall rating: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2017

93%

ADULT OCCUPANT

85%

CHILD OCCUPANT

80%

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

72%

SAFETY ASSIST

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More safety recognition

Euro NCAP rated the Jaguar XE as Safest Large Family Car of 2015

Eco rating

Independent emissions and efficiency ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Jaguar F-Pace has not been lab tested by Green NCAP. This is a new initiative, launched in 2018 as a sister organisation to Euro NCAP. As yet, very few new cars have been tested for environmental impact by Green NCAP, and inevitably the testing programme was halted in early 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic.

If the F-Pace is selected for assessment, we will publish the results here.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Jaguar F-Pace has received

2017

World Car of the Year Awards – World Car of the Year + World Car Design of the Year
UK Car of the Year Awards – Best Large Crossover
Fleet World Honours – Best SUV
Tow Car Awards – Best Tow Car (1,700-1,899kg category)

2016

Auto Express Awards – Car of the Year + Best Compact SUV

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