Michael Simari | Car and Driver Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG Driven quickly, the F-Paces sharp responses are genuinely impressive and make this Jaguar crossover truly fun to drive. Regardless of model, every F-Pace's steering setup is quick and delivers confidence-inspiring feedback from the front tires to the driver's hands. The ride is never harsh, although the larger available wheel sizes (Jaguar offers up to 22-inch-diameter wheels) can add some jiggle to the suspension's movements over bumps. Jaguar intentionally tunes the F-Pace's suspension on the firm side for a sporty feel. When we got the 395-hp F-Pace P400 in for testing, we recorded a 5.5-second zero-to-60-mph time, which proved to be sightly slower than the previous model we tested but nonetheless felt plenty powerful. In our initial test drive with the inline-six, we noted good responses and perky acceleration, but the transmission proved hesitant to downshift for passing power in all but the Sport driving mode.
The standard four-cylinder isn't as refined as the turbo-fours in the BMW X3 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. The F-Pace is also available with a much more powerful turbocharged-and-supercharged 3.0-liter inline-six that makes either 335- or 395-hp. The engine lineup includes a standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 246 horsepower. Engine, Transmission, and PerformanceĮvery 2022 F-Pace features an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
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Upgrading from the base P250 to the P250 S adds unique 19-inch wheels, a power-operated rear liftgate, handsome leather upholstery stitched in a diamond pattern, the more desirable PiviPro infotainment software with navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and traffic-sign recognition. Phoenix Valley auto enthusiasts should also plan on attending this years Phoenix Arizona International Auto Show to learn about the most recent concepts and innovations in the auto industry, taking place at the Phoenix Arizona Convention center over Thanksgiving weekend.We think the turbocharged four-cylinder P250 S offers the best balance of performance and value. Phoenix Valley auto enthusiasts can view and inquire about current and future production model Jaguars at Jaguar North Scottsdale. Jaguar could even profit greatly from the North American crossover SUV trend if they decided to release one in North America, competing with several other luxury crossover SUV models.Īccording to Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar’s global brand director, Jaguar “needs a crossover and needs to stop being a saloon-based company.” We will likely see how this new attitude will affect the very near future of the company during the next round of international auto shows, starting this November in Los Angeles. But successful auto manufacturers rarely make huge decisions based upon maybes and scant probabilities.įor now we have what the American and Asian design studios have put on offer, which is the crossover SUV, which, frankly, is not all that bad of a concept in itself. Now, many insiders and observers agree that once the American public got to take a look at these modern Euro-wagons, they would see that there is actually very little relation to the old family station wagon. Wagons have taken on a lot of meaning and cultural baggage over the last half century, and none of that baggage or meaning is cool or sexy or sporty or anything else that sells cars. The main reason for this is simply an aesthetic shift. Will we see these Jaguar XF Wagons stateside anytime soon? Most auto industry insiders and observers agree, probably not.
Sleek and sporty, the Jaguar XF puts a new spin on the wagon concept, and prompts questions from many as to what future models and developments we can expect from the UK company. Jaguar confirmed plans today to produce a new XF Wagon model.
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