GALLERY: Jaguar F-Pace on location in Montenegro

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Jaguar has just concluded its global media drive for its first ever SUV, the Jaguar F-Pace, in Montenegro – yours truly returned from the beautiful Balkan country just a couple of weeks ago, and you’ll be reading our review of the go-anywhere big cat very soon. In the meantime, the British carmaker has released a stunning 190-image photo set from the drive, and we’ve assembled them all here for your enjoyment.

Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show last September, the F-Pace measures 4,731 mm long, 1,936 mm wide and 1,652 mm tall, with a 2,874 mm wheelbase. This makes it quite a bit longer than its main rival, the Porsche Macan (4,681 mm), as well as the BMW X3 (4,652 mm), Mercedes-Benz GLC (4,656 mm), Audi Q5 (4,639 mm) and Lexus NX (4,630 mm). It’s also wider than all of those, and only the X3 is taller.

Given the large dimensions, it’s no surprise that the F-Pace is claimed to offer class-leading rear kneeroom, and the 650 litre boot space expands to 1,740 litres with the 40:20:40-split rear seats folded flat. There’s also an optional electric recline function for the rear seats.

The F-Pace rides on the same Lightweight Aluminium Architecture as its XE and XF sedan siblings, with 80% of the body made from the stuff. In its lightest manual rear-wheel drive diesel form, it weighs just 1,665 kg – that’s lighter than a BMW 5 Series.

Three engines are available at launch, starting with the new Ingenium 2.0 litre turbodiesel engine that makes 180 PS and 430 Nm, mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard on automatic variants and optional on those equipped with the manual.

Moving up the range, there’s the 3.0 litre twin-turbo V6 diesel developing 300 PS and 700 Nm and a 3.0 litre supercharged petrol V6 (from the F-Type, no less), pushing out 340 PS – or 380 PS on the F-Pace S – and 450 Nm. The latter engine is the only one that has been confirmed for our market so far, and will enable the SUV to hit 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds in 380 PS tune.

Under the skin, there’s a double wishbone front suspension setup from the F-Type, as well as the XE’s Integral Link rear suspension. Brake-applied torque vectoring is standard-fit, while Active Dynamics damping and Configurable Dynamics drive modes are also available.

The F-Pace’s off-road capabilities are enhanced through several technologies, including All-Surface Progress Control (ASPC) that acts as a low-speed cruise control over rough terrain, Low-Friction Launch (LFL, a Jaguar first) for cleaner getaways and a Land Rover-esque Adaptive Surface Response (AdSR) that optimises powertrain and stability control mapping.

Inside, the F-Pace gets the InControl Touch infotainment system from the XE and XF, with an eight-inch touchscreen as standard. You can upgrade to a massive 10.2-inch display on the InControl Touch Pro – which also adds a 60 GB solid state drive – as well as a choice of two Meridian sound systems, including a 17-speaker 825 W surround sound system.

Other noteworthy features include the new Activity Key, a waterproof, shockproof wristband with an integrated RFID transponder that locks the usual key securely in the car when it is inconvenient to carry it around, such as when going swimming or surfing. It uses no batteries, and when it’s used to lock vehicle (by holding it close to the ‘J’ of the Jaguar tailgate badging) it disables any keyfob left inside to thwart thieves.

Safety-wise, the F-Pace gets a raft of advanced driver assistance systems, including pedestrian detection for the autonomous emergency braking system, another Jaguar first. The stereo camera also enables lane departure warning, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, intelligent speed limiter and driver condition monitoring systems.

Sources at Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia have intimated that the Jaguar F-Pace is expected to arrive on Malaysian shores sometime in the fourth quarter of this year. So, what do you think – is it worth the wait?

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • karam singh on May 11, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    No, the real question is.. Will there be any buyers?

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  • Tong Sampah on May 11, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    while most manufacturers rolling out SUV with variant size…P1 still have no idea what they are doing with Saga/Perdana/Suzuki MPV…

    you have to be amaze how deep under the well those p1 people living…

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    • AutoFrenz (the original) on May 11, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      No wonder you are a tong sampah…pity your shallow thinking…every car has its own niche market…grow up and become a garbage bin…

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    • Indian car with white man skin

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      • alldisc on May 12, 2016 at 9:03 am

        All Jaguar and land Rover models are designed and engineered by the British people without any input from Tata group whatsoever. Heck they even invited Victoria Beckham to help designed the Evoque.

        Rattan Tata said – do what you want. How the car looks. What technology Incorporated in it. How you manufacture it and what material u want to use. I just want my investment back plus profit. It went very indeed for JLR, something which never occurred during Ford ownership.

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  • tokmoh. on May 11, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    Volvo XC60 > all

    Volvo XC60 is the bestseller SUV in this class in Europe. This Jaaaag is nice, but Volvo is best.

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    • You’re wrong. ‘Volvo of Asia’ is the best, better than ‘Volvo of Sweden’

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      • tokmoh. on May 12, 2016 at 9:34 am

        Ya la butul juga.

        Volvo of Sweden ekcelli tongsan car, of course Volvo of Asia better, cuz designed beautifully by Azlano, Campro VVT also very, very quiet, powerful, fuel efficient, Punch CVT the best ever CVT gearbox in the world, Lotus handling makes it drive like F1 car. I <3 Proton, Proton is love, Proton is life.

        Terima kasih supreme leader for producing bestest car evar.

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  • This may well cannibalise the Evoque from the same stable in Malaysia.

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    • Ali baharom on May 12, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      I think they are smarter than u when it comes to market strategy. Thats why they are launching the 3.0 litre initially. Ppl who wants a powerful leaping cat can go for Jag 3litre. Those who just want the car regardless of the engine can always go for Evoque.

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  • sylvester muza on May 13, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    f-pace is the great thing that has happened to Jaguar .An Suv of note.

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