Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia has officially launched the entry-level Jaguar F-Pace, one that is powered by a 2.0 litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine. Prior to this, Jaguar’s first SUV – also the 2017 World Car of the Year – was offered here solely as the 35t model with a 3.0 litre supercharged V6 petrol.
Three trims are available, starting from the base Prestige (RM425,800), R-Sport Mid-spec (RM476,800) and R-Sport Hi-spec (RM498,800) – the top-of-the-line 2.0L model is a full RM100k cheaper than the 3.0L V6 Prestige (RM598,800). Prices are GST inclusive but excludes road tax, registration and insurance. Each purchase comes with a five-year warranty plus the Jaguar Care programme – five-year/65,000 km free service and three years roadside assistance.
All three trims share the same 2.0 litre turbo four banger, producing 250 PS and 365 Nm of torque (90 PS and 85 Nm less than the 3.0L V6). With the standard ZF-sourced 8HP45 eight-speed auto and all-wheel drive, the SUV sprints from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. The higher tuned 300 PS version gets there in six seconds flat, but so far there’s been no indication of its arrival here.
According to Jaguar, the 8HP45 transmission is more compact and features a state-of-the-art pendulum damper in the torque converter to absorb low frequency vibrations, allowing the engine to run at lower speeds without compromising refinement. The higher torque-rated 8HP70 is used for the supercharged V6 model instead.
The F-Pace also comes with Configurable Dynamics, which enables drivers to choose between Normal or Sports settings for the throttle response, gearbox and steering. There’s also Adaptive Dynamics that modifies damping qualities – this system analyses acceleration, cornering, throttle and brake pedal activity to optimise the suspension settings.
In the looks department, it’s not entirely different than the 3.0L model. The front fascia is largely the same with full LED headlights and huge mesh-type grille, while the lower valance gets LED DRL bars and air curtains.
The wheels are 20-inch alloys and there’s even a fixed panoramic roof as standard. Only the R-Sport High-Spec gets 360-degree surround camera system, adaptive cruise control with queue assist and the 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster with four graphical themes.
To find out more about the F-Pace’s equipment and specs, head over to CarBase.my. Also, watch the walk-around video below to properly acquaint yourself with the 2017 World Car of the Year. So, liking what you see here, folks? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
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What abt E Pace?
2017 vs 2018 World Car of the year. The Volvo XC60, especially in T8 Inscription Plus trim, is a better car in almost every aspect except handling.
The XC60 goes against the X3/GLC/Q5 in its class.
F-Pace same class as X3/Q5/GLC/XC60/Evoque. E-Pace is a class smaller, same as X1/Q3/GLA/XC40. Jaguar don’t really have a direct rival with X5/Q7 yet.
Finally it can sort of compete with the X5/XC90/Q7 trio. Too bad the GLE couldn’t make it to the cut.
Woww a cheaper Range Rover Velar on same platform.
If you want to feel different, Jaguar F- pace is the best choice. Even Evoque look ordinary.
The word Prestige have a connotation of High Quality &/or High standard But when you add the word “base” to call the lower spec “base Prestige” sound like a misnomer here.
Anyway, who am I to tell the British what/how to name their cars Right !!
for that price, i could get a macan with 70k worth of options. this SUV competes with the X3/GLC if i’m not mistaken?
The Macan interior especially the front seat is like a sub compact car.
The F Pace takes the cake.
The interior quality is bad i tell you guys. Dont be fool on jaguars quality. And also the maintenance cost which is high as mountains.
Kek, overpriced.
Volvo XC60 or XC90 better and cheaper.
Excellent product, excellent pricing. Ticked all the right boxes.
This is non-hybrid.
And it is a Jaguar.
Handsome in blue.
I have my doubt this car can compete with Porsche Macan. In term of market reputation, Porsche has higher value. Porsche has many service centres and so far, not much complaints. I find it hard to place Jaguar cars in our market. Prices are higher than Merc or BMW but both have better dealer and service centres network. And Merc has better resale values. I dont know whether the spare parts are easily available ( even VW has to bring in many parts from Spore for repairs) and competitively priced. I do know Volvo spare parts are much higher than Merc and BMW. You dont see many Jaguar XJ on the road compared to BMW 7 and Merc S class.