AT A GLANCE

• Jaguar F-PACE: a performance SUV for those who love driving, with exceptional dynamics and everyday usability
• The latest model year sees the arrival of two new special editions – 300 SPORT and Chequered Flag – that further enhance the World Car Design of the Year and World Car Design of the Year award-winning F-PACE range
• Performance-focused 300 SPORT, available with both clean and efficient  221kW  petrol and diesel AWD powertrains, features assertive sporting exterior and interior changes
• Feature-packed Chequered Flag has an impressive standard specification including 10-way electric seats, Touch Pro Navigation and Meridian Sound System, distinctive design details throughout, and is available with both 2.0-litre petrol and diesel Ingenium engines
• Every model in the F-PACE range, from the 132kW  2.0-litre Ingenium diesel model to the halo 5.0-litre 405kW V8 F-PACE SVR, now features Apple CarPlayâ and Android Autoä as standard
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Blind Spot Assist and a full suite of occupant and pedestrian safety systems build on the Jaguar F-PACE’s five-star ANCAP safety rating
• Touch Pro: advanced infotainment system with 10-inch Touchscreen is a standard feature
• Connect up to eight devices on the 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot, transforming the vehicle into a mobile office or entertainment centre
• Optional 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display with four visual themes and full-screen navigation display, supplemented by optional laser Head-up Display
• Activity Key: waterproof, wearable technology for active lifestyles
• Strong and stiff Lightweight Aluminium Architecture delivers agility, refinement and efficiency
• Front Double-wishbone and Integral Link rear suspension for exceptional handling and comfort
• F-TYPE-derived chassis technologies including Torque Vectoring, Adaptive Dynamics (standard on S and SVR) and Configurable Dynamics to offer a rewarding, tuneable driving experience
• All diesel engines equipped with particulate filters to further reduce emissions
• Intelligent Driveline Dynamics enables all-wheel drive ability while retaining rear-wheel drive character and All-Surface Progress Control enables smooth drive-away on low-friction surfaces

SUMMARY

The Jaguar F-PACE

19 March 2019, Whitley, UK – The Jaguar F-PACE is a performance SUV designed and engineered to offer the agility, responsiveness and refinement that all Jaguars are renowned for, together with outstanding dynamics and everyday versatility.

Developed using Jaguar’s Lightweight Aluminium Architecture, the F-PACE combines purity of line, surface and proportion with F-TYPE-inspired features such as powerful rear haunches, fender vents and distinctive tail light graphics.

The bold front grille and the muscular bonnet hint at the performance potential of engines like the 280kW supercharged V6 while elements such as slender full-LED headlights, forged 22-inch wheels and short front overhang carry the design vision of the C-X17 concept through to production.

The F-PACE seats five occupants in absolute comfort. The interior is a perfect blend of premium materials and finishes, exquisite detailing, luxuries such as heated, electrically reclining rear seats, and a 10-inch Touch Pro infotainment system fitted as standard.

The attention to detail continues with the frameless rear view mirror, illuminated metal treadplates with Jaguar script, bright metal pedals, premium carpet mats, suedecloth headlining and chrome seat switches.

The latest model year sees the arrival of two new special editions, the performance-focused 300 SPORT and the feature-packed Chequered Flag. They further enhance the World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year award-winning F-PACE range, which offers the unrivalled dynamics and everyday versatility customers expect from a Jaguar performance SUV.

“By remaining absolutely true to our design principles the F-PACE is immediately recognisable as a Jaguar. It offers all of the interior space you would expect – and more – but because of our disciplined approach to surfaces, proportions, and purity of line, we have designed what I consider to be the most balanced, most attractive vehicle in its class.”
Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar

Jaguar Land Rover’s Lightweight Aluminium Architecture gave the design and engineering teams the ideal starting point. It was created from the outset as a modular structure, so the wheels can be positioned exactly where they are needed to deliver the proportions, dynamics, and practicality essential for a performance SUV.

The wheelbase and track are not shared with any other Jaguar. At 4,731mm long (4,737mm for SVR) and with a 2,874mm wheelbase, the F-PACE delivers Jaguar’s characteristically sleek profile and short front overhang, together with an exceptionally spacious interior.

Rear knee-room is class-leading and the luggage compartment volume is an impressive 508-litres†.
The light, stiff aluminium-intensive monocoque body structure comprises 80 per cent aluminium (not including closures). Additional weight savings come from the composite tailgate and magnesium for parts such as the cross-car beam.

As a result, the rear-wheel drive 132kW diesel automatic transmission model weighs from 1,790kg. With the 280KW supercharged V6 petrol engine from the F-TYPE under its sculpted aluminium bonnet, the F-PACE can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds before reaching an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h.

The body’s high torsional stiffness enables the F-TYPE-derived double wishbone front suspension and sophisticated Integral Link rear suspension to perform even better. Together with Torque Vectoring and an Electric Power Assisted Steering system as standard, to give the best possible feel and response, the F-PACE delivers the perfect balance of ride and handling.

For the most enthusiastic drivers the F-PACE delivers greater scope for customers to personalise the driving experience thanks to Configurable Dynamics. The system allows drivers to set up the vehicle to suit their personal preference by choosing Normal or Sports settings for the throttle response, gearbox and steering. The chosen combination is activated by engaging ‘Dynamic’ mode using the chequered flag button on the central console.

Adaptive Dynamics, modifies F-PACE's damper response to match the conditions and driving style. It analyses acceleration, cornering, throttle and brake pedal activity to optimise the suspension settings and maintain F-PACE's dynamism and comfort. When fitted alongside Configurable Dynamics, the driver is able to alter the damper setting based on their preference.
Using state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics simulations and applying lessons learnt from the XE and XF, the F-PACE has a drag coefficient as low as 0.34, helping to reduce fuel consumption and improve refinement. The vehicle is also engineered for exceptionally low lift with excellent lift balance front-to-rear, resulting in better steering feel and stability at higher speeds.

“This is a performance SUV with outstanding dynamics yet also delivers a smooth, quiet ride. The
F-TYPE-inspired design combines dramatic looks with a spacious interior and an exceptionally large luggage compartment. Together with our infotainment system, our most advanced all-wheel drive system and an outstanding range of active safety technologies, the F-PACE makes every journey a better, more rewarding experience.”
Kevin Stride, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar F-PACE

The F-PACE’s torque on-demand all-wheel drive (AWD) system is Jaguar’s most sophisticated yet, and has the highest torque capacity. It features the advanced, in-house control system first developed for F-TYPE AWD: Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD). IDD preserves rear-wheel drive agility and handling characteristics but can seamlessly transfer torque to the front wheels to exploit the performance benefits of extra traction, on all surfaces and in difficult weather conditions.

Another world-class technology developed for adverse conditions is All-Surface Progress Control (ASPC). To make the most of the available grip, ASPC automatically controls the throttle and the brakes, enabling the vehicle to pull away smoothly: the driver just has to steer. ASPC functions between 3.6km/h and 30km/h, and the driver selects the desired speed using the cruise control switches. ASPC is compatible with rear- and all-wheel drive and vehicles with automatic transmission.

Adaptive Surface Response (AdSR), developed from Land Rover’s patented, award-winning Terrain Response technology, makes the AWD system even more effective in challenging conditions. Integrated into JaguarDrive Control, AdSR identifies the type of surface and optimises the mapping of the powertrain, brake settings and Dynamic Stability Control system. First launched in the XF, AdSR has been enhanced by a third mode designed for deep snow and gravel.

For drivers facing similar challenges, but who want to retain control of the throttle pedal, Low-Friction Launch (LFL) is available. This function uses a very progressive throttle map, making the vehicle easier to control in slippery conditions.

The F-PACE has been engineered to satisfy the most stringent safety standards worldwide and received the full five-star safety rating from ANCAP with exceptional levels of occupant and pedestrian protection. The standard of active safety is just as high, thanks to a suite of advanced driver assistance systems. The stereo camera at the heart of the Emergency Braking system features a pedestrian detection function. The inclusion of Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, High-Speed Emergency Braking and other safety technology, enhances the Jaguar F-PACE’s safety credentials further.

Key information such as vehicle speed and speed limits can be projected directly into the driver’s line of sight by the optional laser Head-up Display. The high contrast colour images can also show cruise control settings and turn-by-turn navigation instructions.

Infotainment and connectivity is just as advanced with InControl technologies. The premium Touch Pro system is based around a 10-inch Touchscreen and comes as standard. It features a powerful quad-core processor and runs on ultra-fast Ethernet. The incredibly responsive user interface is intuitive and provides sharp graphics. The navigation system, when fitted with Connected services, can save you time by learning your commute, offers true door-to-door guidance and can even advise others of your arrival time. Navigation can also be shown full-screen in the 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display, when fitted. The latest model year F-PACE gains new Smartphone Pack featuring Apple CarPlayâ and Android Autoä as standard.

Dual View screen technology is available on the F-PACE when specified with satellite navigation, CD/DVD player and optional Meridian sound system. The advanced screen technology allows the front passenger and driver to view different outputs using the same central touchscreen display.

The F-PACE also features Jaguar’s advanced Activity Key. A waterproof, shockproof wristband with an integrated transponder, this segment-first, wearable technology supports active lifestyles because it allows the keyfob to be securely locked inside the vehicle – invaluable if you’re going surfing, for example, or kayaking.

Locking the F-PACE using the Activity Key will disable any keyfobs left inside. The clever device works on the same RF frequencies as the other keys and is used to lock and unlock the vehicle by holding it in close proximity to the J of the Jaguar lettering on the tailgate. Activity Key has no battery, so you never have to worry about changing it.

Range summary
The F-PACE range consists of:

• F-PACE Portfolio
• F-PACE R-Sport
• F-PACE Chequered Flag
• F-PACE 300 SPORT
• F-PACE S
• F-PACE SVR

The powertrain range consists of:
Diesel

• 132kW Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel automatic RWD / AWD
• 177kW Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin turbocharged diesel automatic AWD
• 221kW 3.0-litre V6 twin turbocharged diesel automatic AWD

Petrol

• 184kW Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol automatic RWD / AWD
• 221kW Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol automatic AWD
• 280kW  3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol automatic AWD
• 405kW 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged petrol automatic AWD

The F-PACE performance SUV is manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull Plant.

Design

The F-PACE combines F-TYPE influences and outstanding packaging to deliver unmistakable Jaguar presence and unrivalled practicality

The F-PACE is a vehicle of design firsts. It’s Jaguar’s first performance SUV, the first aluminium-intensive model in the class and first among rivals for boot volume, cabin width, rear knee room and ease of rear access. The F-PACE packs everyday usability into a concept car body.

The F-PACE remains true to the aesthetic of the award-winning C-X17 concept – both vehicles were designed by the same team. Thanks to the flexibility of the Lightweight Aluminium Architecture, the designers could work hand in hand with the engineers to determine key dimensions such as the wheelbase and track, delivering the proportions and elegant lines that distinguish F-PACE as a Jaguar.

“We designed the F-PACE to be first and foremost a Jaguar. That’s why it has exciting proportions, a dynamic stance, pure surfaces and a beautiful sensuality about it. Its progressive, purposeful appearance has clearly been influenced by the F-TYPE.

“Every Jaguar should draw your eye from 200 metres away and I believe the F-PACE’s presence on the road is second to none in this class. The Lightweight Aluminium Architecture gave us the design freedom to create a car with latent poise – a svelte car with attitude.
 
“It looks assertive yet not aggressive. But it’s also versatile and equipped with real-world answers to everyday questions. The F-PACE is an all-weather, all-surface Jaguar sports car, life-proofed for five people and their belongings.”
Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar

The influence of the F-TYPE is instantly apparent at the rear, from the graphics of the LED tail lights to the muscular rear haunches. The rakish angle of the rear screen belies the unrivalled load space behind it. The F-TYPE’s influence extends to the F-PACE’s silhouette, with its sleek roofline and short front overhang reflecting the vehicle’s agile responses. The fender vents are another familiar Jaguar design feature. The large diameter wheels – especially the range of forged 22-inch designs – enhance the purposeful stance.
The taut surfaces and clean lines of the bodysides – formed from a single sheet of aluminium – reflect Jaguar’s world-leading expertise in designing, engineering and manufacturing vehicles using this lightweight material. Perfectly balancing form and function, the geometry of every pillar in the upper canopy has been optimised to deliver the best possible visibility for all occupants.

The bold, upright front grille is not only assertive, reinforcing the F-PACE’s all-surface potential, but also contributes to the F-PACE’s aerodynamic efficiency. The power bulge extends the full length of the aluminium bonnet to emphasise the vehicle’s performance credentials.

The sleek headlights, available with adaptive full-LED technology as an option, feature daytime running lights with Jaguar’s signature ‘J’ Blade graphic. The slender LED fog lights were developed in-house and use TV screen optics and light tubes to deliver superior packaging and an exceptionally smooth, homogeneous light source.

For 20MY, Jaguar’s engineers have optimised efficiency at every turn. During daytime driving, the performance SUV’s distinctive tail-lamps are switched-off entirely during daylight running to minimise CO2 emissions.

First class cabin: Space, luxury and refinement

The F-PACE is a true five-seater with a spacious, luxurious interior featuring the premium materials, craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that that gives every Jaguar its unique sense of occasion.

The ‘Sports Command’ driving position provides an authoritative, confidence-inspiring view out but retains a sports car feel. Jaguar’s cosseting sports seats are shaped to provide exceptional comfort and support and are available with 10-way adjustment and four-way lumbar support, heating and cooling, and refinements such as, contrasting twin-needle stitching and embossed headrests.

Enhanced Luxury 20-way adjustment front seats are available as an option on Portfolio variants. These feature powered headrest height adjustment and manually adjustable winged headrests. SVR-inspired performance seats with 14-way adjustment feature a slimmer design that delivers greater support and additional legroom for rear passengers.
The attention to detail continues with a frameless rear view mirror, illuminated metal treadplates with Jaguar script, bright metal pedals, premium carpet mats, suedecloth headlining, chrome seat switches on the 10-way adjustable seats and optional carbon fibre door finishes.

The dramatic curve of the front door top rolls into the fascia and enhances the cockpit-like feel. The unrivalled range of contemporary trim options includes authentic metal finishes such as Meshed Aluminium, beautiful crafted veneers such as Satin Grey Ash and an optional Carbon Fibre veneer.

The sweeping Instrument Cluster features two large, deeply hooded dials and a central TFT display, or an optional 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display offering a choice of four visual themes and a full-screen navigation display. The InControl infotainment Touchscreen measures 10-inches with the premium Touch Pro system and Configurable Ambient Interior Lighting with 10-colour options enhances the sense of luxury inside.

Row-two accommodation is equally impressive. A 2,874mm wheelbase provides generous rear legroom, while the seat base was designed to offer maximum comfort when seating three occupants. The positioning of the seats, together with the height of the beltline, means that even small children enjoy a good view out and the optional four-zone climate control system, with B-pillar vents, enhances the passenger experience.

The 40:20:40 split seatback is available with an electric recline function, and despite the dynamic roofline, headroom is maintained throughout the full six degrees of movement. The attention to detail extends to the shape of the headliner, which has been designed to extract every last millimetre of clearance and even uses magnetic fixings as they are more compact than traditional fasteners.

Luxury and spaciousness are matched by the interior’s versatility. The door pockets can accommodate large bottles, while the storage spaces neatly scalloped into the sides of the centre console were designed around smartphones and feature non-slip rubber inserts at the bottom. The console also features twin cup holders, which can be hidden when not in use by the sliding gloss black cover on automatic models.

The cubby box offers a 12V socket and up to two USB ports. The rear console provides up to two more 12V sockets or two additional USB ports, with cupholders integrated into the rear armrest on most models.
The relentless focus on package efficiency also means that the F-PACE has an exceptional luggage compartment: 508-litres. The space is made all the more useable by its 1,253mm width – more than enough to accommodate two full-size golf bags, or four large suitcases.

The clever packaging is further enhanced by the low loading height and flat floor. The floor itself is reversible: one side is carpeted, the other rubberised – making it ideal for sports equipment or pets.

The lightweight composite tailgate benefits from optional power opening and closing functions, and gesture control for hands-free operation: all the customer has to do is make a smooth kicking motion beneath the rear side of the vehicle where the sensors are housed. The sensors then recognise this movement and will trigger the opening or closing request.

No physical packaging bucks were used during the F-PACE’s development. Its remarkable package efficiency is testament to the accuracy of the design models, Jaguar Land Rover’s state-of-the-art virtual cave, and the close working relationship between the design and engineering teams.

INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

Whether you want to start the engine using a smartphone app, mirror your phone screen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ have a navigation system that can tell your contacts when you’ll arrive for your meeting, connect up to eight devices using the Wi-Fi hotspot, or just stream your favourite playlists – the F-PACE delivers.

Touch Pro: Seamless interaction

Touch Pro, which is available as standard, is designed and developed in-house around technologies including a quad-core processor and ultra-fast Ethernet network, Touch Pro delivers truly an exceptional user experience.

The system features a 10-inch Touchscreen and, like a tablet, there are no buttons: in their place are soft keys integrated into the bottom section of the Touchscreen, making interaction smooth and seamless.

The home screen can be customised and widgets can be added – users can even add additional home screens if they wish. The super-wide display also enables multi-tasking: media, for example, can be shown in the main screen area, while a side panel shows information such as call history, navigation data or weather reports.

Touch Pro has been designed to make every journey easier and more enjoyable with fast access to map data and incredibly responsive graphics. Users can zoom in and out of maps using ‘pinch’ and ‘pan’ gestures – nothing could be simpler or more intuitive.

Even when there’s no GPS signal the system can still help you to stay on track: dead-reckoning functionality analyses data from the vehicle’s sensors to accurately predict the vehicle’s location.

Using the data connection to access location-based features adds another dimension to the system’s capability. Search for a destination and the system will check if there’s sufficient fuel to complete the journey. If not, this will be flagged and filling stations on the route that are within range are shown on the map: tapping on one of them is all it takes to add it as a waypoint.

It’s also possible to share your destination, current location and estimated time of arrival (ETA) with others via email or text message with the Connect Pro pack. If your ETA slips, the system can automatically follow-up with an update.

And a dedicated Route Planner Companion App (part of Connect Pro) for iOS and Android devices enables true door-to-door route planning and guidance and can help you to complete your journey on public transport or on foot.

For those who just want to enjoy the music, Touch Pro offers a choice of three digital audio systems, including a 17-speaker, 825W Surround Sound System which delivers ideal sound reproduction with benchmark low levels of distortion.

The experience is enriched with functions such as ‘Play more like this’, which automatically compiles playlists, or Music Queue, which makes it easy to search for and add songs, albums or artists to a music queue while the current track is still playing.
In addition, Jaguar’s Dual View screen technology provides further convenience, allowing the driver and front passenger to view different infotainment displays using the central 10-inch Touchscreen display. The clever InControl technology is available when satellite navigation, CD/DVD player or a Meridian sound system is specified and allows the driver to follow satellite navigation guidance on-screen while the passenger uses the same display to view USB or TV outputs.

All the right connections: The world of InControl
New Smartphone Pack featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ for enhanced smartphone compatibility is standard on all models*. Once the driver has plugged their smartphone into the car a selection of apps will be mirrored on to the 10-inch Touchscreen allowing them to access functions such as Spotify, messages and maps via the Touchscreen or voice control.

InControl Apps enables drivers to access apps on Android and Apple smartphones using the F-PACE’s Touch Pro infotainment system as part of the range of InControl technologies. After connecting the device using a USB cable and the dedicated port in the centre console, compatible apps will be shown on the vehicle Touchscreen.

The F-PACE can also function as a 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot, and up to eight devices can be connected at any one time. The signal generated through the antenna is much more stable, reliable and stronger that the signal from a smartphone alone, ensuring you and your passengers enjoy the journey whilst remaining connected to the world.

Online Media allows for the aggregation of numerous content providers and their personalised content – such as Deezer and Tuneln – that give access to more than 40 million music tracks and four million on-demand programmes and podcasts. For the first time, these can be directly streamed from the vehicle without the need for a smartphone – providing a seamless and integrated experience.

Drivers can use their iOS and Android smartphones and the Remote app to connect with the F-PACE from anywhere in the world. Remote Essentials functionality can show if the vehicle is locked or not and if any of the doors or windows are open. It can also show how much fuel is in the tank, where the vehicle was last parked, and warnings such as low windscreen washer fluid levels.

Remote Premium goes much further, enabling the driver to use their phone to lock or unlock the car, receive an alert if the alarm goes off, and reset the alarm. The beep and flash feature can help drivers to find the car – ideal for large multi-story carparks.

For the ultimate in comfort and convenience, Remote Climate can precondition the climate control system of the cabin remotely before the start of a journey.

Secure Tracker enhances security by providing proactive vehicle monitoring and tracking. Should anybody break into the vehicle or move it without permission, the monitoring centre alerts the driver and will work with law enforcement agencies to locate and recover the car as quickly as possible. Even if the vehicle is stolen using the key, the driver can use the Remote Premium app to alert the centre. The service subscription is included for the warranty period.

If the vehicle is involved in a collision, which triggers the airbags, Protect will automatically notify the emergency services and provide the GPS location. The occupants can also manually trigger an emergency call by pressing a dedicated button in the roof console.

Architecture and Body structure

Designed and engineered for exceptional on-road dynamics and all-surface, all-weather ability, the F-PACE features an intelligent mix of aluminium, advanced steels and composites to deliver an inherently light, stiff body structure

Lightweight Aluminium Architecture: Key to exceptional performance, agility and refinement

The effectiveness of aluminium as the core element in Jaguar’s lightweighting strategy is well-proven. This material is used extensively throughout every F-TYPE, XE, XF and XJ because it is fundamental to exceptional performance, agility and refinement.

The F-PACE benefits from Jaguar’s world-leading expertise in designing and manufacturing aluminium monocoques. Using the Lightweight Aluminium Architecture as the basis, the F-PACE features more aluminium – 80 per cent – than any competitor. Together with features such as the composite tailgate and magnesium cross-car beam and front-end carrier, this means the rear-wheel drive 132kW diesel model weighs as little as 1790kg

The highly optimised structure, which also features advanced high strength steels in areas such as the rear floor, is joined using 2,616 self-piercing rivets, 72.8 metres of structural adhesive and 566 spot-welds. The resulting torsional stiffness matches that of XF and, together with the advanced suspension systems, is key to the F-PACE’s excellent blend of ride, handling and refinement.

The F-PACE is the third model developed using the Lightweight Aluminium Architecture and features the highest aluminium content yet, of which almost a third is the RC5754 alloy, made predominantly from recycled material and unique to Jaguar Land Rover.

Unlike platforms, which impose significant design constraints due to the high number of shared parts, the Lightweight Aluminium Architecture enables greater differentiation – many of the main elements of the body-in-white that determine key vehicle characteristics are not common between model lines.

So the high-pressure die cast aluminium front suspension turrets, for example, have been designed to enable the desired ground clearance and suspension travel. The front cross-members are larger to make them even stiffer, and to support the F-PACE’s elevated, Sports Command driving position.

The subframes and subframe mounting points have also been further developed so that they contribute to greater global stiffness without the weight and packaging penalties that come by simply adding local body reinforcements.

These measures ensure the F-PACE delivers not only benchmark vehicle dynamics but also exceptional luggage compartment width – 1,253mm – and volume: 508-litres. And wherever possible, every bracket in the body has been optimised, contributing to body stiffness as well as performing its primary functions.

The same obsession to detail also meant that Jaguar’s design and engineering teams were able to maintain the purity of line, surface and proportion of the F-PACE’s precursor – the C-X17 concept – as well as delivering on demanding targets for weight and packaging.
The rear headers, for example, had to satisfy the conflicting requirements of maximum stiffness while at the same time maximising headroom and supporting the low roofline. The rear structure had to be extremely rigid to satisfy the global body stiffness targets yet at the same time provide the widest, deepest aperture possible for the tailgate.

Forming the deep haunches in the bodysides was the greatest challenge because of the geometrical complexity and because of the depth of draw. A visible joint would have made these stampings simpler to make but such compromise was deemed unacceptable. As a result of advances in the manufacturing process and in the design of the tooling, the form was achieved without visible joints and takes Jaguar’s aluminium expertise to new extremes.

Safer by design: Improved protection, less weight

The F-PACE has been designed and engineered for the most stringent global crash test requirements and achieved a five star safety rating from ANCAP. Achieving these goals while at the same time reducing vehicle weight is a great challenge, but one Jaguar has been able to solve.

Ultra high-strength steels, including hot-formed Boron steels, are commonly used to reinforce the B-pillars and mitigate the effects of side impacts, but the high density of these materials makes such parts heavy. So through extensive design optimisation of the aluminium pressings used to make the B-pillars themselves and the upper body structure, this steel was engineered out, enabling weight savings while maintaining the structural integrity of the occupant safety cell.

The high level of occupant protection afforded by the F-PACE’s safety cell is complemented by a comprehensive restraints system including six airbags: driver and passenger airbags, row-one seat-mounted side airbags, and curtain airbags spanning rows one and two.

Pedestrian protection: A renewed focus

Just as much consideration was given to pedestrian impact protection. Given that the design of SUV vehicles is different to that of saloons – notably because of the higher bonnet line – the systems that contribute to pedestrian safety have to be developed differently.

So the front-end carrier has been designed to be stiff enough to meet all functional requirements and durable enough to meet off-road requirements, yet in the event of an impact with a pedestrian it will deform in a controlled manner. This ensures that energy is absorbed progressively, mitigating the risk of serious injury.

The form of the aluminium bonnet has also been shaped by pedestrian protection. One inherent advantage is the greater clearance between the bonnet surface and the engine, giving more room to absorb the energy and avoid contact with hard points in the engine compartment. The bonnet skin was also made thinner – which also saved weight – while the bonnet inner is tailored to spread the load more effectively.

Further detailed optimisation saw the bonnet edge reshaped and windscreen wiper mechanism repositioned to improve pedestrian impact performance still further. In all, some 15,000 hours of engineering work and 100,000 CPU hours of simulation were spent during development.

Chassis

No compromises. The F-PACE embodies Jaguar dynamics DNA in a performance SUV form, which means benchmark steering feel and response combined with an unequalled balance of agility and comfort – on all surfaces

Agile, direct, responsive

Everything about the F-PACE has been engineered from the outset to deliver the driving experience, which sets all Jaguars apart from the competition. The philosophy was not one of adapting the core DNA to suit expectations of how a performance SUV could ride and handle. Quite the opposite: Jaguar took the exceptional dynamics of its saloons and sports cars and applied them to the F-PACE.

This uncompromising approach drove demanding targets for the body’s weight, weight distribution, torsional rigidity, and aerodynamics – only with these fundamentals in place can chassis systems truly deliver. Given the ideal starting point provided by the high stiffness of the Lightweight Aluminium Architecture, the F-PACE also has a long 2,874mm wheelbase, which benefits not only ride but also dynamics because it helps to put the centre of mass right between the axles.
Add double-wishbone front and Integral Link rear suspension and a sophisticated Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system, the result is a performance SUV that delivers an extensive breadth of dynamic capability.

“We develop every Jaguar to offer an exceptional combination of agility and responsiveness with exceptional ride and refinement – and the F-PACE is no exception.
“Applying all of the learning from F-TYPE, the steering reacts immediately, giving a truly connected feel. The double wishbone and Integral Link suspension offer the ideal balance of precise handling and body control, making the F-PACE as rewarding to drive as it is comfortable to be driven in – on any type of road.”
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integrity, Jaguar

Proven on F-TYPE, the double-wishbone front suspension designed for the F-PACE was chosen for the same reasons: it out-performs all other systems. Extremely stiff in camber, double-wishbone suspension allows the front tyres to develop lateral force more quickly. This makes the vehicle more agile because turn-in is sharper and response to the driver’s input at the steering wheel is felt immediately.

The other key benefit is superior roll camber gain characteristics: the tyre is better able to maintain its contact patch throughout the suspension’s full range of travel, enabling it to generate more grip, and also maintain steering feel.

Aluminium is used almost exclusively to make the suspension as light as possible, most notably the front knuckles. The intricate, ribbed design is achieved by forging the components from cast blanks: this enables maximum stiffness for minimum weight. Among the other enhancements are bonded bushes for the tubular anti-roll bar: as well as better NVH properties these also prevent dirt ingress, improving robustness.

Integral Link: Comfortably ahead

The result of years of advanced research and development, Integral Link is one of the most sophisticated and most capable rear suspension systems available and provides unequalled ride, handling and refinement attributes. Integral Link separates lateral and longitudinal stiffness, enabling the suspension to provide the best possible comfort without compromising dynamics.
Bushes which manage longitudinal loads can be made much softer than would otherwise be possible with conventional multilink suspensions, enabling excellent energy absorption and therefore a smoother, quieter ride. At the same time, lateral stiffness can be far higher, making the vehicle more responsive. Caster stiffness can be increased too, which is felt by the driver as improved stability when braking.

The upper links are aluminium forgings, while the lower arm is hollow-cast aluminium – the optimum lightweight solution for this complex part. The springs and dampers are mounted separately, allowing each to be ideally positioned for the forces acting on the suspension and contributing even more to the F-PACE’s dynamics and refinement. This design is also highly space-efficient, minimising intrusion into the luggage compartment.

Variable ratio steering: More precise, more responsive

Every Jaguar is designed to set the class benchmark for steering. The F-PACE is no exception, and this target drove the development of every single component between the steering wheel and the tyre contact patch in order to achieve the unique combination of precision, response and linearity that defines Jaguar steering DNA.

This whole-vehicle approach and obsession to the smallest detail gives the F-PACE such a responsive, connected feel: turn the wheel and immediately the vehicle rotates around you; no lag, no delay. It’s what makes this performance SUV feel more like a sports car.

Among the measures taken to achieve this include adding a fifth mounting point for the steering rack, and increasing the rotational stiffness of the subframe-to-body connections. The rear axle’s high lateral stiffness also helps with initial turn-in because lateral forces at the tyre contact patches build very quickly. And the aerodynamics have been developed to give a front/rear lift balance closer to that of a saloon than a SUV, contributing to improved feel during high-speed cruising.

The Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) features software tuned with all of the learnings taken from F-TYPE, XE and XF. The F-PACE system also benefits from the addition of closed-loop control. Specially developed algorithms calculate the forces coming back from the road and use this information to further refine the level of assistance, making the steering even more intuitive.       

The EPAS system also benefits from a variable steering ratio – as standard. This is achieved using variable pitch gears on the rack bar and fixed pitch gears on the pinion. By changing the contact point with the rack’s gear teeth from the valleys on-centre to the peaks at full lock, the more the driver turns the wheel, the more responsive the steering becomes.

But EPAS does not just improve the driving experience: it also improves fuel efficiency because the motor only draws current when the driver turns the steering wheel.

A choice of four wheel sizes

Carefully engineered and exhaustively tested at locations around the world, every wheel and tyre combination offers the optimum balance of grip, low rolling resistance, comfort and durability. The
F-PACE offers unrivalled choice, from 19-inch wheels designed specifically to reduce aerodynamic drag to eye-catching forged 22-inch wheels.

The range of 22-inch wheels was developed for the F-PACE by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division. Produced from forged aluminium to make them lighter and stiffer, they not only help deliver the concept-car look of the C-X17 but also contribute to the F-PACE’s exemplary on-road dynamics and traction on challenging surfaces.

The specially-developed 265/40/R22 tyres not only generate exceptional grip: they were also designed to offer superior comfort and damage resistance. The greater sidewall height delivers improved ride and impact absorption from potholes. And kerb clearance – the distance from the edge of the rim to the edge of the sidewall – is also greater.

Torque Vectoring: Enhanced agility as standard

Another technology first developed for F-TYPE that is applied to the F-PACE is Torque Vectoring. Designed to make the vehicle even more agile, the system can apply finely-metered braking to the inner wheels to mitigate understeer during corner entry, helping the driver to keep the vehicle on the ideal line through the turn. The system works predominantly on the inside rear wheel to avoid any corruption of steering feel, and as a result system intervention is virtually transparent to the driver.

To preserve Jaguar dynamics DNA and make the system as effective as possible, the calibration was done in-house, the controller is bespoke, and development was done in parallel with the base chassis handling balance. And because the system enables such fine levels of wheel control it can also deliver benefits at slower speeds too, such as when driving on mud or snow.

Adaptive Dynamics and Configurable Dynamics: Ultimate control

All models feature monotube dampers as standard. Not only do they contribute to a reduction in unsprung mass but they are also more responsive than conventional twin-tube dampers, and therefore offer superior ride control.

Adaptive Dynamics, which is standard on S models, takes this to the next level. By monitoring wheel and body movement 100 times a second, the system provides continuously variable damping to suit the conditions, delivering an even more comfortable ride at lower speeds and even better handling at higher speeds.

Configurable Dynamics, first developed for the F-TYPE, enables the driver to tailor the vehicle’s character by individually selecting dynamic or normal modes for the throttle mapping, transmission shift strategy, steering feel and, where fitted, the Adaptive Dynamics system, all using the central touchscreen.

With the Touch Pro premium InControl infotainment system, the Dynamic-i feature is available. Dynamic-i displays a stopwatch, g-meter read-out and a map of accelerator pedal position for the ultimate driver engagement.

Powertrain

From efficiency of the four-cylinder Ingenium diesel to the power and throttle response of the 280kW supercharged V6 from the F-TYPE, every engine provides an ideal balance of performance and refinement, and meets strict European emissions regulations. Together with rear- and all-wheel drive, the F-PACE offers a peerless driving experience and exceptional customer choice

Ingenium diesel: Low fuel consumption, high torque

The clean, responsive, Ingenium diesel uses state-of-the-art technologies including selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) to cut NOx and CO2 emissions. Designed and manufactured in-house, this cutting-edge, all-aluminium 2.0-litre engine produces 132kW and 430Nm of torque from low engine speeds, delivering strong acceleration whenever the driver demands it.

The high output 177kW 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engine features a twin turbo set-up and promises more performance at high engine speeds without compromising responses at low revs. The 25d-badged AWD variant is available with Jaguar’s acclaimed eight-speed automatic gearbox delivers 0-100km/h in 7.2.
The strengthened engine features uprated pistons, crankshaft and fuel injectors and is the first four-cylinder Jaguar Land Rover engine to deploy twin turbos.
Ingenium is one of the first diesels to feature variable valve timing: a phaser to the exhaust camshaft enables the after-treatment system to reach operating temperature as quickly as possible, reducing emissions. The engine warms up very quickly from cold thanks to a split-cooling system featuring a variable flow coolant pump and a mapped thermostat.

The 2,200bar common rail system and highly efficient variable geometry turbocharger enable clean, quiet, efficient combustion. Using cooled low-pressure EGR in addition to high-pressure EGR reduces pumping losses and therefore improves efficiency still further. Just as importantly, it reduces peak combustion temperatures, inhibiting the formation of NOx.

As well as being inherently clean, the Ingenium diesel also features an SCR system to cut NOx emissions to very low levels. By injecting a urea solution into the exhaust gas upstream of an SCR catalyst, NOx is converted into harmless nitrogen and water. Should the additive tank require topping-up between scheduled services, replenishment is simple: the filler neck is located next to the fuel filler neck.

Exceptional torque output: V6 diesel with 700Nm

Jaguar’s 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine delivers exceptional refinement with 221kW  and an extraordinary 700Nm. Offered exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, this engine can accelerate the F-PACE from 0-100km/h in 6.4 seconds.

State-of-the-art injection and boosting systems deliver optimum performance: the 2,000bar piezo common rail system enables even finer control of the amount of fuel injected, and even better mixture formation for more efficient combustion and less emissions.

The two turbochargers in the parallel-sequential system are aerodynamically-efficient and the primary turbo features ceramic ball bearing technology to reduce friction, especially from cold. The result is an extremely rapid build-up of torque, delivering a surge in acceleration whenever the driver demands it.

A switchable coolant pump means that the engine warms up quickly, while a two-stage oil pump reduces parasitic losses by matching the flow of lubricant to engine load. The high-pressure EGR system is supplemented by a cooled low-pressure EGR system to improve engine efficiency and reduce the formation of NOx in the combustion chambers.

Supercharged V6 petrol engine: Immediate throttle response and linear power delivery

For drivers seeking the most rewarding experience, Jaguar offers a 280kW 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine. This all-aluminium powerplant is shared with the F-TYPE sports car and characterised by the immediate throttle response, linear power delivery and unique intake and exhaust sound.

The twin-vortex Roots-type supercharger is neatly packaged in the 'vee' of the engine. Together with direct injection and variable intake and exhaust valve timing, the supercharger enables the engine to generate a high torque output throughout the rev range, delivering strong acceleration at all times.

The engine is matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The 280kW  engine is exclusive to the F-PACE S model and can launch it from 0-100km/h in only 5.5 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 250kph*.

Turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine: High torque, low consumption

An 184kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium unit is available with an automatic transmission and both RWD and AWD drivetrains. It features a single twin-scroll turbo and produces 365Nm of torque from only 1,300rpm. The smooth and responsive petrol engine powers F-PACE from 0-100km/h in 7.0 seconds.

The broad choice of Ingenium petrol engines also includes a 221kW/400Nm 2.0-litre powertrain. The engine effortlessly accelerates the performance SUV from 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds and to a top speed of 234kph*.

Jaguar Land Rover’s family of Ingenium petrol engines features innovative technologies delivering benchmark low levels of friction to optimise efficiency and refinement and deploy twin scroll turbos to reduce lag, enhancing power output and efficiency.

Continuously Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) technology improves air delivery to the engines. The 184kW powerplant features electrohydraulic valve control to deliver unrivalled flexibility. This patented technology provides fully variable control of the intake valve lift for optimum efficiency, power and torque across the rev range.

In addition, cleaner combustion is ensured by a 200bar direct injection system, which features centrally mounted injectors with optimised spray patterns to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
In a first for Jaguar, the exhaust manifold is also integrated with the cylinder head casting. Passing coolant through the manifold considerably reduces warm-up times, when engines are at their least efficient, to enhance fuel consumption and control emissions.

Selecting the best: World-class transmissions developed with ZF

All of the transmissions featured in the F-PACE were developed with ZF to deliver unrivalled shift quality and efficiency. Two specifically optimised versions of the peerless eight-speed automatics from ZF’s 8HP family are available.

All six-cylinder engines are paired with the 8HP70 transmission, while the four-cylinders are matched to the lighter, more compact 8HP45. The latter also features a pendulum damper in the torque converter: this device is extremely effective at absorbing low frequency vibrations, enabling the engines to run at lower speeds without compromising refinement.

Jaguar’s pioneering rotary gearshift controller is distinguished by a rubberised surface for improved tactility. Although the automatics have been developed to select the right gear at the right time depending on the mode chosen in the JaguarDrive Control system and according to driving style, enthusiasts will make the most of manual shift control using the steering wheel-mounted paddles.

Every part of the shift mechanism has been meticulously tuned to make every change sporty, precise and smooth. The gears engage with exactly the right amount of effort to give a positive, mechanical feel without any hint of notchiness.

Features such as hollow shafts and pocketed gears make the gearbox as light as possible. The semi-dry sump lubrication system cuts parasitic losses: instead of splash lubrication a compact mechanical pump sprays the low-viscosity lubricant on to the meshing gear teeth, synchroniser rings and bearings.

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

The F-PACE features Jaguar’s most advanced torque on-demand all-wheel drive system ever, enhanced with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics – a control system first developed for the F-TYPE AWD. These technologies combine the rear-wheel drive handling balance and agile steering feel at the core of Jaguar’s dynamics DNA with the performance benefits of greater traction

Like the F-TYPE AWD, the F-PACE features a torque-on-demand AWD system. Under normal driving conditions, all of the engine’s torque is sent to the rear axle, maintaining a rear-wheel drive character. This also minimises parasitic losses in the drivetrain and therefore helps to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Whenever greater traction is needed, IDD ensures that precisely the right amount of torque is transferred to the front axle. From a standstill this process takes no more than 165 milliseconds or just 100 milliseconds when the car is moving and is virtually transparent to the driver.

These technologies ensure the F-PACE delivers the connected steering feel and rear wheel drive character inherent to Jaguar dynamics DNA, together with handling and performance, which fully exploits the benefits of extra traction when required. This could not be realised with a conventional, full-time AWD system. This extraordinary achievement leverages Jaguar Land Rover’s unrivalled experience and leadership in AWD technologies.

At the heart of the system is a compact transfer case featuring a multi-plate wet clutch and chain drive to the front axle. But its main advantage is speed: it can make the transition from 100 per cent rear-bias to a 50:50 torque split in just 165 milliseconds from a standstill. If there is already a proportion of torque being sent to the front axle, additional torque transfer can take as little as 100 milliseconds on the move.
The front differential has by far the highest torque capacity of any AWD Jaguar. This has obvious benefits in terms of performance and capability, and even if both rear wheels were on polished ice, this would enable more than enough torque transfer for the F-PACE to pull away using the front wheels only.

Dynamic, intelligent, efficient

Torque distribution is controlled by the IDD module, which is integrated in the transfer case. Taking data from the vehicle’s yaw rate, lateral acceleration and steering wheel angle sensors, IDD continuously estimates not only the friction between the tyres and the surface but also how much of the available grip is being exploited at each contact patch.

This intelligence, coupled to the extremely fast-acting transfer case, enables IDD to employ both pre-emptive and reactive control strategies, maximising dynamics and traction. If IDD predicts that the rear axle is approaching the limit of available traction, torque will be transferred to the front axle. Torque can also be fed forwards to help mitigate oversteer by providing yaw damping. IDD is also networked to JaguarDrive Control and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system so that torque distribution can be even further optimised.

Adaptive Surface Response: Three modes for enhanced capability

The AWD system in the F-PACE is made more effective still by Jaguar’s Adaptive Surface Response (AdSR) technology. AdSR (which requires the fitment of Adaptive Dynamics) adapts the maps of the throttle, transmission and DSC system according to the type of surface.

When fitted, AdSR replaces Rain, Ice, Snow mode in the JaguarDrive Control system, AdSR operates throughout the vehicle’s entire speed range and enables even finer optimisation of the vehicle’s systems to make the most of the available traction, helping the driver to make smooth progress even in the most challenging conditions.
 
AdSR debuted in the XF with two modes – one for low-friction surfaces such as snow and ice, and one for medium-friction surfaces such as wet tarmac or gravel. In the F-PACE, a third mode has been developed for high-drag conditions such as deep snow and deep gravel to further exploit the vehicle’s inherent capability.

So, whereas on ice, for example, a very progressive throttle map will be selected, a much more aggressive map is used for deep snow because the engine has to build up torque very quickly to help the vehicle to maintain momentum.

Another key benefit of AdSR is that the system automatically switches modes to suit the conditions, leaving the driver free to concentrate on driving. So, if for example, the road surface changes from a thin layer of snow to a gritted section and then to a section covered with a thick layer of snow, AdSR will select different modes for each. The transition takes place quickly – around four seconds – and seamlessly.

Inherent ability: Excellence from the ground up

The F-PACE’s performance on varied surfaces and challenging weather is a function of Jaguar Land Rover’s world-leading all-wheel-drive technologies and the inherent advantages of the Lightweight Aluminium Architecture.

Designed to be as light and rigid as possible, the monocoque structure delivers the high stiffness needed for precise chassis control and delivers outstanding power- and torque-to-weight ratios. It also delivers the short overhangs which are not only essential to the vehicle’s outstanding proportions, but also to the maximum approach and departure angles 21.9-degrees and 20.3-degrees respectively.

Ground clearance at maximum load of 161mm is another advantage and one made all the more effective because the underfloor is also as smooth as possible to reduce aerodynamic drag. And when the architecture was developed, ECUs and other electronics modules were packaged as high up as possible to aid the F-PACE’s 500mm wading depth.

Tested to extremes: Exhaustive global test programme

The F-PACE has been developed to offer outstanding driving dynamics but its performance on tarmac is just one of its strengths. To ensure that it also delivers on different surfaces and in varied weather conditions, the vehicle has been subjected to the most demanding test programme imaginable, including the searing heat of Dubai and the freezing cold of Northern Sweden.

More than a quarter of a million test miles were accumulated in these two regions alone, where ambient temperatures can fall as low as -40°C and reach as high as 50°C. Going to such measures ensures that everything from tyres to climate control systems to infotainment touchscreens function perfectly in extreme conditions, and is fundamental to Jaguar’s focus on ever-higher standards of quality and durability.

Among the features at Jaguar Land Rover’s winter proving ground in Arjeplog are 60km of purpose-designed handling tracks, loops, inclines and split-friction straights. Testing in Dubai included gravelled mountain passes and dry riverbeds known as wadis – the F-PACE is the first Jaguar to be tested in these particularly challenging environments.

This was the first time that a Jaguar has been evaluated in the mud and ruts of the legendary Eastnor test facility in the UK: previously, only Land Rover vehicles had been developed there. It’s fitting too that the F-PACE was not assessed using existing saloon car test requirements: instead, tests were derived from Land Rover’s uniquely demanding standards.

This process meant that the engineering team could perfect the calibration of technologies such as IDD and AdSR in the most difficult and demanding conditions. The result of this exhaustive development is a performance SUV that is remarkably capable on everything from ice tracks and deep snow to dirt roads and wet grass.

ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

The F-PACE offers all of the technologies needed to help make journeys easier and safer, from traction systems to get you moving on low friction surfaces to Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist to reduce driver fatigue. The collection of safety technologies have resulted in the F-PACE being awarded the full five-star safety rating from testing body ANCAP

All-Surface Progress Control: Forward motion in difficult conditions

Snow, ice, and wet grass: pulling away smoothly on surfaces such as these can be challenging, especially if you’re starting on a slope – apply even slightly too much throttle and the wheels can spin. Even if you do get moving, it’s another challenge to maintain momentum. Conventional traction control systems can help, but they only step in after the wheels begin to slip, which is usually too late.

Jaguar’s revolutionary All-Surface Progress Control (ASPC) system is completely different. Leveraging the knowledge built up over decades of Jaguar Land Rover experience in off-road technologies, ASPC delivers a step-change in capability because drivers don’t use the pedals: they just have to steer.

As well as fine control of the throttle, ASPC also uses the brakes in opposition to the throttle so that from standstill, only very low engine torque is applied to the driven wheels. The result is smooth, controlled progress with little or no wheel spin.

ASPC functions like a low-speed cruise control and can operate between 3.6km/h and 30km/h. After activating the system by pressing a button on the centre console, the driver uses the cruise control switches on the steering wheel to set the maximum speed. After that, the system does all the hard work. The system is standard on all engines and is compatible with rear- and all-wheel drive.

Low Friction Launch: Maximum traction, manual control

While ASPC makes the most of the vehicle’s traction capability by taking control of the throttle, some drivers want to achieve similar results while operating the throttle for themselves. The Low Friction Launch (LFL) function has been designed to do just this. The driver selects LFL using the Touchscreen and, once activated, it changes the throttle map to provide very progressive torque delivery from the engine, enabling the driver to pull away smoothly. Like ASPC, LFL is available on all engines mated to automatic transmissions.

Vision of the future: Stereo camera boosts active safety

Advanced vision sensors will enable highly automated and autonomous driving functions in the near future. Such a sensor is fitted to the F-PACE already, and this forward-facing stereo camera is at the heart of many of its advanced driver assistance systems.

Providing a highly accurate real-time view of the road and objects ahead, the stereo camera underpins the Emergency Braking system, which features a pedestrian detection function. If the system’s controller determines that a collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian is imminent, full braking is initiated automatically.

The stereo camera also provides the intelligence for the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) system. By monitoring the vehicle’s position relative to lane markings either side, LKA can guide the driver back towards the centre by applying a small amount of counter-steering through the electric power-assisted steering system. The torque applied to the steering wheel can be easily over-ridden by the driver.
Forward Traffic Detection is designed to assist when forward visibility is restricted. Included when Surround Camera Systems is fitted, it uses a discreet forward-facing camera in the grille, the system detects items crossing the path of the vehicle and provides a visual warning on the central screen when a potential hazard is detected. 

Forward Vehicle Guidance is fitted as part of the optional 360º Surround Camera and helps drivers to place the vehicle when completing low speed manoeuvres. Working in conjunction with the front parking sensors the system provides a visual representation of the vehicle overlaid with wheel projections showing the alignment of the steering. Drivers can also see the parking distance reading on the central screen, taking the stress out of tight manoeuvres.

Drifting out of lane can be caused by driver fatigue as well as inattentiveness, and this can be identified by periods of little or no steering activity followed by sudden or excessive inputs. Fitted as standard, the F-PACE’s Driver Condition Monitor system recognises these patterns, and, by also checking activation of brake and accelerator pedals, will display a multi-stage visual warning in the instrument panel to prompt the driver to take a break.

A clear advantage: Laser Head-Up Display

Projecting the most important information onto the windscreen enables the driver to focus on the road ahead. The F-PACE’s optional Head-up Display (HUD) can put information such vehicle speed, turn-by-turn navigation instructions and speed limits right in the driver’s eye line (when fitted with satellite navigation and TSR), minimising the amount of time spent glancing down at the instrument cluster. The colour images are exceptionally sharp and are adjustable both in height and in brightness; the HUD can also be switched off if desired.

Keeping your distance: Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist

As well as reducing driver workload when cruising on the motorway, the F-PACE’s Adaptive Cruise Control system (ACC) can also help to relieve the monotony of driving in heavy traffic. Maintaining the driver’s set cruise speed, the system will adapt to keep a set gap to the vehicle in front. If the vehicle ahead comes to a complete standstill, then the Jaguar will slow to a smooth stop and the driver can prompt the system to resume by touching the accelerator pedal. The system can be activated from 20km/h and once activated will operate between 0-200km/h.

A further addition to the system, is Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist. This feature will automatically encourage the driver to centre and steer the vehicle in lane while also maintaining a set distance from vehicles ahead.

The radar-based High-Speed Emergency Braking enables enhanced forward collision detection. The system is able to detect an imminent collision, alerting the driver and applying the brakes if the driver fails to respond.

Looking out for you: Blind Spot Assist and Reverse Traffic Detection

By monitoring the area behind the vehicle, radar can assist the driver in other scenarios too. Medium-range sensors can make overtaking safer by warning the driver of other vehicles approaching fast from behind. As they approach the blind spot, a solid icon appears in the door mirror to alert the driver of the potential danger. As the vehicle enters the blind spot, the icon flashes.

If the driver attempts to change lane when another vehicle has been detected in the car’s blind spot, Jaguar’s advanced Blind Spot Assist technology will apply torque to the steering wheel to prompt the driver to maintain the F-PACE’s original position within the lane.

The same medium-radar sensors can help to improve safety at slower speeds too. Rear Traffic Monitor technology assists the driver when reversing by alerting them to other vehicle, pedestrians or any other potential hazards when reversing. The system will give audio and visual warnings if a collision is likely. With a range of 70m and able to work in most weather conditions, it gives drivers plenty of warning when manoeuvring the vehicle.

Room to manoeuvre: Park Assist

To help drivers to park in even the tightest spaces, the F-PACE offers semi-automated park assist functions for parallel and bay parking manoeuvres. The vehicle’s ultrasonic sensors first measure the space, and, if the system decides that it’s suitable, will enable the vehicle to steer itself in – the driver just has to control the accelerator and the brakes. The system can also steer the vehicle out of parallel spaces.

Safer towing: Trailer Stability Assist

The F-PACE also offers a Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) function. TSA detects when a potentially dangerous trailer sway is developing and helps the driver to regain control by gradually reducing speed by reducing engine torque and applying the brakes – individually on each side if necessary to counteract and stabilise the swaying motion.

Simple safety packs: making options easier

Customers can choose from three packs which collate a selection of optional safety systems, making purchase decisions easier.

The Park Pack features Park Assist, 360-degree Parking Aid and Rear Traffic Monitor. The Drive Pack features Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Assist and High-Speed Emergency Braking. Finally, the Driver Assist Pack gets 360-degree Surround Camera, 360-degree Parking Aid, Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist, Blind Sport Assist, High-Speed Emergency Braking and Rear Traffic Monitor.

F-PACE SPECIAL EDITIONS

Jaguar has announced a pair of distinctive special edition models for its award-winning F-PACE performance SUV.

The two additions to the range complement the core model and build on Jaguar’s sportscar heritage. Both the 300 SPORT and Chequered Flag editions project an individual character with eye-catching exterior and interior design enhancements that combine to create a unique combination of comfort and dynamism for each vehicle.

“The Jaguar F-PACE has established itself as the ultimate performance SUV. Not only does it blend sports car DNA with the practicality of a larger vehicle, it does so with a great aesthetic. The latest special editions build on this visual appeal by enhancing the model’s sporting character to each create something unique. The F-PACE line-up has something for everyone.”
Ian Callum, Jaguar Design Director

300 SPORT

Powered to perform, the 300 SPORT comes with a choice of two 221kW AWD engine options; the 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol and 3.0-litre V6 diesel. The former has 400Nm of torque and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 233km/h, while the latter offers 700Nm and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.4 seconds and is capable of 241km/h.

The 300 SPORT is identified by distinctive Dark Satin Grey exterior detailing. Starting with the front grille surround, this extends to the side window surrounds, side vents, mirror caps and door finishers, as well as the rear valance. With 300 SPORT badges on the front grille and rear tailgate, it is available in Yulong White, Indus Silver and Santorini Black.

* On 19-inch wheels and above – 220km/h (137mph) on 18-inch wheels

Step inside and the yellow contrast stitching on the instrument panel, centre console and leather seats provide a unique feel to the interior. The 300 SPORT logo is badged on the treadplates, carpet mats and steering wheel and is also embossed the front headrests.

Comfort and convenience features include Touch Pro Navigation with Connect Pro that enables the driver to control essential features remotely. Jaguar’s 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display provides a customisable and intuitive driver interface. A Meridian sound system and 14-way electric front seats also form part of the standard specification.

Customers buying the 300 SPORT will have the option of upgrading the standard specification with a number of additional features. This includes 18-way seats, with the option of heated front and rear seats. Adaptive Cruise Control and Adaptive Dynamics are some of the other features also available.

CHEQUERED FLAG

The Chequered Flag is based on the R-Sport model and comes with a distinctive exterior that includes a sport front bumper and striking Gloss Black detailing on the front grille, door cladding, side vents, and roof rails. The Chequered Flag is available in Yulong White, Santorini Black and in the newly introduced colour, Eiger Grey.

Inside, the luxurious interior features leather trim, meshed aluminium detailing and Chequered Flag treadplates. Occupants also benefit from a range of features such as the 10-way electric front seats, Touch Pro Navigation Pack, Meridian Sound System, reconfigurable 12.3-inch Interactive Driver Display and the Touch Pro infotainment system as standard.

A range of 2.0-litre powertrains are available, beginning with the more performance-focused 184kW  2.0-litre AWD Ingenium petrol, which powers the F-PACE from 0-100km/h in 7.0 seconds and to a top speed of 217km/h.

Alternatively, customers can choose the efficient 132kW 2.0-litre AWD Ingenium diesel that provides acceleration from 0-100km/h in 9.0 seconds and a top speed of 208km/h. This is available alongside a 177kW diesel, which delivered 0-100km/h in just 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 217km/h.

F-PACE SVR: SPORTSCAR PERFORMANCE, SUV DESIGN

The F-PACE is the first member of the PACE family to be given the SVR treatment. The combination of a 405kW 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine, uprated suspension and specially tuned EPAS system deliver the most thrilling iteration of the performance SUV yet. Bespoke exterior enhancements deliver a more muscular design along with additional dynamic benefits, while performance-focused design upgrades continue inside. Developed and engineered by Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), the SVR is the all-purpose, all-surface, all-weather performance SUV.

The 405kW 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine with 680Nm of torque enables 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 283km/h.

To make the most of this powertrain, Jaguar’s eight-speed ‘Quickshift’ automatic transmission has been specially calibrated to suit the characteristics of the SVR and the uprated suspension delivers driving dynamics to match its performance. The uprated chassis has progressive front and rear springs that are 30 and 10 per cent stiffer respectively and incorporate an anti-roll bar specification that contributes to a 5% reduction in body roll.

The Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) has been tuned to manage the specific demands of high speed cornering and the steering adapts depending on the drive mode selected – in Dynamic mode drivers experience a sportier set-up with enhanced steering feel and more direct response.

Lightweight forged 21- and optional 22-inch alloy wheels are wider at the rear by 25mm compared to the front and contribute to the SVR’s enhanced handling. The 22-inch wheels are 2.4kg lighter on the front and 1.7kg lighter on the rear and are designed to deliver greater airflow to the uprated larger 395mm front and 396mm rear brake discs. The brake discs feature an advanced two piece construction on the front and rear to reduce weight, further contributing to the SVR’s agile handling.

Inspired by the F-TYPE sports car, the F-PACE SVR also features Jaguar’s Variable Valve Active Exhaust System. This provides a charismatic soundtrack and is another factor behind the SVR’s increased performance capability as the active system allows increased exhaust flow. The advanced design is also 6.6kg lighter than the standard unit.

The exterior design of the F-PACE SVR builds on the fundamental athleticism of the F-PACE family with a host of exterior enhancements designed to support its higher performance potential and provide a more dramatic presence.

Aerodynamic enhancements include larger air intakes at the front and side fender vents that lower pressure in the wheelarches, reduce lift and provide additional cooling while also optimising high-speed stability. In addition, unique wheel arch extensions and lower body mouldings provide a low-slung muscularity that sets the SVR apart.

At the rear, there is a unique spoiler and a bumper housing the quad tailpipes of the Active Exhaust system. The bumper incorporates side strakes that aid aerodynamic performance by smoothing airflow away from the rear of the vehicle.

An exclusive SVR bonnet also features vents to help extract air from the engine bay, providing visual evidence of the SVR’s dynamic intent.

Inside, the F-PACE SVR features slimline performance front seats that provide enhanced lateral support and have signature lozenge quilting and embossed SVR logo. In addition, unique rear seats echo the heavily sculpted designs and the SUV’s sports car character is underlined by the Sport Shift Selector. Finally, the SVR branded steering wheel features tactile aluminium paddle shifters.

Four interior colour themes help to highlight the vehicle’s high performance personality; Red with Jet, Light Oyster with Jet, Siena Tan with Jet and Jet with Light Oyster stitching.

Beyond the visual enhancements, the F-PACE SVR features a comprehensive range of advanced technologies, each calibrated especially for the task. These include the sports-tuned Electronic Differential and Adaptive Dynamics, while Torque Vectoring by Braking provides controlled independent braking on the individual inside front and rear wheels, maximising capability through even the tightest corners.

The Dynamic Stability Control system has been adapted to suit the added performance potential of the F-PACE SVR with the system able to reduce engine torque or apply braking to individual wheels to help maintain the chosen line when cornering.

Jaguar’s engineers have developed a unique Dynamic Driving Mode for the SVR, which initiates faster, more responsive gearshifts, sharper throttle responses and increased steering response, which all combine to provide a more engaging driving experience.

For all its performance, the SVR retains the practicality and versatility inherent to the PACE family, with its 508-litre loadspace (with rear seats up) unaffected by its enhanced performance. Jaguar’s SUV keeps passengers connected and entertained on the move with 4G Wi-Fi for up to eight devices and is also equipped with the advanced Touch Pro infotainment system with 10-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch HD instrument cluster.

Drawing on Jaguar Land Rover’s extensive all-terrain expertise, the F-PACE SVR features a host of advanced technologies to ensure superb all-surface performance. All-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, All-Surface Progress Control and Adaptive Surface Response ensure the SUV can handle conditions in all weathers.