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2020 Jaguar E-Pace review

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Pros

  • Powerful turbo-four engines
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Attractive exterior

Cons

  • Sporty looks limit second-row headroom
  • Firm ride on larger wheels
  • Fuel economy that’s only OK for the segment

Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 27 highway, 23 combined

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Jaguar’s smallest SUV blends sports car design and SUV practicality

First introduced for the 2018 model year, the 2020 Jaguar E-Pace continues to buck norms by proving a practical five-passenger SUV with standard all-wheel drive doesn’t have to fade into the background or be boring to drive. Using the seductive shape of the Jaguar F-Type sports car as its design template, the handsome E-Pace offers a choice of two turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines with outputs of either 246 horsepower or 296 horsepower. Both deliver brisk acceleration that gives the E-Pace a playful driving demeanor, and each is paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission.

There are five trims available and Jaguar should be commended for loading the base model with many desirable features, including a 10-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, two USB ports, power-adjustable front seats, dual-zone climate control, and leather seating surfaces. Drawbacks include limited rear headroom due to the tapering roofline and a ride that gets much firmer when you add larger optional alloy wheels.

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What is new for the 2020 Jaguar E-Pace?

  • The E-Pace is available in a new trim called the Checkered Flag.
  • E-Pace trims have been upgraded with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
  • Heated Steering Wheel, Remote Start, Automated Parking, Automated Cruise Control, Skylight(s), Running Boards, and Full Roof Rack features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The R-Dynamic HSE trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.
  • The Base trim now comes with Power Seat(s), Leather Seats, and Leatherette Seats as standard equipment.
  • The S trim now comes with Power Hatch/Deck Lid and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.

2020 Jaguar E-Pace trims

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Base:

  • 246-hp, 269-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
  • Power Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Power Mirrors
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
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S:

R-Dynamic S:

  • Includes all features available on the S
  • 296-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L

Checkered Flag:

SE:

R-Dynamic SE:

  • Includes all features available on the SE
  • No significant upgrades found on the R-Dynamic SE

R-Dynamic HSE:

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What We Like

Sports car design: Give Jaguar credit for somehow translating the slinky shape of the F-Type sport coupe and convertible onto the bulkier form of a small luxury SUV. Styling is subjective, of course, but we think the E-Pace stands out among a wide range of rivals thanks to its attractive exterior.

Turbocharged engines: You can’t go wrong with either of the two available turbocharged four-cylinder engines. Yes, the punchier 296-hp version in higher trims has more urge when you hit the gas pedal. But the base powertrain is plenty strong for any city or highway driving tasks.

Rich in features: The base model doesn’t skimp when it comes to features and, for the 2020 model year, smartphone connectivity is standard. There is an abundance of ways to make the E-Pace even more luxurious, with options such as upgraded leather trim, adaptive cruise control, and a 15-speaker Meridian audio system.

What Needs Improvement

Rear headroom: There is a price to be paid for the E-Pace’s debonair design, and that happens to be overall headroom in the second row. Taller adults might find the rear confines uncomfortable for anything other than a quick crosstown journey.

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Ratings & reliability

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Jaguar E-Pace features and specs

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Base 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Automated Parking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Meridian Audio
  • Navigation System
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Skylight(s)
  • Smart Key
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

246

Torque (ft-lbs)

269

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

18.1

Wheelbase

105.6"

Overall length

173"

Width

74.7"

Height

64.9"

Leg room

F 40.1"/R 35.1"

Head room

F 38.4"/R 38.3"

Front tires

P235/60VR18

Rear tires

P235/60VR18

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

165/1653 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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