2018 Jaguar F-Pace review
Jaguar F-Pace highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Excellent steering responses
- Acceleration with supercharged V6
- Standard all-wheel drive
Cons
- Bumpy ride with bigger wheels
- Quirky infotainment system
- Diesel version lacks refinement
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 23 highway, 20 combined
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The Jaguar F-Pace puts the sport in sport-utility
The Jaguar F-Pace is a dynamic and entertaining five-passenger luxury crossover. With its spirited handling and taut suspension, the F-Pace looks and feels like a sport sedan that happens to come in an SUV-sized wrapper. For the 2018 model year, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder joins the lineup and produces 247 horsepower in base format, or up to 296 hp in upper trims. A punchy 380-hp supercharged V6 is also available, as is a gas-sipping 180-hp turbocharged diesel engine. Each is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
The cabin of the F-Pace has adult-friendly levels of space in the first and second row, plus the cargo hold is more spacious than you expect in an SUV with a sporty streak to it. Too bad the infotainment system is glitchy and can be difficult to use. In addition, while the optional larger alloy wheels add to the F-Pace’s debonair design, they make the ride much bumpier when traversing anything but perfectly paved roads.
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What is new for the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace?
- The F-Pace is available in a new trim called the Portfolio.
- The First Edition trim has been discontinued for 2018.
- Apple CarPlay features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Prestige trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Premium trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor, Leather Seats, and Navigation System as standard equipment.
- The Base trim now comes with Lane Departure Warning, Turbo Charged Engine, and CD Audio as standard equipment.
2018 Jaguar F-Pace trims
Curious how Jaguar F-Pace trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similaritiesBase:
- 247-hp, 269-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Sunroofs
- Power Seats
- Smart Key
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
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Premium:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 180-hp, 318-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- 340-hp, 332-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- 296-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Memory Seats
- Rear View Camera
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Leather Seats
- Supercharged Engine
- Navigation System
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Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the Premium
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Parking Sensors
- Satellite Radio Ready
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Portfolio:
- Includes all features available on the Prestige
- A/C Seats
- Head Up Display
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
S:
- Includes all features available on the Portfolio
- 380-hp, 332-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
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R-Sport:
- Includes all features available on the S
- No significant upgrades found on the R-Sport
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Jaguar F-Pace photos
What We Like
Ride and handling: The F-Pace drives like a sport sedan on stilts, and that’s truly meant as high praise (pun intended). From behind the wheel, this Jaguar has quick reflexes that urge you to relax and enjoy the drive. Few SUV rivals come anywhere close to matching the athleticism offered in the F-Pace.
Cargo volume: Yes, the F-Pace is fun to drive, but it’s also a very practical choice among five-passenger luxury crossovers. Behind the foldable split second row you’ll find a cargo area measuring in at roughly 33 cubic feet. That’s a lot of space and it proves the F-Pace has a sensible side.
Supercharged V6: Jaguar provides an F-Pace customer with plenty of powertrain options, that’s for certain. Though it’s no surprise the supercharged V6 is the one to choose if you’re after rapid acceleration and a little snarl from the exhaust system too.
What Needs Improvement
Glitchy infotainment system: The F-Pace is fitted with an eight-inch touchscreen that’s both slow in its response times and prone to freezing between menus. An optional 10-inch screen has larger graphics but is equally frustrating. Later models use an updated touchscreen that’s more responsive, but it still trails rivals from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Porsche.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Jaguar F-Pace an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Jaguar F-Pace 10th out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs.
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R-Sport 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Meridian Audio
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Rear Seat Heaters
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
180
Torque (ft-lbs)
318
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
Fuel capacity
15.9
Wheelbase
113.1"
Overall length
186.3"
Width
76.2"
Height
65"
Leg room
F 40.3"/R 37.2"
Head room
F 37.8"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P255/50HR20
Rear tires
P255/50HR20
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
529/5290 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Jaguar F-Pace FAQ
The 2018 Jaguar F-Pace is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- R-Sport: 22 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- R-Sport: 26 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Portfolio: 22 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Premium: 22 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Premium: 26 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Prestige: 22 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Prestige: 26 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- S: 18 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Base: 22 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Jaguar F-Pace received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Jaguar F-Pace as 9 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUV
The 2018 Jaguar F-Pace has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2018 Jaguar F-Pace, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2018 Jaguar F-Pace Reviews.
The 2018 Jaguar F-Pace has a maximum towing capacity of 5290 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace:
- Portfolio
- Sunroof(s)
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Apple CarPlay
- Blind Spot Monitor
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