2019 Jaguar F-PACE

What Is the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace?

The five-seat F-Pace debuted for 2017 as Jaguar’s first SUV. It comes standard with all-wheel drive and offers a choice of four engines: a 247- or 296-horsepower, turbocharged gas 2.0-liter four-cylinder; a 180-hp, turbo-diesel 2.0-liter four-cylinder; a 380-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6; or a new 550-hp, supercharged 5.0-liter V-8. All models use an eight-speed automatic transmission. Competitors include the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class.

What’s New on the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace?

A new performance model, the SVR, comes with a 550-hp, supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine; 21-inch wheels and an adaptive suspension. All F-Pace models have standard lane-keeping assist, a driver-drowsiness monitor, automatic emergency braking, and front and rear parking sensors. The InControl Touch Pro multimedia system with a 10-inch touchscreen is now standard. Adaptive cruise control with lane-centering steering assist is optional.

What Features in the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace Are Most Important?

The standard all-wheel-drive system operates in rear-wheel-drive mode on dry pavement and automatically transfers torque to the front wheels when needed. Available safety features include a 360-degree camera system and blind spot assist that'll actively deter a lane change into a nearby vehicle.

Should I Buy the 2019 Jaguar F-Pace?

Jaguar stresses styling and sporty performance more than utility with the F-Pace, and the new SVR trim level with its supercharged V-8 underscores that mission. While the F-Pace is one of the more stylish and fun-to-drive luxury SUVs around, it suffers from poor rear visibility. We also experienced several glitches with the multimedia system when we tested it, making us leery of what to expect long-term.