Redesigned Jaguar F-Pace gets PHEV variant

MANILA: Jaguar has updated the F-Pace SUV inside and out, and adds a four-cylinder, 398hp plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variant to the lineup.

The exterior has a new sculpted bonnet with a wider power bulge and smoother, more precisely defined surfaces, and new front bumper with redesigned air intakes and dark mesh details. Its enlarged grille features Jaguar’s heritage logo-inspired "diamond" detailing, while the side fender vents now feature the iconic Leaper emblem. It has new super slim all-LED quad headlights with "Double J" Daytime Running Light (DRL) signatures that use Adaptive Driving Beam capability. At the rear are new slimline lights featuring Jaguar’s double chicane graphic to accentuate the width of the vehicle.

Inside is a bolder, more dynamic cockpit with greater focus on the driver. At the heart of it is a centrally mounted 11.4-inch curved-glass HD touchscreen in an elegant magnesium alloy casing, which provides driver and front passenger control of the new Pivi Pro infotainment system. It uses open-pore wood veneers and aluminum, on the upper door insert and full-width "piano lid" that is formed across the width of the instrument panel. The new Drive Selector features an upper section finished with "cricket-ball" stitching, the lower part being made of precision-engineered metal for enhanced tactility. New door casings feature a new 360-degree grab handle, while new seats feature wider cushioning with new massage functions and enhanced coverage of the heated and cooling areas. It now also comes with cabin air ionization that improves interior air quality through Nanoe technology, which removes allergens and unpleasant odors. It has PM2.5 filtration, which captures ultra-fine particles — including PM2.5 particulates — to improve occupant health and wellbeing.  The customer activates the system simply by pressing the Purify button.

“The new F-Pace is dynamic and assertive with an elegant stance on the road. It represents a significant development of Jaguar design language. The heightened luxury and attention to detail inside the F-Pace with seamlessly integrated state-of-the-art technologies ensure both driver and passengers feel a real sense of occasion whenever they get in the vehicle,” said Jaguar Design Director Julian Thomson.

Its latest variant uses the P400e PHEV powertrain as well as the latest four-cylinder and new in-line six-cylinder petrol and diesel Ingenium engines. Mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) technology is also available on selected engines for the first time. All F-Pace models feature intelligent all-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmissions. The full powertrain range is as follows:

Diesel

• 160hp MHEV 2.0L four-cylinder turbo, eight-speed automatic, AWD
• 201hp MHEV 2.0L four-cylinder turbo, eight-speed automatic, AWD
• 296hp MHEV 3.0L six-cylinder turbo, eight-speed automatic, AWD

Petrol

• 246hp 2.0L four-cylinder turbo, eight-speed automatic, AWD
• 394hp MHEV 3.0L six-cylinder e-s/c and turbo, eight-speed automatic, AWD
• 398hp PHEV 2.0L four-cylinder turbo, eight-speed automatic, AWD

Advanced MHEV (mild hybrid electric vehicle) technology, available on the four- and six-cylinder diesel engines and featured on the six-cylinder petrol powertrain, uses a belt integrated starter generator (BiSG) to harvest energy usually lost when slowing and braking. This energy is then stored in a separate 48V lithium-ion battery before being intelligently redeployed to assist the engine when accelerating away, as well as delivering a more refined stop/start system.

All engines are paired with Jaguar’s eight-speed automatic gearbox, which can be controlled using the steering wheel shift paddles.

“The new Jaguar F-pace delivers a powertrain to suit all customers. Our next-generation PHEV system delivers great fuel efficiency and low running costs, while the all-electric range of up to 33 miles is enough to cover the daily commute for most customers. The extensive powertrain choice includes our latest Ingenium petrol and diesel engines which feature advanced technologies and provide the perfect blend of performance, refinement and efficiency,” said Jaguar Chief Product Engineer Colin Kirkpatrick.

All-wheel drive is standard across all F-Pace models and Intelligent Driveline Dynamics provides rear-wheel drive biased performance, with the ability to vary torque to individual axles almost instantly depending on conditions.

The latest JaguarDrive Control features Comfort, Eco, Rain-Ice-Snow and Dynamic modes, which can be chosen manually by the driver based on the road conditions. The settings, selected through a new rotary dial next to the all-new Drive Selector, adapt the F-Pace’s steering, transmission, throttle and (when specified) Adaptive Dynamics settings.

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