The Jaguar E-Pace is almost the perfect combination of classic British SUV styling, modern high-tech driving and handling performance and contemporary interior comfort and design. Jaguar have outdone themselves with the overall quality of the E-Pace, and this makes it one of the best SUVs available on the market today.
No matter whether you're looking for sporty performance or economical driving possibilities, the E-Pace covers it all with both hybrid and more traditional gas engines. Below are some of our favorite features of the Jaguar E-Pace.
10 Exterior Design
Few cars in the SUV category can match the looks of the E-pace, Jaguar have really flexed their muscles here with the design of their SUV, making it a contemporary combination of elegant and sporty.
Its exterior has smooth, sweeping lines and a few hallmarks of current model Jaguars, like the now famous front grille and aggressive lights both upfront and at the back. Even the windows have a slight edge to them, with stylish tapering and a squashed look to make the E-Pace just that much sportier.
9 Safety And Assistance Features
It's not all style and no substance either with the Jag, as there's plenty of safety and assistance features to make driver and passengers alike comfortable when in the cabin of the E-Pace.
There's even an interesting Activity Key feature, which allows the driver to leave their keys behind and acts as a sort of secondary key in the shape of a wristband for easier access. Elsewhere, you'll see safety features like, emergency braking with a pedestrian sensor, lane keeping assist, front and rear parking assist, 360 degree surround camera and driver condition monitoring.
8 Cargo And Interior Space
The large size of the E-Pace means there's plenty of space for storing luggage, and it also means there's ample space for any passengers inside.
As a luxury SUV, the Jag was made with passenger comfort in mind, and there's plenty of legroom and headroom available. For storing goods, you'll find a respectable 425-liter rear cargo area and a huge 1,234 liters with seats down.
7 Interior Design
One area where the Jaguar E-Pace dominates is with its interior design and comfort. Again, Jaguar's luxury car building experience comes in great here.
The interior of the E-Pace is awash with exquisite leathers available in a variety of colors and enough chrome detailing to rival the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Unlike the exterior, the interior is a much less sporty affair, but it suits the Jaguar perfectly as it's a more simplistic but well-thought-out layout and design.
6 Tech And Comfort Features
The E-Pace utilizes an 11.4-inch integrated touchscreen infotainment system with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. There's an optional Online Pack too, which grants the customer unlimited media streaming and online speech recognition functionality.
Wireless device charging is available too and an optional Nano air purification system with a specifically designed filter with the aim of capturing allergens from the outside air in order to protect the wellbeing of the occupants. A Meridian high quality sound system is also provided to enhance passenger entertainment.
5 Powertrain Options
For 2021, the Jag E-Pace comes with a choice of powertrains, which offers some great choice depending on your driving style.
For more economical driving, there's even a hybrid E-Pace named the 300 Sport, which comes with a 296 hp hybrid engine. If you prefer a more traditional driving experience, there's an available 2.0-liter, 246 hp gas engine on both the standard E-Pace and E-Pace SE.
4 Off Road Performance
Don't be fooled by the Jaguar's luxury exterior. While it is an excellent and elegant SUV, it's just as capable when the going gets a little rougher.
The superb four-wheel drive system and off-road driving modes make the E-Pace a genuine option for a luxurious off-roader. If you choose to go off-road in the Jaguar, the driving modes you'll be looking to use are the Ice, Snow and Rain. The sophisticated four-wheel drive system also has functionality for directing up to 100% of the power to either of the rear wheels to help in those tricky situations too.
3 Sporty Handling
It's not just off-road where the Jag performs admirably, as the sporty nature of the E-Pace makes it feel much lighter and agile than it appears at first glance.
Due to its stocky shape, the E-Pace has minimal body roll for a typical SUV and this in tandem with the responsive steering and great four-wheel drive system makes the Jaguar a joy to drive. The sophisticated and advanced electronic assists too make it grip extraordinarily well around bends for a vehicle of its size.
2 Fuel Efficiency
The E-Pace is a top performer too when it comes to saving on fuel, as the option of the hybrid engine in particular makes for great reading for those slightly more economy conscious.
For the gas powered E-Pace, you'll be looking at around 30 mpg which is fairly reasonable for a sporty SUV. The hybrid engine however, provides a massive 143 mpg and is the obvious choice for those looking to save a little on fuel.
1 Good Value
Saving possibly the best til last we have the overall value of the Jaguar E-Pace, given the features listed above and the overall high quality, you could be mistaken for thinking the E-Pace costs an extortionate amount of money, but you'd be wrong.
Starting at just over $40,000, and just under $50,000 for the newest E-Pace models, the price is more than reasonable, especially when you consider the high quality interior and excellent handling performance. This makes it one of the best SUV's in its class as a whole.