2017 Jaguar F-PACE Buyer's Guide

The 2017 Jaguar F-PACE is a performance SUV that is an all-new model for this year, representing an unusual deviation from the brand's lineup. However, the new F-PACE is unmistakably Jaguar in design and style. For a sport utility vehicle, it's unapologetically short on utility, skipping over the off-road goodies that make SUVs appealing to many shoppers in the segment. Jaguar instead focused on making the F-PACE fast and stylish on pavement, like a Jaguar sports car, except bigger. The 2017 F-PACE also boasts several new high-tech convenience features. The new 2017 Jaguar F-PACE is expected to arrive in the United States in early 2016, and Jaguar is counting on the SUV to help reverse the last few years' declining sales. 

What's the difference between trims?

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Power tailgate
• Meridian sound system
• Sliding panoramic roof

• 22-inch alloy wheels
• Gesture tailgate
• Head-up display
• Surround camera system

• 19-inch wheels
• Front seat memory
• Rear view camera
• Garage door opener

• Heated front seats/steering wheel
• Interior mood lighting
• Xenon headlamps with LED running lights
• Navigation

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlamps
• Lane keep assist
• R-Sport body kit

• Red brake calipers
• S body kit
• Autonomous emergency braking
• 14-way sport style seats

What makes it move?

When the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE arrives in the United States, it will be available with two engines. The 2017 Jaguar F-PACE 20d base model features 180 horsepower and 318 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel. The supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine in the F-PACE 35t yields 340 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Both come paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The F-PACE 35t can accomplish the 0-60 sprint in 5.4 seconds. 

Why buy the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE?

Though the 2017 Jaguar F-PACE isn't intended to appeal to the off-roading crowd, the brand hopes to capture the attention of athletes and other adventurous types. The F-PACE boasts solid performance in a stylish package that may be more capable-looking than it actually is. That said, Jaguar is introducing innovative new features, such as a keyless entry transponder that's housed in a waterproof wristband, enabling owners to enjoy outdoor activities while their belongings (and more sensitive regular key fobs) are safely locked away. A new laser-based head-up display design is sharper and easier to read, for added convenience. The 2017 Jaguar F-PACE's body is constructed of one-third recycled aluminum, for lighter weight and gold stars from the eco-friendly crowd.