Facelifted F-Pace is sure to roar

Very much still in its first generation, Jaguar has given the fouryear-old F-Pace its first extensive mid-life refresh.

The easy-to-spot changes consist of slim new LED or optional Pixel LED headlights with integrated “double-J” daytime running diodes, a redesigned diamond detailed grille and front wing vents, a new bonnet and front bumper with enlarged air intakes on the flanks, new LED tail lights with so-called chicane graphics, plus animated indicators, a redesigned bumper and tailgate, as well as two appearance packages, the R-Dynamic and the Black Exterior.

A total of 12 alloy wheel designs are available including four new options.

The biggest change are inside, with the dashboard and centre console being new and the rotary gear lever dropped in favour of a Jaguar first stubby selector.

Taking centre stage is the new 11.4-inch curved glass-faced touchscreen infotainment system which gets the same Pivi Pro software as the Land Rover Defender with overthe-air updates, as well as a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster on the range-topping SE and HSE models.

In addition to active road noise cancellation tech, Jaguar has included adaptive surface dynamics that adjusts the suspension and dampers depending on the road surface.

On the safety and driver assistance front, adaptive cruise control is standard on the HSE.

The F-Pace not only comes with petrol and diesel engines, but also a new plug-in hybrid power unit as well as electrical assistance in form of a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

All are matched to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with drive going to all four corners.