THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL

The revised F-pace might not look all that different, but the finer details will mark out future models.

Adam Hatton, reflecting on Jaguar design in general, said: “I thought we needed to get a lot better at detailing.” To that end, he has created a detail design group. “The new team is led by someone who used to be a watch designer. We have people outside of the car world because the people that buy luxury cars like all luxury products.”

One example of such detailing are the graphics on the LED front lights. The

Jaguar leaper, present on the side of this new F-pace, will also appear more in future. That theme continues inside, with a 3D leaper on the headrests. This detail, along with the stitching on the gearshifter, seats inspired by a cricket ball and seat labels that state ‘Est. 1936 Jaguar Coventry’ will be used in upcoming models.

Such touches are well received globally, said Siobhan Hughes, Jaguar’s colour and materials chief designer: “The Britishness is very appealing to other markets. We are trying to build on that.”