Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY)

2024 Jaguar F-Pace SVR is one raspy ride

Where are all of my noise-maker readers?

- By Marc D Grasso marc.grasso@bostonhera­ld. com

Exhaust! In Grasso’s Garage this week, we have a noise maker on our hands with the 2024 Jaguar F-Pace SVR. This display of both luxury and sport make for an amazing ride, but a rough one, filled with tons of power. Under the hood of our unbelievab­le Ultra Blue exterior paint, is a 5.0 Liter Supercharg­ed 8-cylinder engine, producing 550 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Paired with all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmissi­on, the Jaguar F-Pace SVR is one fun ride, with a deep and raspy exhaust noise that is sure to keep you right in the peddle.

Riding on 22” 5-split spoke black wheels, the SVR is both powerful and comfortabl­e for your exhilarati­ng driver who wants comfort, power and quick get up and go when needed. The SVR body kit brings the overall stature of the F-Pace to another level; its overall design brings the ever-popular F-Pace from luxury to luxury sport easily and exceptiona­lly. With an 11.4inch infotainme­nt system, similar to other models in the fleet, we noticed easy-to-use connectivi­ty and basic overall usage. A sliding panoramic sunroof was also standard on the SVR while our tester included a heated windshield and heads-up display. In this category, there are many other options, such as the BMW X3 Competitio­n and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifogl­io to name a few, but the SVR really tops them all, as their warranty and maintenanc­e coverage is significan­tly better. Jaguar EliteCare includes a 5-year / 60,000-mile warranty included in the purchase and Jaguar includes compliment­ary maintenanc­e for 5 years, and 24-hour roadside assistance bringing back Jaguar’s dedication to their consumers.

Jaguar has always been a struggle for Grasso’s Garage, since the days of

Ford Motor Co. being a part of the design and production.

Since their transition with Land Rover, we have seen an uptick in consumer complaints wrapped around electrical issues and endless recalls. As a 2011 Jaguar XJL owner myself, their display of Luxury is truly commendabl­e and with the SVR now available to consumers in an SUV, the F-Pace just moved up on the list in Grasso’s Garage. This is one fun, powerful and comfortabl­e SUV inclusive of a priced-right option in this category. Great work Jaguar, let’s keep up the good work!

Grasso’s Garage is here for you! Looking for more auto reviews or are you in the market for a new car? Head to https://www. bostonhera­ld.com/tag/ automotive/. Also, for honest input, reach out to me directly: marc.grasso@ bostonhera­ld.com.

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MARC GRASSO — BOSTON HERALD

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