About the Jaguar F-Pace

Even the staunchest luxury and performance automakers have had to soften their stances on SUVs, and every major company now sells at least one utility vehicle. Jaguar sells two, but its SUV line started with the F-Pace, a compact luxury SUV with a top-notch interior and up to 542 horsepower from a supercharged V8 powertrain.

What are the advantages of the Jaguar F-Pace?

Sharp handling
Easy-to-use tech
Super nice interior with plenty of space

What is the best Jaguar F-Pace model year?

Jaguar has improved its technology offerings and safety equipment in recent years, making the newest F-Pace the best F-Pace. The 2023 model retains the V8 option, though it might be the last year for it, and the SUV can be had with several great features.

What are the disadvantages of the Jaguar F-Pace?

Too expensive
Middling fuel economy

Comparison: Is the Jaguar F-Pace better than the BMW X5?

The Jaguar is plenty nice, and it offers a premium, engaging ownership experience. At the same time, it's not quite as nice as the X5, and BMW offers a wider range of model configuration choices and powertrains, including a hybrid option.

Is the Jaguar F-Pace a reliable car?

The Jaguar F-Pace has not had a recent reliability rating from J.D. Power, but owners are surprisingly happy with their vehicles overall. Despite the perception that Jaguar is an unreliable brand, owners report pleasant experiences and are generally happy with their purchase.

Is the Jaguar F-Pace worth the cost?

The F-Pace becomes quite expensive at the top end, and it's missing some of the elements that make other luxury SUVs feel special. That's a good enough reason to look at vehicles like the BMW X5, Audi Q5, and others, and there are plenty of solid performance alternatives to the F-Pace SVR's V8