Better than the F-Pace? Jaguar E Pace Review.

Howard Ritchie goes on and off road in the all new Jaguar E-Pace crossover for 2019, but is it really born to excite the senses?

Jaguar’s first compact SUV is a unique combination of looks, agility and dynamic driving. Testing the 240D AWD with its 9 speed gearbox, we explore two reasons why you should get one and also what to double check before going ahead.

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Exec producer: Chris Evans
Written and Produced: Howard Ritchie
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[natb]

Just took delivery of my E-Pace 2 days ago and 2 days before birthday. Worth the wait and love it! Love it!

[cgbfun]

Have a P250 with adaptive dynamics suspension. Combined with amazingly comfortable seats it's as good form a comfort viewpoint as the Cayenne Turbo we used to have. (not quite as fast though - but still quick). Love it. Highly recommend you look for the adaptive suspension if buying secondhand).👍

[rayfrey]

I have been leasing an E pace P250 for 2 years now and although it does have flaws I never regret the choice, it is a fun car. I used to be an AUDI car owner, and you would immediately notice the differences in the tech, namely navigation screen software and the automatic gear shifting timing. The Epace is pretty to look at, the Dynamic range has all the options you can think of, my favourite features are the storage space and the sports mode that will transform completely how the car feels and behaves like driving a new car (but watch out for the petrol consumption) Room for improvements: the navigation system and screen need a major design update; I had a few software issues that required visits to the friendly dealership garage (cooling fan, radio, navigation system) which are luckily covered under the warranty and the leasing contract, but these seem to be common issues as I have seen in the Jaguar forums. My friends own a new Volvo SUV, and they by far had much more issues, so I use that as my benchmark. All in all, it's a handsome car with multiple personalities, it is not up to Macan or Q3 technical standards, but I think it is a good leap towards the right direction. FYI the commentator in the video mentioned the higher price of the Macan, but one needs to consider the depreciation value which is much higher with Jaguar versus the German sisters. Will Jag be my next choice when this leasing ends? I will have to make a longer test drive to see if the commonly reported issues have been resolved in the upcoming SUV models. I hope they do because I can see Jag's potential to produce the #1 SUV, and not only the electric version.

[skydivechicago]

I purchased a 2018 CPO E-Pace 6 months ago and still love it. The comments of the auto shutdown are accurate. It is a real pain when stopping at stop signs with no additional traffic. Initially I felt 246 hp for petrol was a bit weak since I was stepping down from a year old Mustang GT but I have since adjusted. I would not have considered a Jaguar in the past due to family stories on repair costs. With the warranty extension of the CPO with free oil changes, I can feel content that no surprising repair bills will surface for the next 3.5 years. I recommend getting an E-Pace if it checks all of your boxes. I plan on exchanging this for another CPO when the warranty expires. Hopefully they will have a hybrid by then.

[grahamlowe]

Good review, I picked up my 2019 E-Pace last week and I love the beautiful smooth and quiet ride. I chose the Windsor leather and it's gorgeous. All trim is lined up and the 10" display tablet we can add more screens, I created a great home screen with a large clock and my favorite used buttons (Android Auto, navigation, phone etc.). The price for a Jaguar is great and I am sure I will enjoy this beauty for many years to come. I also like InControl (yes, I do like it!) that provides items such as live news, website browsing and a not bad music app (I do use an Android Auto app for music as genres is missing in InControl, but then all but one Android Auto app doesn't have it either). There are 2 USB ports, one for my phone and the other I use with a USB stick where I have a lot of my music, and yes genres is available for the USB stick music app in the car! I am using ECO driving mode to save gas, the engine shuts off at (red) traffic lights and starts rapid fast when my foot goes off the brake pedal and before have a chance to touch the gas pedal.

[Mr_bdf]

The reason why it’s the same weight as the F–pace is because it has a steel chassis, the F–pace is aluminium 👍🏽

[julianfoot]

I've got one and its Brilliant. Great review and the best thing about the car is its not a boring German exec. Apple play has transformed the crappy infotainment system... got mine updated and it was as if they put a new computer in. Much better. I love its quirky little features like the Jaguar Cub logo and Jaguar print, someone had fun designing this. I also love the way it growls when you put your foot down. Its worth going for the more powerful engines and skip the heads up display... makes my wife feel sick. I'ts a fun car and less slab sided than the F-Pace. I love it more than our old lovely Evoque... or Ewok as we used to call it.

[tonyf]

Amazing vehicle!! Bought an E Pace last week and it handles like a sportscar, quick and takes turns with extreme ease. A real head turner and Apple Carplay is so nice, i start it up with my iphone in those 20 degree days to be nice and toasty for work. Thumbs up Jaguar, good job! 👍

[EagleOne]

I've exchanged my f-type for an e pace as I got a baby. You might think that I'm mad but actually I'm enjoying it almost as the ftype on British roads. I don't understand criticism on the weight, if you like a light four wheel drive you can always buy a Fiat Panda 4x4. Moreover it is the most good looking compact suv in the market, and for me how a car looks it is important

[ianjones]

I’ve got the P300 r dynamic it’s Fantastic in all respects, I’ve come from a top of the range Evoque.
I prefer the Jaguar

[bruceburns]

I know everybody has different tastes in styling but to me the back looks original Jag, and the front  looks like something from China or Korea 5 years ago and everybody cant deny it does looks like the Suzuki Swift and doesn't look like an upmarket car, also shame it was rushed to get it to the market and made of steel and not aluminum which is understandable as they need to be profitable to survive in the Auto jungle .

[johnwhite]

I been waiting nearly 9 months for a brand new puma st to arrive an kept getting put forward an changed so cancelled it an ordered a 68 plate jaguar e pace in silver, it's the p200 AWD r-dynamic s with black 20 inch alloys and the cream interior, looks stunning, was checking it out every day for over 2 weeks on the website an ended up putting deposit down a couple of days ago, get it on Friday the 23rd December and can't wait I'm super excited, will take a bit of getting used to going from manual to a 9 speed auto 👌👍

[estebanlover]

Thank You! A positive E-Pace review. I have been in a basic one in my nearby dealer and the stitching and leather on the dash is very premium! The plastic around the driver steering wheel and touch screen is not even that noticeable or of poor quality. The only downside is the weight...

[willipagi]

40.000 km since April 2018 on an e Pace P250 HSE. I am still very happy with that car. 👍😀

[williamfields]

Just bought one a week ago and I love it.

[martinblue]

I’ve had my D180 SE R-dynamic E-pace for 3 months now and love it. The few alleged “flaws” suggested in this review are not noticeable or relevant imo.

[tonywimbledon]

I’ve had a P250 R-Dynamic HSE for just over a year, and loved everything about it except the infotainment system, which I hated! I’ve just had the first annual service, and had the new software downloaded (under warranty), which obviously includes Apple CarPlay, and now I love the car 100%

[jamiep]

Great Video Review. I like the Interior of the Jaguar E-Pace particularly the Red Leather Seats

[acousticsoundproduction]

I love my red 2020 E-pace, and so does everyone else! It is exceptional on the open road and very comfortable to drive on long trips. I really can't think of anything I would change about the car. One thing I didn't like is that the car came equipped with Goodyear 235/50/20 tires. All of the tire store size charts call for a 245/45/20, which offers a lot more options. There are only a couple of tires that even come in a 235/50/20, and they are very expensive and suck!! I guess the CEOs of Jaguar and Goodyear had a meeting to select a horrible tire and size that nobody else manufactures??

[AustenMerritt]

I have driven a few E Paces and I love them; will get one when my xe contract is over!