The Jaguar E-PACE comes in two models: P250, and 300 Sport. The P250 is the entry-level trim, but can be upgraded to SE.
Motivating P250 models is a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine making 246 horsepower. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. 300 Sport model is more aggressively tuned and make 296 horsepower. Jaguar claims that the 0-60 sprint can be covered in just 6.6 seconds for the less powerful engine and 5.9 seconds for the more powerful one, making both relatively quick for an SUV.
Standard features on the base model E-PACE include LED headlights, heated door mirrors, automatic headlights, rain sensing wipers, 18-inch wheels, 2-zone climate control, heated front seats, a leather steering wheel, a 11.4-inch touchscreen entertainment system, two USB ports and four 12-volt sockets, Bluetooth connectivity, front and rear parking sensors and a lane-keep assist system.
SE trims add bigger 19" wheels, a power liftgate, 14-way power front seats, an audiophile audio system by Meridian and a traffic sign information system with speed limiter.
The 300 Sport features 20-inch wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a voice-activated navigation system, blind-spot assist, and a rear cross-traffic monitoring system.
Safety features on the E-PACE include anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control, along with an emergency brake assist system, full length side curtain airbags, front side airbags and an alarm system. Advanced safety features such as front and rear parking sensors, an active lane departure system, forward collision mitigation and a driver attention alert are all standard across the lineup.
Sporty Styling
Compact Size
Standard All-wheel Drive
Efficient Engine
Engaging Driving Experience
The Jaguar E-PACE gets a few minor changes for 2022 including a new optional 3D Surround camera.
At first glance, the new E-PACE seems to be aimed squarely at the Porsche Macan. Both vehicles offer far more luxury than the average compact SUV and both are stunning to look at. However, while the Porsche starts at around $48,000, the E-PACE actually has a base price that is some $8,000 less expensive, despite similar power output for both vehicles. The Lexus NX is another good comparison and fits better into the Jaguar's price range, however the NX doesn't come standard with all-wheel drive and while it certainly has aggressive styling, few would argue that it's easier on the eyes than the compact E-PACE.