- Another neat feature we got try was Jaguar’s Activity Key, which looks like a modern fitness watch and is water- and shockproof. It basically takes over the function of the key and the F-Pace can be unlocked by touching the boot button – then touching the Activity Key against the J of the Jaguar boot badge. But will this be a fad?
What’s not
The F-Pace might be the most refined installation of this i4 Ingenium diesel engine yet, but it still gets noticeably louder and coarser the higher up the range you go.
- We only had the chance to drive the 139g/km AWD version of the 2.0-litre i4 F-Pace, but choosing to have just two of your Jaguar SUV’s wheels driven, plus manual transmission, results in more SME friendly 129g/km CO2 emissions and a BIK of 25%.
- On the standard 19-inch alloys of the F-Pace R-Sport, with two rather than four-wheel drive on UK roads, there’s a questionmark as to whether the F-Pace will still offer its refined ride and keen drive.
- Cabin quality might be an improvement over recent Jaguar models, but it’s a shame Jaguar couldn’t give its first SUV a new set of column stalks. The set it has feel clunky, old, and are fitted to every other Jaguar and Land Rover model in the range. Also, if you look closer at some of the plastics lower down the F-Pace’s interior, they’re harder and shinier than you’d expect for a £40,000 car.
- The order books are full, so you’ll have to wait at least six months for your Jaguar F-Pace.
Business Car Manager Verdict
Jaguar might have been late to the SUV party, but the F-Pace’s appeal is multifaceted. It is a great drive and feels sporty enough to have the Jaguar badge on the back. On top of this, it boasts attractive looks, has a practical interior and in four-wheel drive form is more capable off-road than most buyers will ever need.
The F-Pace will also appeal to business buyers with its competitive 139g/km emissions and 27% BIK. Our only reservation is that we’re unsure how the most business-friendly two-wheel drive manual version of the new Jaguar SUV will drive.
The lowdown on:
Jaguar F-Pace 2.0-litre i4 R-Sport AWD
Doors and body style | 5-door SUV |
Engine/gearbox: | 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo-diesel/8-Speed auto transmission |
CO2 Emissions: | 139g/km |
Economy: | 53.3mpg |
Power/torque: | 177bhp/430Nm |
0-62mph/top speed: | 8.2secs/129mph |
Insurance group: | 29 |
…..and what it costs
P11D Value | £40,175 |
Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | £n/a |
Road tax (VED) | £130 first year |
Company Car Tax Bands 2016/17 to 2018/19 | 27%, 29%, 31% |
Benefit in kind 2015/16 to 2017/18 | £10,847, £11,651, £12,454 |
Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%) | £1,199/£100 |
Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) | £2,398/£200 |
Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) | £2169/£181 |
Annual/monthly company car tax (40%) | £4339/£362 |
Figures correct at time of posting | April 2016 |
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