2020 JAGUAR F-PACE SVR
MAN OH MAN, I WANT THIS by: Jag Dhatt
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aguar F-Pace. SUV. Luxury. And now, SUPERCHARGED V8. Man, that’s the icing on the cake. And when I found out I had the F-Pace SVR booked as my press vehicle, it was like me landing in Canada and seeing snow for the first time. Okay, that’s probably an exaggeration, but you get the idea. The F-Pace has been a top-selling vehicle in Jaguar’s line-up. It’s got great looks, a good interior for couples or a small family, good motor options, and the name and legacy associated with the Jaguar brand. So, when there needed to be an edge, in case James Bond needed to drive one, Jag’s Special Vehicle Operations team went to work to put in a monster of a motor under the hood of the F-Pace. And the result is simply wow. We’ve seen the SVR previously in the Range Rover Sport and the F-Type. The Range Rover Sport SVR has sold well, and for good reason. I mean, here’s an already great vehicle that just needed, well not really, more power. And in the words of Tim Allen, there can never be enough power. The Looks: Jaguar has done well in design, with the F-Pace winning World Design of the Year in 2017. Rather than mess with something that is already nice, the SVR added just some minor touches to make it more aggressive, including a unique rear spoiler, special front 28
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and rear bumpers, and active vents on the hood and front fenders. There’s also the specific SVR badging through-out and yes, quad tailpipes. Kudos to Ian Callum for not only designing the F-Pace, but for giving us the F-Type and XE as well. My press F-Pace SVR was adorned in beautiful Ultra Blue paint. My personal choice of paint would have been Spectral Racing Red or Madagascar Orange, but seriously, the Blue looks pretty good, and it’s easy to spot pretty much anywhere. I like the F-Pace from any angle, but the side profile is probably my favourite, showing off those perfect lines, and the optional 22” black wheels. The Interior: Step into the F-Pace SVR and you’ll be greeted to a cabin that is not only gorgeous but packed with all the right features for luxury and sport. There’s a great blend of leather, suede, and carbon fibre to give occupants the feeling of power and grace. The dual-quilted seats are supportive and they suited my body frame nicely. They could have more padding, which would be great for long drives, but for every day driving, they are great. My tester came equipped with heated and vented front seats and heated rear seats. I would have liked massage in the seats, but those are better fitted for the Jaguar XJ or the Range Rover Sport or full-size. NATIONAL MAGAZINE
