It’s been a long time coming, but Jaguar Land Rover has finally launched their F-Pace SUV in India. The F-Pace is Jaguar’s first ever SUV. The lower spec Pure and Prestige variants of the F-Pace come with a 2.0-litre diesel engine with 177bhp and are priced at Rs 68.40 lakh and Rs 74.50 lakh respectively. The higher spec R-Sport and the First Edition on the other hand get a 3.0-litre power plant with 296bhp and 700Nm of torque, and are priced at Rs 1.02 crore and Rs 1.12 core respectively. This new SUV, like any other Jaguar offering, is based on an aluminum construction with the intention of reduction in weight and an effective increase in efficiency. To endow the F-Pace with optimal driving dynamics, Jaguar has managed to achieve near 50:50 weight distribution.
The larger 3.0-litre motor can help the F-Pace cross the 100km/h mark in just 6.2 seconds, and both engines come mated to a ZF sourced eight-speed automatic transmission. Rohit Suri, President, Jaguar Land Rover India, commented on the official India launch of the new F-Pace in India by saying, “With dynamic design language and practicality at its core, the All-New Jaguar F-Pace is already setting benchmarks globally. We have received an overwhelming response for the car worldwide and we expect the same in India as well. It is indeed one of the most awaited products in the Indian market. The launch of F-PACE ushers Jaguar into the SUV market; a smooth ride that will mark the dawn of a new era for Jaguar in India.”