Jaguar has launched its first ever performance SUV in India, the All-New F-PACE, priced at ₹ 68.40 Lakh (ex-Delhi).
To mark the launch on Thursday, an 18 meter tall ‘Beacon’, designed especially by Arzan Khambatta, dramatically lit up in a launch sequence that included Narain Karthikeyan and renditions by Shankar Mahadevan.
Rohit Suri, President, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd (JLRIL), said, “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.”
The all-new Jaguar F-PACE will be available in India in the following engines and derivatives:
1. Jaguar F-PACE 2.0 l (132 kW) Diesel Pure: ₹68.40 Lakh
2. Jaguar F-PACE 2.0 l (132 kW) Diesel Prestige: ₹ 74.50 Lakh
3. Jaguar F-PACE 3.0 l (221 kW) Diesel R-Sport: ₹ 102.35 Lakh
4. Jaguar F-PACE 3.0 l (221 kW) Diesel First Edition: ₹ 112.55 Lakh
Visually inspired by F-TYPE, the all-new Jaguar F-PACE is a performance SUV that has the DNA of a sports car. Its powerful and agile look makes it utterly distinctive and gives it a head-turning road presence. From the bonnet bulge to the pronounced rear haunches, the all-new F-PACE reinvents the energy, strength and purity of form of F-TYPE.
The F-PACE's has a 40:20:40 seating configuration for greater flexibility. The seats can be folded completely or folded individually in a variety of combinations.
Powered and Gesture Tailgate are available as options on the 2.0 l diesel derivatives and standard on the 3.0 l diesel derivatives. With Gesture Tailgate one does not even have to touch the car; they simply have to present their foot under one of F-PACE's rear flanks and the tailgate opens or closes.
The all-new Jaguar F-PACE is offered with the 2.0 l (litre) 4-cylinder 132 kW Turbocharged Ingenium diesel engine. Ingenium is Jaguar Land Rover's new breed of engines designed for effortless performance, refinement and efficiency. With advanced technology and all-aluminium construction, Ingenium delivers impressive fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Up to 20 kg lighter than equivalent previous generation engines, Ingenium is intrinsically more efficient.
The powerful 3.0 l (litre) V6 Turbocharged Diesel engine offers exceptional refinement and efficiency, increasing power to 221 kW and torque to an impressive 700 Nm for improved performance and drivability. The engine uses innovative twin parallel sequential turbocharging – a concept pioneered by Jaguar Land Rover – for more immediate delivery of power at all engine speeds, as well as two-stage water cooling to conserve energy. This engine delivers an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 6.2 s.