2018 Jaguar E-Pace Explained
8In terms of the exterior design, Jaguar is playing an interesting game, with elements on the E-Pace lifted straight off the F-Type instead of its bigger brother, the F-Pace. That's slightly misleading since the new E-Pace is built on the front-drive-based platform used by the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Range Rover Evoque, although its wheelbase has been extended by 1.18 inches.
That technical choice brought in a design challenge, as the front overhang couldn't be any shorter. Not to worry though, because according to Jag designer Wayne Burgess, having only one short end is enough to make the proportions right. You can be the judge of that, but they sure cut the tail off right behind the axle, adding an unusually long spoiler to the tailgate to optimize aerodynamics.
While deliberately distancing it from the F-Pace on the outside—to make sure nobody would mix the two up at the dealerships—Jaguar claims the E-Pace still drives like a hot hatch, despite being a compact SUV weighing 4,175 lbs.
The top-of-the-range gas engine produces 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, while the entry-level version has 245 hp and 269 lb-ft. Wherever diesels make it, customers can choose between a 148-horse economy champion with 280 lb-ft of torque, a beefier 177-hp tune with 317 lb-ft, or the sporty version with 237 hp and a whole lot of torque at 369 lb-ft. All of these engines are linked to a ZF 9-speed automatic gearbox.
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