By Theodore Opara

The competition in the luxury compact Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, segment has continued to heat up as Jaguar finally launched its all new F-Pace into the market.

The much anticipated SUV was unveiled for the first time in Mauritius. The all-new Jaguar F-PACE is a performance SUV designed and engineered to offer the agility, responsiveness and refinement that all Jaguars are renowned for, together with unrivalled dynamics and everyday usability.

It is built on the company’s Lightweight Aluminium Architecture and retains bold styling cues that make it undeniably a Jaguar. On the road it will have tremendous presence thanks to the slender full-LED headlights, short front overhang, powerful rear haunches, distinctive taillight graphics, and a sleek aerodynamic design that delivers a drag coefficient of just 0.34.

Legroom for rear passengers

With seating for five occupants – including best in class legroom for rear passengers – the luxurious interior is a perfect blend of premium materials and finishes, as well as exquisite detailing. Passengers will have access to heated and electrically reclining rear seats, while drivers benefit from cutting-edge technologies like the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, a 12.3-inch HD virtual instrument cluster, and a laser head-up display. F-PACE will also introduce Jaguar’s revolutionary Activity Key – a wearable accessory that also serves as a key fob, designed for those with active lifestyles.

“The F-PACE is our first SUV, and latest addition to the growing Jaguar range. We are committed to developing high-performance luxury vehicles that cater to the needs of our customers all over the world,” said Nigel Clarke, Operations Director of Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa. “Sports cars are part of Jaguar’s DNA, and we’ve used this expertise to develop the F-PACE to be engaging to drive, while offering excellent interior space and superb practicality,” he added.

Jaguar is distributed in Nigeria by Coscharis Motors and the all new F-Pace is expected to join other Jaguar siblings in Nigeria before the end of the year.