Jaguar are typically renowned as a British manufacturer of luxurious and sporty sedans, as well as the F-Type two-door sports coupe and convertible. In response to the rising demand for SUVS across the globe, the brand responded in 2016 by releasing its first SUV, the F-Pace, which was formally announced at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. The F-Pace was subsequently named as the honorary winner of the 2017 World Car of the Year, as well as picking up the World Car Design of the Year award at the New York International Auto Show. This 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR is the top of the range model, with the most powerful engine on offer. It comes with only 15,608 miles on the clock and a clean Carfax report. When new, this car was stickered at $93,098.

Exterior and Interior

Jaguars are named after the namesake predatory feline, and this sentiment is most prominent in the frontal design of their current vehicle line-up, which has been penned by designer Ian Callum. This 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR carries that theme with its slit eyes, focused like a predator about to pounce. The energetic lines carry over to the side profile, whilst the rear features a distinctive design with the lamp clusters, along with four tailpipes that sing a glorious song when the throttle is buried deep in the carpet. This car’s lustrous black paintwork and blacked-out 22” five-spoke wheels further embolden the ‘predator’ outlook. The interior is a dark-and-light color scheme and is specced with the Luxury Interior Package. The Driver Assist Package is also fitted, as well as the Meridian surround sound system, four-zone climate control, heated and cooled power seats, heads-up display, and Car Care Pack. The leather seats also feature diamond stitching and the SVR logo stitched into the headrests.

Engine

The F-Pace model was offered with a choice of three engines, and this is the top-flight 305ci (5.0L) supercharged V8 that sends drive to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters for manual shifting. Putting out an impressive 542hp between 6,000 and 6,500rpm, the maximum torque figure of 502 lb ft is available between 2,500 and 5,500rpm which covers almost all driving scenarios. A sophisticated suspension set-up, including double wishbones at the front with multi-link at the rear, and adaptable dampers ensures handling prowess that one typically wouldn’t expect from a SUV. This 2020 Jaguar F-Pace SVR sprints from rest to 60mph in 4.3 seconds and tops out at 176mph.