The Performance Crossover That's Also Designed For Daily Living | 2022 Jaguar F-Pace SVR Review

Aside from the glorious exhaust note, one thing separates this Jag from a BMW X3M, or AMG GLC63: ride quality. Perhaps it's because Jaguar realizes the F-Pace will spend more time on the school run than the local race track, perhaps it's just the way the engineers liked it, but either way this is the performance CUV for you if you don't want your teeth knocked out on the way to the office.
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[@phanter344]

Great review. An F-Pace SVR owner here and I was worried about the seats as we do some big trips and they looked pretty thin. My previous F-Pace S had the 18-way ones which were incredibly comfortable. But I've found the SVR seats to be very comfortable even doing longs hours in them, 6-8 hours, not as comfortable as the 18-ways but not uncomfortable. I really think anyone looking should definitely try them first though, just in case they get the same issue as you. Reliability wise, I've had two F-Paces and had a single issue with the bonnet catch on the SVR and it was replaced under warranty when I mentioned it at the 2nd year service. No fuss, no drama. Absolutely love this car.

[@jimf7654]

On the subject of Jaguar reliability, I have owned two F-Paces (2017, 2020) over the past six years and driven 60k+ miles. I have had EXCELLENT service records for both vehicles. In speaking with my local Jaguar General Manager, he confirms it’s Land Rover that now has the the bulk of reliability issues, not Jag.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

60k isn’t a lot of miles

[@chrisg9852]

That Jag SVR is simply the angriest and toughest suv on the market hands down. Absolutely love it!

[@garrettw99]

This has some of the highest scores in the driving scene than I’ve ever seen. I think this is definitely an enthusiast’s choice in the segment. We all see BMWs and Mercedes’ everywhere, but this is interesting.

[@myemailiscool]

i'd love to get one (see: the driving scores), the only thing it's missing that's a must for me is an advanced adaptive cruise/lane centering/traffic jam assist system that all its competitors have :( i do a lot of long driving and also for my commute sit in traffic, my wife's audi has these systems and they are wonderful. Jaguar used to have "steering assist" on the pre-facelift F-pace a few years back but then removed it... not sure why maybe it wasn't good enough?

[@garrettw99]

@@myemailiscool yeah Jag’s technology is pretty behind the times. It doesn’t feel nearly as techy as any other luxury car it competes with

[@rf8481]

Once you drive one, you forget about any nitpicks and issues with the seats or seatbelts. The SVR F Pace is like driving a Dodge Challenger with a huge V 8 only it handles better and has better tech and reliability and utility. The F Pace is first and foremost a driver's car and it handles better than a MB C Class and the acceleration and exhaust note is literally mind blowing to the point of being like heroin...this is a addictive ride and the reliability is excellent as the engine and power train has been around for a very long time and is bullet proof. The biggest problem with an F Pace with a supercharged engine is that the car begs to be driven fast and hard such that you do not want to be stuck behind someone driving the speed limit but it is also a most comfortable ride and very refined and gorgeous eye candy. One thing Alex did not mention is that this thing is a monster in the snow on unplowed or partially plowed roads unlike most of the competition, the Jaguar just goes without any drama in several inches of snow and this thing just eats snow and it is also quite capable off road. I would recommend losing the summer tires for Continental Contacts in Winter but that is true of any sports car in winter and most importantly, the F Pace drives a like a big displacement V 8 Dodge Challenger with better steering and brakes. It is big and heavy but it is a great highway cruiser and a great ride in back roads where you can just open it up and let it rip at 7 to 8 to tenths of the F-PACE's limits. The F Pace is a muscle car and it feel likes one behind the wheel and that never gets old. It is the most fun to drive car in the segment hands down. Lastly, it is comfortable. Many times I have taken refreshing naps in mine by reclining the front seat backwards while waiting to pick up someone while sitting in a parking lot. I mean the seat comfort is very good in that regard and the sound system is also excellent. It is very much a Jaguar in that regard.

[@intelmike181]

Instead of matte paint, get a wrap. Rather, pricing for good ones can be comparable, especially for specialty paints used in luxury brands like JLR.

[@MrKillerRC]

And if you’re in a fender bender, it’ll be hard for the body shop to match new paint perfectly to the other panels.

[@InvestBetter.]

Very, very few vehicles in Alex on Autos history get an A+ in Ride & Handling, plus 70 decibels or less

[@4ft3rburn3r]

I don't think I have ever seen Alex give a 5/10 or lower on front seat comfort either.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

Keep in mind those ratings are realtive to direct competitors and most performance SUV have an extremely harsh suspension so its easy to get A+ against that competition.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@4ft3rburn3r I’ve seen him give 5/10 on his 2015 Honda Fit review

[@TheLivedeath]

@@4ft3rburn3r Anything 5/10 or lower won't get out of the R&D phase at a car manufacturer

[@CapnT87]

After test driving all of the super SUVs, I found the F-Pace SVR’s front bucket seats to be the most comfortable and ergonomically pleasing of the bunch whilst still having excellent lateral support in the corners. GLC63S comfort seats are a close second.

[@SidSanyal]

I sold my 2021 Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio and bought the F-Pace SVR. Fortunate to have owned and driven these magnificent true high performance driver's cars. Amazing daily driver that puts a wide smile on my face :-)

[@robertb1508]

I am amazed by the score you gave the Jaguar A+/A What!!! Wow! This is an amazing review - one of the best ever!!!

[@TheKiing81]

This is king jaguar....period.it destroys everything else in its class.ive seen this get to 60 in 3.2 sec... It tops out at 186....it's a nasty Katt

[@tri3pleagent]

My favorite design language in the business. Love Jaguar.

[@ttgautam21]

5 years in jaguar F pace.. have been very happy..

[@esteban75lover23]

Best over all super sport SUV on the market in my opinion.

[@mogradme8535]

The most amazing sounding SUV.

[@naveenthemachine]

Better sounding than the hellcat suv?

[@aliendroneservices6621]

Better sounding than the Maersk EEE?

[@ThirdBrainLives]

Better sounding than my HR-V?

[@jonathanhicks140]

@@naveenthemachine Yes, muted elegance against a track dragster. The Jag is designed to let you drive from the South of France to a ski lodge in Switzerland whilst enjoying the whole experience. The Hellcat would be very tiring before you got a quarter of the way there. Great fun for a blast, but not for a quick but relaxed long trip. The Jag will be better around steep Alpine passes too.

[@yoof01]

To keep comparing this to the X3M by saying it’s heavier, stops slower etc, is a mistake. The F-Pace is of a size that sits between the X3 and X5 and the other German equivalents. That makes it tough to compare directly, but by choosing the smaller car here it’s easy to criticise. Compare this to an X5 or Cayenne and see the other side of the coin, while always remembering the price of this car! You can’t get away from the fact that this has a big character, and is the choice for those with taste.

[@CumBrianFries]

The ultimate test for a Jaguar, or any British car for that matter, is to take it cross-country. If it can go coast to coast without breaking down, you got a winner.

[@naveenthemachine]

Well unless JLR borrowed help from Honda or Toyota to make their SVR reliable yeah I don’t think this will be reliable either

[@jessebrinker3706]

Woah woah woah. Let’s just start with getting it out of the driveway.

[@roverM30ds]

No less reliable than any other cars. It's ZF transmission (from Germany) would be my biggest worry.

[@shad0w_211]

Buying a jag is like shopping at a lemon stand, and you better pray 🙏 your cup isn’t sour 😭

[@CumBrianFries]

@@roverM30ds Do you work for Jaguar Land Rover by any chance? lol

[@danf1523]

Another great review! I think it would be helpful to add min and max inches to the vehicle size graphic to get a better sense of how the cars rank in length. Great looking car!

[@hbm_54]

"This kitty has claws!" OMG!!! This alone drew me in... grrr!

[@aliendroneservices6621]

It's the Tawny Kitaen of crossovers.

[@GlitterGuru]

This makes me want a Jag! *under warranty

[@stevenwells5069]

The "not so good" reputation for reliability, with the Alfa Romeo brand is unfortunate. I really like the way the Stelvio looks, and the fact that you don't see them very often, also has a certain appeal! If in an alternate universe, Alfa Romeos we're very reliable, it would be my pick!

[@damilolaakanni]

It's kinda the same for JLR as well. They make great cars, but they're really unreliable.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

2020+ Stelvio with the 2.0 T base engine is MUCH more reliable than its reputation, ignore the memes.

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

@@damilolaakanni 100% I love how clean and modern all Land Rovers (and Jaguars) look, best styling in each of their segments easily imo. But they are *still* so unreliable that you kinda need to live near a dealership to even own one. The Germans aren't that bad when it comes to reliability these days (not Lexus/Toyota reliable but generally won't leave you stranded below 100k miles anymore), making JLR products difficult to sell.

[@MarkRVillano]

I like the matte finish on this particular vehicle because it further smooths out the already swoopy lines. Don't know if I would like it long term because I have know idea how it will hold up and look five years down the road. Perhaps a matte finish wrap is the way to go.

[@marcussimmons2708]

I thoroughly enjoy your reviews Sir! Especially since I’m looking to get one of these next year. Thank you for your time and effort. 👍🏾!

[@Tinrs80]

I dont know first hand about Matte Paint but ive just heard to many bad things from friends that have had cars with it. Ive heard alot about getting it Wrapped it better and easier down the long road. My Cousin has his Mercedes's GLB wrapped and it looks good.

[@Oversight85]

I’ve owned a high spec 2016 Jaguar XF with the SC V6 for about five years, and it’s been nearly perfect in terms of reliability. I love the lack of air suspension or any other too complicated systems with the SVR - just keep an eye on that AJ, but I’m betting you’ll be fine generally speaking. And if not, CPO!

[@maestroadam]

What a gorgeous rig!

[@paulh6517]

As far as the matt paint on the Jaguar goes (hand wash only), when you get a Jaguar, you have to expect high maintainance.

[@tjs114]

There is a matte painted Hyundai Veloster on my street, the paint job is utterly destroyed for three reasons. First, our local water is so hard that it etched the paint. Second, they were in a fender-bender and still after 2 years can't find anyone to do the paintwork on it because of the matte paint- something Hyundai apparently doesn't mention to potential buyers. And finally, Third, her kids washed mom's car for her and used one of those wash and shine car washes on the matte paint so it looks sort of like it is blowing clear coat. Oh, and if you don't wash bird droppings off within hours it apparently etches the paint - she had that happen before any of the other events. So yeah, just say no to overpriced matte paint unless you have a garage to part in and a paint shop already lined up for when you need one.

[@Geroldsibanda]

Excellent review! Actually best I have seen for any cars!

[@moloono1]

Per usual, the looks/design and performance are amazing on this vehicle. Too bad they have a bad reputation for reliability. Thanks for the review, Alex!

[@trinisuprazee]

LR on a budget when these hit 40k I will be tempted

[@gestebu]

Great looking auto but why do some manufacturer's only offer the semi-opaque sunshade for the panoramic roof? I do not get that. Anyone know the logic behind it?

[@mikeisaacs2314]

Would take this over any of the German 3

[@biohazard7729]

Doesn't have Satellite imagery on Sat Nav? Come again? It is there and quite easy to configure. Just have to know how. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andoletube]

Cars are soooo much cheaper in the US than in Australia. SVR is $86kUSD in the US. It's $108kUSD in Australia.

[@stevejoseph1664]

I think it's beautiful also.

[@myemailiscool]

re: discussion on the GLC63, the order books have *not* opened for that one yet from what I read, last month they re-opened for GLE, GLS & G wagen V8s. still waiting on the GLC 63 and E 63

[@txdevops]

Thanks for the review. Engine sound is incredible.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

0:09 Jag. Ooo. Arr. 3 syllables.

[@Diorhome]

Adaptive cruise available in the SVR only? LoL, my mazda 3 for $20k brand new has it

[@ALMX5DP]

Yup that’s economies of scale for ya.

[@miyahtallulah]

Most beautiful SUV by far .. Velar is also stunning.

[@gamergeek8933]

I remember Porsche making an absolutely tiny car to prove to people you don't need a big engine to go fast... now they make huge cars with all leather heavy interiors. Oh how the mighty have fallen.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Time to go in a different direction. Enough crossovers. Make sedans and if they must, make them higher off the ground. There's but so much style you can put in such a tall "utility" vehicle. Plus, with the move over to electric vehicles, by form necessity, vehicles need to go lower, not higher.

[@ivanlowjones]

I'm sure the entire auto industry will take your words to heart.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

@@ivanlowjones EV crossovers are already lower than their ICE counterparts. And some auto makers have said that they'll introduce new shapes to the market.

[@BodhiSurfer1991]

You can order the svr with the normal massage/heat/vent seats.

[@udodonald]

Not in Germany. We also get no 4-Zone-Climate.

[@carynmcentee6725]

The matte finish is gorgeous but you have maintenance that you don't encounter with a clear coat. Speak to people in the detailing industry and get their thoughts on care. People get their matte finished cars wrapped or look into a ceramic coating. You need to wash these by hand and can't go thru car washes

[@lowlanz]

Headrest and seatbelts not adjustable?

[@04tsxpower]

Matte paint you need a body wrap

[@giad117]

Huh i thought this is direct competition to the GLE and X5 but oh well

[@Mc-Taboo]

Matte paint.. Never have.. Never will.

[@guychou9505]

J'adore énormément cette voiture

[@Rambler_13]

How original, DAs frothing at the mouth to comment about reliability on something they’ve never owned.

[@robertehlers3757]

I hate the look of matte paint and don't understand its appeal. It's harder to maintain and offers no tangible advantages. It must just be "different for the sake of being different", and it won't wind up in my garage.

[@amosjsoma]

I'll be buying a matte finished car on the same day I buy one without a spare tire...never.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Fitting and hilarious that India took jag from Britain

[@mikemcallister3138]

looks nice. wish it were reliable and held its value. hate matte paint; will never buy it.

[@isaacjamestea9652]

If this had the leaping 3D Jaguar logo on the hood it would be perfect. Until then, not a Jaguar! Beautiful car though

[@papagen00]

The entire current Jaguar lineup will be discontinued in 2025 and replaced with all-new all-electric models.

[@chehau997]

bravo 🐆

[@christopherrmcg]

The previous interior was so horrendously bad. I mean awful! The whole lower door panel had the chintziest super easy to scratch plastic. And the meridian sound system was bad.. was quiet and drive good though

[@glenboniface6935]

I don't like matt paint.

[@gamergeek8933]

Beautiful car... love the mat paint but would not buy it. Could not deal with keeping it clean. Posting this at the start of the video it probably starts around $30k? haha jk. oh well. I will keep dreaming.

[@damilolaakanni]

I'd suggest you stick to gloss paint. Your wallet will thank you for it.

[@ThinQsome]

Like the paint but styling wise, very boring.. androgynous. All cars now looks the same more or less, how boring… Inside very nice although…

[@joshharrison1160]

Look at that rectangular lock button at the 9:20 mark. It looks like it is tacked on because the lines of the rectangle don't line up with anything on the door. Not impressed with that lack of detail. Brands like Genesis would never allow this

[@70M80]

Looks like a rebadged Audi. I want to love these new jaguars but they need to figure out a better 2d logo.

[@cyrilthomas9730]

Doug's Land Rover Defender is the most reliable jlr vehicle.. if it was my choice, I would take the range rover velar over this... it is the Land rover counterpart of the f pace after all... it looks much better than this imho

[@bird718]

those seats look to boy racer, the jags to pricey for me in SVR form with not enough luxury

[@omaralkayal7598]

I don't understand this, why bucket seats in the back ? why would even have any bucket seats in an SUV ?

[@lynp9996]

SUVs suck to handwash

[@richardb.5691]

Wheels front and back aren't even centered in the wheel wells. Looks dumb and is typical of the lack of Jaguars quality. Headrests are a joke. Bottom line: no thanks.

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

Jaguar is dead to me. They desire to be BMW. Why?

[@ALMX5DP]

Because BMW sells in a month what Jaguar sells in a year.

[@gordonschiff3621]

Only an idiot would by a Jaguar.

[@biohazard7729]

Only an idiot would spell "buy" as "by". How's that Mazda of yours?