Jaguar F-Pace 3.0-litre V6 review - better than a Porsche Macan Turbo? | Autocar

Jaguar has released the F-Pace into the hotly-contested crossover SUV class. It claims the F-Pace is the car that keen drivers would choose over any other SUV - can the AWD 3.0 V6 version really compete with the Porsche Macan Turbo and Audi SQ5? Subscribe to Autocar now: smarturl.it/aut...
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[@raudelhernandez4320]

In many ways is refreshing to hear a guy that doesn't sound like an excited 3 year old on every car review

[@darkpill]

Raudel Hernandez he's boring and doesn't seem to be an enthusiast.

[@potentialgamer499]

@@darkpill but not as annoying as the others!

[@layyah0905]

Jag has been near genius in their strategic efforts and have delivered a compelling value proposition.How many people are buying these for racing at the track or point and go acceleration? A third of the orders are already female,exactly as Jag hoped.The segment cares more about creature comforts and sportiness than Nurburgring lap times. The Jag is the best handling vehicle for the type of conditions in the UK and is big,spacious and comfortable for their main US market.The Porsche will handle best around the track.Huge difference. In fact Jags biggest problem is the huge waiting list given the record no.of pre F Pace orders.They are already beyond full capacity and have had to purchase a new plant.

[@calvinchann1996]

Didn't really answer the question, or maybe I fell asleep.

[@stevielowe2853]

I'd definitely take this it's a amazing vehicle inside and out something different from the rest

[@royfarhat1635]

the most beautiful suv ever made

[@AP-of3ls]

roy farhat After Porsche Cayenne Turbo S😏🍸

[@sachinmb6479]

Lamborghini urus bro

[@alexhughes5846]

its good looking but not beautiful

[@timk.537]

I'm late, but it's so beautiful

[@g00dfeeling]

2:59 that Montenegrin road is epic. Pleasure to see lot of shiny Jags tested these days in this small country.

[@santisantoo]

i have the F pace and believe me, it is an INCREDIBLE car.

[@bbogdanmircea]

I almost got asleep while watching this video .

[@bodrulm1]

+bbogdanmircea good commentary, magnificent roads and scenery. Not sure what the criticism is about. It doesn't always have to be about yelling and screaming with excitement

[@mugodasimon]

they r shooting more of the land scape than the car!

[@CarToneHK]

Choosing this or a Macan is a matter of personal taste really. For me, the more aggressive Macan suits me better

[@nikb6528]

Macan any time. That said, this looks fairly nice as well

[@jlue1993]

+Nik Brudar Both are way better looking than the equivalent BMW and Audis :)

[@appelpower1]

I'd have the F-Pace, as a closet Brit. That said, I'd probably buy neither and have a normal car instead.

[@bodrulm1]

+MTC0316 Macan has an Audi Q5 look about it. It's because they share the same platform. This is bigger and far prettier. The front of the Macan is off, the lights dont suit this car but belong on a 911. The Macan is sorta ugly, saved by the badge in my opinion

[@CarToneHK]

bodrulm1 Anyone who tries or even attempt to put Macan lights on the 911 will be murder by Porsche purists 911 headlights have to be round, that's one of the reason why the 996 was hated by purists

[@Alan_Mac]

Sane and sensible review and Jaguar have a real winner with this. I've seen this on display and it's a joy to behold. Can't wait to drive it.

[@zenmarkdev1231]

one of the best looking suvs imo

[@ScottZ370]

The window controls are so high! I actually really like it

[@Timoastra]

I love almost everything about this cars besides the exhaust pipes and rear bumper. It just dont fit the car that well, and i think it looks like half assed work, like the designers just ran out of time and desided it was fine. Both the AUdi and the Porsche have WAY slicker design on the endpipes.

[@kraemer66]

I saw a car carrier full of these today. Now starts the arduous process of trying to convince my wife to trade in her car for it.

[@richardikin]

Wow! Montenegro is a seriously beautiful country!

[@crod6431]

That road looks really dangerous. One wrong move and the car will go down the hill.

[@brutalblends928]

my dad got a f-pace (s) after having a Q5 and it is just amazing

[@aaronming8466]

More like a macan S competitor. Definitely not a macan turbo

[@danz_music]

Exactly

[@aaronming8466]

macan S 3.0L turbo engine, 340bhp, 0-60 5.2 seconds, F-pace 3.0L turbo engine, 370bhp, 0-60 5.1 seconds. sounds about right.

[@danz_music]

Dung Bag Actually the 2016 Macan S does it in 4.6 seconds with launch control.

[@aaronming8466]

Whatever Name fantastic

[@jlue1993]

+Whatever Name 4.6 .? Dam ..!! You could probably safely remap the Jag (or the Porsche) if you wanted some extra grunt!

[@mubblemann]

As much as I love bhp, I can't see much point in having a high revving petrol engine in an SUV. I think the V6 diesel with its meaty torque would suit it better.

[@jamiep61]

One of the best reviews by on the best Autocar Road Testers

[@misterpacha1]

Dont encourage this filth please, most boring guy ever, watch carfection, even telegraph cars lady reviewer, motortrend bearded man, trust me much better than this

[@japanluv]

+DEM BLAAZE Straight on point.

[@misterpacha1]

+japanluv respect. This guy needs to be behind a screen editing for the magazine. Not on camera

[@chylld]

This guy could review a LaFerrari Spider and I'd still fall asleep

[@BatuKMan1]

I've just clicked the video and I already know the answer: Yes... because it's British... nothing else to be expected from a British Magazine.

[@chrissorreda4982]

The color and the smaller wheels look amazing. I'd spec it with white leather interior and the V6 Diesel.

[@alexcimpoi]

Even though the quality may not be up there with the German rivals, (I refer to Macan) it is good looking car and it's even better to see it on the roads adding a bit of diversity together with Lexus which stands out of this blind Germanish crowded world.. Well done Jaguar!

[@TheCarxpert]

Porsche Macan looks like dog excrement in comparison to this super model, Jag have built the sexiest SUV in the world.

[@nphung01]

+Viking Power ....and Jag is cat's excrement.

[@bodrulm1]

+Viking Power Agree totally. The Macan gets far too much kudos simply because of it's badge. It's proportions are off, the front lights don't suit such a big car, the grill is weird. It looks like an Audi Q5.

[@bodrulm1]

***** haha they do look like a whale!

[@KianMeijers]

+bodrulm1 It is a Audi Q5 with different bodywork and engine but same chassis

[@bismarchiavelli]

The way this guy audibly inhales, it sounds like he's either smoking a cigarette or burping a lot.

[@bramsha]

he's trying to sound cool

[@mikeo7830]

This is honestly what I was hoping the Model X would look like.

[@zaphod2]

Outrageously good looking for an SUV.

[@JohnnyWrong]

Handsome motor. SVR will be brilliant when it arrives.

[@ILuvRocknRoll67]

I was about to buy one of these but they were huggeee and I hated the pop out gear stick. Really weird. Ended up buying a e-pace 240 and love it

[@detective3728]

Wonder what the SVR gonna get for a engine? Doubt it gonna be a V8 thou...

[@endoftheroad10090]

V8 of course

[@detective3728]

endoftheroad Like I said, doubt it! Bet it gonna be a V6 Turbo.

[@endoftheroad10090]

***** there is no V6 turbo in the JLR range and there will never be a V6 turbo... it will be the V8

[@henrykincaid6821]

+Chrstian “Driver” mrclep well if it did use a v6, it would be the supercharged one not a turbo

[@detective3728]

Henry Kincaid Is it not allready supercharged ?

[@007JHS]

I'm told that in cornering on the inside front wheel of the corner there is some extra bias kicks in to pull it into and around the corner.... Someone more in the know might enlighten further.

[@ingridkhan5847]

What a brilliant mature, sensible and honest review, instead of some of the chidish, 'trying too hard to be funny' reviews. More importantly, what an incredible SUV!

[@hussainalk6665]

This is my dream car

[@newlinkdirect]

Just rambling.... ffs

[@neil78b]

Thanks for the comment, I was about to type the same thing... he takes too long to get to the point, lol.

[@momogrujic337]

location: Montenegro Sv. Stefan

[@Zvezda1986]

Mislis? :-D Dje si djeticu?

[@momogrujic337]

+Vladislav Pantovic mislim i tvrdim :D

[@TheGreatLoco]

It doesn't make much sense why the 3-series and E-class sell way much more then the XE or XF, hopefully the F-Pace won't get outsold +10 to 1 by the Q5. On the other hand, the F-Type sells fine compared to the 911 or Boxter/Cayman. Land Rover also sells well in the SUV segment.

[@Kornholle]

The cheapest Jag F Pace in Norway costs like 96k usd. :(

[@ace9848]

? it should be around 50-60k

[@jusufvelovic7562]

starts at 40k in america

[@ace9848]

+jusuf velovic jaguar brand tends to lower their cars price but I didn't think the F Pace would become so "cheap" in this little amount of time I'd consider to buy one for 30k :)

[@jusufvelovic7562]

you could probably get one used in a year for that much. whats like 1,000 miles on a brand new car anyway. AcE 98

[@hivaladeen4892]

Stephan Tune wow really? in the UK the starting price (last time I checked) was £35000 base model I guess exporting and tarrifs raise the price quite abit

[@blarkdexture8899]

Autocar paid by Jaguar... Nothing beats Macan

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

+Olof L You have driven both then i presume. How else could you know? It is likely that the Macan Turbo is better ... but not certain. You are obviously paid by Porsche! ;-)

[@KeithApp]

If I could drive, I would seriously want this car! Looks amazing!

[@megadelorix6652]

did they get inspired by the f type and make this suv ? . the tail lights and the headlights are exactly like them !

[@007JHS]

Does a screen come across below that collosal panoramic roof?

[@TheShearny]

i always wondered why top gear took the piss out of autocar, now i understand why

[@minesh5583]

they'll make a 5l v8 version i reckon

[@Amphibious_NL]

good lord, does the production version come with P Zero's or was that just for the review cars.

[@seanhooker554]

Just bought one. its great. Good review.

[@markgeller5900]

I want one now!!! This vehicle is going to make people really think twice about the German competes. Jaguar ride also? ....I'm in.

[@Aj1981Mr]

I love my v8 range rover but the super charged 3ltr jag would win me over, love a supercharger.

[@josephwaweru7771]

I love everything about this car plus the country.

[@bobanppvc]

thank you!

[@SS8000cars]

Not as sporty as a Turbo Macan. Interior not quite as well screwed together, too many plastics, but the Jag does look a little bigger overall. Macan is tight for space especially in the back, not that you will care when you are driving it!

[@rc388]

agreed, if the f pace was quality all over the interior it would be #1 on my list. Having cheap plastics on the bottom of the doors is off putting

[@samsonokoro5036]

The Porsche has cheap plastics at the bottom of the door as well, the only difference is that they come in the same colour with the interior. Most cars in this segment have plastic in them, i have even seen plastic in the new Benz GLS and we all know what that car costs compared to this. If you want some other material instead of plastic i'm sure Jaguar would be willing to equip the car with whatever materials you want at an additional cost.

[@SS8000cars]

Just feel that the overall quality of the production Macan beats the production F Pace for now. But I would admit these things tend to be subjective!

[@samsonokoro5036]

My brother apart from the plastic mentioned by the lower door there's really no flaw with the F pace. The infotainment system on the Jag is far better than anything on the macan. I have seen both systems extensively and the Jag prevails effortlessly, the jag even has dual screen capabilities where the driver is seeing something else from the front passenger. The touchscreen system on the Jag is just on another level and that for me is key if I'm to chose BTW the two.

[@mannygomez154]

You didn’t say if it was better than the Macan or not.

[@ace9848]

I'd go instead for a maserati levante :)

[@karandewan3499]

that's thrice the price

[@MrPeterthepilot]

All JLR cars, right up to the most expensive have hard plastic around the door bins and around the ankles, where stuff is likely to get scuffed...

[@TheTritan408]

Saved this video so if I need to fall asleep faster, I'll just rematch this video.

[@ekdhumnumberone]

Only thing holding it back is the monumental depreciation Jags suffer over the Audi/Porsche equivalents

[@HammAlexander]

difference to compare with volvo XC90 T8?

[@Brando1973]

I opened the video to see a F-Pace and saw a road and the view of the same road, with pieces of a car in the video....

[@brucec43]

On paper it sounds like a lot of car for the money. Fast, handles well, better utlity than the Porsche, good looking, comfortable, and priced under $50K.

[@funkyfin3023]

So when are you going to review the car and compare it to the Macan?

[@jopickle1925]

40 to 56k for a vehicle like this I'll take it.

[@CUZC0M]

this verson is the v6 so try about 70k for below 60k is the 4cylinders

[@mikelliteras397]

Looks great, sounds good, but what were they thinking when they named it? F Pace, really. It almost makes the K900 name, sound acceptable.

[@rayzong7]

Where is the road he was driving on?

[@SRAMEK]

In the time when we need to sacrifice some aspects of real perfomance cars in the name of limiting polution and decreasing fuel consumption , these obscure "sporty" SUVs seem to be on top of their popularity. Who the * buys a SUV like that when you can have much better, faster and agile car for that money?

[@joshuajacome8803]

+SRAMEK Exactly the way I think... Why have a "sporty" SUV compromised in the first place in terms of driving dynamics due to the high center of gravity when you can buy a saloon with much better driving dynamics? The world makes no sense nowadays...

[@partytoy1]

SRAMEK who will buy it?. joshua Jacome, it make no sense to you? Tell that to the people on the long waiting list, with an extra 60k laying around waiting for one, that's who. these sport SUV's may make no sense to you guys but with all the bad roads out there it take a harder toll on cars, but SUV's seem to be holding up better than sports cars especially with these huge pot hole in these roads after a rainy or snowy week. (hint hint) maybe that's why SUV's sell more than cars today. never thought of that.

[@SRAMEK]

nicandlucian I don't think that people won't actually buy them, but I just don't see the reason to do so. I've driven the Evoque with dynamic pack for example and the comfort was merely the same as for example the m550d, which is 4wd as well and it will crush even the F-Pace. Plus there are much faster and better cars than the m550d. SUV makes sense to me. RR, Land Cruisers and many others cope with bad roads well and you can take them in some serious terrain, but sporty SUV loses much of its capabilities and is not very sporty after all. Yes, it can hit 60 mph very quickly, but in corrners it can't keep up with real sportscars, it devours fuel but it doesn't deliver the thrill.

[@partytoy1]

Whiles that maybe true to you and many others by I drive 100+ miles to work every day and I've seen just about every SUV and sports SUV on my way to work with idiots driving them like sports cars ready to run people off the streets to get by and I can tell you it doesn't matter what price or make it is or how it handle in performance they drive them all like sports cars especially as most of these SUV's are over powered, I live in the US, (NYC) and I can tell 90% or should I say 97% of these trucks will never see off road in the US, most go to work or the malls, its more of a status thing not purpose anymore here. I buy Vehicles for purpose not status, I own A Audi Q5 I bought it for its handling in the winter and its easy for my wife to drive.So I have yet to find someone here that bought one of these SUV's for its true purpose and believe me most of my friends and neighbors own them and I have asked

[@marinoint]

Watching reviews like this just make me appreciate "Alex on Autos" even more, because his review is a lot more organized and to the point.

[@vonrichthofen5734]

That F-type back on an SUV doesnt work for me. Other than that, a quite handsome car.

[@chitpaul]

What's it like inside, how much space in the rear, how big is the boot.....not much of a review sorry go back and start again.

[@Cur8or88]

One can tell it's an Evoque from the rear.

[@paulgraham8191]

Less of a review, more of a narration of the press pack handed out - seems like a wasted opportunity for a first drive of a much anticipated model. If you're going to fly out there and get the drone up, then we're expecting a bit more opinion albeit a first impression. Looks good in the flesh though.

[@peterlewis3540]

Who closed the road for him ?. Just imagine an oncoming vehicle not prepared to give way.

[@BRATWURST1]

This reviewer is missinformed about the AWD system,it can in fact vector upto 90% of torque to the front wheels not 50% as he said so is not inferior, as he intimated, to its German opposition.

[@chessguru900]

Is it petrol or diesel?

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

Nice ride but needs more HP

[@XBlackXLabelX]

+Steve Allen what for? Its an SUV for gods sake, not sports car! I really don't understand the market for these... Either you want a comfortable, big, safe car (tank), or something agile and actually something that a driver will enjoy. And sporty SUVs are great for guys who cannot drive but have enough money to show it off.

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

+XBlackXLabelX You can never have enough hp Bro

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

+xSteviee13_ I beat yo fucknn ass homie!!!!

[@d3m0n876]

look out porsche and land rover that is one mean looking SUV and its fast too

[@Troy36s]

Jaguar F-Pace 10 Macan 3 If George Clooney met the hunchback of Notre Dame who would you vote for?

[@gavlatennis2824]

What city / resort is he in?

[@spence22]

Competition to the X3?? Are you sure Matt??

[@shivibhatia1613]

Hell yeah what exhaust note goosebumps

[@florianhaffner3910]

For me the Macan is the more desirable car.

[@pdlcheng]

I concur

[@Gambantein]

So, is it better than a Porsche Macan Turbo?

[@shoe_geek_official]

The exterior and interior looks like a striped down Bentley Bentayga. Still very nice!

[@stockey]

Looks a bit like the new Sorento.

[@pdlcheng]

The front of the car looks handsome but the rear is terrible, like Range Rover evoque. The exhaust pipes are too small and do not look aggressive enough. The taillights look cheap in design

[@gsavija]

where is this?

[@MatthewZammit88]

What colour is that? Tempest or ammonite ?

[@miguelribeiro7202]

almost for sure ammonite (I am also thinking in buying one with the same colour) Tempest is a little darker

[@sebastianlaws]

Why is the jaguar badge a rectangular piece of plastic?

[@JakobHighRoller]

For those who can't afford a Bentayga

[@jlue1993]

And have the gift of sight

[@desaiharsh1995]

+Joshua L I'm dying 😂

[@bigpoppa800]

my local Jaguar lot doesn't carry this car, wtf???

[@JaisonVc]

Did he just say its a Q5 not a Q7? WTF?

[@DavidDatura]

Best looking SUV out there I think. But I still really don't like the plain-Jane Toyota like dash design of all their latest models (with the exception of the F-Type and XJ) Why did they go with such a characterless non-Jag like design?

[@jagman84]

+David Datura Trying to appeal to a younger clientèle, I would imagine.

[@grmcall]

5.1 secs to 60 makes it similar to a Macan S, it isn't even close to the performance of a Macan Turbo. There's a word for this review, what is it again?

[@terryvaughan9936]

Fantastic SUV, One of the best roads in the world to drive on but god is this guy boring sounds and looks like my old maths teacher.

[@0ubdu0]

what color?

[@blitzkrieg19397]

Porsche everyday, German engineering is the best, no one can beat Germans.

[@007JHS]

Montenegro.... answers my first question.

[@TheCalgarycanuck]

Will F Pace have the same quality as a Porsche Macan?

[@dids0103]

where was it tested?

[@mmitrovic9075]

+didapizza Montenegro

[@kakotokakoto2746]

I'm from Montenegro,and I was driving this road with my friends in Renault 4,old for about 30+ years.The point is that we drove this road faster than this guy...Way faster..If you are thinking about the real driver car,you have to be "a real driver"..

[@reginaldtross4320]

. .

[@carbiify]

+Antonio Cassano You have a point. But if you drive on the left, like they do in the UK, you have to be a bit careful on foriegn roads, this high up.

[@ganoostermoppy4325]

The depreciation is going to be catastrophic like all 4x4's on the market.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

@john m: actually they buy them to impress the other parents on the school run......

[@Xyzabc998]

Well at least it is all Jag. Unlike the Macca, a reskinned Audi with VW engines and a Porsche badge slapped on it.

[@guzziventure1750]

Is it better?

[@harshwinchopra1599]

That's cool but I got a jaguar s-type