The F-Pace SVR is Jaguar's Answer to the X3M - One Take

The Jaguar F-Pace is so good at its task that we noted on the press launch two years ago, "driving it back-to-back with the XE Sedan, the F-Pace renders the XE all but useless." And we still mean it! The F-Pace is light by crossover standards, which makes it agile, and in SVR trim, it's got a shotgun of a supercharged V8, which makes it mean.
Jaguar of North America provided the vehicle, insurance, and a tank of fuel for this review.

[@Clank2237]

That morning haze was gorgeous, especially creeping down the road when you made the left hand u-turn

[@josiahthibodeaux]

I’ll second that, took my breath away.

[@blankspace5614]

I'm from Germany and I still can't believe they got that exhaust approved!

[@audiwankenobi361]

Seriously!

[@drunkpolack7612]

i feel sorry for you car guys in europe, your continent is run by commies

[@givemeajackson]

@@drunkpolack7612 lol at least we can buy and import pretty much any car, try and go get yourself an exige in the US. "emission regulations" my ass...

[@pharaongaming8617]

@@drunkpolack7612 nahhhhhh we get the best stuff here, can you get rs 6 avant?

[@nilzr1]

@@drunkpolack7612 Said no one ever

[@DanielSadjadian]

That supercharged V8 sounds heavenly 🔥

[@shmoofgang]

more like Hellish

[@maukj1]

I bought one of these 3 months ago and it has been a blast!! All the speed of when I had a Porsche but much more comfortable. I've averaged much better fuel economy at around 18 even with thrashing it fairly often.

[@j.d.m2103]

Any issues with electrical systems, or unanticipated break downs? I want one...however a bit nervous about jags history..

[@RamosDominicano]

6:48 Matt sounds like he's hunting "Where's that cyclist? He was up here" 😂😂😂

[@thelabgeek1592]

That exhaust sound is addictive. Wow!

[@iantownsend500]

I prefer this over the Range Rover SVR

[@esteban75lover23]

Definitely

[@esteban75lover23]

Ian Townsend owners have timed 60 in 3.7 to 3.9 sec

[@iantownsend500]

Stephen Isaac That is quick for a car this size.

[@KUROSHURA]

So do I. The only thing it’s lacking is the air suspension for some off road clearance.

[@3AboodLajam]

The Velar AutoBiography SV is beautiful tho, I’d take it over this

[@justin_froehlich]

That music coming from the rear boxes is delightful.

[@samperi01]

is it me or does he drive really fast in this one

[@tylercouture216]

fuck yea!

[@BigBodyRacing]

It's the all season tires make it seem faster as they break loose easily

[@andrewnorris5415]

It's a 176mph car, 0-60 in around 4 seconds. And it grips in the bends like crazy.

[@findingrush]

BMW, Audi, and Mercedes have gone through 2 engine designs while Jaguar has been using this 5.0 from 2010 to 2020. They have shoved this motor into pretty much every model except for the new XF. The sound is honestly what carries this engine forward!

[@stefanfreestylez]

Honestly this thinf has way more character bur sadly not as reliable :^/ shame jag got fuck for so many years by ford and whatnot. They always made cool lookin cars that always sounded great.

[@SuperSportMTL]

Fkin awesome best looking Crossover on the market

[@CaliBreeeze]

Hell yea

[@blakestilltippin]

Gta v baller

[@texlad04]

I have to agree. I like the Stelvio, too, but the Jaguar takes the cake. And with the s/c V8 it will stomp a lot of other vehicles. Like our host, I was impressed at how comfortable it is and how well it handles crappy American roads.

[@vika0194]

It’s an SUV

[@CaliBreeeze]

God that thing is beautiful and I love that color! Great review as well big guy

[@yellowbusguy]

Really nice so long as it's leased or still under warranty.

[@josiahthibodeaux]

Just in case (laughs), “you never know”.

[@mansees]

Jaguar has a 5 year 60k warranty. No one in the luxury segment has that to my knowledge. I think in that warranty they take care of all fluid replacements.

[@grewhorn]

That is so true 🤣 I love my Jaguars and Land Rovers but never without warranty. My front camera broke after 6 days and the car even turned up with the door (and door trim) out of alignment. I still love it though, Ultra blue in the sun looks fantastic!!

[@esteban75lover23]

mansees yeah, my moms F pace has free maintence... haven’t paid a dime

[@rlstrad2059]

Stop it. Look at the data behind the rankings. The data spread behind JD Power is so small to be pretty close to inconsequential...modern cars from today's manufacturers are incredibly reliable, period. And in some cases the causes for negative feedback are often cultural, not mechanical. For example, some responders get aggravated by small cup holders or small AC buttons, but that data is still recorder as a hit in surveys. One of the reasons JD doesn't offer raw data as readily as it once did is likely because the data spread is so tight, tight enough to just about make the exercise meaningless. Buy what you want, and if you need more info, take the time to look at the data, not just summary lists.

[@higurro]

RR Sport SVR accelerated past me the other day while I had my window open, damn nearly blew out my eardrum

[@TheMinuteFam]

"Losing my appreciation for the front engined sportscar." ...how convenient for you, Matt! Foreshadowing yourself to get yourself into a c8 corvette.

[@wolfman2926]

I’m huge car nut! Especially supercars but I drove a Alfa Stelvio I’m hooked on performance suv now that I have a family.

[@marvinheadrick3511]

Best looking SUV! I love my Fpace 35t, but the SVR is what I need for sure! And I agree on the heated windshield. Most of the time I don’t notice it, but when I do, I can’t un-notice it.

[@BrawndoQC]

Yeah I almost regret taking the heated windshield option. I can't unsee it.

[@kevincalderon28]

Thing is beautiful and sounds amazing

[@bargym2312]

You made me want one! Now on to making my wife want one! lol

[@fredwilliams7893]

I love v8 powered sport sedans! But the way the car market is going those cars well soon be obsolete! Not being a suv person. this is one suv I would probably consider!

[@leviathan5207]

lexus gsf? v8 NA rwd sedan... and i doubt amg and m or even alpina for that matter will ever stop putting v8s into their upper class offerings.

[@fredwilliams7893]

@@leviathan5207It's only a matter of time before they don't either. The displacements have gotten much smaller over the years. Amg is down to a 4.5 bmw are using 4.0 liters. Ford gt has a V6 now.

[@philliphoffman3979]

U do realize that the F pace SVR came out wayyyy before the X3/4 M right? 😂😂😂

[@jaytrock3217]

Glad to see you do more videos again. Keep them coming like your reviews.

[@grewhorn]

Great road and the views are stunning 😎 I'd love to take my SVR there!

[@SorenSwift]

Saw the Countach you brought to PFS, very nice.

[@dalefredriks2085]

Was there a PFS show I missed??

[@chadedwards7689]

@@dalefredriks2085 yesterday.... (Sunday)

[@josephwalter6672]

We have one just like this at the JLR dealer I work at, love the ultra blue color and the way it sounds!

[@xPUR3xSHOTZx]

So much respect to Jaguar for supercharging instead of going down the easy route of turbocharging shows jaguar cares more about the character and experience of the car rather than outright efficiency

[@ReviewedByAndy]

Russell turbos are so much fun though. They make nice wooshy noises.

[@xPUR3xSHOTZx]

@@ReviewedByAndy yes on modified japanese cars but on normal efficient german cars all they do is mute the sound of the engine and give lag

[@tonytanti8138]

They sure cleaned up the interior...nice infotainment screen

[@photilal1960]

It's terribly slow and laggy, worse than almost any other brands infotainment. This is coming from a jaguar Land Rover product specialist

[@stevedwong1346]

It's Good to have You back M, teh other Guy was too "straight edged" kinda fella. Cheer's from East-Van, B.C., Canada

[@hyypersonic]

Hey Matt, do you have plans to do a One Take with the X3 M?

[@alexmair3613]

They really shoved that engine to the firewall. Great job!!

[@chrise2329]

Big fan of these. That looked like a lovely morning.

[@dylanciagaa]

I love how he’s looked the exact same for the last ten years

[@papaannefranku9693]

You really need to drive the stelvio qv!

[@brakesforsnakes757]

Great video as usual! As a cyclist I really appreciate you being as careful as you are even while wearing a shit eating grin.

[@CarsDaily]

What a machine, we would love to test one of these one day!

[@seanc4486]

It compares more to the the BMW X5 M (not the X3 M).

[@Doonie310]

What an awesome piece of road you have there, 🚲

[@gregs8685]

I really like this F Pace. I rented a 4 cylinder turbo F Pace and liked it’s dynamics (engine was weak). Macan Turbo has been the the class leader and it will be interesting to see how much power the new one has when it is revealed. No mention of GLC63 as a competitor?

[@liberalPWNER]

As someone who owns a 2016 F Type R and absolutely loves it, but longs for a little bit of practicality, I really want the F Pace SVR. I am getting a wrangler soon enough, but I want another F Type, I guess I could just get an SVR and call it a day. Not sure yet

[@peskachina]

Everybody forgot the Stelvio Quadrifoglio already :(

[@BassFace1776]

Never! Still saving my pennies for one. I heard that and the giulia are extremely unreliable: (

[@peskachina]

Ryan Dougherty not Honda quality but still more reliable than Jaguar...

[@wolfman2926]

They are dropping in price! Pick one up for 60k🤑😎

[@peskachina]

Wolf Man i live in china, here the cheapest is over 150k$

[@thewedge8823]

anyone else worry sometimes that Matt will drive off the cliff

[@spadgm]

Yes, me!

[@tausha46]

GREAT REVIEW THANKS

[@trelipscomb8137]

Damn that thing sounds so good.

[@SicSemperBeats]

the ONLY jag id take a chance on is a ftype, and i know its gonna leave me stranded

[@photilal1960]

Tis true. I work for Jaguar.

[@ashishpatel350]

That color is hot

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Matt's shoulders have to be killing him, what with all of that patting himself on the back.

[@WorldReserveCurrency]

I'd be afraid to drive that fast on those curves in fear of car, person, or animal jumping out. But he drives well.

[@Petrolheadd-u2u]

Good shout Matt 👊

[@senshibat8920]

pikes peak , how would it handle lighter air for the tech . quilting looks like a xj classy subtle.

[@jackreese2086]

Wouldnt this be better matched with the X5M?

[@photilal1960]

Yep the f pace is more in line with that. The e pace is closer to the x2/x3

[@jackreese2086]

Velar has supercharged 6 making 380 hp w a 5.1 sec 0-60 X5M twin turbo v8 making 570 horses without. 4.0 0-60 Two completely different leagues.

[@jackreese2086]

Oh I didn’t know they made an SVR Velar. While I’m not sure it’s out today I learned something new today. Thanks. : )

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

If I had to have a crossover/SUV, this would be the one.

[@DazeDream]

Will Jaguar ever develop a new engine? Their answer to every question is supercharged 5.0.

[@tylercouture216]

Mclarens answer to every thing is 3.8 V8

[@TheSmokingTire]

They have a new Turbo Inline Six coming.

[@givemeajackson]

you gotta admit though, it's a pretty good answer.

[@tylercouture216]

@@TheSmokingTire that's not the answer though lml

[@theotherchannel3]

Time to review a new G63... hopefully it spins one wheel at a time just like the old one 😂

[@pharaongaming8617]

is this the same road that motor trend used in BMW X6M vs GLE 63s video?

[@khalilmissaoui6140]

nice road

[@AZPB12]

Nice Explorer II Matt!

[@spadgm]

Saw one of these today, looked and sounded awesome!

[@cosminmihu9963]

Don't you guys overtake in the US, I always see you slowing down whenever you reach a another car? Also heard that other drivers call the police if you drive fast, is this true?

[@martinsvenberg]

Speaking about Macan... is it a girls car?

[@griphy]

They need to make an XE SVR

[@mariusnenu]

XE Project 8. Pretty bad ass car. Just smashed the Ring record for saloons.

[@griphy]

@@mariusnenuIt's a cool car but I meant an M3, C63 competitor and not a limited edition 200kUSD car

[@mariusnenu]

I see your point. That would be awesome ,99% of the work is done anyway, all it needs doing is to dial back the project 8 and voila

[@ericmorledge6574]

Nice 👌

[@papagen00]

Wonder how this compares to RR Sport.

[@cliffordbradford8910]

13:26 Dafuq?! that's not a road to be walking side-by-side on. Can you have a podcast with someone who can speak intelligently on transmission tunes?

[@PalashMehta]

5:46 i thought he said post malone

[@papayaman123]

postponed the loan

[@blakslee720]

I know the price doesn't line up but how do you think it compares to the performance grand Cherokees?

[@TheSmokingTire]

It's about 1,000 lbs lighter than the Trackhawk I drove last year at Road Atlanta, but down 200 lbs, for roughly the same money. If you're on big open freeways all the time, go with the Jeep. If you're on windy roads, the Jag is more agile (get the right tires!)

[@geroldminhofer3295]

That Sound 👌

[@alexeygordeyev6511]

GSF or F PACE SVR, what would you prefer?!

[@v88dicky32]

This engine will be going out of production in a little over a year's time, as the factory in Wales is shutting down. Great shame 😢 I've heard it's replacement will be BMW's 4.4 twin turbo V8. I feel sick 🤢

[@v88dicky32]

@King of sting They have said however, that they'll stockpile as many as they can and continue to put them in low volume performance models until they're gone.

[@j.d.m2103]

Isn't this just the old 5L ford block with a SC on it? JLR used them for years in the early 2000s...

[@v88dicky32]

@@j.d.m2103 No it's not buddy. The AJV8 started out as a 4.0 back in 97 I think, then a significantly improved 4.2 around 2001 or 2002. The current Gen III version arrived in 2008, they're all designed in- house by Jaguar, but are built in a Ford factory to save on costs.

[@j.d.m2103]

@@v88dicky32 good to know, thanks.

[@v88dicky32]

@@j.d.m2103 You're welcome 👍

[@limegpt]

Sounds like Jaguar tuned the F-Pace SVR to not have all of the crackles and pops that the F-Type SVR has

[@jeremynguyen9124]

Thoughts on this versus the S213 E63s estate?

[@Argothylos]

That's the Piuma/Stunt road part of Malibu hills right?

[@Argothylos]

Heard you mention it later in the video, LOVE those roads!!

[@KAZ109]

Matt is this in the same segment as a audi Q8?

[@Slow370Z]

I love this

[@drxdheerajgehlot6944]

Wow gorgeous

[@Moparornocar74]

So about six years ago I bought a 2001 Jaguar XJR with the 4.0 supercharged V8, at the same time my dad bought a 2004 Volvo S60R with the Turbocharged 2.4 I5 and 6 speed stick. Since buying the Jag I have needed to replace brakes and the coolant bleed lines ($100CAD) and the battery outside of normal maintenance stuff so in six years it's cost me maybe $500 in random expenses, my Dad's Volvo on the other hand.... Full electronic suspension failure ($2000) Turbo failure (Dealership fixed) Weird EGR emissions box ($600) Clutch ($1900) The list goes on, but you get the picture. So tell me about unreliable Jaguars....

[@davidrobinson3148]

Charlie Denbigh 2001 Jaguar is Ford. 2019 Jaguar is Tata.

[@davidrobinson3148]

Farris TheLaggy When Ford owned jaguar, they built and designed them. Which made them somewhat reliable-ish. Also, Jaguars and Land Rovers use Tata electronics, so they’re not just responsible for the money.

[@davidrobinson3148]

Farris TheLaggy I never said that Tata makes JLR. They make their electronics, which makes them shite

[@davidrobinson3148]

Farris TheLaggy am I wrong?

[@davidrobinson3148]

Farris TheLaggy they are owned by Tata and they use Tata electronics. Saying that JLR isn’t Tata is like saying that Ferrari isn’t Fiat Chrysler.

[@rolfbjorn9937]

You complain about the all season tires, but what tires are on this car? On my Mazda 3 I've got Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, which are all season UHP tires, and the only squeal I heard was when emergency braking. Taking a tight curve that should be driven at 55kph (34 mph) at 115 kph (71 mph) in wet yielded no slip or squeal.

[@GreenJeep1998]

I'm curious too, I've run Firestone Firehawk A/S (V-Rated) and BF Goodrich Comp 2 A/S (Z-Rated) on my Chrysler 200 (V-6, factory 18's, went from 225/50TR 18 to 235/50R18 as well) and I rarely had noise with the BFG's, but do get some from the 'Stones if I'm pushing them. That said, the F-Pace is weighs more than our cars at 4395lbs vs 3600lbs for my 200 and maybe up to 3255lbs for your 3. That weight alone could make a difference, let alone what kind of A/S tires, especially factory tires vs tire store replacements, which may be made as much for a new car price point as they are for anything else.

[@rolfbjorn9937]

@@GreenJeep1998 My MZ 3 would be 2800 curb so roughly 3000lbs loaded. And remember that tires have a weight rating. not just a size.

[@GreenJeep1998]

Rolf Bjorn That is some of what I was trying to get at, though be it poorly.... I included the width since I went wider for lateral grip as well as under acceleration and braking (the O.E.M. rubber should have not been on the V6 cars) and therefore added grip may have helped with the noise abatement. Funny thing about the Firestones I'm running now though, when I researched them, I found that owners of sub 4000lbs cars like us really liked those tires (I like them, work great for me), while guys with the bigger, heavier cars (like the Chrysler LX cars) hated them with a passion. I think that they just may not work as well on heaver cars like they do lighter ones.

[@rolfbjorn9937]

@@GreenJeep1998 What I meant is that every tire has a load rating. For example, I have 93 XL on my Mazda 3, which is frankly overkill. That means that each tire can take 1433 lbs, which means they could technically be put on a 4000 lbs vehicle and there would be 1700 lbs of extra capacity left. If someone puts an all season tire type that is not a HP or UHP type of tire, with a lower load rating and a very high profile, squealing and other performance issues can be expected. And this is an SUV/Crossover type vehicle.

[@TheSmokingTire]

This had Pirelli Scorpion Zeros on it. I would not recommend them for performance driving, and obviously neither would Jag's PR people.

[@5r248]

What brand of case is that at 1:38?

[@1Pueblito]

Badass!

[@Woodcliff14]

Does it feel fast? A lot of cars mask it these days

[@tomaspan3158]

duuude it turned around like nothing on that stop sign

[@nico74321]

would u take this over the new C8 ?

[@sanadaHIRO]

the question is will it last long? lol

[@chadedwards7689]

I've got your answer..... No.....it's still a Jag. Lol.

[@elboy5125]

Billy Leung I have a 2017 f pace R-sport 45k miles and everything is fine no problems.

[@Justinx310x]

Anything will last if you take care of if.

[@rolandpritzker5076]

GLC 63 rules all things (in this category)

[@ThePorkTree]

When's Zack back?

[@MrTorrence69]

TheSmokingTire is this diesel or gas

[@hairychesticles1]

just be ready to have it break every other month

[@hairychesticles1]

@Farris TheLaggy because they are un reliable. I follow somone with an svr and he has had countless issues. Anything part of land rover has horrible reliability. I love the svr but i would never keep one past warrenty. The guy i watched had had a number of electric issues and has had his cats replaced multiple times

[@hairychesticles1]

@Farris TheLaggy f type

[@j.d.m2103]

"British" car, owned by Indian conglomerate, built by Brits using major ford parts....are you all surprised by the break downs? I'm not...

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

What a car. Cousins across the water, can you say jag....you...are..? Sorry, but its grating to the ears.

[@MattNis1]

Winter tires are so so so bad in the dry. Most of winter has dry roads and it’s impossible to drive in a spirited manner on winters in The dry. It’s horrible. That’s the case for all season tires.

[@dmh11185]

What kind of FWD sports car your ma have? The F Type not FWD.

[@jareknowak8712]

He said front-engine cars, not front-wheel-drive.

[@TheSmokingTire]

my mom has an F-Type V6S Coupe

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

DCT or slutchy-box?

[@ericcindycrowder7482]

The front tire squeal is louder than the already loud exhaust.....lol. Needs those summer tires YA

[@batesphotography7790]

WHAT SUNGLASSES ARE YOU WEARING?!?

[@TheSmokingTire]

Dillon Optics! Longtime sponsor. Go to our website, and click on the "partners" tab, and if you use that link to buy a pair I'll send you a free TST T-shirt!

[@sirchedderdogg4299]

Nice 5 point seats with a regular seatbelt you find in a corolla. Lmao!!!

[@cliffordbradford8910]

Jags and Maseratis are up there on the obnoxious noise level. :-/

[@clubsport9334]

Button up your cardigan Clifford. Also have a cup of concrete and harden the fuck up.

[@Venturi11]

why would you not just get the Stelvio Quadrofolio

[@MrAnnihilator22]

Jaguar has more of a trustworthy, proven manufacturing tenure. Hard to predict the long term reliability of an Alfa

[@Venturi11]

@@MrAnnihilator22 that's true , but probably not by much, they both have warranties though , so as long as alfa doesnt completely disappear within 4 years lol. Which is unlikely now that they're owned by fiat

[@ZeeBri]

Jag-warr

[@danielhan3098]

So it's a supercharged coyote motor?

[@photilal1960]

It has literally nothing to do with the coyote motor other than them both being 5.0L

[@trueG922]

@@photilal1960 Ford has been supplying them with V6 and V8 motors for a long ass time bruh lmao www.autonews.com/article/20170108/BLOG06/170109861/the-ties-that-still-bind-ford-land-rover-engines

[@tylercouture216]

not surprising everyone makes the reference because ford use to own jaguar

[@j.d.m2103]

Are they still using fords?

[@nasomaz]

How much is it ?

[@TheSmokingTire]

$79,900 base, $89,000 as tested

[@thewedge8823]

0:38 what an ugly engine bay

[@TheSmokingTire]

I genuinely think it may have been missing some plastic cover or something?

[@mansees]

The Macan Turbo with the Performance Package is underpowered and looks like a dune buggy. Porsche does not offer the warranty that Jaguar does. Plus back country roads the Porsche does not feel as planted and fun to drive. And its slower. Heck based on driving dynamics I would take the F Pace S over the Macan Turbo S anyday, anytime. The Macan does not deserve the Porsche label.

[@gregmayled]

X5m competitor more like

[@turbos7780]

LOOK NO BRAKES not at all

[@turbos7780]

LOOK NO BRAKES x3m competitor

[@HollowM2]

X5 is a full sized suv

[@gregmayled]

Soulx CrusherX this is a more similar size to the x5 rather than the x3

[@tylercouture216]

but it is competitor to the x5m the xm3 literally JUST came out