{"id":18597,"date":"2018-03-07T13:34:21","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T12:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=18597"},"modified":"2018-03-07T20:39:03","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T19:39:03","slug":"jaguar-e-pace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/jaguar-e-pace\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaguar E-Pace"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The E-Pace promises to combine sports car design and agility with everyday SUV practicality<\/p><\/div>\n

Jaguar’s latest SUV looks the part but lacks the edge to justify the price writes Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What is it?<\/strong> SUVs are the lifeblood of car makers as more families opt for something sportier than an estate and more substantial than a hatchback. Sales of crossovers and SUVs are expected to more than double by 2020 and they have become the go anywhere, all-conquering family transport. While none of us may actually venture off road, we like to turn up at the school gate at least looking prepared for every eventuality. The latest to battle for market share is Jaguar’s new E-pace<\/p>\n

Is it a looker?<\/strong> Based on the Range Rover Evoque, this – the smallest Jag – is designed to rival cars like the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Volvo’s XC40. Chic, sleek, sophisticated, the E-Pace certainly has an edge over rivals. Designer Ian Callum has successfully reinterpreted the lines of the F-Type and deftly transferred them to the small SUV. The result is unmistakeable Jaguar style.<\/p>\n

Under the Bonnet?<\/strong> There are two other diesel engine options: 180PS and 240PS and two petrol options: 249PS or 300PS. Our First Edition test car is based on the R-Dynamic SE spec pack and includes sports seats and is priced at \u20ac77,425.<\/p>\n

What about inside?<\/strong> Inside, it is well thought out, modern and comfortable, with nods to the F-Type throughout. It is also awash with charging points and USB connections as well as a 4G wifi hotspot for up to eight devices. Every\u00a0E-Pace\u00a0also features the latest generation of Jaguar’s Touch Pro infotainment system. Natural voice control technology, a 10-inch touch-screen interface and a customisable home screen make interactions with the system quick, simple and intuitive. The boot is a generous 577 litres, but despite its size the car never felt particularly roomy inside and space in the back is far from generous<\/p>\n

On the Road?<\/strong> Disappointingly the bodywork is heavier than you’d expect, the result is a reassuring sturdiness but the downside is a weighty car that feels cumbersome when compared with the larger F-Pace. The E-Pace is neither a fun-size F-Pace or a reworking of the Evoque. Instead, it borrows its genetic heritage from the sporty F-Type. Unfortunately its a firm ride without the rally-car thrills.<\/p>\n

What are my options?<\/strong> If you decide to buy one, there are numerous decisions to make; petrol or diesel, manual or automatic, FWD or AWD and four trim levels, Base, S, SE, HSE that are all available as Dynamic Models. There is also an exclusive First Edition model available only for the first year of production.<\/p>\n

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And Safety?\u00a0<\/strong>The E-Pace achieved a five-star Euro NCAP rating and keeps everyone safe with high scores of 86% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection and 77% for pedestrian protection<\/p>\n

Will it break the bank?<\/strong> The Jaguar SUV also pays for its overweight by high fuel consumption figures, and we achieved nothing close to the official 5.6 litres per 100km quoted for our 180PS two-litre diesel test car. Prices start at \u20ac36,000 for the 2.0D 150PS FWD manual model (124g\/km, \u20ac270 road tax).<\/p>\n

What it says about you?<\/strong> With lethal good looks this car is a good hair day on wheels<\/p>\n

Verdict?<\/strong> When Jaguar made a sharp turn two years ago and moved from building sporty cars to SUVs, purists may have baulked that it was the end of an era rather than a new beginning. But the F-Pace seduced more than 100,000 motorists around the world. Destined to become the best selling Jaguar ever, the E-Pace is a handsome-looking SUV and handles in a way you would expect from a Jag but falls short at delivering the kind of refinement and smooth-ride quality that appeals to its core buyers.
\nPlenty of people want an engaging and premium SUV that will garner admiring glances in a supermarket car park and for those the E-Pace is that car.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll buy one?<\/strong> Styling, Jaguar Badge, practical<\/p>\n

Why you won\u2019t?<\/strong> Pricey, Not as good to drive as it looks, thirsty<\/p>\n

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Jaguar E-Pace AWD 180 ps Auto First Edition<\/strong>
\nEngine:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a01999 cc, 180 bhp, 430 Nm
\nMax speed:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>205 kph
\n0-100 kph:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a09.3\u00a0seconds
\nEmissions (Motor Tax) :\u00a0<\/strong> 147g\/km (\u20ac390)
\nPrice:<\/strong>\u00a0\u20ac36,000 (Test car \u20ac977,425 )
\nNo of Doors:<\/strong>\u00a05 doors
\nEuro NCAP:<\/strong>\u00a05\u00a0stars
\nFuel type:\u00a0<\/strong>Diesel
\nFuel Economy (combined cycle):\u00a0<\/strong>5.6 l\/100 km
\nBoot Capacity Seats up(down):<\/strong>\u00a0525 (1234) \u00a0litres
\nCar Seats:<\/strong>\u00a02 Isofix fittings in the rear
\nLength:<\/strong> 4941 mm
\nWidth:<\/strong>\u00a01900 mm
\nHeight:<\/strong>\u00a01649 mm
\nWheelbase:<\/strong>\u00a02681 mm<\/p>\n

For more information on the Jaguar E-Pace, check out the Jaguar Ireland\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>website<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/em>, their facebook\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>page<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/em>\u00a0or follow Jaguar Ireland on\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em>twitter\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Geraldine Herbert<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

7th<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0March, 2018<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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