Jaguar F-Pace 2018: more power and less consumption for the English SUV. We tested it!

The range of the Jaguar F-Pace receives a number of enhancements, including the offer is completed with a 240 hp diesel variant and two new petrol 200 and 250 hp.

Jaguar F-Pace 2018, driving. The best images

Jaguar F-Pace 2018, driving. The best images

Jaguar F-Pace 2018, driving. The best images

Jaguar F-Pace 2018, driving. The best images

Jaguar just updated the SUV F-Pace with a number of improvements, including the debut of the last Ingenium engines, with new Diesel and gasoline 240 hp 2.0 four-cylinder variants 200 hp and 250 hp. The new engines promise higher efficiency, lower maintenance costs and increased performance.

Apart from the new mechanics are added New features of comfort and safety, Also available in saloons XE and XF.

Jaguar F-Pace 2018: new engines

maintains four-cylinder architecture known as Jaguar and Land Rover in, but adds a new engine Ingenium gasoline four-cylinder two powers and a new diesel engine of 240 hp. The new engines Ingenium 2.0 gasoline four-cylinder with 250 hp and 200 hp They include a high content of aluminum and low friction components to improve efficiency and dynamics.

Externally, versions with 200 hp engine carry a 20t emblem, while the 250 hp units are identified under registration 25t.

Jaguar F-Type 2018The Diesel range is enhanced with the introduction of diesel engines Ingenium 2.0 twin-turbo four-cylinder and 240 hp, which offers more than 50 mkg of torque and is called 25d.

To digest more power and torque figures have improved pistons, crankshaft and fuel injectors, Being the first four-cylinder engine for Jaguar Land Rover dual turbo. Sequential configuration allows increased power at high speeds while improving responsiveness at low revs.

The new petrol engines incorporate a double turbo to improve power delivery and have Continuously variable valve timing system and control function electrohydraulic valves. Also they have a new direct injection injectors 200 bar incorporating new central assembly and spray patterns to reduce emissions. In the new engine, the exhaust manifold is integrated with the casting of the cylinder head for the circulation of coolant through the manifold reduce heating times. The variant 25t, 250 hp, announcing 37.2 Nm of torque from 1,200 rpm, It is available with automatic transmission and drive two or four wheels. announces acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds, fuel consumption of 7.4 l / 100 km and less than 140 g / km CO2.

Jaguar F-Type 2018Jaguar F-Pace 2018: convenience

On the occasion of the update of the 2018 range, the front seats have been improved by incorporating a headrest with side gussets, motorized height adjustment and lateral supports manuals.

now Dual View technology allows the driver and front passenger to view different entertainment screens using the central touchscreen 10 inches. The system InControl Touch Pro is available when specified and allows the driver to follow instructions satellite navigation while the passenger can use the same screen to watch TV.

also they provide new security features, Forward Traffic Detection, which way of the system peripheral chambers, and it is designed to help the driver when visibility is restricted front. Using a camera with front facing villa located on the grid, the system detects objects that intersect the path of the vehicle and provides a visual warning in the central display when it detects a potential hazard.

He Forward Vehicle Guidance as well It is part of the system peripheral chambers and helps locate the vehicle while maneuvering at low speed. The system It works in conjunction with the front parking sensors and provides a visual representation of the superimposed vehicle with projections showing wheel alignment direction.

2018 Jaguar F-Type Indooralso interior improvements, with new colors on the dashboard and now Portfolio Prestige and finishes offer the steering wheel Sport Series design.

Jaguar F-Pace 2018: good performance

During the brief touchdown by the outskirts of Frankfurt, in Germany, we had the opportunity to driving on highway equipped with the new Ingenium four-cylinder engine version and 240 hp. One of the main advantages of this engine is that It is shown much lighter than the V6 variants, what clearly improves agility on twisty areas. It is true that provides no response and fineness of imposing six cylinders, but not far behind.

From idle it provides a strong response and achieves acceleration figures and recoveries very satisfactory, while consumptions are stabilized in the vicinity of 7 l / 100 when driving speed stable 120 km / h. He eight-speed automatic transmission helps a lot to maintain high cruise with the engine running at low revs, which not only contributes to lower consumption figures, but also to reduce noise levels.

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