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Jaguar F-Pace SVR 2021 UK review 9

What is it?

Crikey this is good. Call it home advantage if you like, picking up a Jaguar F- Pace SVR in Warwickshire within sight of the garages it was engineered in, and heading out into the Cotswolds on roads on which its dynamics were developed and signed-off. But I think it would play away pretty well, too. They’ve got it right.

Apparently the F-Pace SVR hasn’t really stopped being developed since Jaguar first put a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 in its big SUV in 2014. It went on sale as the SVR in 2019, well after the regular model, but was due for this update at the same time as the rest of the range. The changes are detailed but plentiful. The new bonnet, now without an uncomfortable shut-line across it, improves aero and allows bigger grilles, with more cooling for both the drivetrain and brakes (the same 395mm discs but with different pads).

The V8 is the same but adoption of the torque converter from the Project 8 means it’s now allowed to make its full 516lb ft in all gears. That, plus a reduction in aerodynamic drag, drops the 0-60mph time from 4.1sec to 3.8sec. I doubt you’d notice but three looks better, no?

What you should notice are suspension changes, to make the SVR more mature and rounded, without losing its dynamism, or while improving it, even. The adaptive dampers, roll bars and spring rates are unchanged but 70% of bushes are new, as are rear toe-links, front control arm links, rear spring aids and more. Stuff that people don’t pay attention to but would notice.

To recap, the F-Pace sits on Jaguar’s largely aluminium modular platform with a rear-drive bent. In the Comfort drive mode this 4wd car, with a centre differential and electronically-controlled limited slip diff at the rear, defaults to 70% rear-drive; put it in Dynamic and that heads to 90%. It’s variable too, but even in Snow/Ice mode it’s default 50% front:rear, and no more than 50% ever goes to the front wheels regardless of how slippy it is.

What’s it like?

From a user’s perspective perhaps the most notable change to the F-Pace is that all of these functions, plus the rest of the comms and information, is controlled by a new infotainment system.

The electronics architecture has been brought across from Jaguar’s electric vehicle platform and, as in the latest Land Rover Defender, it has transformed the speed, functionality and usability to the point where the infotainment is as good as anyone’s. (Although that’s not strictly one-way; the mass adoption of touchscreens means some makers’ functionality has come towards Jaguar’s, too).

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I also like this car’s level of tech: big round dials remain dials; there are two selectable stages for steering, suspension, gearbox and engine, no more. It doesn’t overload you with options and info. Call me an old codger if you will, but if I’m driving, there are only so many functions I can take.

And it drives really terrifically, with the caveat that this is a 2.1-tonne SUV, and obviously that brings a number of limitations with it. But name any rival: Alfa Stelvio, Mercedes-AMG GLC63 or Porsche Macan Turbo and the F-Pace steers, rides and handles with the best abilities of any of ‘em.

Flicking from Comfort to Dynamic drive modes is one quick of a switch on a not-overloaded console and you’d happily use both on a varied drive in the UK. They’ve clearly been selected by engineers, not marketeers.

I don’t like tend to feel comfortable with ‘driver’s’ SUVs, figuring that a 4×4 is happier being a 4×4 and a sports car more contented as a sports car. But I get why people want both and they really shouldn’t overlook the Jaguar. If its all- weather capability was enough for me, I’d take one over all others, or a Range Rover Sport, or an Aston Martin DBX.

Should I buy one?

Does it feel very 2021, though? A Jaguar with a 542bhp supercharged V8 launched two weeks after Jaguar announced its future was all-electric?

I guess not, but as hobbyists one day we’ll remember the slight ridiculousness of yesterday’s things, and fondly recall the gems. I think this’ll be one of them.

Technical specs
Model tested: F-Pace SVR
Price: £77,595
Engine: V8, 5000cc, supercharged petrol
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Power
542bhp at 6250-6500rpm
Torque
516lb ft at 3500-5000rpm
Driveline layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
0-62mph
4.0sec (60mph 3.8sec)
Top speed
178mph
Kerb weight (DIN)
2133kg
Fuel economy
23.1mpg
CO2
275g/km
BIK tax band
37%
Rivals Porsche Macan Turbo  Alfa Romeo Stelvio
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