The new Jaguar F-PACESUV has officially launched in South Africa! Take a look at what you can expect to pay for the F-PACE…

It might be Jaguar’s first go at the SUV market, but the Coventry-based brand has a lot of expertise to call on from its sister company Land Rover!The newcomer rides on the new aluminium-intensive platform designed for the XE and has a double-wishbone front- and integral link rear suspension setup. It offers luxurious seating for five,measures 4 731 mm in length (with a wheelbase of 2 874 mm) and has a claimed luggage capacity of 650 litres.

Passengers will have access to heated- and electrically reclining rear seats, while drivers benefit from technologies such as the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, a 12.3-inch HD virtual instrument cluster, and a laser head-up display. The F-PACEalso introduces Jaguar’s revolutionary Activity Key – a wearable accessory that also serves as a key fob, designed for those with active lifestyles.

The range comprises 132 kW 2.0-litre turbodiesel, 220 kW 3.0-litre turbodiesel, as well as 250 kW and 280 kW 3.0-litre supercharged petrol models.The top-of-the-range F-PACEis equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which offers drivers manual control through steering wheel-mounted paddles, and is claimed to accelerate from 0-100 kph in 5.5 seconds, while "Jaguar’s high-performance all-wheel drive system with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics and Torque Vectoring dynamic capabilities and traction in all road conditions, while retaining the rear-wheel drive feel of asportscar", the firm says.

Look out for our first drive impressions coming your way soon!

Jaguar F-PACEprices in South Africa

2.0 I4D Diesel 132 kW Pure –R778 966

2.0 I4D Diesel 132 kW R-Sport –R871 226

3.0 TDV6 Diesel 220 kW Pure –R942 646

3.0 TDV6 Diesel 220 kW R-Sport –R1 034 846

3.0 TDV6 Diesel 220 kW S –R1 099 646

3.0 TDV6 Diesel 220 kW First Edition –R1 222 546

3.0 S/C Petrol 250 kW Pure –R992 846

3.0 S/C Petrol 250 kW R-Sport –R1 085 046

3.0 S/C Petrol 280 kW S –R1 201 426

3.0 S/C Petrol 280 kW First Edition –R1 331 146