The flagship performance derivative of the updated Jaguar F-Pace has landed in South Africa. See how much the facelifted F-Pace SVR with a supercharged V8 costs, plus just how fast is it?

Performance SUVs are all the rage currently. With big capacity turbocharged petrol engines, all-wheel drive and space for the whole family, many would say the performance SUV is all the vehicle you’d ever need.

With the segment dominated by the German trio, many forget that the British have some pretty potent offerings too. The SVR range features a supercharged 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine and it sounds absolutely magnificent.

Jaguar has shoved this engine into its facelifted F-Pace and created the F-Pace SVR. In this application, the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 is tuned to deliver 405 kW and 700 Nm, giving it a claimed 0-100 kph of 4 seconds and a top speed of 286 kph. In comparison, the outgoing model featured 20 Nm less and could muster a 4.3-second run to 100 kph.

Jaguar says its additional performance comes from the same 8-speed torque converter transmission that’s found in the Jaguar XE SV Project 8 super sedan plus a new dynamic launch feature that helps maintain engine power to the wheels during gear shifts. The vehicle is driven by all 4 wheels and is available with adaptive dampers, which have been recalibrated to offer a comfier ride at slower speeds.

Other noteworthy mechanical upgrades range from the new electronic power-assistance steering system and improved brakes which is said to offer a sportier feel. There’s also additional cooling for the brakes, which you can imagine is vital as they work hard to bring this vehicle to a stop.

You can spot the updated Jaguar F-Pace SVR with its enhanced aerodynamics package. There are plenty of vents and ducts to improve cooling and how it cuts through the air. Jaguar says its new aero reduces aero lift by 35% and its drag coefficient has improved slightly. Jaguar is offering its updated F-Pace SVR with the Black Pack styling option.

Inside, the updated Jaguar F-Pace SVR features a redesigned cabin with new trim and materials, a new 12.3-inch digital dashboard, new Pivi Pro infotainment system as well as a new Jaguar Drive Selector, complete with SVR logo. There’s also a new SVR steering wheel with zinc-alloy gear shift paddles.

How much does the F-Pace SVR cost in South Africa?

The new Jaguar F-PACE SVR is available in South Africa now with a starting price of R1 835 700. The vehicle is sold with a standard 5-year/100 000km Jaguar Care Plan and warranty.

Further Reading

2019 Jaguar F-Pace SVR launch review

Updated Jaguar F-Pace Specs and Price

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