The updated Jaguar F-Pace SUV has been confirmed for SA in early 2023 featuring more EV range and more standard specification.

The Jaguar F-Pace has been one of the British brand’s success stories. Combining great looks, excellent driving manners and an assortment of powertrains, the F-Pace has proven popular.

Now for 2023, Jaguar has confirmed some updates, with a focus on its electrified hybrid derivative. The update includes the addition of an upgraded battery back of 19.2 kWh that sees the pure electric range of the P400e climb to 65 km (based on WLTP) which is a 20% increase on the previous hardware setup.

The updated P400e features 297 kW and 640 Nm, which is enough to give it a 0-100 kph of 5.3 seconds and a consumption claim of 1.6 L/100 km. Jaguar claims this model accounts for 1 in 10 F-Pace sales.

The rest of the range has been tweaked for simplification purposes, with non R-Dynamic derivatives falling away, making it easier for customers to choose. The upside of this is enhanced specifications and standard loadout across the board.

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R-Dynamic SE and HSE models are fitted with 20- and 21-inch wheels respectively, and all derivatives feature a space saver as standard, with the option of a full-size spare. The Black Pack is standard across all models, and this comprises a gloss black finish on things like the grille surround, mirror caps, rear bumper and so on.

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Step inside and every F-Pace derivative features the responsive Pivi Pro infotainment system, with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and over-the-air updates, as well as wireless charging.

Updated Jaguar F-Pace South African ETA

When it touches down in SA, the updated Jaguar F-Pace range will comprise: R-Dynamic SE, R-Dynamic HSE and SVR, the latter with its 405 kW supercharged V8.

The South African powertrains comprise a 297 kW four-cylinder petrol PHEV, a 147 kW D200 diesel, a 221 kW D300 six-cylinder diesel and the mighty SVR. All models come with all-wheel drive and 8-speed automatic transmissions, and pricing will be confirmed in early 2023 when the vehicles land in SA.