14 – Autonews - AA Club of Kenya magazine
Engine : 2.0 4-cylinder Diesel |
Cylinders / valves per cylinder |
4 / 4 |
Bore / Stroke ( mm ) |
83 / 92.35 |
Capacity ( cc ) |
1,999 |
Maximum power EEC-PS ( kW ) |
180 ( 132 ) |
@ rev / min |
4,000 |
Maximum torque EEC-Nm ( lb . ft .) |
430 |
@ rev / min |
1,750-2,500 |
Transmission |
8-Speed |
0-60 mph ( 0-100 km / h ) seconds |
8.2 ( 8.7 ) |
Top speed mph ( km / h ) |
129 ( 208 ) |
Engine : 3.0 6-cylinder Petrol |
Cylinders / valves per cylinder |
6 / 4 |
Bore / Stroke ( mm ) |
84 / 90 |
Engine ( cc ) |
2,993 |
Max power EEC-PS ( kW ) |
300 ( 221 ) |
@ rev / min |
4,000 |
Maxi torque EEC-Nm ( lb . ft .) |
700 |
@ rev / min |
2,000 |
Transmission |
8-Speed |
0-60 mph ( 0-100 km / h ) seconds |
5.8 ( 6.2 ) |
Top speed mph ( km / h ) |
150 ( 241 ) |
dampers set to the firmer ‘ Dynamic ’ mode .
It ’ s a hungry beast through open sweeping corners where it chews up long journeys with ease . Push it harder and you experience mild understeer . To counter this it has an intuitive rearwheel biased AWD ( All-Wheel-Drive ) system that constantly measures grip levels via the All-Surface-Control- System and corrects understeer by activating Torque Vectoring by braking to correct the understeer .
The Suspension The F-PACE ’ s ability to soak up bumps and imperfections to keep its occupants in the lap of luxury is almost without peer . As we cruised downhill , the road surface changed from tarmac to murram .
The front double wishbone and rear integral link unit with adaptive dampers work in collaboration to ensure a dynamic and supple ride . As we wound up the drive experience I couldn ’ t help but marvel at how capable the F PACE is on any surface .
The Technology I sat next to the man in charge of in-car connectivity and he did explained that the F-PACE has more than 12 driver assistance functions , including Autonomous Emergency Braking ( AEB ) with pedestrian detection as standard .
Jaguar ’ s InControl system provides a 360 degree approach in relation to connectivity . It connects its occupants to the internet via a Wi-Fi hotspot , secures the vehicle via InControl Secure which alerts you of vehicle intrusion , arms the vehicle allowing you to track and trace it via GPS in the event that it found an unwelcome ‘ new ’ owner .
Wearable technology makes its debut the F-PACE , as you can check the vehicle status remotely and even crank the engine via the Jaguar ’ s sturdy waterproof wristband . This allows you to lock your keys safely in the vehicle as you go camping or water surfing . The mobile app will unlock the vehicle . It also be installed in your Apple Watch . Too cool !
Summary In my opinion , Jaguar ’ s first crossover may not set a new benchmark in the luxury midsized SUV segment , but it ’ s still a very accomplished vehicle that will undoubtedly bring new customers into the fold . Unlike its competition , it indeed offers everyday practicality and still has the soul of a sports car . Overall it was an amazing experience and as the Bombardier CRJ took off . I appreciated Montenegro ’ s challenging geography . The Jaguar Land Rover really wanted us to experience the unusual , the F-PACE was the perfect vehicle for this ! Now you know one reason Jaguar is doing relatively well in Kenya . http :// www . jaguar-kenya . com /