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Jaguar F-Pace D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE

Price: R1 283 218 0-100 km/h: 8,2 seconds Top speed: 210 km/h Power: 150 kW Torque: 430 N.m CAR fuel index: 7,08 L/100 km CO2 : 156 g/km

Refined diesel engine and updated interior are the standout points. Sweet steering adds driver appeal

Sean Parker

New cabin materials and tech enhance the appeal and the standard spec is impressive

Nikesh Kooverjee

irst revealed to the world at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show and officially on sale the following year, the F-Pace was a late entry to the premium SUV segment. The British carmaker faced a steep gradient to coax buyers away from established brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Porsche. Internally, the company knew it couldn’t (and shouldn’t) step on the toes of Land Rover and to their credit, the F-Pace and Range Rover Velar – despite being built on the same platform – feel markedly different as a

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