Facelifted Jaguar F-Pace. Can the new F-Pace tow? Jaguar towing capacity.

Facelifted Jaguar F-Pace.  Can the new F-Pace tow? Jaguar towing capacity.

Jaguar has significantly updated the F-Pace, with new mild-hybrid powertrains, V8, facelifted exterior, new interior, and extra tech.

Jaguar has set out to simplify the exterior to improve aerodynamic efficiency and enhance visual appeal. New LED headlights sharpen the front along with a simplified bonnet and bumper design.  The new bonnet eliminates the conspicuous shut line of the previous model.  On the side, the only change is the addition of the Jaguar Leaper emblem to the front quarter panel, while at the rear the taillights and rear bumper have been reprofiled.

Most notable for the updated F-Pace is the all-new interior – unusual for a mid-life facelift – with Jaguar paying particular attention to both the colours and materials used throughout the cabin.

Part of the new design includes the company's new drive selector, debuting for the first time on the F-Pace.

The steering wheel is all-new and has integrated controls for the sound system, cruise control and trip computer. There are bigger pockets in the doors and a hidden storage area under the centre console.  The steering wheel itself adjusts electrically for reach and height, and the driver’s seat adjusts in 12 different ways to provide an ideal driving position to suit all but the most extreme tastes.

The F-PACE also has new seats, featuring wider cushions, massage functions, and improved heating and cooling. 

The driver also gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, offering customisable three-dimensional navigation. The head-up display can also integrate navigation, speed, and incoming caller details.

Technology gets a boost on the new Jaguar F-Pace. Owners can enjoy the company's latest 'Pivi Pro' infotainment system on the curved glass 11.4-inch high-definition infotainment screen.

The system offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, along with integrated apps from Spotify, Deezer, and TuneIn, while two different phones can be connected via Bluetooth simultaneously.

The system – which uses an independent power source for quick-starting – can also integrate with Google and Microsoft Outlook calendars.

Jaguar is keen to point out that the system can be updated via 'Software-Over-The-Air' (SOTA), using multiple modems to ensure media streaming remains uninterrupted while software is being downloaded.

Passengers also benefit from engine noise cancellation and, according to Jaguar, segment-first active road noise cancellation. A new cabin Purify function includes air ionisation and PM2.5 cabin air filtration to remove odours and allergens.

Dimensionally nothing has changed externally, which means the F-Pace’s internal space remains the same as before.  There is sufficient room in the back seat for two adults comfortably, and three at a pinch. Jaguar claims the F-Pace's boot is bigger than any of its key rivals – 650 litres with the rear seats in place. If you fold down the rear seats, you’re left with a virtually flat extended load bay that makes it easier to slide longer items on board.  Need to carry more or take your bikes along on your next weekend away?  Our F-Pace towbar has been redesigned to give you the cleanest look on the facelifted F-Pace.  Our F-Pace towbar is rated at a maximum towing capacity of 2400kgs.

The six-cylinder 'Ingenium' engines come with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, helping to reduce fuel consumption and improve emissions.

All engines are fitted to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is now standard across the F-Pace range.

The four-cylinder delivers the F-Pace to 100km/h from standstill in a claimed 7.3 seconds, while fuel consumption is reported as an average of 9.3 litres per 100 kilometres

The diesel powertrain does the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 6.4 seconds, with fuel consumption listed as 7.4L/100km.

The 0-100km/h time drops to a claimed 5.4 seconds with the petrol six, with fuel consumption listed as 8.7L/100km.

The V8, meanwhile, completes the benchmark sprint in a claimed 4.0 seconds, with fuel consumption at 11.7L/100km.

New tyres sit at all four corners with the ability to seal up punctures on the fly so you can keep driving for short periods without danger – though drivers can still pull over and fit the space saver space if they wish.

This change affects all F-Pace models wearing 19 to 21-inch size wheels, though the larger 22-inch wheels and performance-oriented SVR models keep their existing rubber.

Jaguar has also enhanced the active safety features on the F-Pace. Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Collision Warning, Rear Traffic Monitor, Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Speed Limiter are now standard on all models.

After the facelift, the F-Pace feels greater than the sum of its parts. The new interior has transformed it from merely an OK-looking and driving SUV to the luxury item it always should have been. So, if the F-Pace wasn’t on the radar in your search for a medium-size luxury SUV, it certainly should be now.

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