Although its the smaller SUV offering in the Jaguar range, the E-Pace provides a host of standard equipment such as six airbags, climate control, cruise control and lane-keep assist. Standard safety systems include ABS brakes, electronic brake assist (EBA), electronic parking brake, hill-start assist, traction control and stability control.
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Not only does the E-Pace offer a variety of safety systems but also driver connectivity and comfort technologies. Central features Jaguar's Touch Pro infotainment system on a 10-inch touchscreen interface with a customizable home screen. Also on offer is an optional 12.3-inch full-colour digital TFT instrument panel in front of the driver which projects vital vehicle information as well as navigational maps.
The figures
The Jaguar E-Pace is offered in 12 trim levels, each bringing with it additional specifications on both the exterior and interior. However, only two engine options feature across the range. One option is petrol and the other diesel and both send their power to all four wheels via the standard all-wheel-drive system.
| Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD | Jaguar E-Pace P250 AWD | |
| Engine | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder diesel | 2.0-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Power | 132 kW | 183 kW |
| Torque | 430 kW | 365 kW |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.3s | 7.0s |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 5.6 L / 100 km | 7.7 L / 100 km |
| CO2 emission | 147 g/km | 174 g/km |
Verdict
If you are considering either of the entry-level variants, you can expect to pay R777 876 for the diesel- and R818 002 for the petrol option. The top of the range, R-Dynamic HSE models is closer to R945 576 for the diesel and R1 005 602 for the petrol. But which engine option is better for you?
If you are looking for a good looking compact SUV to commute with every day, the diesel option might just be the better option. Not only does it provide all the extra torque for when you fill-up the 577-litre boot, but it also returns a lower fuel consumption figure. This, however, comes at a cost, the cost being performance.
The petrol derivatives bring with it additional performance. If you are looking for that extra oompf on long road trips or would like to sprint ahead of the traffic on the way to work, the petrol offering will do just that with its impressive acceleration and top speed. For us here at AutoTrader, we always try to evaluate the overall value a vehicle will provide as well as cost-saving.
For just more than what the entry-level petrol variant will cost you, you can get yourself a more premium diesel model in S specification which incorporates extra equipment. It is because of this and the fact that the diesel will save money with its low fuel consumption figure that we choose the diesel as our winner.
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