WITH THE INCLUSION of integrated Alexa voice control across the range and the addition of a new 400 Sport model, Jaguar’s F-Pace offers more technology and greater choice for customers.
Offered exclusively with a smooth, refined Ingenium six-cylinder petrol mild-hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) engine, the 400 Sport is distinguished by new 21-inch Gloss Black wheels, Black Pack, privacy glass and Gloss Black roof rails. Windsor leather Performance seats are a highlight of the spacious, luxurious interiors.
New F-Pace 400 Sport
The F-Pace’s distinctive, sculpted form is further enhanced for the new 400 Sport through a unique combination of exterior design elements which heighten their poised stance and dynamic character.
Adam Hatton, Exterior Design Director, Jaguar, said, “Developing the new 400 Sport model gave us the opportunity to subtly accentuate the F-Pace’s inherently assertive, purposeful design and deliver an even more confident on-road presence, while beautiful, rich materials – including Windsor leather, Suedecloth, and meticulously-crafted veneers – make the interiors even more luxurious. Together with the quiet, effortless performance from the six-cylinder engine, the new F-Pace 400 Sport will make every journey extraordinary.”
Striking 21-inch ‘Style 5105’ wheels complement the Black Pack, privacy glass and Gloss Black roof rails, and feature a distinctive five split-spoke design and a Gloss Black finish. Customers wishing to add even further visual appeal can select the optional 22-inch ‘Style 1020’ forged wheels, available on both models in a choice of two finishes: Gloss Black with Satin Black inserts or Gloss Silver with contrast inserts. These are specified with self-sealing all-season tyres.
The F-Pace 400 Sport can be specified in the full range of colours, comprising one solid finish, seven metallics and a choice of two premium metallic paints – Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey.
The luxurious, crafted interior of the F-Pace is further enriched on the 400 Sport with slimline Performance Seats in Windsor leather. These are matched to an Ebony Suedecloth headliner and Satin Charcoal Ash veneers. The sense of serenity and space is heightened by Premium Cabin Lighting. Also available on all other models in the range, this offers the driver a choice of 30 colours.
As well as luxury and refinement the new 400 Sport delivers the outstanding performance and agility drivers expect from a Jaguar. The 400 Sport features the Ingenium 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol MHEV engine, developing 294kW and 550Nm of torque. Featuring advanced technologies including a twin scroll turbocharger supported by an electric supercharger, continuously variable inlet valve lift control and a 250bar direct fuel injection system, this superbly refined unit enables the 400 Sport to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 250km/h.
The MHEV system uses a Belt integrated Starter Generator in place of a conventional alternator to recuperate energy that would otherwise be lost during deceleration and braking, which is then stored in a 48V lithium-ion battery packaged beneath the rear load space. This energy is used to assist the engine when accelerating away, and also enables a smoother, quieter and more responsive stop/start function.
There’s also a choice of 184kW petrol four-cylinder Ingenium and 221kW diesel six-cylinder Ingenium powertrains. The diesel also features 48V mild-hybrid technology for even greater refinement and efficiency.
All F-Pace models feature intelligent all-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic transmissions which can be controlled either by the Jaguar Drive Selector or – for added driver engagement – the beautifully tactile metal shift paddles.
Ask Alexa
The new 400 Sport – like all models in the range – comes with Amazon Alexa. Seamlessly integrated, it brings the familiar Alexa experience to F-Pace and provides natural voice interaction with the Pivi Pro infotainment system’s features including navigation, music, podcasts and audiobooks, calls and compatible smart devices.
Requests such as ‘Alexa, navigate me home’, ‘Alexa, play my chill-out playlist’ and ‘Alexa show me nearby coffee shops’ can all be made by voice. You can also check news, weather, and manage your schedule or shopping list – just by asking. Alexa lives in the cloud and is always getting smarter, with new features and updates continually being added and delivered.
The Alexa voice experience is intuitive to use, making it easy for customers to operate keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Alexa even makes it possible to control compatible smart home features such as heating and lighting from the comfort of F-Pace’s luxurious interior. Just ask: ‘Alexa, set the living room temperature to 20 degrees’, for example.
Existing owners of F-Pace models with Pivi Pro are among more than 55,000 Jaguar customers to have been offered Alexa in a software-over-the-air update.
Alex Heslop, Director of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Jaguar Land Rover, said, “The seamless integration of Amazon Alexa with our Pivi Pro infotainment system gives customers simple, intuitive voice control of regularly used features, making the driving experience even more enjoyable. The fact we can also offer this new feature to existing customers proves the value of our software-over-the-air-updates.”
The F-Pace offers a wealth of other smart technologies to make journeys simpler, more enjoyable and more connected. The Smartphone Pack with wireless Apple CarPlay is standard. Wireless Android Auto is also standard. In addition, Pivi Pro can connect two phones simultaneously, and an optional wireless device charging pad beneath the centre console features a signal booster to improve network reception and Wi-Fi.
The 2023 Model Year F-Pace range includes all R-Dynamic S, SE, HSE, and 400 Sport models.
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