Despite station wagons being on the losing end of the battle with SUVs and the fact that us Aussies aren’t nearly as fond of diesel-powered passenger cars as the Europeans are, Jaguar has decided to launch a wagon variant of the XF, known in Jaguar speak as the Sportbrake, with …
Read More »2018 Jaguar XE S Review
The recently updated Jaguar XE S – the sportiest version of the iconic British brand’s smallest sedan – is a car that really treads its own path in what is a typically German-dominated segment, with the Mercedes-AMG C43, Audi S4, and BMW 340i being the dominant forces within in this …
Read More »Jaguar I-Pace SVR would prioritise handling over sprint time
With EVs gaining momentum, Jaguar Land Rover has high hopes for its all-electric I-Pace, indicating a high-performance I-Pace SVR is a possibility. However, don’t expect electrifying performance as they would not be engineered for their 0-100km/h performance alone. “We have asked ourselves how you would ‘SVR’ an electric car,” JLR …
Read More »Jaguar celebrates 50 years of XJ with special edition model
Jaguar is marking 50 years of its flagship XJ luxury saloon with the launch of a new special edition model. Revealed at the Beijing Motor Show, the Jaguar XJ50 celebrates half a century of trademark performance, technology and luxury. Available in both standard and long wheelbase with a choice of …
Read More »Which $200k Coupe? Lexus LC 500 vs Jaguar F-Type 400 Review
Price and Equipment Lexus LC 500 A visual feast for the eye with not much else missing. A one-spec, and one price, fit all proposition. Both V8 and hybrid versions are priced identically at $190,000 with all the kit you could ask for. There are adaptive LED headlights, stunning 3D …
Read More »404kW Jaguar F-PACE SVR on sale now in Australia from $140,020
Jaguar has announced the pricing and specifications of its potent, V8-powered F-PACE SVR, which is available to order now from $140,020 plus on-road costs. Engineered by JLR’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), the F-PACE SVR’s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine produces 404kW and 680Nm of torque – 44% uplift in power, …
Read More »Jaguar F-PACE gets the SVR treatment
The Jaguar F-PACE gets the SVR treatment to make it the fastest and most powerful F-PACE yet. Engineered by Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) go-fast division, the F-PACE SVR’s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine produces 404kW and 680Nm, enabling it to reach 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds with a top speed …
Read More »Jaguar E-PACE compact SUV launches in Australia from $47,750
Jaguar has launched its second SUV in Australia, with the five-seat E-PACE joining the F-PACE in Jaguar’s local showrooms priced from $47,750 to $84,370 plus on-road costs. Jaguar says the E-PACE’s exterior design is inspired by the F-TYPE sports car and is characterised by the distinctive Jaguar grille, muscular proportions, …
Read More »All-Electric Jaguar I-PACE launched from sub-$120k
Jaguar’s first ever all-electric car has arrived in the form of the I-PACE. Unveiled today in production guise, the Jaguar I-PACE is the world’s first full electric premium compact crossover that is due to arrive into Australia later this year priced from $119,000 plus on-road costs. Powertrain With a 90kWh …
Read More »Jaguar F-Type four-cylinder is new range-opener from $107k
Jaguar is broadening the appeal and accessibility of the new F-Type sports car with the introduction of the entry-level four-cylinder variant. The F-Type family now spans from the new four-cylinder model to Jaguar’s 200mph all-weather supercar – the F-Type SVR. Priced from $107,012 before on-road costs, the entry-level F-Type is …
Read More »Jaguar XJ refreshed for 2018, gets 423kW XJR575 range-topper
Jaguar has given its XJ a refresh for 2018 along with the introduction of the XJR575 performance flagship model. Boasting 423kW and 700Nm of torque from a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, the new XJR575 will sprint from 0-100km/h in a claimed 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 300km/h. Offered …
Read More »New Jaguar XF Sportbrake pricing and specification
Jaguar has announced the pricing and specifications of its new XF Sportbrake which marks its return to the premium estate segment. Like the sedan, the sleek XF wagon features an aluminium-intensive architecture and promises 565 litres of boot space, expandable to 1,700 litres with the split folding rear seats lowered. …
Read More »2017 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport Review
Already carving out a name for itself as the more edgy and vigorous rival to the Porsche 911, the two-seater Jaguar F-Type continues to evolve for 2017, gaining sharper looks and more performance. The ever expanding line-up now spans from four to eight cylinders, available in rear- or all-wheel drive, …
Read More »Jaguar says in 2040, all you need is a steering wheel called Sayer
Jaguar has unveiled its vision for an on-demand autonomous vehicle called the FUTURE-TYPE concept, designed to meet the mobility needs of the future. According to Jaguar, in the future customers can summon a fully-charged FUTURE-TYPE on demand via its voice-activated Artificial Intelligence (AI) steering wheel called Sayer – named after …
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