A Week in Jaguar's Revised E-Pace P250 R-Dynamic AWD SUV

2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynamic P250 S AWD Review

Over the years, poor old jaguar has been a bit of a shambles as it passed through more hands than a geriatric buffet. It has emerged as a subsidiary of TATA, the giant Indian car maker. Their models have gotten prettier with each generation, and the current crop are crackers. We’ve done the E-Pace to death, and thought it was a bit spesh. MEL Magazine agrees with us, that a special place is held in the hearts of gays and lesbians everywhere, for reviews that are just for us.

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That brings us to the majestic and imperious 2021 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynamic P250 S AWD. It is as pretty as a gym-fit twink in speedos, and as handy as a fully-pouched tradie with boots and a flannie. Let that sink in for a bit. All of that imagery belies the fact that all Jaguars feel like a charismatic country pile on wheels.

Brochure and Specifications: 22MY_Jaguar E-PACE_Spec Guide_V2_170921_tcm642-898773

Outside:

It starts with the exterior design, which is all swoopy and roundie.

19” wheels are no biggie, and the headlights look rather like the ones that came out with original E-Pace. Jag has done all the hard work under the skin, or should I say, under the glass. The bejewelled array is fully automatic, with LEDs, and an optional matrix system. See the video for a really cool infographic.

The body is a clever mix of metals including aluminium and steel. Not only does it make the body rigid for handling, but the safety is dialled up to max. The men in white coats usually ruin the good work done in clay. E-Pace manages to look like a concept that stepped straight off the page of an old master.

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Inside:

Jaguar E-Pace comes in a bunch of trim levels, and our S is the model the fiscally challenged will select. You’ll miss the techy gorgeousness of the fully digital driver displays that only come in the top grades. Instead, the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace has a screen flanked by a couple of regular dials. What a total and utter disappointment. I puffed and blustered for about a minute, then never gave it another thought. It does most of the things the bigger sister does so, there’s that.

There is ample plushness for even the pickiest gay in the village. The seats adjust and bend, and there is a duo of memories that store your preferences.

It would be remiss of me not to mention the supple leather. It is soft and luxurious, and the ambience steps up a notch when the burgundy (Deep Garnet) theme is chosen. There is no other word than “comfortable” that will suffice. It spoils you, and wraps around you like a very clever kid-glove.

The centre console is replete with the latest PIVI Jaguar audio system. It subsumes many of the features that once cluttered a console, but no more. The menus are easily navigated, with settings for all manner of tastes. Sound from the audio system is characteristically deep and rich, without the booming doof-doof that chavs in council estates insist on having set to “ear bleed”.

Apple CarPlay is wireless, but very moody. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it won’t connect. Before you ask, we didn’t try Android Auto.

The gear selector is as seen in other JRL models, replacing the old pistol grip and dial selectors. The jesus-grip is in the same place, but only a complete buffoon would take this SUV off-road, even with its nimble AWD system it is no match for the overt brawn of a Wrangler or Land Cruiser.

There are drive modes, so a trip to the Snowy is on the cards, with no fear of slipping gracefully off an icy road.

There are a couple of notable omissions: there is no head’s up display, more importantly, there is no parking brake button. WTF? It is all automatic, and we say no, enough is enough. Give us our button, PLEASE!

The drive:

The Christmas holiday season if full of drunken madness, and that madness extends to the roads. Jaguar has a load of driver aids and safety features for that secure “Aussie Road Trip” feeling. Blind spot and lane control are gentle and unassuming. If you have it all switched on, the driver can sit back in sinful bliss, letting the car to do the hard work. It will steer, and watch out for errant P-Platers, even in the foulest weather.

184kw is not a neck-snapper, even in Sport or Sport+. The Jaguar E-Pace feels frisky without being dangerous, but we thought 11.8L/100k was sub-par. Let’s face it, a 4 cylinder won’t set your world on fire. Instead, it will cup you gently in its embrace to glide you to you very important “shopping for scarves” appointment with your PT.

You don’t just drive a jag, oh no. You’re conveyed by it.

The suspension is passive, so no fancy dampers that get harder or softer. This ride is down to good tuning. Then there is the handling, which is surprisingly good. Even on the goat tracks masquerading as NSW main roads, Jaguar E-Pace is restful, quiet, and calm. AWD helps, especially in the greasy conditions left lightly moist after a summer sprinkle.

For a full list of features and specifications, download the brochure HERE: : 22MY_Jaguar E-PACE_Spec Guide_V2_170921_tcm642-898773

We did the usual comprehensive list of daily duties, and Jaguar E-Pace proved to be fabulously able. It was easy to park, incredibly smooth, and created a space that was serene in a gentle-come-hither kind of way.

Conclusion:

Jaguar E-Pace is a car you could fall for.

It is graceful and spacious, even in the back seat. There is enough power for most, and the drive experience is sublime. Handling is sporty without being harsh, so your organs aren’t rearranged at the first hint of imperfection. There is plenty of room for all of life’s detritus.

Jaguar E-Pace is elegant and regal, yet understated and subtle.

Price: $63,900

Options:

· Black Contrast Roof		· $970
· Cabin Air Purification System with PM2.5 filter	· $780
· Privacy Glass	· $690
· Red Brake Calipers	· $660
· Wireless Device Charging	· $350
Price-As-Tested:	$69,350*