Jaguar F-Type has always been one of our favourite posh coupés.

A nip-and-tuck back in 2019 brough a feast new technology, new lighting, and subtle changes in its “1+1” cabin. Jaguar stresses the Cabin is driver focused, and we agree. The body, already delicious, is now pure sex on wheels. We think this is one of the best-looking cars of all time.

What’s New:

Design director, Julian Thompson, says F-Type is Jaguar’s most beautiful car. The facelift makes the original model look somewhat aged, and we think this new face is what it always should have been. Julian went on to confirm our sentiments, that the front now matched the rear for both looks and function.

Above: This Week – 2022 Jaguar F-Type R Dynamic V8 Coupé FULL REVIEW

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ABOVE: Updated Jaguar F-Type V8 R Dynamic

The most notable exterior features:

  • New 12.3” digital cluster
  • New fonts and colours
  • Monogram stitching
  • Side vents and leaper graphic
  • Pixel LED headlights
  • “chicane signature” tail lights with Jaguar Heritage monogram pattern
  • New 10 spoke wheels (our with a 5 spoke upgrade
  • More efficient air bonnet vents
  • R logo etched on tailpipes
  • Black pack with black badges
  • New bumpers

The Australian range is a coupe/convertible V8 powered R-Dynamic lineup. Previous SVR versions were axed, as were the 4 and 6-cylinder engines.

The entry level cars have a 331kw/580Nm engine, and the R Coupe ups the power to 423kw/700Nm. F-Type R adds AWD, and believe me, you’ll appreciate it if the RWD P450 Rear Wheel Drive is anything to go by. The R Coupé is $264,966, $100,000 more than our base model.

The Cabin:

There are still the cool pop-up front vents and a beautifully laid out centre stack and console.

The driver instruments have been banished, replaced by a configurable 12.3” LCD screen. We said in previous videos that we think this screen lacks true customisation and still think that is the case. Although each of 3 zones and be changed to different views featuring different data, but requires faffing about in a bevy of complex menus. It would be easier to have a single scroll to quickly navigate to the desired view. This could easily be added to the existing scroll on the steering wheel.

The 10” Touch Pro infotainment system lags behind the top cat’s siblings. Their PIVI infotainment setout offers easier navigation and faster operation. Although neither is particularly intuitive despite Jag’s insistence on the latter being like a smart phone.

“Favourites” are famously difficult manipulate. You have to set aside a morning-tea to remove and old favourites, and to set new ones. In the favourites menu, you can select then delete exiting stations. Adding them is by going to each band, and pressing the “heart”. We like KIA’s system of deleting “all”, with adding as simple as running down the list, pressing “star” as you go.

A head up display something we miss, with naughty old jaguar having omitted this vital bit of tech. No matter that car makers tell you, once you’ve lived with one, being without an HUD makes you cranky.

While we’re having a bitch about missing bits, seat heating/cooling is a big miss for 160 grand’s worth of gent’s coupe.

The Drive:

Ride is firm, very firm.

Active suspension changes personality depending on what drive mode you’ve picked. There is a track mode for those with excellent life insurance, but please, don’t use it on a public road unless you have a death wish.

When I think of Jag’s making a run down by the med, I’m minded of cabin noise, which on all but the smoothest tarmac, is quite intrusive.

A bi-modal switch boosts exhaust noise for those with delicate egos, with another button to raise the rear flap. Unless you’re doing a gajillion KPH on a track, the flap is useless and only serves to raise fuel consumption.

Steering is delightfully light. In fact the entire F-Type experience is light and ethereal. Were I not to test cars to write about them, my weekly milage would be positively Lilliputian. F-Type begged to be let out, but it didn’t get the looks you’d expect it to.

Perhaps the era of gorgeous sports cars is passing. Examples are thin on the ground as buyers accelerate towards

Fuel consumption is OK at 9.4L for our test period. Much of the work was freeway/highway, and takes a dramatic leap around town.

What for a full VIDEO review over the next few days.

F-TYPE

  • R-Dynamic P450 Coupé $159,900
  • R-Dynamic P450 Convertible $164,900
  • 0L Supercharged V8
  • 331kw/580Nm
  • 6L/100k
  • Max 285kph
  • 0-100 4.6 sec
  • Weight 1706kg
  • Rear Wheel Drive
  • Warranty: 5 years unlimited K’s, 5 yr roadside assist

Our Test Car:- Price: $159,900 (As tested: $170,510)

$2110 Fixed Panoramic Roof

$1470 Knurled Aluminium Centre Console

$1790 20 Style 5060 5 Spoke Gloss Sparkle Silver wheels

$1160 Power Rear Hatch

$1040 Twin Zone Climate Control

$1000 Blind Spot Assist

  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Rear traffic Monitor

$700 Aluminium Gear Shift Paddles

$650 Privacy Glass

$420 Auto-dimming power folding mirros

$270 red Seat Belts

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