2018 Jaguar E-PACE

Price Range: $17,998 - $20,998

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Hk_650, 08/01/2018
2018 Jaguar E-PACE P250 First Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
Bought this car because the Volvo XC40 I wanted to order was so far out on production. I thought this would be a good alternative despite being almost $10,000 more. However, the tech is extremely lacking, the interior is simple but my Chevy Cruze rs is just as nice. So no big points there. Also, the car has less then 2,000mi and been in the shop twice with transmission issues kicking it … out of gear while driving down the road and not allowing you to select a gear, Essentially leaving you straded. Oh, and when I was asked to review from Jaguar they took down my review. So be quite weary if you decide to purchase this car.
Best Compact SUV by a mile; but could be better
Lance Bowling, 08/11/2018
2018 Jaguar E-PACE P300 R-Dynamic HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
Pros: Best looking, best handling in class and fun to drive. Stunning looks & style for a SUV, well laid out & comfortable sporty cockpit (F Type copy), good driver visibility, brilliant performance technology, great features, smooth shifting nine-speed transmission, quite nimble, precise steering, super stable braking, great cornering & windy conditions stability, excellent surround … camera system, brilliant adaptive cruise control, unbelievable self parking, very good sound system, good interior fit and finish, and great storage capability considering vehicle size. Cons: Little expensive, feathery overly sensitive accelerator (spurts), 1 second transmission kick down delay, washed out touchscreen display, windshield blocks radio frequencies, and a few other minor issues listed under, “Details of Issues”. Overall: A vehicle well suited to city driving and equally at home in the country; but not my first choice for long distance trips (full-size SUV time). The vehicle is best suited to a family of four or less (children and smaller bodies in the rear). The 21 inch wheels provide a great ride in “Comfort” & “Dynamic” modes, better than the smaller offerings. Brakes are excellent and feel stable under hard braking. Has “ECO” mode to improve fuel consumption. 6 -different models and a plethora of options to suit most needs. Has all the latest safety features and collision avoidance. Top model could do with a more powerful motor. It is miles better than the competition. 5 out of 5 if it wasn’t for the metalized windshield, display washout, spurty throttle and transmission delay. Bottom Line: If you want the best looking, best handling compact SUV in the world, your search stops here. Details of Issues (nothing major) Expensive Has better performance technology than the competition which costs a little more; but even so, still seems a bit pricey. Windshield Blocks Radio Frequencies I really dislike the metalized windshield which blocks radio frequencies. Toll Tag clear patch is too small. Range of wireless devices is reduced (up to 95%), including; door and gate openers, phones, RFID, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, radar detectors and medical alert. Feather Light and Overly Sensitive Throttle Pedal Almost no foot feel and too sensitive. A bumpy road, a sharp corner or just acceleration forces can cause unwanted acceleration spurts (jerking). Also, you have to hold your foot up all the time when just cruising. It feels unnatural and a little uncomfortable. Thank goodness for the excellent adaptive cruise control. Transmission downshift delay Foot to floorboards and wait 1+ seconds for significant acceleration. Touchscreen Washout The touchscreen difficult to see in bright daylight and is barely visible in bright sunny conditions. The problem is that the display sits angled almost flat well ahead of the roofline and there is no sunshade, so the sun shines right on it. Accentuated by no high contrast color scheme option, just “Light” (light pastel) or “Dark”. It’s fine at night or on dreary days. Windshield Reduces Night Vision The windshield is metalized to block UV rays which it does well. It also cuts down visible light reducing normal vision just like sunglasses or regular window tint does. The problem is that it also reduces vision at night too when you need maximum clarity. Road Noise Road (tire) noise is noticeable and could benefit from improved floor and wheel arch insulation. Automatic Relocking & Arming Only the dealership can turn it on or off. I can see the reason for automatic locking and arming in high crime areas. In the country, the automatic system is annoying and inconvenient. There should be an easy way to turn the feature on and off. Door Locked Condition Indicator No visible external indicator that the doors are locked (except the folding door mirrors). In a noisy bright light situation, it’s difficult to see (light flash) or hear the doors lock. Automatic Power Fold Door Mirrors Useful option, but it can only be turned on and off by the dealership? Keyless Door Locking Keyless locking is overly complicated and imprecise (Unlocking is great). The manual goes into detail not to grab the door handle while touching the lock sensor. In reality, it is only necessary to be lightly touching the handle for the sensor not to work; or if your finger touches a little outside of the sensor area. One could turn on the auto locking full time, but that causes other irritating convenience issues. Restricted Driver’s Foot Well No good place to put your left foot if you have long legs. Wheel well intrudes into this space. Reflections from Bright Shiny Bezels Reflections in driver’s side mirror from bright shiny driver’s side air vent bezel. Reflections from bright shiny bezels (air vents and display) on front windshield. Driver’s Maximum Seat Height The front dash and side windows sills are quite high. I found that with the seat all the way up, I still felt like I was sitting a bit too low (1 inch). Update: After 4.5 years the vehicle is still performing very well and no failures and no visits to the dealership. 4 new tires is the only major expense. I have had to replace the battery in the key fob three times, they don't last long. Update: 6 years on and the vehicles is still performing well. Another set of tires but this is due to the soft tires meeting the latest rash of chip-seal roads that just tear up the tires. Fortunately, the government is saving money on road repair. The metalized windshield is still the most anoying aspect of the vehicle. The vehicle has never been to the dealership for repair or maintenance. It has never broken down or required anything other than an oil change and a new battery. Not planning on buying a new vehicle since they have become computerized nightmares, spying on their owners. EVs are just now ready for primetime, no matter how much the government tries to ram them down our throats.
Do Not Buy This Vehicle...Safety Defects Galore!
G.T. in SoCal, 10/17/2018
2018 Jaguar E-PACE P250 SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
After reading so many positive reviews, my E-Pace may be a lemon! The engine suddenly loses power (has happened to me twice, once in a 55mph zone and the second time on a 5 lane freeway!), the check engine light illuminates and the E-Pace goes into a "limp home" mode. Jaguar is well aware of this defect and has just rolled out a "software patch" to supposedly fix this issue. Too … little, too late. I was almost rear ended by a semi when this first happened! My E-Pace went in for the patch on 9/28/18, and whatever they did to "fix" the problem has affected the start/stop function. It remains on 80% of the time. This affects the mpg of the vehicle and should raise the eyebrow of the EPA. Additionally, the engine and the transmission are poorly synched. Once I place the E-Pace in drive or reverse it takes 1-2 seconds for the vehicle to move, and when it does, it leaps. The entertainment system lacks Apple or Android connectivity, the speedometer is far too small, voice recognition is horrible...I could go on and on, but to top it all off, Jaguar's Customer Relations is a joke! Do Not Buy This Vehicle!
BEWARE
Audrey , 02/15/2021
2018 Jaguar E-PACE P250 First Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
Won law suit against Jaguar & got rid of it. Worst car I ever owned (Owned 7 luxury previous to this). I was “sold” on “not mass produced & attention to detail”. I’ve now owned it 25 months & only have 25k miles on it (I typically do 35k+ yr however it’s either not driveable or I’m in a loaner). This thing has been in the shop over 20 times. It still doesn’t start after being in the … shop numerous times for this issue. It has had many many issues (including needing new control arm & bushing at less than100 miles). All I get from dealer are excuses for the car failures. They no longer offer the valet service I was also sold on so it’s 2 hours round trip for me (4 hours total for each time in service) 😡. Self employed & it’s my reputation when I’m constantly late for appts due to car failures. Pre Covid I had top Corp execs in this car & it was embarrassing. Drove to FL & had to have it fixed before I could drive back home. 😡 Stay away... far far away from Jag & sister company as they do not stand behind their product. I would have rated Zero stars but that’s not an option

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Edmunds special correspondent Elana Scherr paints her nails a fierce fashion red and climbs into the equally fiery cockpit of the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace R-Dynamic HSE. The E-Pace is Jaguar's entry-level SUV, but it doesn't have an entry-level price. Does its stylish exterior, responsive performance, comfortable rear seating and useful cargo space make up for a hefty price tag?

Safety

Our experts’ favorite E-PACE safety features:

Driver Condition Monitor
Monitors various driving inputs to detect driver fatigue and uses audible and visual alerts to tell the driver to take a break from the road.
Traffic Sign Recognition
Detects traffic signs using a forward-facing camera, and displays symbols in the message center and head-up display for driver awareness.
Surround Camera System
Displays images on the central touchscreen from four cameras positioned around the car, creating a 360-degree view.

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Is the Jaguar E-PACE a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2018 E-PACE both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2018 E-PACE gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 20 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the E-PACE has 24.2 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Jaguar E-PACE. Learn more

Is the Jaguar E-PACE reliable?

To determine whether the Jaguar E-PACE is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the E-PACE. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the E-PACE's 3-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2018 E-PACE gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 20 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2018 E-PACE is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2018 Jaguar E-PACE?

The least-expensive 2018 Jaguar E-PACE is the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE P250 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $38,600.

Other versions include:

  • P250 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $38,600
  • P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $41,500
  • P250 SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $44,300
  • P300 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $47,250
  • P300 R-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $50,050
  • P300 R-Dynamic HSE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $53,100
  • P250 First Edition 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $53,550
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What are the different models of Jaguar E-PACE?

If you're interested in the Jaguar E-PACE, the next question is, which E-PACE model is right for you? E-PACE variants include P250 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), P250 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), P250 SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A), and P300 R-Dynamic S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A). For a full list of E-PACE models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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