2025 Jaguar F-PACE

Given Jaguar's history of building seductive coupes and sedans, it's easy to forget its handful of sleek SUVs. Its largest, the 2025 Jaguar F-Pace, combines powerful performance with practical SUV criteria, including class-leading cargo space. And with handling more similar to its low-slung F-Type and XF counterparts than a top-heavy SUV, the F-Pace offers a fine alternative for responsible, head-of-household thrill seekers. Shame then that Jag intends to sunset the F-Pace soon, presumably after this model year, as the brand transitions to an all-electric lineup. Reports indicate only one SUV — likely the small, already-electric I-Pace — will carry over. Get one while they last.

Marginally larger than its compact rivals, the F-Pace hits the sweet spot for a small luxury SUV. It's 1 inch longer than the BMW X3 but offers more rear seat legroom and about 3.5 cubic feet of extra cargo space. It's a similar story with Mercedes and Genesis peers (slightly more than an inch longer and more cargo space but comparable rear legroom). The F-Pace's engine trio underscores its versatility, ranging from a mild-mannered four-cylinder to the absurdly caffeinated V8, which gets a bump to 567 hp for this year. If this is indeed the F-Pace's last stand, as Jaguar has telegraphed, it's going out with an uncharacteristically unrestrained bang. Factor in competitive fuel economy and some of the sportiest handling in the class, and we can confidently say we'll be sad to see it go.

The F-Pace is slightly longer than most compact rivals like the BMW X3, Audi Q5 or Genesis GV70, giving it the edge in cargo space and overall interior room. But the F-Pace's base price starts higher than its competitors, often splitting the difference between larger, midsize alternatives like the BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE. Then again, the F-Pace comes remarkably well-equipped with features that often cost extra on the others, narrowing the end result. While the Jaguar has its share of annoying tech quirks and questionable build quality, nothing else blends power, performance and practicality quite like it. Be sure to read our Expert Rating below to see if this cat runs at your pace.

Jaguars are known for evocative style and stirring performance, and the midrange P400 R-Dynamic S offers both in ample form. While it costs nearly $10K more than the base trim, we think it's worth it for the six-cylinder engine. For roughly 15% more money, you get a 60% performance boost, as well as suspension, brake and traction upgrades.