2026 Jaguar F-PACE SVR 575 Edition

How does the F-PACE drive? The F-Pace successfully blends quick performance, agile handling, and ride comfort. However, when driven with enthusiasm, the F-Pace is composed around turns but does little to excite a driver. We're fans of the brakes and steering, though. The steering is nicely tuned and provides some feedback from the road, which lends a more connected feel. The brakes feel rock solid, and it's easy to stop smoothly.

Our test F-Pace had the turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Accelerating to 60 mph from a standstill took 6 seconds, which is slower than Jaguar's estimate of 5.1 seconds. Other six-cylinder-powered compact luxury SUVs, such as the Audi SQ5 and Porsche Macan S, are considerably quicker.

How comfortable is the F-PACE? The F-Pace rides smoothly, though it's not super cushy, so you remain aware of what's happening at the road surface. Jaguar's SUV also does a good job of keeping exterior noises out of the cabin, but we couldn't help but notice the creaking and squeaking of things inside our test vehicle as we leaned on an armrest or pulled on a door handle. Sure, these aren't noises that would interfere with a conversation, but they shouldn't be present in an SUV of this class and price.

The optional performance seats in our test model looked like they belonged in a sports car. They are highly adjustable and wonderfully padded and supportive. The only small knock against them is the lack of a thigh cushion extension for longer-legged drivers. The climate control system is a complicated mess of dials, which you push and pull to access different functions, and unresponsive touch-sensitive buttons. Manufacturers are often looking for new ways to reduce the number of buttons in their vehicles, but we know this is not the answer.

How’s the interior? The F-Pace's interior looks pretty nice. The control interface, though, could be a lot better. The touch-sensitive buttons don't always work, and the infotainment menu layout isn't particularly intuitive.

Interior space is a high point. In particular, there's more rear legroom than you'll find in some competitors. It's pretty easy to get the driving position you prefer too. Visibility is decent, though not as good as in some others in the class. The surround-view camera system is standard and provides nearly every camera angle you could want.

How’s the storage? The F-Pace has an impressively large cargo area with 31.5 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats. The rear seats are split in a 40/20/40 configuration and provide some nice flexibility if you're dealing with car seats and long cargo items. Child safety seat anchors are also easy to access and don't require that you remove the rear cargo cover to install a forward-facing seat.

If towing capacity is important to you, the F-Pace will be even more appealing. It boasts a maximum tow capacity of almost 5,300 pounds, which is more than you'll typically see in this class.

Is the F-PACE a good value? The short answer is "no." The F-Pace is one of most expensive models in the class, and despite the long list of standard features, it just doesn't feel like you're getting your money's worth. Squeaking interior panels also pose questions about long-term build quality even if the interior appointments and materials used reflect quality.

The basic warranty and powertrain coverage lasts for five years/60,000 miles, and Jaguar also offers roadside assistance and scheduled maintenance for five years/60,000 miles, which does add some value.