An entertaining and beautiful looking entry level sub-compact SUV that is what the E-Pace is,It is Jaguar’s offering to the segment. It is offered in 3 different trims with AWD as standard and powered by a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine producing close to 250hp in the first two and about 300hp in the top end model.It is a head turner and stands out among the crowd.The car is good in both ‘the Show and the Go’.The engine is shared with the XE which makes this really good considering how superb that car was and is.The Entry level sub-compact SUV market is not a hill that can be climbed easy,it is a very crowded space to conquer.
Buying Advice
The E-Pace thankfully does not make buying difficult by offering only 3 trims and each of those are well differentiated,maybe there is not much difference in how the cars look.There is difference in the performance offered though and the features offered as well.An being a being that loves power,speed and performance I would definitely prefer the 300 Sport for the extra horsepower.
The E-Pace starts at a price point of $40,995 for the base model and goes all the way up to $49,995 for the fully loaded model.This price point puts it in contention with rivals like The BMW X1,Volvo XC40 and the Mercedes Benz GLA.
Features
The E-Pace is offered in 3 trims.The Base model starts from a price of $46,095 it is named P250 and the number denotes the power its engine produces.The Sport trim is the fully loaded model priced at $49,995 and is powered by the same 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine producing 300 horsepower.
Models
P250
P250 SE
300 Sport
MSRP
$40,995
$46,095
$49,995
Key Features
3D Surround Camera
Adds to Base features
Adds to SE features
Emergency braking
360° parking aid
20” Style 5120, 5 split-spoke, Satin Dark Grey wheels
Grained leather powered front seats
Adaptive speed limiter
Ebony grained leather with Flamed Red stitching
Lane keep assist
Grained leather 14-way front powered seats with memory
Fixed panoramic roof
LED headlights and LED signature DRL
Heated, electric, power-folding exterior mirrors with memory and approach lights
Keyless entry
Heated power exterior mirrors
Meridian sound system
Metal treadplates with Checkered Flag branding
Rear camera
Park assist
10-way heated front seats with memory
Pivi Infotainment Setup
Pivi Pro Infotainment Setup
Which Trim should you buy?
The E-Pace thankfully does not make buying difficult by offering only 3 trims and each of those are well differentiated,maybe there is not much difference in how the cars look.There is difference in the performance offered though and the features offered as well.An being a being that loves power,speed and performance I would definitely prefer the 300 Sport for the extra horsepower.
Engine and Performance
6.0/10
The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace has a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine which is slightly/mildly hybrid 48 volt electric motor configuration and produces 296hp and 295 lb-ft of torque in the fully loaded Sport Trim.This trim gets the new MHEV engine.
2021 Jaguar E-PACE SUV Engine Bay
The Base and SE trims also use the same 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 power unit,chucking out 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.
Both these engines are mated to a 9-speed automatic w/ OD. The All-Wheel-Drive configuration is offered as standard across the E-Pace line.
Models
2021 Jaguar E-pace
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
2021 Volvo XC40
2021 BMW X1
MSRP
$40,995
$37,250
$34,345
$35,400
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
2.0L Turbo I4
2.0L Turbo I4
2.0L TwinPower Turbo I4
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
FWD
FWD
Transmission
9 speed automatic
7-speed dual-clutch automated manual
8 speed shiftable automatic
8 speed automatic
Power
246 hp @ 5,500 rpm
208 hp@ 5,500 rpm
187 hp@ 4,700 rpm
228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
269 lb-ft @ 1,250 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,200 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
Currently, the Jaguar has the best power output. TheBMW X1 has the best power to price.In terms of value, the BMW takes the win. Jaguar however is expected to make some changes under the hood in the 2021 model,which might result in these figures changing to a great extent.
How well does the Jaguar E-Pace handle?
The one section where all Jaguars shine is in their Handling and the E-Pace is no exception.The superb Chassis gives a feedback soo well like it communicates with the driver and that brilliant chassis is complimented perfectly by the Suspension which is just right and these two aspects put together makes this SUV dynamically well sorted.The steering too is precise and the Body roll has been controlled.
The availability of a full-time AWD system makes this little SUV manage to grip the road very well. The torque steer and understeer are mitigated to further compliment the SUVs handling. Helping remain steady at highway speeds.
Braking Performance
Equipped with 13.7” rotors in the front and 11.8” in the rear.The rotor size seems too big on one end and too small on the other.Also the SUV weighs 4,035 lbs and is the heaviest amongst the list here.
2021 Jaguar E-PACE SUV Brakes
That and the braking distance of 130ft prove this is too much for the Rotors to handle.However the feedback and the feel from the Brakes is good and the ABS works just fine.
Model
Jaguar E-PACE
Mercedes Benz GLA 250
Volvo XC40
BMW X1
Brake Front(in)
13.7
12.6
13.6
N/A
Brake Rear(in)
11.8
11.6
11.9
N/A
Curb Weight(lbs)
4,035
3,164
3,574
3,554
60-0 MPH (ft.)
130
120
122
122
The Mercedes turns out to be the best in terms of braking performance stopping from 0-60 in the shortest distance of 120ft. And weighing at 3,164 lbs it is the lightest car too,with the smallest bunch of brakes the stopping prowess of the Merc is just great.The Volvo and the BMW have the same braking distance while the Volvo weighs the BMW,We cannot conclude which of these two are better as we do not have the size of BMW’s brake Rotor.
Fuel Economy
7.5/10
The Jag with it’s 2.0L Inline-4 engine produces good horsepower but does not give good fuel efficiency.The E-Pace has a big fuel tank at 18.1 Gallons and is the highest capacity among its rivals.This however is where the smirk ends because the mileage it offers in the city is at 21mpg and it offers 28mpg on the highway which sums up to 24mpg combined.Which when seen for itself is not too bad but pit it against the rivals it seems terrible.
Models
2021 Jaguar E-pace*
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
2021 Volvo XC40
2021 BMW X1
MPG (City)
21
24
23
24
MPG (Highway)
28
34
33
33
MPG (Combined)
24
28
27
27
Fuel Capacity(Gal.)
18.1 gallons
14.8 gallons
14.2 gallons
16.1 gallons
Range (City/Hwy/Combined)
380/506/434 miles
355/503/414 miles
327/468/383 miles
386/531/434 miles
The Volvo has the smallest tank in the list at 14.2 Gallons this is not too bad as the mileage figures are satisfactory too giving the car a considerable range before running out.The BMW in the City offers 1 mpg more than the Volvo in the city at 24mpg and matches the Volvo’s figures everywhere else except the Fuel tank capacity as the BMW has a 16.1 gallon fuel tank.However the Mercedes is the most efficient with 24mpg in the city,34 mpg on the highway and this even though it has a small 14.8 gallon fuel tank it has a good range.But still the Jaguar travels the farthest owing to that big big fuel tank of 18.1gallons.
Interior
9.2/10
The 2021 E-Pace feels rich and beautiful,Giving us a taste of what a premium interior is like.In tradition with the badge it carries.However, the inside is made of plastic which might be a problem for a few.
The upholstery is leather.The cabin is also spacious and has a huge 11.4inch infotainment system.The New rendition of the car might get a bigger infotainment system although,it does not bring about a huge change.
Coming to the rear,The back seat unfortunately is too cramped and the car’s total seating capacity is 5 members.
Models
2021 Jaguar E-pace
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
2021 Volvo XC40
2021 BMW X1
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
5
Front row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (inches)
38.4/56.1/40.6
40.0/54.8/41.9
39/56.7/40.9
41.9/55.6/40.4
Rear row(Head/Shoulder/Leg)(inches)
38.3/55.8/35.1
35.4/53.2/27.1
39.1/56.3/36.1
41.9/55.2/37.0
Cargo Capacity (cu ft)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
The rear seat of the E-Pace is really congested and cramped in the rear seat.Although, it has a spacious cargo capacity of 24.2 cubic feet.The Mercedes is spacious in the rear as well and feels a bit more comfortable.The BMW is the most spacious car among the list and it is evident from the figures.
Some of the interior features on offer are:
heated memory Front seats
Front seats with power lumbar adjustment
powered driver seat with power reclining, height adjustment and cushion extension, and tilt support
60/40 split rear seat
Sport leather steering wheel
Dual-zone air conditioning system
4 12V DC power outlets
What’s there to keep you entertained?
The infotainment system on the Jaguar E-PACE is a 10” touchscreen system equipped with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and lots of other features like dynamic volume control and Bluetooth connectivity.Meridian 380W Sound System is the speakers on offer.This is all controllable through the steering mounted controls.The animation and the display quality of the system is really good and is bright
The audio output from the Meridian 380W sound system is truly amazing and brilliant.The audio output feels crystal clear with a wide frequency range output. The E-PACE also has an optional 12.3" high-definition Interactive Driver Display and a heads-up display system that is on offer.
The 2021 E-PACE has many standard and optional interior features that enhance the luxury of the car. Some of the highlight interior features are:
10.0-inch touchscreen full HD infotainment system
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
4G Wi-Fi Hotspot
Interactive driver display
Head-up display
Meridian audio system
Navigation pro services
Sunroof
Exterior
9.2/10
The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace has gotten an update in styling. It now has new front and rear looks, sporting a new grille, and more aggressive styling. The headlights look like cat-eyes.Going to the dimensions, there aren't going to be too many changes. The new all-LED lamps of the new Jaguar have the double J-Blade DRLs.
The beautifully drawn body-lines give the E-Pace a more aggressive and performance-oriented look. The design is prominent for the complete body design of the E-Pace.
Models
2021 Jaguar E-pace
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
2021 Volvo XC40
2021 BMW X1
Curb Weight (lbs)
4,035
3,164
3,574
3,554
Length (in)
173
173.9
174.2
175.5
Width (in)
74.8
71
75.2
71.7
Height (in)
64.9
60
65.3
62.9
Ground clearance (in)
6.4
5.3
8.3
7.2
Wheelbase (in)
105.6
106.3
106.4
105.1
The E-Pace is the heaviest car amongst the vehicles here and with the inclusion of a hybrid powertrain,the weight is only bound to increase.The height of the Jaguar is really superb only shorter than the Volvo.The Merc is the lightest car off the bunch and is the least wide,closer to the ground.The BMW however is the longest car with the shortest wheelbase and that tess us how good this car handels.
Some of the highlight exterior features are:
LED headlights
Power liftgate
Sportier exterior styling
Adaptive suspension dampers
Fog Lights
Black exterior trim
20-inch wheels
Safety
9.0/10
The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace comes with many more safety and driver-assistance features as standard when compared to the outgoing model like the forward collision warning, lane-keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring,etc.The car also retains all the other basic safety features like airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, stability control, TPMS, making the ride safer.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Alert
Blindspot collision warning
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
Airbags
ABS With Electronic Brake Distribution System (EBD)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Brake Assist
Competition
9.0/10
The E pace is a pretty superb overpriced sub-compact Suv.This is a very feature loaded,capable,powerful car that can seat 5 people and do a little bit of off the road action.It comes in as a Entry level car in a very crowded market and the rivals it has to face aare no slouches,let us see how they stack up.
2021 Jaguar E-Pace Vs 2021 Mercedes Benz GLA
Mercedes in one of the household german names is one of the big contenders here with the GLA on offer they already have a good hold in the market.The GLA is lighter,more efficient car and more affordable than the Jag.
That is all well and good,but the Jaguar is the better overall performer,has better performance figures,more safety features and more fully loaded than the Merc.The GLA is a bit too luxury focussed and that is all.Although,the price is high the Jaguar might be a better option.
2021 Jaguar E-Pace Vs 2021 BMW X1
The BMW have always had a lead on their competition in almost every time,but they seem to have met their match.
The Jaguar seems to not back down at all from trading punches with the X1 as the differences keep going they are not so evenly matched in the performance with the jaguar being more powerful and the places where it is bested by the BMW is a few aspects in the dimensions,fuel efficiency and the price.The Jag is overpriced!.
Final Verdict
The Jaguar E-Pace is a really good Entry level Sub-compact SUV.Yes! It is overpriced and that is a big factor in looking for alternatives but the features,power,comfort and styling offered justifies what you pay for it and will put a smile on your face everytime you put a mile on your car. The car feels rich and does justice.It rightly stands up to the Badge it wears and the price it charges.
