| Pros | Cons | What's New |
|---|---|---|
Superb handling and driving dynamics | Low fuel economy numbers | Addition of a 6-speed manual gearbox |
Opulent interiors | Higher trims are a bit too pricey | F-Type S trim now gets an optional all-wheel drive |
Stunning looks | Minor cosmetic upgrades |
$66,300
price340 hp @ 6500 rpm
horsepower332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
torque8-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission3.0L 6cyl RWD 8A
engine-
basic warrantyOften hailed as a car that helped revive Jaguar its sports car legacy, the F-Type is one of the most exciting vehicles in the market. Renowned for its exquisite handling and sheer exhilarating driving dynamics, the F-Type is a spiritual successor to the Jaguar E-Type. After just 3 years of its launch, the F-Type has found a good number of buyers, and it has earned quite a good share in the market.
We would recommend you to stick to the base spec stick shift RWD model of the F-Type. The F-Type S does get the extra horses, but that doesn’t quite make a huge difference in the performance numbers. Also, the features list is pretty much the same on both cars. The base spec F-Type offers great performance and an exciting ride, and we would recommend you to opt for it and save on a few thousand dollars.
So to spice up things a little bit and to make it even more enticing, the 2016 Jaguar F-Type is in the market with a set of fresh new upgrades. Jaguar has fulfilled the desire of the enthusiast, and the F-Type now comes with a stick shift and an optional all-wheel-drive configuration. In this review of the 2016 Jaguar F-Type, we explore all that it has to offer and find out why this is one of the best cars your money can buy in this segment.
The 2016 Jaguar F-Type coupe is offered in two trim levels- the standard F-Type and the F-Type S. Both the trims get the same 3-liter V6 engine, but the F-Type S makes 40 horses more over the standard F-Type. Moreover, the standard F-Type is offered only in a rear-wheel-drive configuration, while the F-Type S can also be opted with an all-wheel-drive configuration. We’ve listed the pricing and key features offered with both the trims of the F-Type in the table below.
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Models |
F-TYPE coupe |
F-TYPE S coupe |
|---|---|---|
|
MSRP (Manual/RWD) |
$65,995 |
$78,295 |
|
MSRP (Automatic/RWD) |
$67,295 |
$79,795 |
|
MSRP (Automatic/AWD) |
NA |
$85,795 |
|
Key Features |
18-inch, 10 spoke alloy wheels |
Adds/upgrades to previous trim |
|
Power spoiler |
19-inch Volution twin 5-spoke alloy wheels |
|
|
14-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats |
Sunroof with sunshade |
|
|
770-watt, 12 speaker Meridian audio system |
Chrome side window and black rear window trim |
|
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift lever |
Black grille with chrome surround |
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Heated outside mirrors |
Heated seats |
We Recommend
We would recommend you to stick to the base spec stick shift RWD model of the F-Type. The F-Type S does get the extra horses, but that doesn’t quite make a huge difference in the performance numbers. Also, the features list is pretty much the same on both cars. The base spec F-Type offers great performance and an exciting ride, and we would recommend you to opt for it and save on a few thousand dollars.
Not many potential F-Type buyers will be concerned about fuel economy, but we’ve still got the numbers for those of you who wouldn’t want to end up spending too much on fuel. In the city, the F-Type can go around for just 16 miles on a gallon of gas, while on the highway, it can run for around 24 miles. It gets an EPA rating of 19 mpg combined, which isn’t very impressive, and in fact, is the lowest in the competition. The coupe comes with a fuel tank of 18.5 gallons, resulting in a range of 351 combined miles.
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Models |
2016 Jaguar F-Type Coupe |
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman S Coupe |
2016 BMW M2 Coupe |
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MPG (City) |
16 |
20 |
18 |
17 |
|
MPG (Highway) |
24 |
28 |
26 |
29 |
|
MPG (Combined) |
19 |
23 |
21 |
21 |
|
Fuel Capacity (Gallons) |
18.5 |
16.9 |
13.7 |
18.5 |
|
Range (City/Highway/Combined in miles) |
296/444/351.5 |
338/473.2/388.7 |
246.6/356.2/287.7 |
314.5/536.5/388.5 |
If you’re looking for a sports car that could offer you the balance of power and performance, then it’s the 718 Cayman S that you should be highly considering. The Porsche has a combined fuel economy of 23 mpg, which is higher than any other car in the competition. The BMW M2 and the Corvette Stingray both deliver 21 mpg combined, which is still higher than the Jaguar.
As we said earlier, the 2016 Jaguar F-Type Coupe is more like a GT car than just an ordinary 2-seater sports car. The F-Type’s interior is a very nice and comfortable place to be in compared to any other car in the segment. Starting with the dashboard, it is built out of soft-touch plastic and comes wrapped in leather. There’s also a nice and sporty flat-bottom steering which comes wrapped in leather as well. The infotainment system sits in the center of the dash, and below the infotainment system, you have those fighter jet-inspired air-con dials that have small displays integrated into the circles and look very cool.
The F-Type has sporty bucket seats, and those seats have very aggressive bolsters on them to hold you tight in place. The seats again come wrapped in leather and are quite snug and comfy. The seating position is low, and you sit quite close to the ground. The amount of space on offer is decent, but the headroom is quite low, and tall passengers will sometimes find their heads brushing to the roof. Overall, the F-Type’s cabin is crafted really well, and it does feel quite pleasant on the inside. Plus, you can add in about 11.5 cubic feet of cargo at the back, and that just makes the F-Type an ideal car for traveling long distances and grand touring.
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Models |
2016 Jaguar F-Type Coupe |
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman S Coupe |
2016 BMW M2 Coupe |
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seating capacity |
2 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
|
Front row (Headroom/Shoulder room/ Legroom in inches) |
37/56.5/43 |
NA |
40.1/54.4/41.5 |
37.9/55.2/43.0 |
|
Second row (Headroom/Shoulder room/ Legroom in inches) |
NA |
NA |
36.5/53.4/33 |
NA |
|
Trunk capacity (cubic feet) |
11.5 |
NA |
13.8 |
15.0 |
In terms of overall interior quality and creature comforts, the F-Type is on par with the rival cars in the competition. However, if you have to occupy 2 more passengers, the BMW M2 could be a better car to go for as it is the only option in the segment with seating space for four. When comparing the cargo capacity, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray offers the most at 15 cubic feet. Major interior features include:
While the interior of the F-Type had us impressed, the infotainment system doesn’t quite charm us. The Jaguar gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that sits in the center of the dash, and it isn’t all that intuitive to use. The interface is confusing, and scrolling through it is a bit tedious. The quality of the screen isn’t that great either, and it lags at times, and also, you really have to press the screen hard. Few standout infotainment features include:
The 2016 Jaguar F-Type is arguably one of the best-looking cars in the market. It has that very stunning tear-drop shape inspired by the iconic Jaguar E-Type. The long hood and the wide side skirts give the car a very sporty and athletic stance. At the front, the Jag has a rectangular grille and a rather large lip spoiler. The swept-back headlights give the car a cat-like fascia. At the back, the car has LED taillights that wrap around the wheel arches and look really cool and unique. The car also has a large rear splitter and dual-barrel exhaust pipes that come from the middle of the splitter and complete the sporty and aggressive yet not-so-dramatic styling of the car.
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Models |
2016 Jaguar F-Type Coupe |
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman S Coupe |
2016 BMW M2 Coupe |
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 1LT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Curb weight (lbs.) |
3691 |
2910 |
3450 |
3298 |
|
Length (inches) |
176 |
172.4 |
176.1 |
176.9 |
|
Width (inches) |
75.7 |
70.9 |
73 |
73.9 |
|
Height (inches) |
51.6 |
51 |
55.5 |
48.8 |
|
Ground clearance (inches) |
4.2 |
4.3 |
NA |
NA |
|
Wheelbase (inches) |
103.2 |
97.4 |
106 |
106.7 |
If you compare the dimensions, the Corvette is the longest car of the lot, while it is the Porsche that is the smallest. The Corvette looks very racy and aggressive, while the BMW has a rather subtle and youthful appearance. The Jaguar, on the other hand, has the most balanced proportions, and that’s just what makes it one of the better-looking cars in the market. Standout exterior features include:
The Jaguar F-Type hasn’t yet been tested by the NHTSA and the IIHS, so there’s not much that we can talk about here. However, Jaguar understands that most people will use the F-Type to drive fast and have fun with it on the race track and the roads, therefore it has to maintain the highest standards of safety. However, the F-Type doesn’t quite come loaded with advanced safety and driver assistance features, and most other cars in the segment do not get those either. Few safety features offered with the Jaguar worth mentioning are:
The Jaguar F-Type has always had a lot of hype surrounding it, and with the upgrades for the 2016 model, Jaguar has made the F-Type more exciting than ever before. The addition of a stick shift and an all-wheel-drive system has just made the F-Type a more fun-to-drive and driver-focussed car than before. Yes, it does have a few downsides like it isn’t the quickest around and is priced slightly higher than its rivals, but there are other areas like driving dynamics and the quality of interiors where it outperforms all its rivals. Also, you cannot neglect the way it looks, and also the loud and grumpy exhaust note that it has. If you don't really care about the numbers and if you want a car just for the joy of driving, then you should look no further than the 2016 Jaguar F-Type Coupe.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Ranked #7 | 5.5 sec | 13.1 sec | 162 mph | |||
2016 BMW M4 Ranked #1 | 3.9 sec | 12.1 sec | 155 mph | |||
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Ranked #1 | 3.9 sec | 11.9 sec | - | |||
2016 Lexus RC 200t Ranked #2 | 4.3 sec | - | - | |||
2016 Lexus RC F Ranked #3 | 4.4 sec | 12.5 sec | - | |||
2016 Maserati GranTurismo Ranked #4 | 4.5 sec | 13.1 sec | - |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Ranked #6 | 16 mpg | 24 mpg | 19 mpg | 18.5 gal. | 296/444 mi. | |||
2016 Lexus RC 200t Ranked #1 | 22 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | 17.4 gal. | 382.8/556.8 mi. | |||
2016 Audi A5 Ranked #1 | 22 mpg | 32 mpg | 26 mpg | 16.1 gal. | 354.2/515.2 mi. | |||
2016 Audi TTS Ranked #1 | 23 mpg | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | 14.5 gal. | - | - | ||
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman Ranked #2 | 22 mpg | 30 mpg | 24 mpg | 16.9 gal. | 338/507 mi. | |||
2016 Lexus RC 350 Ranked #3 | 19 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | 17.4 gal. | 330.6/487.2 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Ranked #9 | 176 in. | 74.2 in. | 51.6 in. | 4.4 in. | 103.2 in. | |||
2016 Maserati GranTurismo Ranked #1 | 192.2 in. | 75.4 in. | 53.3 in. | 4 in. | 115.8 in. | |||
2016 Lexus RC F Ranked #2 | 185.2 in. | 72.6 in. | 54.7 in. | 5.1 in. | 107.5 in. | |||
2016 Lexus RC 200t Ranked #3 | 184.8 in. | 72.4 in. | 54.9 in. | 5.3 in. | 107.5 in. | |||
2016 Lexus RC 300 Ranked #3 | 184.8 in. | 72.4 in. | 55.1 in. | 5.3 in. | 107.5 in. | |||
2016 Lexus RC 350 Ranked #3 | 184.8 in. | 72.4 in. | 54.9 in. | 5.3 in. | 107.5 in. |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Ranked #4 | 11 cu.ft. | 91 cu.ft. | 11 cu.ft. | |||
2016 BMW M4 Ranked #1 | - | 103.3 cu.ft. | 11 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Lexus RC 350 Ranked #2 | 10.4 cu.ft. | 82 cu.ft. | 66.3 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Audi TTS Ranked #3 | - | 125.3 cu.ft. | 50.3 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Porsche 911 Carrera Ranked #5 | 4.1 cu.ft. | 101.7 cu.ft. | 13.2 cu.ft. | |||
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Ranked #6 | 15 cu.ft. | 52 cu.ft. | 15 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Ranked #1 | 27.1 cu.ft. | 11 cu.ft. | 11 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Audi TTS Ranked #2 | 50.3 cu.ft. | - | 50.3 cu.ft. | 76 ft. | |||
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Ranked #3 | 14.9 cu.ft. | 15 cu.ft. | 15 cu.ft. | 98 ft. | |||
2016 Lexus RC 350 Ranked #4 | 66.3 cu.ft. | 10.4 cu.ft. | 66.3 cu.ft. | - | |||
2016 Lexus RC 200t Ranked #5 | - | 10.4 cu.ft. | - | - | |||
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman Ranked #6 | 6.6 cu.ft. | 9.7 cu.ft. | 15 cu.ft. | - |
Car Name | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Ranked #1 | - | 3455 lbs. | |||
2016 Audi S5 Ranked #1 | 882 lbs. | 3858 lbs. | |||
2016 Porsche 718 Cayman Ranked #1 | 761 lbs. | 2888 lbs. | |||
2016 Audi TTS Ranked #1 | 794 lbs. | - | - | ||
2016 Porsche 911 Carrera Ranked #1 | 915 lbs. | 3042 lbs. | |||
2016 BMW M4 Ranked #1 | 860 lbs. | 3530 lbs. | - |
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