R-Dynamic HSE All-Wheel Drive Sport Utility
2019 Jaguar E-PACE

For the 2019 model year, the E-Pace earned a few minor updates for its InControl Touch Pro infotainment system. Revisions include an optional Smartphone Pack that provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Two additional paint colors, Narvik Black and Caldera Red, are available, while S models and above adopt new 20-inch wheels.

Four trim levels are offered: S, SE, HSE, and R-Dynamic. Each contains a 2.0-liter turbo-4, offered in two states of tune. Base (P250) models get a 246-horsepower version, while a 296-horsepower variant goes into R-Dynamic (P300) E-Pace crossovers. The more powerful engine is the better choice for most drivers. Each works with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Unlike most competitive crossovers, all-wheel drive is standard, but E-Paces use two distinct systems. The base setup provides a 50/50 (front/rear) power split. In P300 R-Dynamic trim, an Active Driveline system can vector torque output independently to any wheel, front-to-back or side-to-side. That system is borrowed from the Range Rover Evoque, which shares its platform with Jaguar's E-Pace. The Active Driveline AWD system improves handling significantly, while boosting road grip in slippery conditions.

Neither the NHTSA nor the independent IIHS has crash-tested an E-Pace.

E-Pace models may be equipped with most modern safety technology. Most trim levels include standard forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitors. A surround-view camera system, parking sensors, and a forward-mounted camera that can “see” around obstructed intersections are available as options. Adaptive cruise control also is offered. Jaguar's strong warranty is a welcome bonus..
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