Our spy photographers nabbed another set of images of a facelifted Jaguar F-Pace prototype, while we also learned that Jaguar is trying out a new diesel-electric hybrid powertrain for the SUV in addition to a petrol-electric variant. We could see it making its North American debut as early as next April at the New York Auto Show. [Updated 12/22/2019]
Jaguar is working on the mid-life refresh of the F-Pace, with our spies spotting a camouflaged test car on public roads in both Spain and the United Kingdom.
The prototype models were fully covered with the swirly wrap and had even their exhausts under a protective cover. The facelift is expected to introduce new headlights and taillights employing the latest advancements in LED technology, redesigned bumpers and side skirts, plus a whole slew of updated active safety features.
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The interior is also getting a refresh similar to that of the facelifted XE. What this means is that the F-Pace is getting a bevy of new displays inside, including a digital instrument cluster, a bigger infotainment screen and a touchscreen for the HVAC controls.
The new onboard tech will be paired with new trim and color options, a redesigned steering wheel and gear selector, as well as ambient lighting.
In the powertrain department, the F-Pace will continue being offered with a range of turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol units, as well as a few diesel options for customers in Europe.
The big news is that Jaguar is expected to add the new inline-six mild-hybrid 3.0-liter petrol unit with 48V tech, which makes 395 HP and 405 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque in the case of the Range Rover Sport and Land Rover Defender. There’s also talk of a new diesel-electric hybrid powertrain, though, at this point, it’s unclear if it will use a four-cylinder unit like the Discovery Sport or a new six-cylinder lump.
We still don’t know if the V8-powered F-Pace SVR will survive the facelift but if we had to take a guess, we would say it will since the high-performance SUV has been on the market for less than a year.
Jaguar is expected to reveal the facelifted version of the F-Pace some time in early 2020, possibly at the Geneva Motor Show in March, with a market launch to take place a few months later. Until then, stay tuned.
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