Facelifted 2021 Jaguar E-Pace Lands With Tweaked Looks

The facelifted 2021 Jaguar E-Pace has been unveiled and while it doesn’t look very different to the outgoing model, it does benefit from a host of important updates.

Starting with the design, the British car manufacturer has altered the front fascia with a new bumper and grille mesh design with diamond detailing. The E-Pace also features all-new LED headlights with ‘Double J’ daytime running light signatures that can be optioned with Pixel LED technology.

As for the rear, the facelifted E-Pace includes a new mesh insert. Jaguar has also fitted new LED taillights inspired by those of the all-electric I-Pace and complete with a chicane-inspired graphic.

Some key changes have also been made to the cabin, all of which make the new E-Pace feel much more premium than the outgoing model. Taking pride of place in the interior is a new 11.4-inch curved-glass HD infotainment system with the company’s latest Pivi Pro infotainment system. Additionally, the new SUV features a re-designed driver selector and a 15W wireless device charger. Key driver touchpoints are also now wrapped in soft-touch materials and there are a host of new metallic features found throughout. Additionally, Jaguar has fitted a new steering wheel.

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Under the skin, the updated Jaguar E-Pace is based around a new architecture that includes improved front suspension attachment points to provide a more comfortable ride. This new structure also reduces vibration and harness.

A handful of different variants will be offered depending on the market. Sitting at the base of the range is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 247 hp and 269 lb-ft (365 Nm) of torque and paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system. New for 2021 is the E-Pace 300 Sport model, complete with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with mild-hybrid technology and producing an impressive 296 hp and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque.

The E-Pace 300 Sport includes Jaguar’s second-generation Active Driveline AWD system that is able to transfer torque between the front and rear axles. This system works in conjunction with two independent electronically-controlled wet-plate clutches that distribute torque suitably across the rear wheels and with the ability to direct 100 per cent of torque to either rear wheel in just 100 milliseconds.

Deliveries of the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace will start in early 2021.