The VW faces an uphill struggle against brand laden rivals, but is actually just as good.
Pros Sophisticated and high-tech interior plus engines for all situations in the pipeline
Cons Same-price rivals wear more premium badges
Pros Good value in lower trim levels Spacious inside for up to five people Excellent towing capabilities
Cons Cheap-feeling interior plastics Fussy infotainment system No seven-seat option
The 2020 Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI is expensive, but it also has a very special diesel V-8 under the hood.
Pros Fast enough for the autobahn, diesel efficiency, premium-brand levels of luxury and refinement.
Cons Garish chrome grille; an Alcantara headliner would be nice; we'd love to have it here, but it's premium-brand money.
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace is a balanced, desirable crossover SUV.
Pros Great performance Screaming V-8s Frugal turbodiesel Widescreen infotainment
Cons Interior can be plain Harsh ride with big wheels Pricey with options Showing its age in a few places
New high-performance, V8-powered SVR variant.Bigger fuel tank on gas-powered models/Standard 10-inch entertainment touchscreen with new graphic layout.More standard safety features and updated feature availability.The 2019 Jaguar F-PACE comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Available supercharged V6 delivers quick and powerful acceleration Beats many rivals on cargo space Handles and brakes like a sport sedan Fuel-efficient diesel engine option
Cons Interior materials disappoint for a luxury SUV at this price The larger the wheels, the poorer the ride comfort More road and wind noise in the cabin than competitors
The 2019 Jaguar F-Pace ranked #7 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Jaguar F-Pace has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 21 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Spacious seats and cargo hold Great handling Powerful available engines Great gas mileage with turbodiesel engine
Cons Some rivals have richer interiors Infotainment system has a few minor bugs