The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace tackles the Tesla question with a direct challenge: It's a better-looking Model X rival with a more traditional kind of prestige attached.
Pros All-electric powertrain No interior gimmicks 240-mile range All the elements for good handling Spacious interior
Cons Unconventional shape Just one battery size Reliability is always a concern Will Tesla shoppers make the jump? Expensive first try
The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace ranked #1 in Luxury Compact SUVs. Currently the Jaguar I-Pace has a score of 9.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 12 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Bracing, near-silent acceleration Exhilarating driving dynamics Impressive all-electric range Spacious, elegant cabin
Cons Infotainment-related technology can be wonky and slow to respond
If you’re still anticipating that the arrival of any new electric vehicle will undo a 15-year-old car company, it’s time to let go of that fantasy. The Tesla killer is a myth. A phantom. A four-wheeled Chupacabra. That’s true even as the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace—a $70,495 five-seat crossover with an estimated 240 miles of range—establishes itself as the most complete electric vehicle yet. A Tesla competitor? Absolutely. Will it suck the life out of Tesla sales? Not a chance.
Pros Equal parts speed and serenity, luxe fit and finish.
Cons Slow-acting touchscreens, incomplete public charging network.
The 2020 Land Rover Defender is a return to the U.S. for the boxy off-roader that helped start it all. This time with far more creature comforts.
Pros Back in the USA Boxy profile Upgraded interior Legendary capability Two body styles
Cons Turbo-4 for the big Defender 110? Pricey off-roader Odd looks at the rear Interior comfort is a question Pricey off-roader Odd looks at the rear Interior comfort is a question
Fully redesigned after many decades.Much more comfort and refinement.Lots of customization options.Part of the second Defender generation introduced for 2020.
Pros Strong off-road capabilities Numerous customization options High-tech safety and off-road features
Cons Not as tough-looking as the original
Land Rover reopens the book on one of its most iconic nameplates with the all-new 2020 Defender. Its boxy shape and retro details combine with design language found on modern Land Rovers to create an appearance that's both sophisticated and nostalgic. While the 2020 Defender looks like an ordinary crossover, it has serious off-road capabilities and rugged equipment that help it live up to its go-anywhere heritage.
