KUALA LUMPUR: Booking for the new 2022 Jaguar F-Pace is now open once again.
The award-winning luxury performance sports utility vehicle (SUV) thats updated with a new exterior design and added interior features was so well-received that it was fully booked during its pre-launch phase.
Its key highlights include a sleeker silhouette, all-new Drive Selector, and a spacious luxe interior thats equipped with an updated infotainment system.
Sime Darby Motors Malaysia Retail and Distribution managing director Jeffrey Gan said its global recognition taps into the positive growth prospects the luxury car segment as well as the SUV segment in Malaysia.
"This is part of Sime Darby Motor's continuous expansion of our range of vehicles through new and exciting models. We are confident it will continue to appeal to car enthusiasts as it brings together high-performance with style and functionality given the enhanced exterior and interior features," he added.
Physically it has been given a new smooth sculpted bonnet and super-slim all-LED quad headlights.
Front lighting design features the 'Double J' Daytime Running Light (DRL) signature graphic as well as new technologies. The new headlight design is 10mm slimmer than before.
At the rear is a new tailgate and redesigned lower bumper. The new all-LED rear lights with sculpted lenses are inspired by the fully electric I-Pace and feature Jaguar's chicane graphic.
With space and detail a huge highlight of the interior, the five-seater cabin is more spacious than before featuring crafted leather upholstery and a 40:20:40 configuration that allows each seat to be folded completely or individually to accommodate occupants and bulky belongings.
Upfront is a bolder new cockpit design and Drive Selector with added craftsmanship details. At the centre is an 11.4-inch curved-glass HD touchscreen that operates the new Pivi Pro infotainment system.
The system allows the driver to carry out 90 per cent of common tasks within two taps from the home screen through a simplified, smartphone-like menu user interface (UI).
It can now also wirelessly connect to smartphones via Apple Play and Android Auto when ready, as well as wireless device charging.
An in-built segment-first Active Road Noise Cancellation technology monitors vibrations from the road surface and calculates the opposite phase sound wave needed to remove the external noises heard by occupants.
Under the hood is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder 250PS Ingenium petrol engine that produces 365Nm of torque. It can accelerate from zero to 100km/h within 7.3 seconds.
To take advantage of this is the Jaguar Drive Control technology that features Comfort, Eco, Rain-Ice-Snow and Dynamic modes that can be selected manually to meet various road conditions.
The technology is paired to the configurable dynamics onboard that enables a selection of engine response, gearbox shift points and steering to suit personal preference.
Installed advance safety technologies includes a Driver Condition Monitor, emergency braking, lane keep assist, cruise control and speed limiter.
"We are raising the bar even further with this best-in-class SUV by offering modern luxury, practicality, performance and comfort with a distinctive look, and cutting-edge technologies.
"Everything in the design and the specifications are all geared towards ensuring an enriched driving experience," said Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia managing director Syed Ahmad Muzri Syed Faiz.
Available only in the 250PS R-Dynamic variant, the new F-Pace is priced from RM598,000 (excluding Road Tax, Registration and Insurance) at the time of writing.