The newly refreshed Jaguar F-PACE SVR, faster and more refined than ever

Sitting at the pinnacle of the Jaguar performance SUV range, the new F-PACE SVR is faster than ever and features motorsport-inspired exterior design, a luxurious interior and the latest connected technologies.

Jaguar has refined the F-PACE flagship with a range of enhancements, providing sharper responses and heightened composure to accompany the latest Pivi Pro infotainment and connectivity technologies available across the rest of the performance SUV lineup.

The new F-PACE SVR is available exclusively with Jaguar's 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine, producing 542bhp and 700Nm of torque and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Zero to 100km/h is done in 4.0 seconds, and top speed is 286km/h.

Enabled by Jaguar's advanced new Electronic Vehicle Architecture, dubbed EVA 2.0, the transmission and dynamics systems have also benefitted from incremental tweaks. The uprated Dynamic mode features unique tuning, delivering a focused and honed driving experience.

Jaguar's engineers have recalibrated the software to provide sharper throttle response, stiffen the suspension set up, optimise steering weighting and enhance the exhaust mapping. A new Dynamic Launch feature also uses driveline inertia to maintain power to the wheels during gear changes, contributing to the SVR's sharper acceleration from a standstill.

At the same time, F-PACE SVR is now more comfortable and enjoyable to drive at a relaxed pace, without compromising its high-speed dynamics, further underlining the new model's duality of purpose. Modified tuning of the adaptive damping provides a more refined ride at low speeds, which is further improved by revised chassis bushes, allowing for greater definition of the ride between the Comfort and Dynamic drive settings.

Drivers also benefit from improved brake feel in the new F-PACE SVR. 395mm front discs and 396mm rear discs are now supported by a new Integrated Power Booster which, along with a recalibration of the system, delivers a sportier and shorter brake pedal.

Jaguar's All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics is fitted as standard. The technology has a rear-wheel drive bias for enhanced driver engagement and performance, with predictive and reactive software that can distribute torque to the front and rear axles independently, and almost instantly, to provide greater control and stability in low traction conditions.

The new F-PACE chassis now supports the introduction of the latest JaguarDrive Control and new Auto Vehicle Hold function. JaguarDrive Control features Comfort, Eco, Rain-Ice-Snow and Dynamic modes, which can be chosen manually by the driver based on the road conditions.

The settings, selected through a new rotary dial next to the all-new Drive Selector, optimise the F-PACE SVR's steering, transmission and throttle.

The design of the new F-PACE SVR has enhanced airflow and aerodynamic benefits delivered through new apertures and vents for improved powertrain and brake cooling. The changes deliver improved aerodynamic performance including 35% reduced lift and drag reduced from 0.37Cd to 0.36Cd.

The super-slim all-LED quad head lights with 'Double J' Daytime Running Light signatures are available with optional Pixel LED technology and deliver increased resolution and brightness.

Adaptive Driving Beam capability evaluates the road ahead and automatically adapts the high beam light to mask oncoming traffic or traffic signs, the system can create varying light beam patterns by selecting different LED segments to optimise visibility and minimise risk of distracting other drivers.

The new front-end design is finished by a longer bonnet design, which features a wider power bulge flanked by air vents to help extract hot air from the engine bay.

New slimline taillights feature Jaguar's trademark double chicane graphic, which accentuate the width of the vehicle. The new look is completed with the addition of the updated SVR logo, while quad tailpipes feature in the lower bumper, giving a visual reminder of the performance potential on offer.

The new F-PACE SVR is also available with a new 22-inch forged alloy wheel design. The five-spoke design is finished in Gloss Black with Satin Grey inserts for a stealth-like appearance. This is all finished off with the new SVR logo printed on the wheel.

The interior of the new F-PACE SVR is comprehensively redesigned, with materials enhanced to heighten the dynamic character of the revised cabin and its controls. Seat and door inserts are finished in Alcantara, while the central cubby and leather midroll wrapped in Windsor leather.

The 12.3-inch HD Interactive Driver Display is wrapped in Alcantara with ebony stitching, while aluminium patterned finishers feature as standard with open-pore carbon fibre available as an option.

Slimline semi-aniline leather sports seats with heritage logo-inspired diamond embroidery across the front shoulder section, feature a unique perforation across the backrest, while the same pattern is used on the leather on the seatbacks. An embossed SVR logo on the headrests adds a final flourish.

At the heart of the precision crafted and luxurious interior, with its new sporty centre console, incorporating an optional wireless device charger and improved console stowage, is the seamlessly integrated centrally-mounted 11.4-inch curved-glass HD touchscreen, which sits within an elegant magnesium alloy casing and provides access to the intuitive new Pivi Pro infotainment.

The latest Pivi Pro infotainment technology is accessed through the all-new 11.4-inch curved glass HD touchscreen. The display is three times brighter and 48% larger, and the simplified menu structures allow drivers to access or view up to 90% of common tasks from the home screen in two taps or less.

To help drivers access vital information quickly, new F-PACE SVR also features a new 12.3-inch HD Interactive Driver Display with a configurable layout, which can show full-screen navigation mapping with turn-by-turn instructions, digital dials, media, contact list or infotainment details. Working in conjunction with the Head-up Display technology, the F-PACE SVR gives drivers all the information they need with minimal distraction.