? A maverick British bad boy-Jaguar F-Pace has a taste.

By 20021year, the medium-sized SUV market is already a red sea, with fierce competition, but the product style is also approaching simplification-long wheelbase, large space and low threshold ... products that really insist on sports tonality are rare, and Jaguar F-Pace is definitely one of them. Although this insistence makes F-Pace unable to become the mainstream option in the market, it has also become the style choice of a few users.

F-Pace has just undergone a mid-term change, and the changes are reflected in some details of the appearance kit and a much better car.

For the high-power version of the 3.0 model, the change is even greater. The engine was changed from the original supercharged 3.0-liter V6 to a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder Yingli engine, with dual supercharged and turbo. 48V light mixing, the power decreased from 380 horsepower to 340 horsepower.

Why is F-Pace more expensive?

Compared with BBA, F-Pace has a higher threshold, with a starting price of 450,000, which is close to the top model of BMW X3. Comparing the configuration tables of the two, we will also find that F-Pace has disadvantages in configuration. So, what is the combat effectiveness of F-Pace? Isn't the buyer smart? It's not that simple.

First of all, F-Pace is an imported model. Although the domestic quality control is excellent at present, there is no need to blindly pursue import. It is a fact that the cost of imported cars is higher than that of domestic models.

Then in places that most people don't pay much attention to, F-Pace is also disappearing silently. For example, the frame and body of F-Pace are made of lighter and more expensive aluminum. And its front suspension, both of which are double wishbone suspension, pay more attention to control and are rare in the same level.

Finally, I would like to remind you that despite the high pricing of Jaguar's new car, with the passage of time, the preferential strength will not disappoint.

F-Pace 340 PS R- dynamic contact sensation

The changes in the appearance of the new F-Pace are mainly reflected in the details: inside the headlights, the daytime running lights have become double J-shaped; The mesh changed from blackened honeycomb to chrome-plated grid; Under the optimization of surrounding details, it is more integrated.

The sideways lines have not changed much, and they are still in the form of a vigorous leopard, and their posture is very beautiful.

The tail changes a little more: the small semicircle protruding from the lower edge of the old taillights is removed, and the internal light group is redone to make the visual effect more modern; The exhaust port is changed from two circular holes to a rectangle, which makes the whole line of the rear of the car more uniform, and at the same time, the visual center of gravity moves down, which makes the lower panel look more stable as a whole.

The changes in the interior are obvious. To be honest, the design and interaction of Jaguar's previous generation interiors are somewhat outdated. This time, the entire center console has been redesigned, and many details are consistent with the new discovery of Land Rover that I test-drive in early April. First of all, a huge suspended central control panel is loaded with the same car. The built-in navigation can be projected on the LCD instrument, and the guidance is clear and clear.

The 360-degree panoramic image on the new F-Pace is estimated to have copied the works of Land Rover ATRS. The experience is great and it is worth learning by many luxury brands.

Looking down, it is an air conditioning control system similar to Land Rover-directly turn the knob to adjust the temperature, press and adjust the ventilation and heating of the seat, and pull it to become air volume control. This set of knobs is beautiful and easy to use.

Finally, the shift mechanism was changed from knob to electronic shift lever with the same model as newly discovered. Again, this gear handle, suede fabric, feels good, and it is a little light to move, so it needs to be adapted, but you will love this light feeling after you get used to it.

I want to talk about seats in particular. I have been trying two cars, both of which are 340PS versions, but the seats of the two cars are different. I checked the configuration table and only showed the high-power version of the standard sports seat. I don't know which of the following?

Personally, I strongly recommend the bucket chair in the gray interior photo below. On the one hand, handsome but not greasy, more in line with the overall tone of F-Pace. On the other hand, it is not much harder than ordinary seats, but the wrapping is greatly improved, and it also supports ventilation and heating. If I need to install this bucket chair, I will choose it on the premise that the price does not exceed 1 10,000 yuan.

Then I was about to sit in the back row, but I found a slot.

The back door is as shown. The protruding part of the window molding was very sharp and scraped my sleeve twice. If I have a hobby of wearing stockings on my arms, it will be broken. Wearing short sleeves in summer can easily hurt yourself if you are not careful. Although this is not a big problem, I personally think it is not appropriate. (Or, the designer of Jaguar told me mischievously that this car is for driving. Can you get a kidney in the back row? )

No wonder the designer blocked me on the way to the back row, because for a big man like me, who is 1.88 meters tall, sitting in the back row of F-Pace can only say that the space will be good, and there is really no advantage in front of those competing long-wheelbase medium-sized SUVs.

Moreover, even for the top model, there is no independent air conditioner in the rear row (optional cost ￥ 16900), and there are only two independent air outlets. But I firmly believe that F-Pace is used for driving, and the back row should be very anxious. It's also a good thing not to lengthen.

Finally, talk about the stereo. The 340PS model comes standard with 13 speakers, and the price can reach RMB13700. Optional 17 speakers. The overall sound quality of English Treasure is good. Its advantage is that the middle and low frequencies are solid, but the high frequencies are short of breath and have no sound dyeing, so it is suitable for listening to the pop at a high volume.

Elegant exercise, pleasant breeze.

First of all, I have never driven the old V6 F-Pace, but I have driven the 3.0SC jaguar XE, and the engines of the two cars should be similar. My impression of that machine is that it is dynamic within the range of daily driving speed, but it does not explode. Put it in the S file, turn it around, and happiness will appear. This character continues to the new F-Pace. I feel nothing when driving every day. I have to go into exercise mode to feel it.

Enter the sports mode, the instrument turns red, and the power output is more violent. I also experienced the discovery of Land Rover before the straight 6-Yingli engine, but on the smaller F-Pace, the machine was tuned more violently, and the sound was amplified, and there was a slight tempering sound after receiving oil. Attention, be sure to enter the sport mode, and only put on the S gear. I don't feel that the engine speed is rising fast in sport mode. It may be my subjective illusion, but this feeling is quite obvious. )

Slightly different from V6, V6 will be more hard-core at high speed, especially when it breaks through 5000 rpm. It's not that the straight 6 new machine is not high, but it feels a little lacking in comparison.

The supercharging mode of this Yingli engine is quite worth talking about. On paper, you will see mechanical+turbo double pressurization. In fact, its supercharger is driven by a 48V motor, which retains the performance of low-speed supercharging, unlike the traditional supercharger, which separates the power from the crankshaft.

Personally, I prefer the previous V6 version, if it is based on the sense of body. However, the pure supercharged V6 has been in service for many years, and the technology may be somewhat outdated, such as fuel economy and so on. And from the price point of view, the new F-Pace is still 6 cylinders, but the price has dropped from nearly 800,000 to 598,000, which is still quite fragrant.

In terms of handling, F-Pace still provides Jaguar's typical "luxury sense of movement". Feeling the feedback from the steering hand, it is not as light as BMW X3 or Alfa Romeos Tervio, but it has a feeling of being "wrapped", and every movement is forceful. In comfort mode, the shock absorber of F-Pace is very tough, too bumpy or the center of gravity shifts, and the car body is tilted, but it absorbs quickly, which is just a good daily training for me. When I enter the sports mode, the adjustable suspension will become hard and the chassis will be slightly tense, as if the leopard is propping up the muscles of the limbs to prepare for my next operation.

Although I personally prefer light handling, it is indeed the most sporty 6-cylinder SUV I recently drove in Wan Li. At present, the only competing products of high-power F-Pace are Porsche Macan S and Mercedes-Benz GLC43, both of which are slightly less than 600,000. The former will have some advantages in the brand, but it has not been updated for too long, and there are too many Macan on the road, which is a bit rotten; The latter has more advantages in power, depending on whether you prefer GLC43, a violent little German shepherd, or F-Pace, a light and elegant style.

Finally, I'll show you another detail-match the F-Pace with its own cabin roof. It is this detail, including the characteristics of all-aluminum body, that makes me feel that F-Pace is a product that is somewhat underestimated by the market. Personally, I hope that this change will achieve better results.

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