On sale worldwide from early 2016, the F-Pace is based on the C-X17 concept unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and is 4,731mm long with a 2,874mm wheelbase. It uses the carmaker’s Lightweight Aluminium Architecture that underpins the XE and XF. The light, stiff body structure comprises 80% aluminium, and is said to be the only aluminium-intensive monocoque in the segment.

Jaguar also says the F-Pace brings with a spacious, luxurious cabin with room to seat five plus rear knee room said to be class-leading and a 650-litre luggage compartment.

The F-Pace features F-Type-derived double wishbone front suspension and Integral Link rear suspension along with Torque Vectoring as standard and an Electric Power Assisted Steering system. 

There’s also an optional electronically-controlled Adaptive Dynamics system measures body and wheel movement 100 and 500 times a second respectively, and the Configurable Dynamics system first used in the F-Type that allows individual settings for the throttle, automatic transmission, steering, and, where fitted, the Adaptive Dynamics system. 

Three petrol engines are offered – one petrol and two diesels. The entry-level diesel is the 180hp 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel seen in the XE and XF and bringing CO2 emissions from just 129g/km. In addition a 300hp 3.0-litre V6 diesel with 700Nm is offered.

The range-topping model is the supercharged 380hp 3.0-litre V6 petrol which delivers 0-100kph in 5.5 seconds.

Rear-wheel and all-wheel drive are offered, with the latter available with traction technologies including Adaptive Surface Response.

Infotainment and connectivity technology includes the InControl Touch Pro system based around a 10.2-inch touchscreen.