Johannesburg - Jaguar has announced local pricing for its new E-Pace SUV ahead of its launch in March.
Starting at R598 500, it undercuts the cheapest F-Pace by R160 000, although bear in mind that while the latter and other Jaguars are built around an advanced aluminium-intensive architecture, the E-Pace is steel bodied and based on the Range Rover Evoque in order to save on cost.
While some overseas variants are front-wheel-driven, all South African models feature all-wheel-drive and there’s a full spread of four-cylinder Ingenium turbocharged engines to choose from, with the 2-litre diesel version offered in 110kW/380Nm, 132kW/430Nm and 177kW/500Nm guises and the 2-litre petrol available with either 184kW/365Nm or 221kW/400Nm.
All five engine variants are paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
The E-Pace is shipped with Jaguar’s 25cm touchscreen infotainment system and buyers can opt for a range of ‘InControl’ apps, up to four 12-volt charging points and a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot.
Key standard features include dual-zone climate control, push-button start, front and rear parking aid (with rear camera), voice control and auto headlights and wipers.
There is a wide selection of trim grades and option packs (see the brochure for more detail), including the R Dynamic styling package which Jaguar lists as a separate model.

PRICES
Jaguar E-Pace
2.0 diesel 110kW Base | R598 500 |
2.0 diesel 110kW S | R659 900 |
2.0 diesel 110kW SE | R698 900 |
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE | R734 900 |
2.0 diesel 132kW Base | R619 500 |
2.0 diesel 132kW S | R680 900 |
2.0 diesel 132kW SE | R719 900 |
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE | R755 900 |
2.0 diesel 177kW S | R735 100 |
2.0 diesel 177kW SE | R774 100 |
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE | R810 100 |
2.0 petrol 184kW Base | R667 800 |
2.0 petrol 184kW S | R729 200 |
2.0 petrol 184kW SE | R768 200 |
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE | R804 200 |
2.0 petrol 221kW S | R783 400 |
2.0 petrol 221kW SE | R822 400 |
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE | R858 400 |
Jaguar E-Pace R Dynamic
2.0 diesel 110kW Base | R632 500 |
2.0 diesel 110kW S | R693 900 |
2.0 diesel 110kW SE | R732 900 |
2.0 diesel 110kW HSE | R768 900 |
2.0 diesel 132kW Base | R653 500 |
2.0 diesel 132kW S | R714 900 |
2.0 diesel 132kW SE | R753 900 |
2.0 diesel 132kW HSE | R789 900 |
2.0 diesel 177kW S | R769 100 |
2.0 diesel 177kW SE | R808 100 |
2.0 diesel 177kW HSE | R844 100 |
2.0 petrol 184kW Base | R701 800 |
2.0 petrol 184kW S | R763 200 |
2.0 petrol 184kW SE | R802 200 |
2.0 petrol 184kW HSE | R838 200 |
2.0 petrol 221kW S | R817 400 |
2.0 petrol 221kW SE | R845 400 |
2.0 petrol 221kW HSE | R892 400 |
Jaguar E-Pace First Edition
2.0 diesel 132kW | R851 600 |
2.0 petrol 184kW | R895 700 |