New Jaguar is everybody’s type

With its local introduction announced in late 2019, the new Jaguar F-Type sportscar has finally reached South African shores.

An evolution on the World Car Design-winning predecessor’s form, the new model inherits the classic good looks while introducing some new design elements. 

The F-Type comes with the latest Touch Pro infotainment system which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, complemented by two Meridian sound systems, and allows for software-over-the-air functionality which updates the system without the owner having to visit a service centre. 

The start button will bring to life either one of the three engine choices, a 221 kW/400 N.m turbocharged four-cylinder petrol motor, a 280 kW/460 N.m supercharged petrol V6 or a 423 kW/700 N.m petrol V8 supercharged motor, the latter featuring an active exhaust system as standard and capable of completing a 0-100km/h sprint in just 3.7 seconds. 

Customers who opted for the V8 will benefit from a Quiet Start function which will keep the valves in the rear silencer closed until it comes under load.

F-Type fans can rejoice as Jaguar retained the infamous crackle and pop sounds on the overrun on all three engine options.

All three engine derivatives come fitted to an eight-speed Quickshift transmission which allows for manual control using either the SportShift gear selector or the steering wheel-mounted paddles. 

Jaguar will be offering an exclusive F-Type First Edition model for one model year only.

The exclusive option is based on the R-Dynamic model but will come with an exterior design pack finished in Dorchester Grey, complemented by five-spoke, 20-inch wheels finished in Gloss Technical Grey with a contrasting Diamond-Turned finish.

Customers can opt for either; Santorini Black, Eiger Grey or Fuji White for the body colour while the interior will feature 12-way Windsor leather seats finished in Ebony with either Light Oyster stitching or Mars with Flame Red stitching.

The driver will notice the instrument cluster which is wrapped in Alcantara with Monogram embossing and the aluminium gearshift paddles behind the steering wheel.