New Jaguar F-TYPE in South Africa
The new Jaguar F-TYPE has made its way into South Africa boasting a lot of changes. The two-seat sports car which is available in both Coupé and Convertible will feature with three engine options (see below).
What has changed?
Jaguar has given the F-TYPE new super-slim pixel LED headlights which feature subtly revised ‘Calligraphy’ J signature daytime running lights while the rear lights are now slender and inherit ‘Chicane’ LED signatures similar to the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE.
Fender vents now feature the Jaguar Leaper motif and updated bumpers at the front and back have been updated to offer greater differentiation across the model range, from F-TYPE R-Dynamic to the range-topping F-TYPE R.
Interior
The interior of the F-TYPE has also been given a makeover, the cockpit now features a 12.3-inch HD TFT instrument cluster with reconfigurable graphics unique to the F-TYPE.
Rich materials such as Windsor leather, Engine Spin metallics and satin-finish Noble Chrome add touches of luxury, and are complemented by beautifully-crafted monogram stitch patterns – repeated in the door trims – and Jaguar Leaper or R motifs embossed in the headrests, the F-TYPE has heightened sense of luxury and sportiness.
Along with deployable centre air vents, the start button comes in a pulsing red ‘heartbeat’ which is meant to convey a sense of theatre for the driver.
Value For Money
Standard equipment in the R-Dynamic package includes Premium LED headlights, 19” alloy wheels, 6-way electric seat adjustments, keyless entry, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12.3-inch interactive instrument cluster and six airbags and a fixed panoramic roof among others.
The range-topping F-TYPE R adds Pixel LED headlights, 12-way memory electric seats, Ebony Windsor leather, upsized 20” alloys and an R body kit.
Engine Options
The F-TYPE will be available in three engine options, however, throughout the first year of production, there will be a special First Edition version of the P380 all-wheel drive exclusively. The First Edition adds 20” Diamond Turned alloys, ‘First Edition’ scripting on the door treadplates and aluminium instrument panel finisher and Windsor leather Performance seats in a choice of Ebony with Light Oyster stitching or Mars Red with Flame stitching.
The First Edition is available in three colours - Fuji White, Santorini Black or Eiger Grey.
Jaguar F-TYPE P300
Ingenium 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine.
221kW/400Nm
0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds
top speed of 250km/h
Jaguar F-TYPE P380
3.0-litre V6 Supercharged engine.
280kW/ 460Nm
0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds
Top speed of 275km/h
Jaguar F-TYPE R P575
5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine.
423kW/ 700Nm
0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds
Top speed of 300km/h
The F-TYPE R is fitted as standard with large 380mm and 376mm front and rear brake discs but can be specified with Jaguar’s optional Carbon Ceramic Matrix (CCM) braking system. Featuring even larger 398mm and 380mm discs and six- and four-piston monobloc callipers with a distinctive yellow finish, this system delivers exceptional braking performance with outstanding fade resistance.
All three engines feature active exhaust systems, which are switchable either as an option or as standard. Customers who choose the 423kW supercharged V8 benefit from the new Quiet Start function, which ensures a more subtle, refined sound – the electrically-actuated bypass valves in the rear silencer remain closed until they automatically open up under load. If desired, Quiet Start can be over-ridden by selecting Dynamic Mode or by pressing the switchable exhaust button before starting the engine.
Pricing
Coupé prices:
F-TYPE R-Dynamic P300 RWD R1,243,000
F-TYPE R-Dynamic P380 RWD R1,513,700
F-TYPE R-Dynamic P380 AWD R1,659,300
F-TYPE First Edition R1,659,300
F-TYPE R P575 AWD R2,422,700
Convertible prices:
F-TYPE R-Dynamic P300 RWD R1,241,000
F-TYPE R-Dynamic P380 RWD R1,511,800
F-TYPE R-Dynamic P380 AWD R1,652,800
F-TYPE First Edition R1,652,800
F-TYPE R P575 AWD R2,421,000
