• Plug-in hybrid available
• Supercharged V8 SVR will cost you the most
• Strong residual values are welcome

What are the running costs?

Depending on which engine you choose, the Jaguar F-Pace can be quite cost-effective… or it can cost an arm and a leg. Most of its German rivals will offer a lower overall ownership cost, though, so that’s the price of that Jag badge.

Fuel economy from the diesels should be adequate. The D200 claims to return up to 44.6mpg on the WLTP cycle – we’d be surprised if it tops 40 in regular use, as it feels slightly weedy for such a heavy car and will thus need to be worked hard.

The opposite is true for the muscular D300, which claims to return just 38.3mpg. However, in previous experience with this engine we’ve topped this figure – even when it’s fitted to vast models such as the Range Rover. 40mpg should be easily achievable from the D300 in normal driving, with 45mpg possible on a long, gentle cruise.

Fuel economy from the petrols is markedly less impressive. The P250 and P400 claim 30.7mpg and 28.8mpg respectively – expect to see economy in the mid-twenties for both in mixed driving.

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The P400e, like most plug-in hybrids, claims a faintly ridiculous-sounding 176.2mpg, but that figure is achievable overall – provided you plug in at home regularly and undertake short journeys within the car’s 33-mile electric range. On a cruise with a discharged battery, expect economy close to the other petrol engines. The P400e therefore is best for those who typically use their F-Pace for shorter journeys around town – or, with official CO2 figures of just 37g/km, it makes a cracking company car.

It shouldn’t surprise you to find the 5.0-litre V8 F-Pace SVR will be by some margin the most costly model in the range to run. Official fuel economy of 23.5mpg is something of a pipe dream – we didn’t even manage 20mpg on a 200-mile motorway cruise. Be more liberal with the accelerator, as the SVR encourages you to do with gusto, and expect economy in the teens.

Servicing and warranty

The F-Pace is in line with most of its European rivals in offering a fairly stingy, three-year or 60,000 mile warranty. Jaguar offers service plans to spread the cost of routine maintenance, and Jaguar dealers are often highly-rated for their customer service – which is a good thing, as you might spend a lot of time there… see below.

Is it reliable?

• Jaguar’s reliability reputation is improving
• But the F-Pace has had a few recalls
• Shared mechanical components

The engines and gearboxes have all seen action elsewhere in the firm’s range, and many of the interior parts and systems are familiar too. Build quality on the whole seems good, although some of the interior fixtures and fittings feel a tad hollow.

Since the car launched, though, a quick browse of owners forums reveals plenty of reports of issues with the earlier InControl Touch media system, with lagging displays, systems freezing and general glitches with the car’s software – this should be less of an issue in newer models with the updated system.

There are also reports of creaking coming from various parts of the car from some owners, as well as some issues with the power tailgate, although this isn’t the case for all F-Paces. You can head over to the Parkers owner reviews section to find out what kind of experience others have had.

The F-Pace has already been subjected to several recalls over the years, from fuel leaks to CO2 emission problems. Check these have been completed before you buy a used model.