• Lots of rear passenger and luggage space
• No transmission tunnel taking up room
• Additional space under the ‘bonnet’

How much space is there?

it might look super-sleek for a family SUV, but there’s no shortage of space on the inside. That’s probably down to the long wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear wheels), which is 130mm greater than the Jaguar F-Pace.

A six-foot passenger sitting behind a similar-sized adult will find a couple of inches of knee and headroom. The spacious rear accommodation is also helped by the almost entirely flat floor, where normally a bulky transmission tunnel would compromise space.

In short, there’s more interior space than in the BMW iX3 or Genesis GV60, but the larger Audi Q8 E-Tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC have more room in the rear, and also benefit from more glass area for an airier interior. Space for the central rear passenger is compromised, thanks to its firm and unsupportive backrest.

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Boot space and storage

Jaguar quotes a 656-litre boot capacity with the rear seats up, 1,435 litres when they’re folded. There’s also a 10.5-litre storage cubby between the front seats, and a tiny front boot. For reference, the Audi Q8 E-Tron has a 605-litre boot and the Mercedes EQC’s measures in at 500 litres with the rear seats in place.

In other words, the I-Pace’s boot is ahead of its rivals in terms of size. It’s wide and flat too – although base models don’t come with a powered tailgate. In typical SUV style, the boot opening is quite some distance off the ground, but at least there’s no loading lip to haul heavy items over.

Is it easy to park?

The I-Pace’s low, sporty look goes someway towards concealing its size. It’s 4,682mm long (about 50mm shorter than an F-Pace), but it’s a whopping 271mm longer than an E-Pace. The view out of the back is pinched thanks to its sloping design. At least parking cameras come with all models.

The Park Assist Pack is worth speccing if you regularly park in tight areas. We found the 360 degree camera to be excellent – both clear and wide enough to see what’s happening around you. Front facing cameras will activate and show up on the Jaguar’s infotainment screen when you come close to objects while parking too.

Safety

• Five star Euro NCAP rating
• Lots of standard driver assistance
• Optional packs to purchase too

When crash-tested in 2018 the Jaguar I-Pace was given a full five star review by Euro NCAP, thanks to its strong passenger compartment and inclusion of standard driver aids like autonomous emergency braking, driver condition monitor, lane keep assist and traffic sign recognition.

You can add to this with a number of different option packs. There’s a ‘Blind Spot Assist Pack’, which gets you blind spot assist, clear exit monitor and rear traffic monitor. A ‘Park Assist Pack’, which gains you park assist automatic parking and a 360-degree camera, while the ‘Technology Pack’ includes the ClearSight rear view mirror (which we’re not completely convinced by), wireless charging, and a head up display.

Watch: Jaguar I-Pace Euro NCAP crash test video