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2022 Jaguar F-Type P450 Convertible
2022 Jaguar F-Type P450 RWD Convertible
Class: Premium performance / sports car
Motivational Miles: 167
Fuel used: 9.2 gallons
Real-world fuel economy: 18.2
| Corporate governance report card | |
|---|---|
| Rooms and Facilities | B- |
| Power and performance | B + |
| Fit and perfect | ONE- |
| Energy saving | REMOVE |
| Value | B = |
| The score of the report card is taken from the consensus of the test driver assessments. All classes are compared with other vehicles in the same class. The value tier is for the specific trim level being evaluated and may not reflect Consumer Guide impressions of the entire product line. | |
| Comfortable Big & Tall | |
| Big boy | OLD |
| Tall guy | OLD |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. The “Large” rating is based on a male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, the “High” rating is based on a 6’6″ tall male tester. | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine Specifications | 444 hp5.0L |
| Engine type | Supercharged V8 |
| Transmission process | 8-speed automatic transmission |
| Driving wheel | Rear |
Combined driving: 60% city, 40% highway
EPA-estimated fuel economy: 17/24/19 (mpg city/highway/combined)
Fuel Type: Reward recommended gasoline
Base price: $73,000 (excluding $1150 transport fee)
Option: Luxury Interior Package ($2000), Blind Spot Assist Package ($550), Heated and cooled front seats ($1800), Ebony Windsor Performance Seats ($1650), Black Exterior Package ($1100) ), Meridian premium audio ($900), beige top ($650), red brake calipers ($550), keyless entry ($500), power-folding and heated mirrors ($400), quality sensors air volume ($100)
Price as checked: $84,350
Quick hits
Wonderful thing: Acceleration, handling, classic sports car atmosphere
Good: Exquisite cabin, solid structure, quiet when loaded
Not so good: Infotainment interface dated, expensive options
CG says:
After a mild refresh for 2021, the Jaguar F-Type range will be down for 2022, as both the 4-cylinder and V6 engines are discontinued. The new base engine is a supercharged V8 that makes 444 hp and can be found in a new trim level called the P450. The only engine available is the 575hp supercharged 5.0-liter V8 of the R trim level. The F-Type’s styling was updated last year with new slim LED headlights and subtly changed exterior metal panels, along with a high-definition virtual instrument cluster in the cabin. The suspension has also been revised. The F-Type is a coupe and convertible for two passengers with front, rear or all-wheel drive. Jaguar claims the high-performance R has a top speed of 186 mph and is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The P450 RWD model comes standard with six-way power seats. The P450 R-Dynamic AWD model adds 12-way power seats with memory function, an electrically adjustable steering wheel with memory function and unique decorative borders. Available features include automatic braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot warning, driver attention monitoring, rear cross-traffic monitoring, ceramic brakes, heated/cooled seats and assist. parallel parking. The F-Type is a sports car that truly revives the spirit of classic Jaguar coupes and roadsters of the 1960s. The R-Dynamic is perhaps the best value, with most of the R’s performance and manners. similar processing. While the loss of four-cylinder and V6 models leaves F-Type buyers with fewer options, the new P450 V8 models are competitively priced lower than discontinued V6 models. The F-Type remains an attractive alternative to rivals BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
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2022 Jaguar F-Type P450 Convertible
Jaguar F-Type 2022 impresses on the road. Well, horsepower numbers don’t impress us as much as they did a few years ago, especially when super-fast electric cars hit the market. And, the infotainment system interface feels dated, and the touchscreen looks tiny by modern standards. All that said, we don’t really care much. The F-Type is a car worth enjoying for powerful driving or simply touring around town. The body structure is impressively stiff for a convertible, and the cabin is club-like and inviting. Some of us get tired of the exhaust note – which is always quite loud – but the rest of us find it a charming part of the F-Type experience. Looking for something on the classic side of the sports car spectrum? Consider the F-Type.
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