The Jaguar F-Type is a study of how to age gracefully. It was impressive at launch, but Jaguar has gradually refined its design over the past eight years to create the ferocious monster you see here.
Even in 2022, it spins more heads than some significantly more expensive metals. That alone should be enough to entice some buyers.
Of course, this Big Cat is more than just a pretty face. Even this entry-level model gets its power from a turbocharged V8 and offers a superb combination of utter fun and everyday drivability. Then there’s the way it sounds…
Turns out age hasn’t caused the F-Type to be scrapped. It just makes it better.
How much does Jaguar F-Type P450 R-Dynamic cost?
Technically, the P450 is the entry-level model in the F-Type range, with a sticker price of $164,900 before on-road expenses.
Our testers were selected to $190,670 before hitting the road, However. While that’s not cheap, even after those options, it’s still $75,000 less than you would pay for. top of the range F-Type CHEAP. As you will learn later, the P450 is not what you would call slow.
Competitor? F-Type vs Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0although Porsche takes a very different approach from the flamboyant Jaguar.
You can also cross-purchase the V8 F-Type with a Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe if fire and brimstone are what you’re after, though AMG eight bends not long in this world.
You get what?
F-Type P450 R-Dynamic highlights:
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite positioning
- DAB + digital radio
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto (wired)
- Meridian 10-speaker 380W . sound system
- 20 inch alloy wheels
- Switchable active exhaust
- Metal panel
- Adaptive dynamics (adaptive dampers)
- Configurable dynamics (selectable drive modes)
- Keyless entry and start
- Rain wipers
- One-zone climate control
- LED headlights
- Six-way power front sport seats
- Leather and suedecloth upholstery
- Electrically adjustable steering column
- Leather steering wheel
- Ambient light
There are a few interesting omissions on that list, given that the F-Type is considered a premium sports car. As always with Jaguar Land Rover vehicles, you’ll need to go through the options list to get the best of the best.
Our tester got the black exterior package ($4740), stretched leather interior ($4720), British Racing Green metallic paint ($2950), Brown Windsor Leather Performance Seats with interior ebony/brown interior ($2330) and fixed panoramic glass roof ($2110).
That’s not all, guys. The P450 also gets 20-inch gloss black wheels ($1790), power rear doors ($1160), heated and cooled seats ($1150), dual-zone climate control ($1400), red brake calipers ($1010), blind-spot assist and rear cross-traffic alert ($1000), aluminum paddles ($700), privacy goggles ($650), and auto-dimming and folding mirrors ($420).
To be Is Jaguar F-Type P450 R-Dynamic safe?
Jaguar F-Type has not been tested by ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Automatic emergency brake
- Lane keeping assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Monitor the driver’s attention
- Four (convertible) or six (coupe) airbags
What is Jaguar F-Type P450 R-Dynamic like inside?
Much of the F-Type still has a modern look and feel, and it still has a lovely theater feel.
The air vents slowly rise out of the dashboard when you press the start button, and the dashboard essentially blocks passengers with its leather-wrapped grips. While most buttons and switches are found elsewhere in the Jaguar Land Rover world, the F-Type feels like something of its own.
They may look a little strange, but the optional Performance Chair is comfortable enough for everyday use. They’re padded where they’re needed, and combined with the slim door sills make the F-Type one of those voluptuous two-seaters that slip out gracefully.
The driving position is excellent. You sit low and nice, and even tall drivers can slide their seats far enough back. At 6 feet seven, the cabin is cramped for me, but it’s also more livable than most two-seaters.
Most of the materials are lovely. The leather and stitching feels as expensive as it looks, the chubby steering wheel is a quality item, and the center console trim is an interesting material. However, eliminating the feeling of quality are the column body and brittle plastic door handles.
The F-Type is the only Jaguar that still has the older Touch Pro infotainment system available; the rest of the range has moved to the faster, more connected Pivi Pro system.
It’s still usable, but it’s easy to see why Jaguar would move on. The graphics are basic, and it’s not the fastest system, although it does have an extensive feature list and – importantly – wired smartphone mirroring. It also has a good sound system.
The F-Type isn’t much of a high-tech performer for Jaguar, so it’s practically unprofitable when it comes to infotainment technology.
Facing the driver is a fully digital instrument cluster, which can be configured to display two dummy analog dials or a central dial with information compartments on either side. Again, it’s not cutting edge… but it doesn’t limit the car’s appeal either.
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You’ll squeeze a surprising amount into the F-Type. There’s a space between the seats, two cup holders, and good door bins in the cabin, and the trunk comes in handy provided you’re not married to carrying a spare wheel.
A set of golf clubs will fit there, along with a few weekend bags and some shopping. It’s easy to load thanks to the hatchback with glass, and makes this a car you can easily drive every day.
Tony even managed to squeeze a padlock-worthy amount of toilet paper in an F-Type press truck before, which had to do a few things.
Jaguar says yes from 300 liters to 500 liters of space there and the first figure feels accurate.
What’s under the bonnet?
Can we talk about the bonnet before talking about what’s underneath it? The massive scalloped bonnet opens up the front to accommodate the legendary E-Type, something nerds everywhere will appreciate.
Below it is a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 pump out 331kW power and 580Nm torque, sent to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. 100km/h sprint takes a confirmation 4.6 seconds.
Claimed fuel economy is 10.6 liters per 100kmand F-Type requires a minimum of 95 RON lead-free premium.
The real world economy hovers around 11L/100km and, eh, more in the city. If you’re worried about saving the planet, this isn’t the car for you.
How Jaguar F-Type P450 R-Drive?
If there’s a better-sounding car on sale in 2022, we haven’t found it yet. Even the way it burned was impressive; growl at life and settle into an angry but sleek, smooth idle life.
Even at low speeds, the engine dominates the F-Type experience. Even in quieter mode, the exhaust is always there, letting you know you’re driving something special.
There is a noticeable tone shift at around 3500 rpm; there’s more copper for the sound and it keeps getting louder all the way to the contour. Pick up the car and have lots of bangs, pull the gears at full throttle and it makes all sorts of sexy metallic noises. While it’s quite subtle, there’s also only the slightest hint of a supercharger being included for good measure.
This is Slower F-Type, but you never want more power. It feels properly quick in a straight line, with a lovely low torque drop (thanks to the supercharger) giving way to a definite end-to-end plunge. There’s no turbine-style tsunami across the midrange, just a lovely linear feel from idle to the red line.
Unfortunately, the transmission is a bit confusing. Unlike the flexible dual-clutch transmission now common on cars like the 718 Boxster, the eight-speed torque converter in the Jag isn’t quite as quick when shifting and can sometimes wobble when shifting. gears at lower speeds. Hardly a deal breaker, though.
The idea of a powerful, rear-wheel drive coupe with a short wheelbase might not inspire confidence, but in dry conditions the F-Type feels no shortage of traction. You can lightly pedal it with your heavy right foot the first or second, but the combination of traction control and 295mm wide Pirelli P Zero tires means it usually just swoops in and goes.
Jaguar has given the F-Type a distinctly classic feel when you’re in a hurry. It takes a while to get used to the length of the nose and the feeling of sitting right in front of the rear axle, but once you’ve dialed in, there’s a lot to enjoy.
The steering wheel has plenty of weight, and it feels nice and comes off the center quickly. The nose is eager to turn, and when you get into corners, the balance is classic rear-wheel drive. You can feel the rear gnawing as you increase the throttle; dig deeper into right pedal travel and menu overdrive.
On the bumpy Australian roads, Dynamic suspension is too firm. Thankfully, body control is good enough in Normal mode when you’re in a rush, but still allows the car to breathe through the kinds of nasty bumps in Dynamic Mode.
It’s not the sharp 718 Cayman, but Jaguar’s more brutal (or should it be British?) personality is equally captivating.
However, you don’t have to drive it really fast to have fun. With a big boot and comfortable interior, you can happily travel in an F-Type, as long as you can afford the fuel. Sure, the plastic splitter hidden under the front bumper doesn’t like the steep driveway, but not much else gets in the way.
Jaguar has tuned the adaptive suspension to sag nicely in Normal mode, so urban streets won’t give you a shake, and the rear view camera makes reverse parking a lot easier. for simplicity.
How much Jaguar F-Type P450 R-Dynamic cost to run?
F-Type powered by Jaguar Land Rover five-year, unlimited km warrantywith five years of roadside assistance.
Maintenance is required every 26,000km or 12 months whichever comes first.
The 5-year prepaid service plan will set you back $3750.
CarExpert’s Undertaking Jaguar F-Type P450 R-Dynamic
The Jaguar F-Type represents the end of an era.
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Bollore has laid out his big new vision for the Jaguar brand and (wing warning) it doesn’t include anything that runs on gasoline after 2025, let alone a V8 dinosaur growling like an F-Type.
We could see something as beautiful as the F-Type after 2025, and Jaguar will certainly make something faster… but that’s not really the point.
So, which F-Type should you buy before time runs out? There is a strong case made for the P450.
It’s as attractive as the F-Type R, and the few options to choose from make it a bit more luxurious. R is faster, but the P450 is not what you call it slowand still pack the ferocious exhaust we love on V8-powered Jaguars.
There’s something inherently true about the idea of a British front-wheel drive grand tourer, too.
With around $200,000 to spend on a car just to drive for the sake of it, the F-Type would be hard to ignore. It doesn’t matter how fast or slow you go, it will make you smile.
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