2016 Jaguar F-PACE Prototype: Caught High Altitude Testing [Spied]

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2016 Jaguar F-PACE prototype (by lostinCO)

The Jaguar F-PACE sounds like an odd name at first, but it is deep-rooted in Jaguar history. The “F” comes from the F-Type, and the “PACE” comes from a classic “Grace, Space, and Pace” promotion. Jaguar says that the new F-PACE combines all three into one vehicle: grace, space, and pace. It is the name of the first sports crossover by Jaguar, and it is slated to go into production and sale in 2016.

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(by lostinCO)

Check out these images of the F-PACE testing at high altitude of the Rocky Mountains. It still has a lot of camouflage, but overall shape is visible and very much resembles the Jaguar C-X17 Concept from 2013.

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(by lostinCO)

The F-PACE shares its aluminum architecture with the 2017 Jaguar XE sedan. The crossover will likely share the powertrains with the XE. They are the 2.0L turbocharged I-4 with 240 horsepower or the 3.0L supercharged V6 with over 300 horsepower. Naturally, the F-PACE will use the latest generation of Jaguar / Land Rover all-wheel-drive system.

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(by lostinCO)

It’s not yet clear whether the F-PACE will be designated as 2016 or 2017 model year for the United States.

Check out this recording of the live broadcast (fast forward to 15:50) from the Jaguar / Land Rover press conference from the 2015 Detroit Auto Show.

Check out this insider TFLcar interview to learn all the details about the 2017 Jaguar XE sedan.