2020 JAGUAR F-PACE SVR – R649,000

A genuine supercar in an SUV body, and at R649,000, an unbelievable amount of performance, luxury and presence for the money.

Finished in striking Indus Silver with Ebony SVR interior and Light Oyster contrast stitching, this F-PACE SVR was developed by Jaguar Special Vehicle Operations and packs the legendary 5.0-litre Supercharged V8 producing 405 kW and 680 Nm, driving all four wheels through an 8-speed Quickshift transmission. 0–100 km/h takes just 4.3 seconds, with a top speed of approximately 283 km/h.

The factory specification is exceptional: 22-inch Style 5081 Gloss Black alloys, red brake calipers, SVR sports suspension, Adaptive Dynamics, active locking rear differential with torque vectoring, Performance seats, lozenge-quilted leather, heated and cooled memory front seats, heated rear seats, heated SVR steering wheel, sliding panoramic roof, suedecloth headlining, Head-Up Display, Meridian sound system, navigation, InControl Apps, Wi-Fi hotspot, ambient lighting and keyless entry/start.

It also features adaptive LED headlights with signature DRLs, Auto High Beam Assist, adaptive cruise control with Stop/Go, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Assist, reverse camera, front-facing camera, power-folding heated auto-dimming memory mirrors, deployable electric towbar, air-quality sensing and a cooled glovebox.

Beautiful, practical, luxurious and brutally fast. R649,000 for a 405 kW Supercharged V8 SVR. A giveaway price for one of Jaguar’s greatest performance SUVs.