2018 Jaguar F-Type review
Jaguar F-Type highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Fashionable interior styling
- A trio of powerful engine options
- Responsive and engaging handling
Cons
- Small cargo area
- Not much room for passengers
- Lots of wind and engine noise at speed
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 23 highway, 18 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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A thrilling and luxurious coupe or convertible
It’s easy to lose yourself in the exciting performance characteristics that any model of the 2018 Jaguar F-Type delivers. For example, three impressive turbo or supercharged engine options are connected to a six-speed manual or a snappy eight-speed automatic transmission. Plus, look for extra packages or trims that add or improve components right up to the blisteringly fast F-Type SVR trim. From the highway commute to a leisurely country drive, the 2018 Jaguar F-Type is an excellent sports coupe.
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What is new for the 2018 Jaguar F-Type?
- The F-Type is available in a variety of new trims, including the 296HP, 340HP, 380HP, 400 Sport, and R-Dynamic.
- The Base, Premium, and S trims have been discontinued for 2018.
- F-Type trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats, A/C Seat(s), Lane Departure Warning, Overhead Airbags, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment this year.
- Skylight(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
2018 Jaguar F-Type trims
Base:
- No significant upgrades found on the Base
- View our Jaguar F-Type inventory
296HP:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 296-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Heated Steering Wheel
- A/C Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Memory Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Power Mirrors
- View our Jaguar F-Type 296HP inventory
340HP:
- Includes all features available on the 296HP
- 340-hp, 332-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Supercharged Engine
- Manual Transmission
- View our Jaguar F-Type 340HP inventory
380HP:
- Includes all features available on the 340HP
- 380-hp, 339-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- 4WD/AWD
400 Sport:
- Includes all features available on the 380HP
- 400-hp, 339-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Adjustable Suspension
- Leatherette Seats
- Leather Seats
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
R:
- Includes all features available on the 400 Sport
- 550-hp, 502-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
- View our Jaguar F-Type R inventory
R-Dynamic:
- Includes all features available on the R
- No significant upgrades found on the R-Dynamic
- View our Jaguar F-Type R-Dynamic inventory
SVR:
- Includes all features available on the R-Dynamic
- 575-hp, 516-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
Jaguar F-Type photos
5 reasons to buy the 2018 Jaguar F-Type
1. A well-equipped base model
The base model of the 2018 Jaguar F-Type is packed with lots of tech and convenience equipment, so you don’t have to look for an upgraded trim to get your desired features. That means you get features like automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, power front seats, and driver seat memory setting. Plus, you can keep the music streaming through the standard 12-speaker Meridian® sound system, Bluetooth® connectivity and an eight-inch touchscreen.
2. Available as a coupe or convertible
Whether you want to enjoy the open air or a bit of extra performance, the 2018 Jaguar F-Type is available as a coupe or convertible. For example, it only takes 12 seconds for the soft roof to fold down at the press of a button. Plus, the hard-top coupe has several available roof styles, including a panoramic sunroof or carbon fiber hard top.
3. Three impressive engine options
From four cylinders up to eight, the three engine options in a 2018 Jaguar F-Type pack a punch. To start, a 296-hp 2.0 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Or, upgrade to a supercharged 3.0 L V6 engine that makes either 340 or 380 horsepower. Finally, the supercharged 5.0 L V8 in the performance trims delivers 550 or 575 horsepower, depending on the trim.
4. Max performance SVR
Unleash a 2018 Jaguar F-Type's full potential and look for the F-Type SVR. In addition to adding carbon fiber accents and a body kit, the SVR model includes adaptive suspension, AWD, a limited-slip differential, and a 575-hp supercharged V8 engine. All those changes turn the 2018 Jaguar F-Type SVR into a high-performance coupe that gets a zero to 60 time of just 3.5 seconds (when new) and happily takes on corners.
5. Available suite of driver assists
If you want to add modern driver tech to the 2018 Jaguar F-Type, find one with the Driver Package. That’s because the Driver Package adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keep assist, and traffic sign recognition. Plus, the Driver Package also adds an automated parking system to help with tricky parallel parking.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Jaguar F-Type an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Jaguar F-Type 48th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Jaguar F-TypeJaguar F-Type features and specs
R-Dynamic 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Meridian Audio
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Supercharged Engine
- Traction Control
- A/C Seat(s)
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Leather Interior
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
380
Torque (ft-lbs)
339
Engine type
Supercharged Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
103.2"
Overall length
176.5"
Width
75.7"
Height
51.5"
Leg room
F 42.8"
Head room
F 37"
Front tires
P255/35YR20
Rear tires
P295/30YR20
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Jaguar F-Type FAQ
The 2018 Jaguar F-Type is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- R-Dynamic : 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- 340HP : 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- 296HP : 23 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- 380HP : 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- R : 15 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
The Jaguar F-Type received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Jaguar F-Type as 47 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
The 2018 Jaguar F-Type has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2018 Jaguar F-Type, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2018 Jaguar F-Type Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Jaguar F-Type:
- 296HP
- 340HP
- 380HP
- 400 Sport
- R-Dynamic
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