2020 Jaguar F-Type review
Jaguar F-Type highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Powerful engine options
- Excellent handling
- Available all-wheel drive
Cons
- Noisy cabin
- Tight passenger space
- No manual transmission
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 24 highway, 18 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
The 2020 Jaguar F-Type is the brand’s stylish, high-performance sports car.
Jaguar introduced the all-new F-Type in 2014, and it quickly took on the role of successor to the legendary Jaguar XK. With its long hood, sleek lines, and a range of powerful engines, the F-Type is the highest-performance model in the Jaguar lineup. For the 2020 model year, the F-Type gets a new Checkered Flag edition as well as the addition of Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. Certainly disappointing to driving enthusiasts was the discontinuation of the manual transmission. Five trim levels of the 2020 Jaguar F-Type are offered, each with a different level of performance and each available as a coupe or convertible. The base-level P300 gets a turbocharged 296-horsepower four-cylinder engine, while the P340 and P380 R-Dynamic feature a supercharged V6. At the top of the lineup is the SVR, which gets standout styling that includes 20-inch wheels, leather sport seats, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler, and a supercharged 575-horsepower V8 driving all four wheels.
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What is new for the 2020 Jaguar F-Type?
- The F-Type is available in a variety of new trims, including the Checkered Flag and P300.
- The 296HP and 380HP trims have been discontinued for 2020.
- F-Type trims have been upgraded with Rear Sunshade, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment this year.
- Remote Start and Panoramic Sunroof features are now available as options on select trims.
- The R-Dynamic trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
- The 340HP trim now comes with Leather Seats and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
2020 Jaguar F-Type trims
P300:
- 2.0L
- 296-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Memory Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- View our Jaguar F-Type P300 inventory
340HP:
- Includes all features available on the P300
- 340-hp, 332-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Supercharged Engine
- View our Jaguar F-Type 340HP inventory
R:
- Includes all features available on the 340HP
- 550-hp, 502-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
- Adjustable Suspension
- Leatherette Seats
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- View our Jaguar F-Type R inventory
Checkered Flag:
- Includes all features available on the R
- 380-hp, 339-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Rear Sunshade
- Heated Steering Wheel
R-Dynamic:
- Includes all features available on the Checkered Flag
- 3.0L
- 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
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What We Like
Performance No matter which engine is under the hood, the Jaguar F-Type delivers excellent performance with a chassis designed to deliver a sporty driving experience. The steering is light with quick response, and the stylish sports car accelerates quickly—especially with the powerful supercharged V8 under the hood, driving all four wheels. Coupe or convertible, the F-Type is fun to drive.
Technology: A 10-inch display screen integrated nicely into the center dashboard comes standard on all F-Type trim levels. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard, and the dual USB ports keep all the devices charged. The F-Type also comes with a long list of advanced driver-assist systems, although adaptive cruise control is not offered.
Interior: The cabin of the Jaguar F-Type is not very large, but it is nicely appointed with seats trimmed in leather and suede. The seats are comfortable and provide good support, although taller passengers may find the confines a bit tight in the coupe. The ride is a nice balance between comfortable and sporty, and adaptive dampers keep the Jag stable even during aggressive driving.
What Needs Improvement
Storage: Sports cars are not expected to have much in the way of cargo space; utility is not typically a prerequisite for purchase. However, the Jaguar offers even less than the competition, with just 14.4 cubic feet of space in the rear hatch of the coupe and 7.3 cubic feet in the convertible’s trunk. Storage space in the cabin is minimal, with a shallow center console and slim door pockets.
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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.
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P300 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Meridian Audio
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- 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
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Parking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
296
Torque (ft-lbs)
295
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.6
Wheelbase
103.2"
Overall length
176.5"
Width
75.7"
Height
51.5"
Leg room
F 42.8"
Head room
F 37"
Front tires
P245/45YR18
Rear tires
P275/40YR18
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Jaguar F-Type FAQ
The 2020 Jaguar F-Type is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- P300 : 23 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- 340HP : 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- R-Dynamic : 23 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- R : 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- SVR : 16 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- Checkered Flag : 23 MPG City and 30 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 2020 Jaguar F-Type has received an average 2.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Jaguar F-Type, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Jaguar F-Type Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Jaguar F-Type:
- Checkered Flag
- P300
- Rear Sunshade
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
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