Derek Fung
Leapmotor B03: Bargain EV approved for sale in Australia
Those looking to get into an EV for the least money possible could soon have another option with the Leapmotor B03 receiving local certification.
12 Hours Ago
Contributor
Jaguar has dropped two variants from its least popular SUV line-up, as it gears up for an electric-only line-up by 2025.
“The four-model [E-Pace] line-up has been reduced to a two-model line-up as we move from 23MY to 24MY,” a spokesperson from Jaguar told CarExpert.
Jaguar has removed the entry-level E-Pace R-Dynamic S P250 and flagship R-Dynamic 300 Sport from its 2024 range.
The brand has sold only 24 examples of its E-Pace SUV so far in 2023, which is a 86.1 per cent drop compared to the same time last year. It’s worth noting supply across the Jaguar Land Rover line-up has been tight for some time now.
Pricing for the remaining E-Pace range has been increased, and now starts at $78,250 before on-road costs (+$3987) for the R-Dynamic SE P250, while the R-Dynamic HSE P250 is $83,450 before on-road costs (+$5273).
Both models now receive the black exterior pack, a metal boot lip scuff plate, and an interactive driver display as standard.
The R-Dynamic SE P250 now comes with 12-way driver memory and 10-way passenger heated electric front seats, and a rear central armrest.
Jaguar now includes 16-way heated and cooled electric driver memory front seats with two-way manual headrests and heated rear seats with centre armrest, Ebony Suede cloth headlining, and premium cabin lighting in the R-Dynamic HSE P250.
The 2024 E-Pace range will only offer one engine option, which is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 183kW of power and 365Nm.
It will no longer offer its more powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produced 221kW of power and 400Nm from the E-Pace R-Dynamic 300 Sport.
Jaguar has sold 279 vehicles between January to July 2023. Its best-selling model is the F-Pace with 138 deliveries.
The E-Pace currently holds 1.5 per cent market share within its VFACTS segment.
It has been outsold by the Audi Q3 (549 units/30.4 per cent market share), Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (325 units and 18 per cent market share) and the Volvo XC40 (267 units/14.8 per cent market share) so far this year.
MORE: Everything Jaguar E-Pace
Ready to find the right new car at a great deal?
Research cars in our Showroom, compare your options or let our New Car Specialists do the running around to find you a great deal.
Jade Credentino is an automotive journalist currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Jade has had a chance to review a variety of vehicles and particularly enjoys SUVs. She enjoys traveling and going on road trips exploring Australia.
You might also like
Derek Fung
Leapmotor B03: Bargain EV approved for sale in Australia
Those looking to get into an EV for the least money possible could soon have another option with the Leapmotor B03 receiving local certification.
12 Hours Ago
Ben Zachariah
2028 Mitsubishi Pajero Cross: Smaller SUV imagined
Mitsubishi is set to lean further on the heritage of its most famous SUV nameplate. We imagine what a Pajero Cross could look like.
13 Hours Ago
Josh Nevett
Lamborghini focused on hybrid future, not manual transmissions
The famed Italian performance car brand admits some customers still want a manual, but says its priority is evolving its new hybrid supercar formula.
13 Hours Ago
Tace Clifford
Top five most affordable large PHEV family SUVs
If you’re looking for a new plug-in-hybrid family SUV that’s large in size but not price, there are some great options available.
14 Hours Ago
Max Davies
2027 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 review
The Silverado is the only light-duty pickup still sold here with a V8, and that's a good thing if you like sand driving.
21 Hours Ago
James Wong
Bentley design boss on copycats: "We're a pinnacle brand, so a lot of brands look to us"
Bentley's design chief says other brands take "heavy inspiration" from the British marque and that advancing its design DNA is his biggest challenge.
2 Days Ago
Related
Don't let Google decide who you trust
Add CarExpert as a Preferred Source on Google so your search results prioritise writing by actual experts, not AI.