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2018 Jaguar E-PACE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Jaguar E-PACE is an all-new model and the first E-PACE sold in the U.S. It launches below the larger F-PACE with standard all-wheel drive and turbocharged four-cylinder power.
About the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE
1st generation (2018-2020 before the major 2021 update), first year
Jaguar positions the E-PACE as a small SUV with the look and feel of one of its sports cars, but with five seats, everyday cargo space, and standard all-wheel drive. Its core appeal is style and driver engagement in a compact luxury SUV shape. Compared with many rivals, Jaguar leans harder on sporty design, sharper responses, and a cockpit-like cabin rather than purely comfort-first packaging.
Jaguar positions the E-PACE as a sporty, five-seat compact SUV with a driver-focused cabin. P250 models cover the core luxury lineup, while P300 R-Dynamic versions add more assertive bodywork, sport seats, and a more advanced all-wheel-drive system. The launch-year First Edition stands out with Windsor leather, a panoramic roof, a head-up display, and a waterproof wristband key.
What changed, by category
Structural
Jaguar launches the E-PACE as an all-new compact SUV positioned below the F-PACE, marking the model's first U.S. year.
Powertrain
Every 2018 E-PACE uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a 9-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. P300 R-Dynamic models use Jaguar's more advanced Active Driveline all-wheel-drive system.
Styling
The new lineup includes sport-styled R-Dynamic models with deeper front air intakes, front fog lights, sport front seats, and contrast stitching. A specially equipped First Edition marks the launch year.
Tech
A 10-inch touchscreen is standard across the lineup. Built-in navigation appears on S, SE, R-Dynamic, and First Edition versions, while the First Edition also has a head-up display, gesture-controlled liftgate, and waterproof wristband key.
Safety
All Surface Progress Control for low-speed traction and torque-vectoring-by-braking are standard. SE and R-Dynamic HSE versions add Blind Spot Assist.
2018 Jaguar E-PACE specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd | Automatic, 9-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 246 hp | 246 hp | 246 hp | 246 hp | 246 hp | 246 hp |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||
| Roof Rails | |||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2018 the first year of the Jaguar E-PACE?
Yes. The 2018 model is the first Jaguar E-PACE sold in the U.S. and the opening year of its first generation.
What powertrain does the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE use?
Every 2018 Jaguar E-PACE has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a 9-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. P300 R-Dynamic trims use the more advanced Active Driveline all-wheel-drive system.
What distinguishes the 2018 E-PACE R-Dynamic models?
The 2018 E-PACE R-Dynamic models have a sportier look and cabin, with deeper front air intakes, front fog lights, sport front seats, contrast stitching, and steering-wheel shift paddles on the R-Dynamic S. They also use the P300 powertrain and Active Driveline all-wheel drive.
What is special about the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE First Edition?
The 2018 E-PACE First Edition is a specially equipped launch model based on the R-Dynamic SE formula. Its highlights include Windsor leather with red stitching, a fixed panoramic roof, a head-up display, a gesture-controlled liftgate, adjustable drive settings, and a waterproof wristband key.
What technology is standard on the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE?
Every 2018 Jaguar E-PACE has a 10-inch touchscreen, front and rear parking sensors, LED headlights, All Surface Progress Control for low-speed traction, and torque-vectoring-by-braking to help the SUV turn more securely.
2018 Jaguar E-PACE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE.
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2018 Jaguar E-PACE
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“Amazing vehicle that drives fantastic. Very powerful engine. Extremely simple controls that work flawlessly. Can't say a bad thing about it!”
“This 2018 Jaguar E-Pace drives like perfect! The interior is to die for, and the driving is extravagantly easy to maneuver. Love this car, it's not too big or too small!”