“I would tell them it's a great looking car but the inside is cheap. It's like hard cheap plastic and it's hard to believe a car that cost near $60k does not come standard with memory seats or garage door openers. And gas mileage is less than desirable. I thought this would be my car forever but definitely won't be.”
2020 Jaguar E-PACE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Jaguar E-PACE is a light trim-and-equipment update led by the new Checkered Flag Limited Edition. It is not a redesign.
About the 2020 Jaguar E-PACE
1st generation E-PACE, third model year and final U.S. model year before the 2021 refresh.
Jaguar positions the E-PACE as a compact performance SUV rather than a plain luxury crossover. The pitch is sports-car-inspired design and sharper road manners wrapped in a practical five-seat body with standard all-wheel drive. Compared with rivals, the E-PACE leans more heavily on style, brand character, and a more playful driving feel than outright cargo space or value-focused feature count.
The 2020 range starts with P250 models that pair a 246-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine with all-wheel drive, while P300 R-Dynamic versions raise output to 296 hp and add sportier styling. The Checkered Flag is a design-focused P250 special edition with black exterior trim, red-stitched leather, a panoramic roof, and a digital instrument display. At the top, the P300 R-Dynamic HSE emphasizes luxury and driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.
What changed, by category
Styling and lineup
The P250 Checkered Flag Limited Edition joins the range with R-Dynamic-style bumpers, black exterior trim, red-stitched leather, and special cabin details. The P250 S is dropped, and the entry P250 gains LED headlights with signature daytime running lights.
Tech and equipment
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto become standard throughout the lineup. The entry P250 also gains 10-way power-adjustable leather front seats. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel move off the P250 SE's standard-equipment list; the heated steering wheel does the same on the P300 R-Dynamic SE and HSE, while leather upholstery is no longer standard on the P300 R-Dynamic SE.
Structural
The front center console is reworked to provide more storage space.
2020 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 |
| Transmission | 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 246 hp | 296 hp | 296 hp | 296 hp | 246 hp |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 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 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
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| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
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| Memory Front Seats | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Jaguar E-PACE?
The biggest change is the new P250 Checkered Flag Limited Edition. It uses the regular P250 engine but adds black exterior trim, R-Dynamic-style bodywork, a panoramic roof, digital instruments, and distinctive interior details.
Does every 2020 Jaguar E-PACE have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard across the 2020 E-PACE lineup.
Does the 2020 E-PACE Checkered Flag have more power than the regular P250?
No. The Checkered Flag uses the same 246-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine as the regular P250. Its changes focus on appearance and added equipment rather than extra power.
Was the 2020 Jaguar E-PACE redesigned?
No. The 2020 E-PACE remains part of the first generation, with changes limited mainly to the special-edition trim, standard smartphone integration, cabin storage, and equipment packaging.
Which features stopped being standard on some 2020 E-PACE trims?
Several comfort features moved off the standard-equipment list. The P250 SE lost standard heated front seats and a heated steering wheel; the P300 R-Dynamic SE lost standard leather upholstery and a heated steering wheel, and the P300 R-Dynamic HSE also lost its standard heated steering wheel.
2020 Jaguar E-PACE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Jaguar E-PACE.
4.1
2020 Jaguar E-PACE
(143 reviews)
“I love the Jaguar E-Pace! It is gorgeous, handles well, and has all the features I want. I feel special when I drive it and smile when I see it. Very happy with my decision to go with the Jag E-Pace!”
“This is not a good vehicle if you ever plan to have more than two people in the car. Looks sporty and fast, but actually is sluggish. Not much cargo room at all. Not a family car at all.”
Sources
- archive.jaguar.com — 2019 / 10 / Whats New Jaguar 2019 2020 Model Year Highlights
- archive.jaguar.com — 2019 / 09 / New Checkered Flag Limited Edition Model Joins 2020 Model Year Jaguar E Pace Lineup
- archive.jaguar.com — 2020 / 10 / Jaguar E Pace Compact Suv Receives Thorough Freshening 2021
- archive.jaguar.com — 2020 / 10 / Jaguar Updates 2021 Model Lineup Meet Evolving Us Market Demands