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With this engine, the F-Type is relatively more affordable now
Verdict -The Jaguar F-Type is a car which looks fast even while standing still and thus a 4-cylinder engine might sound ridiculous here and it is. However, it all starts to make sense when you look at the price, this top-of-the-line variant of the coupe version of the F-Type P300 costs a whopping Rs. 2 crores less than the equivalent V8 model. There are 8 variants on offer – four each for the coupe and convertible (split equally between the P300 and V8 engines). Thus, the F-Type has become a lot more accessible and for those who want to make a statement, there are few cars at this price point which offer you the visual delight of this Jag!
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The F-Type looks fast even when it is standing still
What’s Cool
* Design is sexy, everyone just loves it
* Dashboard is driver-centric, has lots of cool bits
* Handling is brilliant
* Performance from the 2.0 engine is very much usable on a daily basis
What’s Not So Cool
* Feels slightly outdated in some areas
* Exhaust not as eargasmic as the V8’s
Alternatives: – Porsche 718, Audi RS5 Coupe
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The F-Type Ingenium is good to drive but it is not as wild as the V8 variant
Testers’ Note:
“The Jaguar F-Type is a beautiful car grabbing eye balls everywhere it goes. I have driven the V8 and V6 before that had relentless power with a raw driving feel of a British car. This time around driving the P300 with a 2.0-litre was a different experience altogether. It has got usable power and fun character but I missed that earth shattering exhaust note.” – Aariz Rizvi, Assistant Editor, MotorBeam.
“I drove the V8-engined F-Type long back and I absolutely loved it for its instantaneous power delivery and the tail-happy nature. The Ingenium variant feels less wild and the exhaust doesn’t sound as sweet as the V8’s but the good part about this engine is that its power is more usable and the F-Type doesn’t actually feel underpowered. In fact, for day to day usage, this engine is pretty good.” – Parth Gohil, Associate Editor, MotorBeam.
“I drove the Jaguar F-Type for the first time and I was super impressed with the sassy design of this wild cat. I couldn’t stop clicking pictures of this red hot machine. I haven’t driven the more powerful versions of the F-Type but I had some fun in the P300. The car feels light and agile but yes I would have loved more power for that kick in the pants feeling. However, for a 2.0-litre, this car is pretty damn impressive!” – Pratik Tyagi, Chief Video Editor, MotorBeam.
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