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Verdict
Compact premium SUV rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2017, with a 577-litre boot according to L'argus. British used-car guides flag timing chain risks on the 2.0 Ingenium engine, jerky shifts from the 9-speed gearbox and infotainment screen bugs: buying one requires a complete service history and a long test drive.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €17,000 – €59,400
- Monthly cost
- €540
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: D150 diesel, P250 essence.
D150 diesel
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 150 hp · Crit'Air 2
2.0 diesel with 380 Nm of torque, 0 to 100 km/h in 10.1 s according to the Caroom listing. Keep an eye on the timing chain.
D180 diesel
Diesel · Manual · 180 hp · Crit'Air 2
2.0 diesel with 430 Nm of torque, 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 s according to the Caroom listing.
P250 essence
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Automatic · 250 hp · 9.3 L/100 km · 209 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
2.0 turbo petrol with 365 Nm of torque, 9-speed automatic gearbox, 0 to 100 km/h in 7 s according to the Caroom listing.
P300e hybride rechargeable
Hybrid · Automatic · 309 hp · Crit'Air 1
Plug-in hybrid with 540 Nm of torque, 15 kWh gross battery (12.7 kWh usable), 55 km of electric range on WLTP (Fiches-auto, Automobile Propre). Introduced with the facelift.
Market prices
€17,000 – €59,400
Indicative range: 2018 to 2024, yearly medians of 223 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Timing chain of the 2.0 Ingenium
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarwow cites timing chain and oil pump failures among the known problems of the E-Pace's 2.0 Ingenium engines. Autocar says a rattle on cold start in a used diesel may signal a worn chain, which can stretch and break, causing engine failure; dealers can fit an improved chain. Autopartspro recommends frequent oil changes to prevent this fault.
- Versions
- D150 diesel, D180 diesel, P250 essence
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Jerky 9-speed automatic gearbox
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingAutocar recommends a long road test to watch for jerky gear changes from the automatic gearbox; Au7o reports abrupt shifts and hesitation when downshifting, especially in town and when cold.
- Versions
- P250 essence, P300e hybride rechargeable
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Infotainment screen bugs
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingAutocar notes that recent touchscreens can suffer from software bugs, which a dealer update should fix. Au7o mentions freezes of the infotainment system.
- Versions
- D150 diesel, D180 diesel, P250 essence, P300e hybride rechargeable
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Jaguar E-Pace”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €229 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €81 |
| Maintenance | €30 |
| Depreciation | €200 |
| Total per month | €540 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
- Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€229
P250 essence version: combined consumption of 9.3 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
9.3 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €229
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€81
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€30
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€200
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Jaguar E-Pace I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Ask for the complete service history: regular oil changes and any timing chain replacement with an improved chain.
- Cold start: listen for any rattle from the 2.0 engine (timing chain).
- Diesel: check the condition of the particulate filter (Autocar reports clogged DPFs).
- Long test drive, including cold and town driving, to detect jerky automatic gear changes.
- Test the infotainment screen (freezes, smartphone connection) and open and close the tailgate several times (Autocar reports weak struts).
- Have the brake hoses checked by a Jaguar dealer (Autocar reports rubbing on early models).
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the timing chain been replaced or upgraded? Do you have the invoice?
- What is the oil change interval, and are all oil changes recorded in the service book?
- Have the software updates been carried out at Jaguar?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
II · since 2019
- Price
- €23,900 – €63,200
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Land Rover Discovery Sport
I · since 2014
- Price
- €13,000 – €64,900
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
BMW X1
II (F48) · 2015–2022
- Price
- €14,000 – €26,600
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Volkswagen Tiguan
II · 2016–2024
- Price
- €16,000 – €36,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Jaguar E-Pace I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Euro NCAP rating for the Jaguar E-Pace?
5 stars in 2017, with 86% for adult protection, 87% for child protection and 77% for pedestrian protection according to Jaguar.
How big is the E-Pace's boot?
577 litres under the parcel shelf according to L'argus, up to 1,234 litres with the rear seats folded. Fiches-auto gives 480 litres for the P300e plug-in hybrid.
What is the electric range of the E-Pace P300e?
55 km on the mixed WLTP cycle with the 15 kWh gross battery, according to Automobile Propre and Fiches-auto.
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