Sports car performance and unique character from new 221kw Ingenium motor
0-100kph in just 5.7 seconds. Jaguar wants South Africans to know that despite its small capacity, its new 2.0-turbocharged F-type still offers genuine sports car thrills. The new Ingenium motor is the most powerful four-cylinder engine ever fitted to a Jaguar, and boasts outputs of 221kw and 400nm. Interestingly enough, the motor offers a 52kg weight saving over the 3.0-litre model, and combined with bespoke chassis tuning, it’s said to offer drivers enhanced dynamics and agility. The new motor is also said to deliver improved efficiency, as well as offer buyers a more affordable way into F-Type ownership.
Lisa Mallett, Marketing Director, Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa said, “F-TYPE has proven popular among South Africans, offering a combination of seductive styling, distinct character and sports car performance. This new 2.0-litre engine broadens the appeal of the F-TYPE range and makes it more accessible than ever before, while still offering buyers all the traits that have made F-TYPE a success.”
The four-cylinder charged F-Type completes the 2018 model year F-Type line-up, joining the 423kw supercharged V8 F-Type SVR, 405kw F-Type R, 294kW F-Type 400 Sport, 280kw F- Type S and 250kw F-Type – in both Coupé and Convertible body styles, as well as the R-Dynamic trim level.
The new Ingenium powered F-Type Coupé starts at R909,300; and its Convertible sibling starts at R926,100. All new Jaguar cars come with the Jaguar Five-Year Care Plan: a five-year/100 000km service plan, a five-year/100 000km maintenance plan and a five-year/100 000km warranty, as standard.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Jaguar F-Type 2.0T cost in South Africa?
The Jaguar F-Type 2.0T starts at R909,300 for the Coupe and R926,100 for the Convertible, making it the most affordable way into F-Type ownership.
Q: How fast is the Jaguar F-Type 2.0T?
The F-Type 2.0T rockets from 0-100kph in just 5.7 seconds thanks to its 221kW turbocharged four-cylinder Ingenium engine producing 400Nm of torque.
Q: Is the Jaguar F-Type 2.0T worth buying over the V6 model?
Absolutely, the 2.0T offers genuine sports car thrills while being 52kg lighter than the 3.0-litre model, delivering better agility and fuel efficiency at a more accessible price point.
Q: What warranty does the Jaguar F-Type 2.0T come with?
Every new F-Type 2.0T includes Jaguar's comprehensive Five-Year Care Plan covering service, maintenance and warranty for five years or 100,000km, whichever comes first.
Q: How does the F-Type 2.0T compare to other models in the range?
The 2.0T sits as the entry point in the F-Type lineup, offering 221kW compared to the range-topping SVR's 423kW, but delivers the same seductive styling and sports car character at a fraction of the cost.
Should You Buy It?
Yes, the Jaguar F-Type 2.0T is absolutely worth buying if you want proper sports car thrills without breaking the bank. At R909,300 for the Coupe, it's the best British sports car under R1 million in SA, offering genuine F-Type DNA with that gorgeous design and 5.7-second sprint time. The turbocharged Ingenium motor might be smaller than its siblings, but it's actually more agile thanks to that 52kg weight saving. Sure, you won't get V8 thunder, but you'll still turn heads at every traffic light while enjoying better fuel bills. This is your ticket into the F-Type club without selling a kidney.
