• Jaguar F‑PACE exhaustively tested in the most demanding, extreme hot and cold environments: ‑40°F to 122°F (‑40°C to +50°C)
• Dynamics and performance optimized for all conditions
• Gravel mountain passes included in a Jaguar test program for the first time
• Debuting at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September
• On sale in 2016

(MAHWAH, N.J.) ‑ July 28, 2015 ‑ From the searing heat and dust of Dubai to the ice and snow of Northern Sweden, the new Jaguar F‑PACE has been thoroughly tested to the limit in some of the most inhospitable environments on earth.

As the first performance crossover from Jaguar, the F‑PACE offers an unrivalled blend of performance, design and practicality. To ensure that every system functions perfectly under the most extreme conditions, the new F‑PACE has been subjected to one of the most demanding test programs the company has ever devised.

"We developed the F‑PACE to offer the ride, handling and refinement demanded from a Jaguar car, together with new levels of ability and composure on a variety of surfaces and weather conditions. Just as we paid obsessive attention to detail over the engineering of every single component, we've exhaustively tested the F‑PACE in the most challenging conditions to ensure that it will exceed the expectations of our customers around the world," said, Andrew Whyman, Vehicle Program Director, Jaguar F‑PACE

At the Jaguar Land Rover test facility in Arjeplog, Northern Sweden, average winter temperatures rarely exceed 5°F (‑15°C) and often plummet to ‑40°F (‑40°C). The 37.3 miles (60km) of purpose‑built handling tracks, mountain climbs, inclines, split‑friction straights and off‑road areas are ideal for optimizing the calibration of the all‑wheel drive system, Dynamic Stability Control and technologies such as the revolutionary Jaguar All‑Surface Progress Control¹. The work done here makes sure that, whether on asphalt, snow or ice, the F‑PACE delivers the connected steering feel and agility fundamental to Jaguar dynamics DNA.

In Dubai, ambient temperatures can exceed 122°F (50°C) in the shade. When vehicles are left out in direct sunlight, cabin temperatures can soar to 158°F (70°C) ‑ exactly what's needed to ensure that everything from climate control systems to infotainment touchscreens function perfectly in extremes of heat and humidity. In addition to hot weather highway driving, the cooling system of the F‑PACE has been further tested under very high load by driving the vehicle in city traffic where the vehicle experienced a combination of high ambient temperatures and low airflow.

Incorporating hot and cold weather testing environments with a variety of new and unique surfaces, Jaguar has paid special attention to help make the F‑PACE a benchmark in the performance crossover segment. For the first time in a Jaguar development program, the F‑PACE has also been driven over graveled mountain passes as part of its validation tests. Following this testing and development, the F‑PACE will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, with North American sales beginning in mid‑2016. For more information visit JaguarUSA.com/FPACE.

¹ These features are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc.  Driver should not assume that these features will correct errors of judgment in driving.  Please consult the owner's manual or your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for more details.

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About Jaguar

Jaguar is a premier manufacturer of luxury sedans and sports cars offering unparalleled design with tremendous performance. The company's vision throughout its storied history has been simple: To produce beautiful, fast cars that are desired the world over. Jaguar strives to provide a world class ownership experience to every owner. Today's Jaguar lineup consists of the Jaguar XE, two‑seater F‑TYPE, XF sports sedan, and the XJ luxury sedan. Jaguar designs, engineers and manufactures exclusively in the United Kingdom, at the Castle Bromwich manufacturing plant in the British Midlands. Jaguar is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For more information visit the official Jaguar website at www.jaguarusa.com.

About Jaguar Land Rover

• The United States is one of the leading global markets for both Jaguar and Land Rover

• Jaguar Land Rover employs 32,000 people and sells vehicles in 170 countries around the world

• Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and four advanced manufacturing plants in the UK

• Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA

• Jaguar Land Rover is represented by more than 330 independently operated retail outlets in the USA