Jaguar F-PACE among finalists for two World Car Awards trophies

The Jaguar F-PACE is among the finalists for the World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year crowns at the 2017 World Car Awards. Jaguar’s performance SUV is one of three cars on the shortlist announced at the Geneva Motor Show. The winner will be revealed at the New York International Auto Show on 13 April, 2017, based on the votes of a 75-strong judging panel.

The World Car Awards’ jury of influential motoring journalists from 24 countries will also determine the World Car Design of the Year winner, with Jaguar’s first-ever SUV in contention for honours after making the final three.                                                                       Since going on sale in April 2016, the F-PACE has become the fastest-selling Jaguar ever. The F-PACE is Jaguar’s first performance SUV and family sports car. Engine options range from the efficient and innovative four-cylinder 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel, with CO₂ emissions as low as 126g/km, to the high-performance 380PS, supercharged V6 petrol model that can accelerate from 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in just 5.5 seconds.

Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar, said, “By remaining absolutely true to our design principles, we ensured that the F-PACE is immediately recognisable as a Jaguar. For it to be named among the three finalists for the World Car Design of the Year award and to be recognised by such an experienced and talented group of designers gives me great personal satisfaction.”

In turn, Kevin Stride, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar F-PACE, commented, “The F-PACE is Jaguar’s first SUV but delivers the agility, responsiveness and refinement for which Jaguars are famous. Its combination of dynamic handling, desirable looks and everyday practicality has helped F-PACE become a huge success around the world.”