2020 Jaguar F-PACE Checkered Flag Limited Edition

The 2020 Jaguar F-Pace is the luxury automaker's best-selling model, and the crossover helps reinvigorate the brand's previously stodgy image. While Jaguars still sell in relatively low numbers, the F-Pace's flashy appearance and sporty dynamics make the leaping logo more prominent. Its powertrain options are highlighted by a mighty supercharged V-6, and every model is legitimately enjoyable to drive. It also possesses useful cargo storage and a bevy of desirable features. Unfortunately, its interior lacks cubby storage and the infotainment system is notoriously finicky. Still, the 2020 F-Pace is among the most alluring and exciting mid-size luxury crossovers out there. For 2020, Jaguar only makes minor changes to the F-Pace lineup. Every model now comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. There are also two new limited editions: the Checkered Flag Special Edition and the 300 Sport. The former is fitted with the less powerful four-cylinder engine and wears gloss-black trim and other unique details inside and out. The latter features the more powerful four-cylinder along with dark-gray exterior bits and upgraded interior materials and equipment. Jaguar only offers its supercharged V-6 on the F-Pace S, which costs more coin than we'd want to pay. The rest of the lineup gets the 247- or 296-hp turbo four-cylinder. Since the latter improves acceleration and doesn't sacrifice fuel efficiency, we'd choose the more powerful engine. Pair that with the Prestige trim level that has standard luxuries such as nicer dash materials, power-adjustable steering column, built-in navigation, mobile hotspot, and passive entry. While we could be convinced to upgrade to the 20-inch wheels, we'd definitely avoid the 22-inchers that hurt the ride. We'd also add automatic high-beams and the Drive Pack (blind-spot monitoring, high-speed automated emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology. These help maintain the Jag's sophisticated image and make the driver's experience less taxing. Every 2020 F-Pace features a prudent eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Its engine lineup includes a standard turbocharged four-cylinder that makes either 246 or 296 horsepower. The F-Pace's supercharged V-6 is the engine to get, ripping from zero to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds. The standard turbocharged four-cylinder isn't terrible. It's offered in 247-hp or 296-hp potencies and badged as 25t and 30t, respectively, but it's not as refined as the turbo fours in the BMW X3 or the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class. Jaguar intentionally tunes the F-Pace's suspension on the firm side for a sporty feel. The ride is never harsh, although the larger available wheel sizes (Jaguar offers up to 22-inch-diameter wheels) can add some jiggle to the suspension's movements over bumps. Regardless of model, every F-Pace's steering setup is quick and delivers confidence-inspiring feedback from the front tires to the driver's hands. Driven quickly, the F-Paces sharp responses are genuinely impressive and make this Jaguar crossover truly fun to drive. The 2020 Jaguar F-Pace is a criminally underrated luxury SUV, one with style, grace, and pace that stands out from the pack.