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#1 ·
If you've been looking into buying an F-Pace and like me, find the list of all the options or packs to be highly confusing and conflicting to work out what you're getting or not getting. Often it is hard to work, which are actually worthwhile and which are gimmicks / luxuries / embellishments, until you've lived with them for a while.

We've compiled this from owners to give their opinions on the options and condensed all answers to help you make up your mind:

  1. Sliding Panoramic Roof - Mixed Reviews, one thing worth noting is with sliding panoramic roof you do get a bar in the window where the sliding pane of glass joins the fixed glass pane. Some love opening roofs (for fresh air) and some don't (opening roof will negate the A/C).
  2. LED Headlights - Some reports that you can't tell a difference in terms of brightness and light. however the adaptive settings etc come with LEDs and these are often standard features on modern cars. When you come to sell or trade in it's worth considering as by then far more basic cars will likely come with LED and adaptive headlights. It has been mentioned that the Bi-Xenon headlights as standard are not great too.
  3. In Control Touch Pro - There have been issues with ICTP, which are being ironed out but it's taking time. 380W sound wise is definitely enough power, however it is not just about power. if you are a real audiophile then 825W adds additional surround sound processor capability which adds to the experience, but it's an expensive option
  4. Head Up display - Some people with it have said they love it and wouldn't be without it. One thing to note is it does emit a high frequency humming sound, which is audibly noticeable unless music / radio is on.
  5. Blind Spot Monitor - Many owners with this will tell you this is a fantastic option. It can literally see round corners for you and alert you to oncoming vehicles, it's brilliant in car parks or when your vision is blocked by badly parked cars. If the 360 Cameras are specced then it'll bring them up and even show you the vehicle on the media screen.
  6. Smokers Pack - adds a 12V lighter socket and ashtray / storage in center console. My view is it adds an extra 2 USB sockets (with griffin adapter in the front) and another storage cubby hole. Others think there's plenty of USB sockets already.
  7. Cold Climate pack Vs. Climate control front and heated rear seats - These options are confusing. Advice is ensure you add 14 way seats first before selecting heated seats etc. and many suggest the heated steering wheel for cold days.
  8. Cup Holders with covers - You get the cup holders regardless, the £55 is for the sliding cover. It's expensive but almost all say a necessity as it looks untidy without and many that didn't get that option regret it or have bought individual holder covers on a well known auction site.
  9. Keyless entry - Is great,
  10. Full size spare - Avoid like the plague, the reversible load space floor panel with carpet needs to be replaced with one that is NOT flat as the alloy is too wide for the space below the floor. This means the floor panel is a hump in your boot, which ruins the load space
  11. Remote back seat leavers - Hit and Miss. Some say you need to access via the rear doors to lower headrests and therefore may as well just use the manual release levers. Others say very useful and a good buy for the price
  12. 360⁰ parking aid - Used all the time and gives a very good indication of how close obstacles are to the front and sides when manoeuvring.
  13. 360⁰ Camera - Some mention having seen some negative comments about them and recommendations to just get the 360⁰ sensors.
  14. Reverse Parking Camera - Can be used all the time and can help you park very neatly between the lines, which could lead to less damage or scratches from other cars. i felt that it was a must for a vehicle this size and did not like parking one without (not my car so extra cautious and worried about dinging it). But anyone without would soon get used to the size of the car and not having it I'm sure.
  15. Wheels - 19" Vs. 20" Vs. 22", A lot about Aesthetics here, people say larger wheels fill the arches better and look nicer. But with larger wheels in general comes a bumpier ride as the height of rubber in increased for 20" and increased further for 19" to compensate and fill the arches better. Also, when it comes to replacing those wheels or tyres, you're really going to feel it in your bank balance.
  16. Black Pack - removes the standard silver parts and adds gloss black front grille, side vents, and door cladding strip (at the bottom). Aesthetics here, but can make a big difference depending on your chosen paintwork colour.
  17. Activity key - One to watch out for, could be very useful if like me you go running or do outdoor activities, but at present there is some debate as it seems leaving the keys in the car (although deactivated) might invalidate insurance.
  18. Cabin pre-heat via remote - remote start and cabin pre-heat comes as standard via android/iPhone app, so it's a lot of money to just have it on the remote.
  19. Remote Release Levers - These are maybe more of a nice to have, it depends on who you speak to and what they use the F-Pace for. It literally adds a lever in the boot that when pulled, make the seats fold down flat (front seat positions permitting) this saves you needing to open the rear doors and push the buttons on top of the seats.

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#102 ·
Bluefire65 said:
Ironman said:
Hi all

Is driver assist/park parK a must?
I can only say that I had Park Assist it in my XE and after trying it unsuccessfully 3 or 4 times I never used it. That may say more about me than the system but personally I find the 360 cameras much more useful for parking: Can't speak for the Adaptive cruise control or high speed braking; however Blind Spot assist is also a must for me, which would give me a bit of a dilemma now that it can't be selected individually, in terms of paying out for features that I will probably not use.
Ive got the Park Assist package and the only time ive used it was when the dealer was demonstrating it nearly 12 months ago, It was my wife that wanted it as she was worrying about parking such a big, high car coming from an MX, but it has been a total waste of money in our opinion. However, the reversing camera is very useful and my wife and i do you it, but i can't remember if the camera comes as standard or as part of the park assist package.

Paul
 
#104 ·
Steve C said:
Steve C said:
One other silly question - can you turn the HUD off?

I assume so but just want to be sure.
Anyone with HUD able to help here?
In one of the menus on the info panel on the dash there is an option about what info to include. The option to switch off may be in there or perhaps you can switch off all the data options and it won't show.

Hope that helps

Flub!
 
#105 ·
JAGFlubster said:
Steve C said:
Steve C said:
One other silly question - can you turn the HUD off?

I assume so but just want to be sure.
Anyone with HUD able to help here?
In one of the menus on the info panel on the dash there is an option about what info to include. The option to switch off may be in there or perhaps you can switch off all the data options and it won't show.

Hope that helps

Flub!
Thanks Flubster - unfortunately as I don't own one yet I have no way of actually checking this. It's quite a niche request so I can always ask/check with the dealer when I go for a test drive.
 
#106 ·
Hi Steve C
You need to press the menu button on the steering which brings up a display on the speedo area then scroll down using the up down arrows on the wheel to the bottom option which will bring up the HUD option one of which is to turn it off. Regards Mark.
 
#107 ·
Markotley said:
Hi Steve C
You need to press the menu button on the steering which brings up a display on the speedo area then scroll down using the up down arrows on the wheel to the bottom option which will bring up the HUD option one of which is to turn it off. Regards Mark.
Thanks Mark - good to know it can be turned off !
 
#108 ·
Bluefire65 said:
Ironman said:
Hi all

Is driver assist/park parK a must?
I can only say that I had Park Assist it in my XE and after trying it unsuccessfully 3 or 4 times I never used it. That may say more about me than the system but personally I find the 360 cameras much more useful for parking: Can't speak for the Adaptive cruise control or high speed braking; however Blind Spot assist is also a must for me, which would give me a bit of a dilemma now that it can't be selected individually, in terms of paying out for features that I will probably not use.
Yeah the Blind Spot assist sounds good. It's really annoying that it is part of that rip off pack.
 
#109 ·
Postl said:
Bluefire65 said:
Ironman said:
Hi all

Is driver assist/park parK a must?
I can only say that I had Park Assist it in my XE and after trying it unsuccessfully 3 or 4 times I never used it. That may say more about me than the system but personally I find the 360 cameras much more useful for parking: Can't speak for the Adaptive cruise control or high speed braking; however Blind Spot assist is also a must for me, which would give me a bit of a dilemma now that it can't be selected individually, in terms of paying out for features that I will probably not use.
Ive got the Park Assist package and the only time ive used it was when the dealer was demonstrating it nearly 12 months ago, It was my wife that wanted it as she was worrying about parking such a big, high car coming from an MX, but it has been a total waste of money in our opinion. However, the reversing camera is very useful and my wife and i do you it, but i can't remember if the camera comes as standard or as part of the park assist package.

Paul
That is really interesting. The sales guy I had my test drive with say the same thing that I wouldn't use it
 
#110 ·
Ironman said:
Hi all

Is driver assist/park parK a must?
Coming from the point of view of someone who currently has a car with beepers, I would say no unless you're a nervous parker! Agree with others that the cameras (reverising and/or 360) will probably be useful.
 
#112 ·
Is it only the 'full size spare' that comes with the hump in the boot?

I was speccing up a car last week, and chose the 'svr reduced section alloy spare wheel' as it seemed a good option for £160.
At the final screen under dimensions it states
"Boot volume (litres) when fitted with tyre repair system: 650" and then "Boot volume (litres) when fitted with the space saver spare wheel: 508".

As much as I'd like a spare wheel, I don't think I can justify giving away over 1/5th of the boot space for something I may never use!

I thought the reduced selection spare was intended to fit under the boot floor. I asked the dealer, but they were none the wiser!
Can anyone answer this?
 
#113 ·
p3eps said:
Is it only the 'full size spare' that comes with the hump in the boot?

I was speccing up a car last week, and chose the 'svr reduced section alloy spare wheel' as it seemed a good option for £160.
At the final screen under dimensions it states
"Boot volume (litres) when fitted with tyre repair system: 650" and then "Boot volume (litres) when fitted with the space saver spare wheel: 508".

As much as I'd like a spare wheel, I don't think I can justify giving away over 1/5th of the boot space for something I may never use!

I thought the reduced selection spare was intended to fit under the boot floor. I asked the dealer, but they were none the wiser!
Can anyone answer this?
Skinny spare and tool kit fits under the boot floor on top of battery and it means you can't use any of that area for additional storage but you get a flat boot. Full sized wheel gives you a hump. Reduced section spare is a good idea. I used mine today. Ten minutes to change a wheel vs goodness knows how long to wait for tyre man/recovery on a bank holiday? I asked a recovery guy last year about the inflation kits and he said 75% of the time they don't work plus the stuff injected means its a new tyre needed most times...
 
#114 ·
Smitten said:
p3eps said:
Is it only the 'full size spare' that comes with the hump in the boot?

I was speccing up a car last week, and chose the 'svr reduced section alloy spare wheel' as it seemed a good option for £160.
At the final screen under dimensions it states
"Boot volume (litres) when fitted with tyre repair system: 650" and then "Boot volume (litres) when fitted with the space saver spare wheel: 508".

As much as I'd like a spare wheel, I don't think I can justify giving away over 1/5th of the boot space for something I may never use!

I thought the reduced selection spare was intended to fit under the boot floor. I asked the dealer, but they were none the wiser!
Can anyone answer this?
Skinny spare and tool kit fits under the boot floor on top of battery and it means you can't use any of that area for additional storage but you get a flat boot. Full sized wheel gives you a hump. Reduced section spare is a good idea. I used mine today. Ten minutes to change a wheel vs goodness knows how long to wait for tyre man/recovery on a bank holiday? I asked a recovery guy last year about the inflation kits and he said 75% of the time they don't work plus the stuff injected means its a new tyre needed most times...
Just seen this was SVR wheel and I don't know what the dimensions are of the skinny spare or the full sized wheels.
 
#115 ·
The well under the boot floor looked pretty big to me, and I can't see how an SVR space saver wheel would be any 'fatter' than any other space saver? Unless it has to be fatter to cover bigger brakes? Although my order has been placed, it'll probably be months until it's allocated a build slot - so hopefully there is an answer to this before I can't make any changes!

I assume the 650L of boot space doesn't even count the part underneath the floor? I have a 'collapsible spare' in my SQ5 which the tyre blows up like an accordion if required. I've never used it, but like it there as a precaution.
There's still spare round about it to store some little bits and bobs, like an old waterproof jacket and some "bags for life" incase of an impromptu trip to the shops!
 
#116 ·
p3eps said:
The well under the boot floor looked pretty big to me, and I can't see how an SVR space saver wheel would be any 'fatter' than any other space saver? Unless it has to be fatter to cover bigger brakes? Although my order has been placed, it'll probably be months until it's allocated a build slot - so hopefully there is an answer to this before I can't make any changes!

I assume the 650L of boot space doesn't even count the part underneath the floor? I have a 'collapsible spare' in my SQ5 which the tyre blows up like an accordion if required. I've never used it, but like it there as a precaution.
There's still spare round about it to store some little bits and bobs, like an old waterproof jacket and some "bags for life" incase of an impromptu trip to the shops!
You need confirmation of the width of the reduced section alloy spare wheel at some point. I see the rear wheels are wider than the front on an SVR at 295mm for rear tyres which is wider than the 265mm on my wheels so, conceivably the reduced section alloy spare may be wider than standard as well? Mine has a reduced section steel spare and jack so can't compare.
 
#118 ·
CATCHAT said:
How valuable is the Adaptive LED headlight as an option compared to Xenons with LED running lights?
Did you read the start of this thread before you asked the question? . . you'll find various opinions already expressed . . some love 'em, others are less bothered . . if you like being flashed at by oncoming drivers 'cos you're dazzling them, then you'll love 'em! Whether they're worth the extra cost is debatable; you might feel they're worth it, to you, but your car won't likely be worth more at resale because of having them.
 
#119 ·
catwoman said:
CATCHAT said:
How valuable is the Adaptive LED headlight as an option compared to Xenons with LED running lights?
..but your car won't likely be worth more at resale because of having them.
I would respectfully disagree with this. :?
 
#120 ·
Matteus F-Pace said:
catwoman said:
CATCHAT said:
How valuable is the Adaptive LED headlight as an option compared to Xenons with LED running lights?
..but your car won't likely be worth more at resale because of having them.
I would respectfully disagree with this. :?
Wishful thinking! . . are you suggesting you'll get the money you spent on them back?
 
#121 ·
catwoman said:
Matteus F-Pace said:
catwoman said:
..but your car won't likely be worth more at resale because of having them.
I would respectfully disagree with this. :?
Wishful thinking! . . are you suggesting you'll get the money you spent on them back?
Nope, but I genuinely believe I'll get more than if I didn't have them, plus I think it will also sell a lot quicker!
 
#122 ·
I see this as an option

"Cabin pre-heat via remote".

Is this actually on the key fob ? This is only available via the smartphone app here in the states. I could see how this would be nice to have when you don't want to use your phone.

Does anyone have this option?
how does it work?
Do you like it ?

Thanks
DP
 
#123 ·
DPinTX said:
I see this as an option

"Cabin pre-heat via remote".

Is this actually on the key fob ? This is only available via the smartphone app here in the states. I could see how this would be nice to have when you don't want to use your phone.

Does anyone have this option?
how does it work?
Do you like it ?

Thanks
DP
DP,

That option actually gives you an additional fob, which activates an auxiliary heater to heat the cabin. I actually only think it is available on diesel models as it uses I small diesel burner to generate the heat I believe. (although I may be wrong)

Regards,
Mike
 
#125 ·
#126 ·
I have the cabin pre-heat option and also the remote control app (though have problems activating).

as I understood that the app (Jaguar Incontrol Remote) and utilize the pre-heater, or then use car engine if pre-heater not available.
It can also cool the car in summer.

on in my car I have capability to control temperature remotely:
1. separate remote fob:


2. Incontrol Remote App:


3. Schedule departure time while in the car (can be multiple/repeated). Only the car needs to be driven between two scheduled times. the car will then turn on heating/cooling before the departure time.
 
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