North East Motor Guide

MAY 24 - 30 | 2019

Jag on the pace with compact SUV Ŷ WITHIN REACH: The E-Pace is unmistakably a Jaguar, with cues taken from big brother F-Pace.

By DEREK OGDEN petrol – D150, D180, D240, P250 and P300.

All are all-wheel drive.

Prices start at $47,750, plus on-road costs, and top out at $84,370. On test was an EPace D180 R-Dynamic with an rrp of $51,750.

STYLING The E-Pace is unmistakably a Jaguar, with cues taken from big brother F-Pace. For example, the bold upright grille sets the scene for mesh featuring 3-D chamfering on its wide, flat hexagons catching the light, with Jaguar’s biggest ever ‘Growler’ badge in the

centre, incorporating the adaptive cruise control sensors.

The Jaguar signature extends to side fender vents in polished chrome, while at the rear round tailpipe tips are integrated into the valance as a nod to jet engines, and a three-piece upper tailgate spoiler is shaped for optimum airflow.

INTERIOR The sports car-style interior plugs the driver into a sporty driving experience.

Premium leather on key touch-points such as the steering wheel, centre console grab handle and gear shifter, while secondary

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INFOTAINMENT This is a mixed bag, with the E-Pace, according to Jaguar, being one of the most connected in class, the next-generation touchscreen infotainment system linking occupants to apps such as Spotify through the company’s InControl selection.

However, for a company that claims leading-edge connectivity, Apple CarPlay is conspicuous by its absence.

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JAGUAR continues apace (pun intended) to cover all automotive bases with the recent addition of the E-Pace compact SUV to its vehicle roster. It seems the move downscale has paid off for, by all accounts, they are selling their socks off.

In fact, E-Pace is well on its way to becoming the company’s best seller Down Under.

So, what’s on offer? It comes in 38 variants thanks to what Jaguar calls its 'Ultimate Customer Choice', which allows you to build just about any kind of E-Pace you fancy.

Specification runs through four levels – S, SE, HSE and R-Dynamic – with a choice of five different engines, three diesels and two

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Driving like there's no tomorrow THE saying “He’s driving like there's no By EWAN KENNEDY tomorrow” has been around for many years.

Referring to someone who feels their world detail to make people increasingly nervous is about to come to an end, so doesn’t care about their tomorrow.

Perhaps even to the stage where they how they act behind the wheel, it paints a frightening picture in the minds of other do drive like there's no tomorrow. Resulting in one of those horrible sideways-into-aroad users.

The driver’s ‘no tomorrow’ may be any- tree smashes that wipes out three or four thing from a death in the family, to a rela- beautiful young lives. Or those unexplained tionship break-up, loss of a job, or a just di- single-vehicle crashes that take place on agnosed illness. All of which are extremely deserted country roads in fine weather. Unsad and destabilising - but are no excuse derstandably, the authorities are reluctant to talk about, ‘possible suicide’, but … for driving in a dangerous manner.

Anyhow, let’s forget about the bad news I also blame people’s distress on the general media. The eternal scouring of the being forced onto us and look at the excelplanet for worst news they can find is re- lent news in late model cars: They are much safer than ever before, ally starting to get me down. Turn on the TV, listen to radio, read a major metro newspa- with many high-tech features to avoid havper, logon to social media, and you will be ing a crash. There are far too many inattenregaled with tales of death, destruction, tive drivers on our roads, but the tech guys and gals are giving us automatic emergendisaster.

The stories are then beaten up in grizzly cy braking, lane change assist, blind-spot

warning, pedestrian and cyclist detection, and more.

The latest cars will do everything they can to save occupants from injury or death in a crash. They have complex crumple zones, multiple airbags and even intelligent headrests, all of which greatly enhance your chances of survival.

Amazingly, some upmarket cars even send a message back to a control centre if airbags have gone off. A human controller then calls the car’s phone, if there's no answer they contact the police and ambulance and provide the car’s position. The car also sends information on which airbags have activated, thus giving an indication of the type of crash, the number of occupants and severity of the crash.

This info is passed onto the ambulance officers while they are still on their way to the scene to give them a head start on what will be required.

Before you think your world is coming to an end may I give you some information on my ancestors in the UK and Australia: - My grandparents didn’t always have enough food to eat.

- My parents went to bed knowing there was a strong chance someone would fly over during the night and try to kill them.

- I grew up in the Cold War era when politicians and dictators had enough bombs to kill everyone on Earth 32 times over.

Hmm … maybe I should rethink that last one, we currently have crazies like Trump, Putin, Kim Jong-un and Erdogan running countries.

On a positive note, partial denuclearisation means there are now only enough nuclear weapons to kill us all 18 times.

It's highly unlikely that your world is going to end tomorrow, trust me. Please drive as though there are brighter days in your future – because it's likely that there are.

Jag on the pace with compact SUV Ŷ From page 1 The 10-inch central dashboard touchscreen reduces the number of switches and rotary dials and make the climate control functions accessible. A full colour head-up display enables the driver to read info without taking eyes too much off the road.

ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The D180’s performance diesel engine pumps out 132 kW of power, and 430 Nm of torque at a low 1750 revs.

Mated with a slick nine-speed automatic transmission and state-of-the-art all-wheeldrive, according to the maker, pushes the EPace from zero to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds.

SAFETY There's a stack of driver assistance and safety features. For example, blind spot assist is a combination of blind spot monitor and lane keeping assist, keeping the E-pace out of the path of surrounding vehicles when the Jag’s driver isn't paying attention.

Forward traffic monitor, incorporated in the 360-degree surround camera, keeps an eye on traffic approaching from either side at a junction, warning of potential danger, while park assist automatically positions the

E-Pace in parallel or bay parking places.

DRIVING Under urging the engine has a harsh note, which fortunately is mostly kept out of the well-insulated cabin. Seating for five is adequate and comfortable but not for too long a trip.

A power tailgate offers the advantage of easy access to 484 litres of cargo space and then there’s Jag’s ‘magic wand’ the Activity Key, which means if you go swimming at the beach, the biggest thing to worry about is being eaten by a shark and not your E-Pace keys being stolen from your towel.

The Activity Key comprises a transponder embedded in a rubber wrist strap (no moving parts, no batteries). To lock or unlock the EPace you hold the band up to the upper lip of the rear number plate.

When the Activity Key is in use, the main vehicle key fobs are disabled, rendering them useless and the vehicle immobile in the event of a break-in.

The engine stop / start system left a lot to be desired: at rest with the power pedal pushed hard, the engine stuttered to start and lagged in leaping into action. Not what you’d expect from a vehicle of Jag’s pedigree.

The nine-speed auto transmission is nicely matched to vehicle operating speeds and loads. Controls are minus steering wheelmounted shift paddles, so manual mode was not as accessible as if could have been. The centre console-only gearshift was a poor substitute.

The Active Driveline AWD system, unlike on many rivals, is not braking based but in extreme situations can transfer almost all the engine torque to the rear axle. Under standard conditions, the nominal torque split delivers rear wheel-drive character.

At the rear axle, two independent electronically-controlled wet-plate clutches distribute torque between the rear wheels, with the capability to direct 100 per cent of that torque to either rear wheel.

Performance can be moulded to the driver’s desires via JaguarDrive Control giving a choice of four driving modes, selected using buttons on the centre console: normal offers performance, control and comfort; dynamic with settings for a range of vehicle systems; eco for fuel economy; and rain, ice and snow enhancing stability in low grip conditions.

Combined urban / highway fuel consumption claimed by the maker is 6.2 litres per 100 km. Shuffling around town our test vehicle

sat astride 10 litres per 100 kilometres; on the open road it chalked up down to half that.

SUMMING UP Jaguar says the shadow of a cub prowling in the front door puddle lights is an attempt to make anyone approaching smile. The performance, kit and prestige offered for the price of an E-Pace is enough to prolong the pleasure. Individualism, through a raft of options, comes at a cost.

AT A GLANCE CAPACITY: 1.999 litres CONFIGURATION: Four cylinders in line MAXIMUM POWER: 132 kW @ 4000 rpm MAXIMUM TORQUE: 430 Nm @ 1750 rpm DRIVELINE: Nine-speed automatic FUEL TANK: 56 litres (Diesel)

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MINI celebrates 60th anniversary with special editions

Ŷ ON ITS WAY: Nothing else on the road could ever be mistaken for a MINI

By EWAN KENNEDY AT the start of the year we ran a news piece on the MINI 60 Years Edition, but reported that it would possibly be sold only in the UK, with none coming to Australia.

Thankfully that didn't happen and they are definitely on their way Down Under. The complete range isn't coming here, but the selections we do get are very much what Australian drivers are looking for.

That is, 2.0-litre petrol powered MINI Cooper and Cooper S hatches in both three- and five-door body styles.

The MINI 60 Years Edition has a new interpretation of the iconic British Racing Green paint, paired with a Pepper White hue. They have 60 Years Edition bonnet stripes and a new-design of 17- inch MINI 60 Years alloy wheels.

Inside are a MINI Yours leather wrapped

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steering wheel, MINI 60 Years emblems, MINI Yours Leather Lounge upholstery in Dark Cacao with green contrast piping and 60 Year detailing. The door bezels are in Piano Black.

MINI Cooper 60 Years Edition has popular features such as Comfort Access, LED headlights, front seat heating and wireless phone charging.

MINI Cooper S models also have a panorama glass sunroof, Harman Kardon audio system, and head-up display are standard.

The local importer tells us the MINI 60 Years Edition offers an additional $8500 value over the models on which it is based, for only $4000.

MINI is lagging behind in the warranty field, being covered for only three years at a time when many other companies now give five years, even seven years. There's no distance limit on the MINIs.

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