The E-Pace is Jaguar at its most accessible — and the rare luxury compact SUV that doesn't feel like it's been engineered by a focus group.
The D180 diesel is the sweet-spot engine: enough for confident overtakes on a country road, frugal enough that the running costs aren't punitive. The interior is unmistakably Jaguar, which is a polite way of saying it's beautiful but the touchscreen will frustrate you in week three.
Buy the E-Pace if you want a small luxury SUV with character. Buy a German rival if you want a small luxury SUV that just does the job and gets out of the way.
