The Jaguar F-Type Convertible is one of the most visually satisfying cars Britain has produced in recent decades. The 2.0-litre turbocharged engine was introduced to Australia as a deliberate effort to make the F-Type accessible to a wider buyer pool. Whether that is the right choice is the question at the heart of this review.
Jenny reviewed the 2.0-litre F-Type R-Design and found the engine more capable than its critics suggest. It lacks the acoustic drama of the supercharged V6 and V8 options, but it is quick enough in a straight line, and the steering remains the F-Type's strongest argument. The soft-top drops in around twelve seconds, the cabin is well-trimmed, and for a car that looks this good with the roof down, the 2.0-litre makes the F-Type experience achievable for buyers who could not stretch to the V6.
The four-cylinder F-Type Convertible is for the buyer who wants the design and the driving character and is honest that they will not be using the full performance envelope on public roads. The V6 and V8 remain the emotional choices. The 2.0-litre is the practical one.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
