After 90 Years and Final F-PACE Built, Jaguar Turns to New Era
Jaguar officially wrapped up production of the F-PACE compact luxury SUV on December 19 at the Solihull plant in the U.K., marking the end of a long story that dates back to 1935 with the birth of Jaguar's first road cars.
The final unit, an SVR model sporting a black finish, will be preserved by the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust and displayed at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, as announced by the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club, several members of which had gathered for the event.
Read also
- 10 Best and Worst Brands for Initial Quality in 2025 According to J.D. Power
- Jaguar Type 00 Concept Embodies Luxury Brand’s New Shift
Originally launched as a 2017 model in Canada, the F-PACE is Jaguar's most successful nameplate in 90 years. Until very recently, it was the only one still part of the British luxury brand's portfolio. In markets that are still active (surprisingly, the U.K. is not one of them), dealers will sell off the remaining 2026 models over the next months.
A Brand New Era
Earlier this month, a special 90th anniversary celebration took place, bringing together a 1935 SS Jaguar and the Type 00 concept from 2024. Jaguar is now ready to move on from the internal combustion engines of the past, including its famous V8s and V12s, and reinvent itself in the electric age—though not without stirring up controversy, such as with the marketing of its new image.
The spectacular and highly polarizing Type 00 concept is merely a design study intended as inspiration. Jaguar's first production vehicle of the new EV era will be a four-door grand tourer, set to debut sometime in 2026. Initial deliveries will follow shortly thereafter, according to a statement made in November by new CEO Rawdon Glover.
On-road testing is still underway with prototypes built on the Jaguar Electrified Architecture (JEA). Maximum output is said to exceed 1,000 horsepower, while range could top 600 km.
Furthermore, customers can expect an unprecedented level of refinement, prestige and exclusivity from Jaguar, as the company now aims to compete with the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. An SUV is inevitable.
