2020 Jaguar E-Pace Checkered Flag edition pricing and specs revealed

Jaguar revealed a new Chequered Flag special edition for the E-Pace model which follows the similar additions made to the F-Type sports car and F-Pace SUV ranges. The new edition is loaded with sporty designs and more standard features. 

The Jaguar E-Pace exterior design borrows trim pieces from R-Dynamic models which include body-colored front and rear bumpers, twin exhaust tips, LED headlamps, and the Black Exterior pack of dark body accents. 

It is also equipped with Checkered Flag badging, power tailgate, 19-inch satin gray wheels, and keyless entry. The Jaguar E-Pace limited edition colors include Photon Red, Corris Grey and Yulong White.

On the inside, there are "Checkered Flag" branded door sills and Jaguar's Ebony Grained leather interior with red stitching. The Jaguar E-Pace Checkered Flag edition specifications have a new blend of standard, comfort, and convenience, including:

• A 12.3-inch TFT touchscreen
• A 10-way electronically adjustable front seats with heating
• A fixed panoramic roof
• Black gearshift paddles to accompany the leather sport steering wheel
• Jaguar's Ebony Morzine headliner. 

Moreover, some smart features are also added for the first time. These settings anticipate the particular needs of the driver and work according to it, thus acts as a driver recognition feature. It comes in connection through Bluetooth phone signal or key fob. Smart settings include:

• Seat adjustment
• Automatic climate control setting
• Customized infotainment setting
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (standard across the 2020 range) 

On the mechanical bits, the Jaguar E-Pace Checkered Flag edition comes with a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission producing 334 PS of power, which is the same as entry-level and SE variant.  It comes with all-wheel-drive and the option of adaptive suspension is also available.

The price of Jaguar E-Pace Checkered Flag edition starts from $46,400 before on-road costs.

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