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You can’t deny the statistics.<br />
THE MOTORING JOURNALIST & MUM Globally, compact SUVs are<br />
ERIN BAKER – MANAGING DIRECTOR the fastest growing sector of<br />
CARS, THE TELEGRAPH the car market. As buyers, we<br />
just love that combination of<br />
raised ride height, a bigger<br />
boot, room for five passengers, and the extra<br />
security of all-wheel drive.<br />
Most people need these types of cars to be<br />
a practical means of transport, often for a<br />
family. But it’s also a big purchase, so we want<br />
good looks to project the right image.<br />
Premium brands like <strong>Jaguar</strong> have a big part<br />
to play in the SUV market - design and brand<br />
appeal really matter here.<br />
<strong>The</strong> F-PACE was a brave move, and it’s been<br />
very well received. Now we have the E-PACE,<br />
which comes down a size and now opens up a<br />
whole new market.<br />
When you look at the specifications for the<br />
car, it’s clear that <strong>Jaguar</strong> has stayed close to its<br />
roots in dynamic driving. I think this will be a<br />
more purposeful driver’s car than most SUVs.<br />
It won’t disappoint current <strong>Jaguar</strong> owners,<br />
who perhaps already have an F-TYPE and<br />
need an SUV for family duties. But it will also<br />
reassure customers new to the brand that the<br />
<strong>Jaguar</strong> DNA hasn’t been diluted.<br />
As a mum of two, I think it will also play the<br />
versatile family car very well. <strong>The</strong> interior has<br />
some clever touches, and that wide boot space<br />
is really important to families loading up their<br />
shopping, holiday bags or kids’ bikes. Talking<br />
to the engineers, I know they worked hard to<br />
create more rear legroom - that’s important.<br />
If I set out to design an everyday sports car<br />
with a raised ride height and a big boot, I think<br />
it would look a lot like this.<br />
“IT WILL PLAY THE VERSATILE<br />
FAMILY CAR VERY WELL”<br />
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