Used Jaguar E-Pace cars for sale

You’ll only find one type of Jaguar E-Pace and it’s a five-door hatchback SUV. If you’re after something a little larger, Jaguar builds the slightly chunkier F-Pace SUV, or you could consider either the Range Rover Evoque or Land Rover Discovery Sport from Jaguar’s sister company.

The E-Pace measures in at a hair less than 4.4 metres long. That is within the average range for its class, but does mean it’s a few millimetres shorter than the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA, Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40.

Despite trading some length to its rivals, the Jaguar still serves up a decent amount of cabin space. There’s enough room for four adults to sit comfortably and five can squeeze in with only legroom for the centre-rear passenger being compromised by the gearbox hump in the floor. The boot is a reasonably generous size, but the opening isn’t as wide as some of its rivals, which can make loading bulky items a little trickier.

Jaguar offers both diesel and petrol engines in the E-Pace with the former proving especially popular with UK buyers. Diesel engines get the prefix ‘D’, with petrol options named ‘P’. All E-Pace engines are 2.0-litre four-cylinders regardless of fuel type or power.

No, the E-Pace isn't an electric car. You'd be forgiven for thinking it is, however, since so many other cars use 'E' in their names to highlight their battery-powered credentials. Jaguar's electric SUV is called the I-Pace.

You can spec the E-Pace with the P300e engine, which is a plug-in hybrid. Between the 1.5-litre petrol engine and the electric motor, this version makes 309hp for strong acceleration or, if you drive efficiently, the ability to return nearly 200mpg in ideal conditions. Use battery power alone and you get 38 miles of emissions-free range.

If you're after a posh SUV that's still small enough that city driving doesn't feel like a chore, the E-Pace is a great choice. The competition – the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA and Audi Q3 – are already a talented bunch, however, so what might make you choose the Jaguar over those cars?

For one, the E-Pace feels a little taller from behind the wheel, giving you a more commanding view of the road ahead. Plus, you can tell the car was engineered in the UK from how well tuned the steering and body control are over scruffy roads. We're also fans of the neat and understated cabin, which features a slick infotainment system and lots of on-board tech.

Reliability surveys don't tend to rate the E-Pace very highly. That said, few rivals in the premium space score well in these surveys – the culprit often being the extensive on-board technology fitted, which means more things that could potentially fail.

You get an industry-standard three-year factory warranty, which you can supplement with an extended warranty once it runs out. This will protect you from unexpected bills in the event of a mechanical or electrical failure.

Yes. In fact, most E-Pace models are equipped with four-wheel drive. Only the entry-level P160 petrol and D165 diesel engines were offered with front-wheel drive.

Four-wheel drive isn't necessary for most driving needs, and you'll generally see more benefit in cold weather from fitting winter tyres to your two-wheel-drive car than from picking a four-wheel-drive version without them.