First of all, let's look at the changes in appearance, the small modification F-Pace SVR also follows the general version of the model, using more slender LED head and tail lights, and synchronously introducing the "double J" light bar design and array of direction lights, and the test drive is equipped with a high-end Pixel LED matrix headlight group, which is more recognizable in the overall shape. The water tank guard has increased the area compared with the past, and the dark star dome mesh embellishment has been changed in the water tank guard, and the front guard bar maintains the X-shaped trapezoidal lower air dam of the SVR model, but the center of the intake dam is also added to the SVR's exclusive matting gray fixed wind wing configuration for the first time after the redesign, bringing better rectification effect, and the brake intakes on both sides are more enlarged than before the modification, adding C-type wing decoration, mainly the design of the XE SV Project 8.
After the remodeled SVR model, the exclusive heat dissipation hole design on both sides of the hood is still retained, the area of the side expansion wheel arch material and the side skirt is also larger than the area before the modification, with the original SVR exclusive front wing sheet heat dissipation fin configuration, the original factory emphasizes more through many changes in the air shape, the buoyancy of the new car is reduced by 35% compared with the old model, the wind resistance coefficient is reduced from the past 0.37 to 0.36, and the standard is the 21-inch SVR exclusive design style of the forged aluminum alloy wheels, but the test drive is also optional 22-inch 5-spoke 5117 glossy black with satin technology greyware forged rims. The performance atmosphere features an exclusive SVR look kit with red brake calipers and 395mm front and rear brake discs.
In addition to the large SVR exclusive rear wing and rear bumper heat dissipation hole shape, the lower exhaust pipe also maintains a bilateral double round exhaust tailpipe, with gray trim and two side lower shunt combinations, and the active sports car exhaust system is standard. The main change of the minor redesign is to follow up with the introduction of more simple and three-dimensional black 3D strip taillights in general models. As far as I am subjectively concerned, I think that the small modification F-Pace SVR is indeed in addition to a more technological look, but also introduces a lot of performance highlights, and indeed complements its performance strength with its 550 maximum horsepower.
Introducing a heavily changed interior and Pivi Pro system, the details are greatly improved
Entering the interior, the small modification F-Pace SVR also imports a central control architecture similar to that of the general model, after a newly designed interior, not only the instrument lines and the central control design change, the upper edge is coated with Alcantara suede material, through the flat design, plus a new generation equipped with 11.4 inches central touch curved screen, 12.3 inches digital instrument Pivi Pro system interface, supplemented by the original communication for "EVA 2.0" OTA cloud update system architecture, all make small changes The interior of the F-Pace SVR has a new look. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also listed as standard. Minor overhauls have also been added to remote remote control systems, e-Call SOS emergency notification and b-call roadside assistance services.
From the details, the steering wheel SVR model was replaced by a new 3-spoke style after the redesign, but its overall disc diameter is thicker than the general model, with SVR exclusive red stitching, large metal paddles and SVR exclusive emblems, providing an excellent grip. The central saddle part of the small modification F-Pace SVR has also greatly changed its layout, from the past upright line-pass gear lever to the new model Drive Selector wide-body line-pass leather gear lever, and the switching of driving modes has also changed from button type to lift knob layout.
In terms of interior details, the SVR model has a head-up display, and comes standard with SVR's exclusive leather steering wheel, heated steering wheel, sandalwood black suede/Windsor leather seats, double front seat 14-way electric high-performance sports car seats with memory/ventilation heating, rear seat heating function, metal threshold pedal with SVR words, sandalwood black suede car interior canopy, gesture control roof electric sunshade, after a small makeover SVR also added a convenient mobile phone wireless charging function for the first time. The SVR has a convertible panoramic electric sunroof on the roof and added a unique gesture-operated electric sun blind after the redesign, but the standard electric tailgate does not have a kick-and-kick induction opening and closing function on the SVR model.
The test drive is equipped with carbon fiber trim panels, which are quite superior in both the actual touch and visual texture. Also available with sandalwood black Suedecloth suede and oyster gray Windsor Leather leather high-performance sports car seats, front door luminous metal sill pedals and luggage compartment luminous metal sills, and a 650-watt Meridian surround sound system, the overall listening texture is quite good, of course, listening to the SVR's V8 "Leopard" sound is the essence of this car.
550 horses with more dynamic chassis reaction, driving fun and confidence
In terms of power, the small-sized F-Pace SVR also maintains the 5.0-liter V8 high-displacement supercharged engine body setting in the power part, and with the 8-speed manual transmission, the maximum horsepower output of 550 hp/6,500 rpm is the same as the old model, but in terms of maximum torque, it is less modified to increase by 20N .m, to 700N.m/5,000 rpm, and also accelerates the F-Pace SVR's stationary acceleration to 10 per hour in the new Dynamic Launch acceleration mode Kilometers were shortened by 0.3 seconds to 4 seconds from the last 4.3 seconds, and the speed was also increased by 3 kilometers to 286 kilometers.
The small revamped new car is specially tuned for the speed-sensing electronic steering assist system, and the shock absorbers are also retuned to enhance the more delicate driving refinement. Equipped with an active four-wheel transmission system, which can distribute torque in time for the vehicle when it is fiercely operated, and improve the best grounding of the vehicle; the TVbB brake control torque conversion system can further apply different degrees of braking force to the inner wheels when steering, improving the vehicle limit when cornering, and the electronic active rear differential further strengthens the driving experience, and the integrated power assist system is strengthened by reacting to the brake pedal.
In terms of driving modes, the F-Pace SVR comes standard with a total of 3 driving modes of track, comfort and fuel-efficient Eco, and the test drive is equipped with an AdSR all-ground reaction system, so there is an additional AdSR mode, which can be used to get out of the soft road. In response to the SVR's standard electronic suspension Adaptive Dynamics active dynamic control system and Configurable Dynamics sports car-based personal settings, in the "Dynamic-i" program, it is possible to additionally customize the engine, steering, gear shift, and suspension for comfort/track two-stage customization.
In fact, the small modification of the F-Pace SVR is driven up, the author believes that even if it maintains 550 horses at maximum horsepower, through the maximum torque increase to 700N.m, coupled with the gearbox fine-tuning, the author believes that in addition to taking into account the past "fierce leopard" characteristics, it not only has full power, but also brings a smoother 8-speed manual shift rhythm, which can also allow the driving to control the adjustment linearly.
Of course, the F-Pace SVR has always been in the driving process to make people feel the blood boiling link, must be its thick and exciting traditional V8 supercharged engine sound wave, the original factory in the central saddle with active variable exhaust valve switch, open the rear exhaust pipe from the "popping" pressure sound wave, I believe that for fans who love performance, this "standard" is far more auditory than meridian sound, just enjoy the "sense of ceremony" of this exhaust sound is worth the fare.
And its 8-speed automatic transmission in the manual shift of autonomy and speed, the author believes that it is much better than the general version of the F-Pace, through the excellent texture of the metal shift paddle switch, the shift can be called fast and not drag mud with water, with strong torque almost in any speed range can be immediately accelerated, downshift reaction can also meet the driver's expectations.
However, the small modification of F-Pace SVR that impressed the author the most was its chassis reaction and steering follow-up performance, and the F-Pace SVR before the past redesign still had excess shaking in the bend. However, after the adjustment of the original factory, the shaking of the details is reduced, so that the F-Pace SVR is more handy in the corner, and whether it is the suspension adjustment to the track, or the comfort has a certain degree of support, with a strong tracking of the active four-wheel transmission system, its EAD rear axle electronic active differential will make the vehicle follow the expected trajectory of driving, with the driving speed of the gradual acceleration of the propulsion, unlike the general version of F-Pace but some of the characteristics of the rear-drive sliding.
With a more precise steering setting after the redesign, the F-Pace SVR gives the driver more confidence in the cornering, coupled with the braking power, it does have a quite amazing impression, and also allows the driver to enjoy the output of 550 horsepower, 700N .m torque more able to explore its handling limits, which is definitely the best in the same class of high-performance SUVs.
More fun V8 performance movements
To sum up, as the author has commented in the past, the F-Pace SVR is indeed a performance truce of the strength of the faction, the traditional 5.0-liter V8 supercharged engine, in today's turbo, or even into the era of "pure electricity", it seems to be a "rare animal" is worth savoring, even Jaguar Land Rover Group in its own latest 5th generation Range Rover car series, will be the past 5.0 liter V8 engine, changed to 4.4 liter V8 twin turbo engine, The opportunity to see this engine car again in the future is only on F-Type, Defender and other models, especially after the acceleration baptism of the electric vehicle "Electric Stone Fire", recalling this traditional fuel high-performance retreat, presumably more touching.