- Engine
- 1,999 cc
- Power
- 246 hp
- Torque
- 365 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Seats
- 5
JaguarSUV
E-Pace2018–2024
A style purchase — fine with full history and a specialist on call, expensive without either.
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- Engine
- 1,999 cc
- Power
- 246 hp
- Torque
- 365 Nm
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drive
- AWD
- Fuel
- Petrol
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The E-Pace is Jaguar's smallest SUV, a compact crossover built to bring the badge down to Evoque-sized money. It shares much under the skin with Land Rover's smaller products, pairing turbo petrol and diesel engines with a style-led cabin. A modest number reached Sri Lanka through official and grey channels before the 2020 import ban froze the market.
As a used buy it is a niche within a niche. The driving experience is pleasant rather than sporting, and the ownership question dominates: Jaguar Land Rover servicing here is concentrated in Colombo, parts are imported and priced accordingly, and independent expertise is limited to a few specialists. Full service history is non-negotiable, because deferred maintenance on a compact premium SUV gets expensive quickly. Buy the badge with eyes open.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Jaguar badge and styling at the smallest, cheapest scale
- Compact size suits Colombo driving
- Well-appointed cabin
What to watch
- Servicing and parts are Colombo-centric and costly
- Depreciation-prone segment with a thin local buyer pool
- Not notably sporting to drive despite the badge
Owner reviews
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
Who can service an E-Pace in Sri Lanka?
The authorised Jaguar Land Rover workshop and a small number of independent European-car specialists, essentially all in and around Colombo. Owners outside the capital should factor in travel for anything beyond basic servicing.
Petrol or diesel — which is the better used pick?
Both exist in the local pool. Petrols suit lower-mileage urban use; diesels favour higher annual mileage but demand rigorous servicing of their emissions and injection systems, so history matters even more there.
