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Jaguar's handsome F-Pace finally has the interior it deserves.

The small crossover SUV is one of the best looking options in its segment, but its interior has always been a bit on the drab side. That changes with the arrival of the 2021 F-Pace unveiled on Monday.

The F-Pace has undergone a mid-cycle update and among the tweaks is a new interior. The dash has been completely redesigned and is now dominated by a large touchscreen display in the center stack. It's an 11.4-inch curved-glass display that serves as the hub for a new, simpler infotainment system Jaguar calls Pivi Pro. According to the automaker, many frequently used functions can be accessed in just two taps or less. The system also integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.

A second, 12.3-inch serves as the digital instrument cluster. It features enhanced graphics and can be configured to present the navigation info as a full-screen display. A head-up display is also offered, and over-the-air updates means all systems are always running the latest software.

The rotary dial gear shifter of the outgoing model has also been dropped, with a more conventional gear lever taking its place. Better quality finishes are also on offer, including open-pore wood veneers and aluminum, and the 2021 F-Pace also introduces an active noise cancelation system. A number of electronic driver-assist features are also offered, including a surround-view camera that's been made a standard goodie.

The changes to the exterior are much more subtle, and that's a good thing. The headlights, with LEDs, are slimmer and feature a J-pattern for the daytime running lights. The taillights retain the same shape as the outgoing model but feature new internals. They are complemented at the rear by a new fascia.

2021 Jaguar F-Pace

 When it comes to powertrains, buyers in the United States will have three options to choose from, with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive both standard across the range. None of the powertrains are a plug-in hybrid which is offered overseas, however.

The base option in the U.S. will be a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 good for 246 horsepower. It will be available in F-Pace 250 and F-Pace S 250 grades. Above this will be a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 paired with a mild-hybrid system. It will be good for 335 hp and available in an F-Pace S 340 grade. The range-topper, at least until the 2021 F-Pace SVR arrives, will also be a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 with mild-hybrid tech. It will be good for 395 hp and available in an F-Pace R-Dynamics S 400 grade. Both inline-6 engines, in addition to their turbocharger, feature an electric compressor to help deliver boost at low revs.

With the F-Pace R-Dynamics S 400, owners can expect 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.0 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph.

2021 Jaguar F-Pace

 Availability and pricing for the 2021 F-Pace in the U.S. is yet to be announced.

 source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1129599_2021-jaguar-f-pace-price-specs-review-photos-info

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com

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Mercedes-Benz didn't find much luck when it launched Maybach as a standalone brand in in the early 2000s. Poor sales of the ill-fated Maybach 57 and 62 sedans led to Mercedes axing Maybach in 2012.

However, a new strategy to utilize Maybach as an ultra-luxury sub-brand of Mercedes was hatched with the arrival of the previous-generation S-Class. A unique grille, a stretched body, and one of the plushest interiors in the business turned out to be a winning formula, especially among China's chauffeur-driven class.

Once again, the Maybach S-Class features a uniquely long body compared to even the long-wheelbase S-Class that we get as standard here in the United States. It also boasts a grille with vertical slats whose design was inspired by the pinstripes of a suit. It's becoming a staple of modern Maybachs.

For buyers who want their cars to really stand out, there's an available two-tone paint finish with a dividing line applied by hand. It's a complicated process, with weights being added to the empty door shells to simulate the weight of items to be added later, like the windows, speakers and interior trim, so that the painted dividing line along the side and doors will later be at exactly the same height. Maybach has 10 combinations on offer.

The real party is inside, though. While the front is similar to what you find in the regular S-Class, where a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.8-inch infotainment screen greets the driver, the rear is on another level. The longer wheelbase has benefited the rear seats most, with occupants here getting 5.5 inches of extra legroom over the regular S-Class.

 

 

2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

The rear seats can also recline and feature a heated cushion on the head restraints. Their massage feature has also been enhanced with a new calf function. Nappa leather is fitted as standard on most surfaces, including on the headliner, and additional trim options are available for those who need it.

Once again, Maybach has its Executive Rear Seat Plus package on offer. Here, the center console stretches through the cabin and between the rear seats. At the rear, heated and cooled cupholders are fitted, as well as USB charging ports, and a fold-out tray to hold the vehicle's tablet screens or serve as a work station.

A final option worth mentioning are electronically controlled rear doors. These can be opened from the driver's seat or simply using the key and are integrated with the vehicle's blind spot warning system to prevent an accident with a passing vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist. The doors are also convenient when opened manually, as they can be opened and closed with little force, even on a steep gradient.

2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

 

To further enhance comfort, an advanced noise cancellation system is used. It relies not only on detecting ambient sounds to generate a countering sound wave, but also the road surface below. Data from six acceleration sensors integrated with the suspension is also used to generate the countering sound wave, which is then played via the car's standard Burmester 4D sound system.

The suspension is an air suspension setup with Mercedes' Active Body Control damping system. The technology has been around for a while and is basically a way of controlling the level of suspension damping at individual wheels, and as a result ride comfort, using electronics. It uses a camera to scan the road surface and then adjust the damping to suit.

The Maybach S-Class also has a specific Maybach driving mode which adjusts the power delivery for smoother performance. For example, one measure includes starting off in second gear.

 

2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Only one model has been announced thus far, an S580 powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 and mild-hybrid setup good for a combined 496 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes has said that a V-12 engine will still be offered in future Maybachs, so count on one or more models being added down the road.

Pricing information will be announced closer to the market launch.

 source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1124232_2021-mercedes-benz-maybach-s-class-price-specs-review-photos-info

 

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com