For our interior we check the Jaguar F-Type buttoned pre-S with 380-hp supercharged V6. Prices for the new British roadster start at just 85,000 euros - Open driving pleasure madness engine sound included. Various extras such as navigation, heated seats and also the wind deflector drive up the price, however, quickly into the air, so we take a seat in an F-Type for the price of just € 105,000.
Entry and comfort
Whether open or closed top, the entry into the Jaguar F-Type of the passengers already requires a certain level of agility. This is due less to the flat stationary windshield or 1.31 meters low vehicle height, but rather the extremely low-mounted seats (2 cm deeper than the XKR -S), the seats take the driver and passenger just below the side skirts in reception. Once there is sporting tight but surprisingly little evidence. The F-Type interior seems to literally cling to the occupants. Even better, of course, the driver gets the feeling, since the cockpit is fully aligned to him. It is almost comparable to a well run-in leather shoes, you can slip in with a shoehorn, then never abe wants out.
The leather-trimmed sport seats are equally comfortable as noble. On request their sidewalls to grab a little more solid in turning a small wheel in the door. The electric seat adjustment is varied, the freedom of movement well. The overview of the whole vehicle goes through as acceptable and thanks to the low seat position even tall is not the crossbar of the window frame into the enclosure. In short, the F-Type but feel comfortable.
Material selection and processing in the Jaguar F-Type
Search held in the predominantly black interior of the Jaguar F-Type critical finger hard plastic surfaces almost in vain. Where they run into, laminating carbon faux chrome rings or piano lacquer, the simple material. Although Last shines nice, but must, as so often in an interior check criticism because of the susceptibility to dust and finger streaks put up. So be it, the overall impression of quality that can not shake, because the interior is otherwise mostly with leather, and under-expanded or rubberized surfaces lined. Fine and precise Ziehrnähte and the robust-looking switches and knobs give the F-Type interior an even more refined touch.
Something from the Premium series of dance but for the volume knob in the center console and the power window switch. They act in the F-Type somehow misplaced.
Design and ergonomics in the F-type interior
The cockpit of the Jaguar F-Type is as already mentioned completely focused on the driver. Most switches and knobs are useful at any time and placed within easy reach. The flat-bottomed steering wheel interacts with the many buttons to control on-board computer and Co. for some tastes though somewhat cluttered, but it is thanks to the widened grip surfaces at ten and two clock very well in the hand. The instruments are limited to 2 analogue round dials for speed and engine speed, in between provides an additional display more driving-related information. The speedometer is equipped with gray and white numbers that indicate the speed alternately in increments of 20. This is not an optimum solution, but have yet to get over. Pain prepares somewhat more the armrest in the Mittellkonsole that has fallen far too short and offers little to support surface for the forearms.
The cockpit itself is modern and pleasantly simple. As a real eye-catcher prove the two shift paddles, the start button and the toggle switch for the suspension setup that shine all in a shade somewhere between orange and gold.
Usability of the technology
We start on the left with the operation for the electric seat adjustment. Divided into three switches and labels useful, they should provide no serious problems. The same applies also for the climate control system and is controlled by the knob and the underlying toggle switch. Acclimatization period, however, requires something more nested and therefore somewhat confusing menu structure of the infotainment system can be operated both via buttons or directly via the touch screen.
Space and storage options at Jaguar F-Type
No question, the room and storage offer the Jaguar F-Type does not, and if so, then a maximum klitzkleine role in any purchasing decision. Nevertheless, for the sake of completeness: The doors offer a narrow but long compartment in the center console come with 2 beverage cups and small items can be stowed under the armrest. A glove compartment of the Jaguar of course, and the trunk should provide enough space for the luggage of 2 person weekend.