The 2019 Jaguar F-Type is the most beautiful car on the road. Origin: UK (Built in Castle Bromwich). First Generation: Launched in 2013 (X152). Current Generation: 1st Generation (Production ended in 2024). The 2019 model year is significant because it standardized the new 10-inch InControl Touch Pro infotainment and fully integrated the 2.0L Turbo (P300) engine into the lineup, offering a lighter, agile alternative to the heavy V6 and V8 models.

From agile to insane:

• 2.0L Turbo (P300): 296 HP / 400 Nm. SMART CHOICE Lighter engine means less weight over the nose, making it the best handling F-Type. 0-100 in 5.7s.
• 3.0L Supercharged V6 (P340/P380): 340-380 HP. The sweet spot for sound. The active exhaust crackles like gunfire.
• 5.0L Supercharged V8 (R / SVR): 550-575 HP. Pure violence. It eats tyres and fuel, but the sound is addictive.

• Driver Focused: A grab handle separates the driver from the passenger. The vents rise from the dashboard. The seats are thin but supportive.
• Tiny Boot: The Coupe has a 310-litre boot (enough for golf clubs). The Convertible has a tiny 200-litre boot (enough for a sandwich). Pack light.

• Consumption: 10–12 km/l (2.0L). The V6 manages 8 km/l. The V8... well, if you have to ask.
• Service: Jaguar parts are premium. The 8-speed ZF gearbox is reliable. The V8 engines can have timing chain tensioner issues at high mileage, but the 2.0L Ingenium is generally robust if oil is changed frequently.

Low & Wide: 100mm clearance is supercar territory. It scrapes on almost everything. The ride is firm. You need a second car (like a Prado) for daily duties. This is strictly for the bypass or a smooth run to Naivasha.

The following prices represent the cost of buying a 2019 Jaguar F-Type in Kenya. These prices reflect showroom asking prices in major towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret.

Who is this for? The passionate driver who wants the most beautiful coupe on the market and values engine sound over practicality. Who is it NOT for? Golfers—unless you put the clubs in the passenger seat.