Elite Traveler July-August 2018

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Jaguar F-Pace SVR BEST PRACTICAL ACCESSORY

Jaguar has found that the purchase rate of the $410 activity key is upwards of 40 percent on some vehicle trims

First introduced on the 2017 F-Pace, the RFID-based waterproof wristband accessory key that incorporates a battery-free transponder endures as the most innovative, practical alternative entry device in the marketplace. Available with the freshly announced 2019 F-Pace SVR, which boasts a top speed of 176 mph and 0-to-60 acceleration in 4.1 seconds, the accessory key unlocks the vehicle by simply holding the wristband up to the letter J on the Jaguar tailgate script. The hidden sensor instantaneously relaunches the deactivated key fob, which you leave inside, enabling the vehicle to be started. Its 22-inch tires effortlessly navigate dirt roads and sandy beaches, while the new addition of a “trigger” shifter (as opposed to a wheel-bound paddle shifter) allows for seamless gear shifting. Having nearly doubled in price from the first F-Pace, the SVR enjoys newly redesigned exterior features, including the front fenders and vents, front and rear bumpers, wheels and brakes, rear spoiler and exhaust system. Price from $79,990 Engine 5.0-liter supercharged V8 Power 550 hp