I am looking to upgrade from my 2018 Audi A6 to a luxury SUV within a budget of ₹1 crore. I have narrowed it down to two final choices: the Jaguar F-Pace and the Lexus RX. Which one should I go for?

Autocar India

•1w

The Jaguar F-Pace, unfortunately, is discontinued globally, and if you're still able to get hold of one, it will likely be stock that the dealer is still trying to clear. If so, negotiate hard for a lower price. The F-Pace is an excellent driver's SUV with smooth, reasonably punchy engines and a superb chassis.

However, though the 2021 facelift brought in some key modernities, it now feels dated by modern standards. It shares components with Land Rover products; future support could be uncertain as Jaguar is moving entirely to EVs from next year.

As such, you should go for the Lexus RX. It's a bit more spacious and far more luxurious with a thoroughly modern interior. Plus, being a strong hybrid, the fuel efficiency is incredible, and Lexus is also synonymous with reliability and reasonable maintenance by luxury car standards.

Plus, having only been introduced in 2023, the Lexus RX has plenty of life left in it yet.

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