Jaguar’s highest performing SUV, the F-PACE SVR, is expected to reach the roads of South Africa next month.

Boasting a top speed of 283km/h and inspired by the sleek shape of Jaguar’s celebrated F-PACE, the model is revved and ready for action on all fronts. As well as a 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged engine, it is capable of launching from 0-100km/h in just 4.3 seconds, with the fervent growls of Jaguar’s Variable Valve Active Exhaust System bringing its power to life on the road.

Among the model’s performance-improving revamps is a unique spoiler and new bumper, as well as a SV-R-specific bonnet and lightweight 21- and 22-inch alloy wheels, cementing the medal-to-the-metal factor of Jaguar' popular model. Behind the wheel, the F-PACE SVR features slim-line performance front seats, embossed with the regal SVR logo to provide cutting-edge support while maintaining the va va voom of a contemporary sports car aesthetic.

In the same jest, F-PACE SVR doesn’t shy away from the tech-savvy frontier of 2019's social media boom, providing 4G Wi-Fi for up to eight devices so passengers can scroll through their news feeds en route. Likewise, the model is also equipped with the advantage Touch Pro infotainment system with 10-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch HD instrument cluster.

As with all the best sports cars, this model is available in a choice of seven vivacious exterior paint finishes and four interior colour themes to best suit their driver; including Pimento Red with Ebony Black, Light Oyster with Ebony, Siena Tan with Ebony and all black Ebony on Ebony. Meshed Aluminium and Aluminium Weave Carbon Fibre veneer choices are also available.

The F-PACE SVR will make its South African debut be completing Jaguar’s Simola Hillclimb in Knysna on 4 and 5 May. This marks the tenth year of the event, which celebrates motorsport lifestyle with attendees from across the globe.

The F-PACE SVR is priced from R1,499,400. For more information, visit the Jaguar website.