It might not be arriving in Australian showrooms until the second half of next year but Jaguar has wasted no time in revealing local details about the upcoming F-Pace.
The company's first SUV will start at $74,340 for the 20d Prestige variant - up to $12,000 more than rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5 and BMW X4. But is at a significantly lower entry point than similarly performance- focused Porsche Macan, which kicks off at $89,300.
However, the difference between the respective entry- point models is considerable under the bonnet. The F-Pace will get three engines of varying degrees of tune, with the 20d starting the range with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo- diesel offering 132kW. A bigger 221kW 3.0-litre diesel unit is in the 30d variants, while there is a choice of a 250kW or 280kW 3.0-litre V6 petrol.
As with other models in the Jaguar range, the different trim levels attached to each engine are called Prestige, R-Sport, Portfolio and S; a special range- topping  maxes out the offerings at $120,700 for the 280kW petrol version.
All variants are all-wheel- drive and paired to an eight- speed automatic transmission.
Along with the recently released XE medium sedan, the F-Pace is seen as crucial for Jaguar. The company believes, or at least hopes, the SUV will quickly become its biggest seller and also allows it to get into the lucrative Australian luxury SUV market, where sales of medium SUVs over $60,000 have grown 33 per cent in the first 11 months of 2015.
Like the XE it shares its platform with, the F-Pace is built on Jaguar's "Lightweight Aluminium Architecture" and is aimed at being a sporty, dynamic drive as well as a luxurious one.
The figures from the top-spec petrol engine seem to back this up, with the 280kW unit moving the SUV to 100kmh in 5.5 seconds before topping out at an electronically limited 250kmh. The 250kW petrol is similarly fast, with a 0-100kmh time of 5.8 seconds, as is the 3.0-litre diesel (6.2 seconds).
Economy-wise, it's no wallet killer, with claimed overseas figures of 5.3L100km for the 20d, 6.0 for the 30d and 8.9 for the 35t and petrol S.
Inside, Jaguar says there is generous head and leg room, and a cargo space of 650 litres. Much like the new Volvo XC90, there is a big tablet-like touch screen, 10.2-inch, which syncs to "the world's most advanced infotainment system".
The F-Pace sees the world debut of Jaguar's Activity Key, a waterproof wristband which allows the key fob to be locked securely inside the vehicle.
Locking the all-new F-Pace using the Activity Key will disable any key fobs left inside.
Standard kit includes 19-inch wheels, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, powered tailgate and 380-Watt Meridian sound system with 11 speakers.
At the S trim level, there are 20-inch wheels, red brake calipers, leather and suede cloth sports seats and satin chrome paddle shifters. 
The special  includes 22-inch wheels, electric panoramic roof, leather seats and door trim and a 12.3-inch instrument display.
The company's first SUV will start at $74,340 for the 20d Prestige variant. 
Diesel 
20d Prestige (132kW); $74,340 
20d R-Sport (132kW); $80,090
30d Prestige (221kW); $84,590
R-Sport (221kW); $90,350
30d Portfolio (221kW); $91,350
S (221kW); $99,940
 (221kW); $117,210
Petrol 
35t Prestige (250kW); $84,030
35t R-Sport (250kW); $89,790
35t Portfolio (250kW); $90,800
S (280kW); $103,420 
 (280kW); $120,700