• Super-stylish, modern-looking interior
• Really user-friendly infotainment system
• Very comfortable seats, smooth ride

How is the quality and layout?

It may be getting on in years, but the Jagaur I-Pace’s interior still looks great – really clean and modern. It’s swathed in high quality leathers and trim finishes, including traditional woods that’ll please Jaguar fans. German rivals such as the BMW iX3 feel rather dour in comparison.

The dashboard is dominated by screens, though they’re not as in-yer-face as the Jumbtrons found in the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. There’s a digital instrument display for the driver and a 10-inch infotainment system touchscreen. Some models also have a third screen lower down for the climate control and some other minor functions. The screens all look good and are easy to use, but we found they’re prone to showing greasy fingerprints.

What physical control there are are logically laid-out, and the touchpoints all feel better than standard Jaguar products. For instance, the column stalks are basically the same as you’ll find in other Jaguars but have extra chrome inserts, so they feel nicer to use.

Infotainment and tech

Jaguar’s latest Pivi Pro infotainment system is really swish. It’s designed to work like a smartphone, so anyone au fait with a mobile should quickly navigate their way around it. The 10-inch screen is a lot smaller than that fitted to most rivals, so the screen can look rather busy. It highlights the car’s age, as well. The angle the screen is set at can make it highly reflective in direct sunlight, potentially obscuring the display completely.

On the plus side, the system features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, can receive over-the-air updates and the Bluetooth can connect to two phones simultaneously. Perfect for the buccaneering entrepreneur with multiple devices.

The driver’s display can display a vast range of information, and it can be configured to prioritise your preferred data.

Comfort

• Lots of room in light interior
• Very comfortable overall
• Front seats are supremely supportive

The Jaguar I-Pace scores highly for interior comfort. Indeed, we think none of the rivals that have come along since the Jaguar was launched have quite bettered it. The front seats adjust electrically in up to 16 directions and can feature heating, cooling and a memory function – depending on model. They’re really supportive, but you feel like you sink into them. We were still luxuriating in the comfort after many hours behind the wheel.

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Inevitably, the back seats aren’t quite as comfortable. But they’re still highly unlikely to generate any aches or pains, even on a long journey. The ride quality is lovely and smooth, too.