2025 Jaguar F-Type 75 Review | A Grand Farewell to a Legend
When Jaguar’s F-Type first debuted in 2013, it was a bold reawakening of the British manufacturer’s storied performance heritage. Now, the two-seat sports car is in its final lap.
Rory Ayres is here to find out if its last gas-powered iteration makes a fitting sendoff.
The Final F-Type
The Jaguar F-Type is an excellent car. Its long hood and steeply raked windshield give it that classic sports car look and its rear-wheel drive can be whipped around on a winding road with relative ease. This refreshed model is a bit more refined than previous ones, but it still feels unique and will get plenty of attention from onlookers.
The V8 provides ample motivation for sloshing down the highway, and it sounds beautiful doing so with the roof down. There’s even a chirpy exhaust note that reminds you this is no ordinary car. On the other hand, the ride is a little stiff, and it’s hard to relax in this car when you’re cruising on smooth pavement. The steering is responsive and gives you plenty of feedback, but it could be more indirect than the best sports cars out there.
Our test car was a 75 Edition coupe with unique 20-inch black wheels, special trim, and “75” badging inside and out. It also had the optional Giola Green paint colour, which really makes this Jag stand out. As a bonus, the 75 Edition is more affordable than its Porsche 911 Carrera rival. Its cabin is well-appointed and feels driver-focused thanks to a configurable driver display and a separate passenger grab handle. Plus, it features plenty of rubberized and knurled buttons that feel just right to the touch.
Power
The F-Type is a pretty face with a powerful engine and advanced features that help it stand out from the crowd. While the ride is a bit stiffer than competitors like the Porsche 718 Cayman and Chevrolet Corvette, it doesn’t sacrifice comfort or capability. When it comes to accelerating, the F-Type doesn’t hold back, and it can easily keep up with highway traffic.
Jaguar simplified its F-Type engine lineup a few years ago, with all models now sporting the same supercharged V8. The P450 makes 444 horsepower, and the R75 cranks up to 575 hp. That’s enough power to get you up to and well past the speed limit, though we wouldn’t recommend it.
When the throttle is floored, the F-Type roars and lets out a sexy exhaust note that sounds like tectonic plates shifting and entire galaxies colliding. This kind of power can make a car dangerously entertaining to drive, and it’s a big part of what makes the F-Type so popular.
The Jaguar F-Type has always been a fun car to drive, and that’s still true today. The steering is quick and precise, with plenty of weight and feel. The dials in the instrument cluster and center touchscreen predate many of the latest infotainment fads. Still, the screen works perfectly fine for essential functions like adjusting the air conditioning or turning on recirculated air. It’s also a nice break from the constant focus on complex menus that plague many modern cars.
Style
The F-Type is one of the best cars for drivers. Its V8 provides an incredible amount of power paired with an in-cabin experience that is all about bringing the driver enjoyment. It’s rougher around the edges than something like a Porsche 911, but it has its unique character and appeal.
Its shape, powered by a front-engine layout, makes it instantly recognizable as a Jaguar sports car with a 75-year lineage. The sculpted aluminum bodywork is a sight to behold, and the powerful proportions and assertive presence will stand out among any other sports cars on the road.
The F-Type is equally enthralling on a long stretch of highway or a twisting mountain road. It has a great deal of grip and can be pushed very hard. The AWD system helps keep the car in control when going from side to side, and the steering is well-weighted for precise feedback. The cockpit’s controls are nicely laid out, and the rubberized and knurled switches feel good in your hands.
Performance
Jaguar is a little late to the party on this one, but the F-Type is still a fine performance car. A big, snarling, supercharged V8 roars underneath the long bonnet and rockets you down the road with little fanfare. The exhaust roars loud enough to clear your throat when you flat upshift, but it’s not so loud that it violates noise regulations.
The F-Type also handles well, even when pushed hard, with impressive agility and a communicative steering feel. It’s no 911 contender, but Jag seems to have thrown in every possible trick to make the car fun and rewarding.
The only downside is the infotainment system, which predates the current fad for dense menus within touchscreens and requires some skill to use on the go. It also lacks adaptive cruise control and phone mirroring technology, which are standard on other Jaguar models. Still, those rubberized and knurled dials and toggle switches are a welcome throwback.
Technology
Jaguar’s old-school supercharged V-8 roars to life under the long hood of both the P450 and range-topping R75. Producing 444 and 575 horsepower, respectively, it’s a formidable engine. Even when crawling through traffic, it provides an intoxicating rumble. The crackles, snaps, and pops it emits at hard throttle are almost as enticing.
It may not be as modern as many of its competitors, but that doesn’t stop it from being fun to drive. You can accelerate up to and well past the legal limit without taxing this brute, which makes it a fantastic highway cruiser for those who do a lot of long motorway romps.
When tackling a spirited backroad, it’s capable of keeping up with more agile and communicative sports cars if you’re willing to put in the work. Its steering is precise and responsive, but it does require a significant amount of skill to rein in.
The F-Type’s interior feels luxurious, and the configurable cabin lighting offers a touch of personalization. There are plenty of premium touches, like Windsor leather performance seats and embossed Jaguar leapers. The scripted glovebox button and Jaguar’s 75th-anniversary logo on the steering wheel are nods to heritage.
