I try to approach every review I write with a cool and unbiased eye. It?s not easy to maintain that objectivity given that manufacturers regularly fly me to exotic locations, overstuff me with gourmet meals and are happy to buy a few drams of my favorite Scotch at the bar before I turn in for […]The post First Drive: Jaguar F-PACE, A New Cat Is On The Prowl appeared first on Pursuitist.

I try to approach every review I write with a cool and unbiased eye. It?s not easy to maintain that objectivity given that manufacturers regularly fly me to exotic locations, overstuff me with gourmet meals and are happy to buy a few drams of my favorite Scotch at the bar before I turn in for the night, but I do. Even when the destination is the Viceroy Resort in Snowmass, Colorado with a view like this from my room and the vehicle I?ve been testing is the new Jaguar F-Pace SUV, I manage to stay strong and deliver an honest review.I?ve been a fan of Jaguar ever since I spied my first E-Type as a wide-eyed kid wandering through the paddock at Watkins Glen back in 1971. With its sinuous lines and confident stance, it looked just as its name suggested, a lithe cat that was ready to stalk its prey. Fast forward to today and Jaguar?s new lineup includes the F-Type, XJ, XF and now a new compact sedan the XE (which I will review soon) and the F-Pace, the brand?s first ever SUV. The latter had filled me with angst and trepidation.Jaguar is a sporting luxury brand. Its long time motto, Grace, Sp...