Toyota’s Etios saloon and hatchback in Brazil is slated to get an automatic transmission. In addition to this update, both cars will also sport a slightly revised look and tweaked engines.

The automatic version of the Etios has been anticipated by the Brazilian market for some time now. Toyota has been contemplating this move since last year and the car maker is expected to reveal more news on this in the next few weeks. These revisions hope to freshen up the current generation of the Toyota Etios and ward off some competition from the Hyundai HB20 and the Chevrolet Onix, until the new generation gets introduced in the Brazilian market.

Toyota is expected to use the four-speed automatic gearbox from the earlier generation Brazilian Corolla, while Hyundai and Chevrolet offer six-speed gearboxes on their cars. The 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre engines will be in a different state of tune and will make more power with lesser emissions. Toyota is also likely to bring in visual updates to the fascia and lamps.

Toyota India has not revealed any information about an automatic version of the Indian Etios and Liva. However, considering the current manner in which automatics are garnering attention, we don’t think it is a bad idea either.

The Jaguar F-Pace was unveiled at the Auto Expo in Delhi earlier this year and is slated to launch in this calendar year. And now that the details of the features and specifications have gone live on the company website, we think the launch might be just around the corner.

The Jaguar F-Pace should be available in four trims – Pure, Prestige, R-Sport and the First Edition in increasing levels of trim. The basic differences would start right from engine options with the Pure and the Prestige getting the 2.0-litre Ingenium four cylinder diesel engines while the R-Sport and the First Edition will get the mightier 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 diesel mill. The 2.0-litre diesel produces 177bhp of power and 430Nm of torque and comes mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 3.0-litre mill churns out 296bhp of power and a whopping 700Nm of torque making it one of the most powerful diesel SUVs.

The F-Pace gets safety features like dual-front airbags, side airbags, emergency brake assist, cruise control, dynamic stability control and hill launch assist as standard. Dual-zone climate control, one-touch window operation, rain-sensing automatic wipers, automatic headlamps and electrically adjustable rear-view mirrors are also standard. The F-Pace Pure gets 18-inch alloy wheels and 10-way adjustable front seats along with the Jaguar surround sound music system. It gets push-button start with keyless entry and parking sensors both fore and aft. The touch-screen music system comes with Bluetooth connectivity and streaming. It gets ambient lighting, three power sockets and 40/20/40 split foldable rear seats. Along with the spec-list of the Pure, the Prestige gets white Taurus leather seats and chrome garnish for the windows. Bi-xenon headlamps with the signature J-shaped LED daytime running lights and fog lamps are standard on the F-Pace.

The R-Sport comes with 19-inch alloy wheels and the R-Sport body-kit with slightly more aggressive front and rear bumpers and body coloured side mouldings. The metal tread-plates get the R-Sport lettering instead of Jaguar. The standard seats are replaced by bucket seats and are upholstered in dual-tone leather. The tailgate can now be closed with a gesture and gets body coloured wing mirrors. It gets additional power sockets and an electrically adjustable steering column along with electrically reclining rear seats. The analog instrument cluster is replaced by a TFT display for the virtual instrument console. Reverse parking is now guided by a surround camera.

The First Edition is the top-spec F-Pace. It gets a panoramic sunroof, 20-inch alloy wheels, an S body kit and the sporty leather seats as in the R-Sport. The ambient lighting the cabin is adjustable and it gets a Meridian sound system.it gets dual exhaust pipes like the R-Sport with larger tips and the brake calipers are painted red for a sportier image.

The Jaguar F-Pace will be a Porsche Macan, Cayenne and the Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe competition SUV and is expected to launch soon. If you want to know how it is to drive, read our First Drive review here.

Jaguar XE gets a new Prestige variant priced at Rs 43.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). The new Prestige variant has been positioned between the Pure and Portfolio variants which are priced at Rs 39.9 lakh and Rs 47.99 lakh (Both ex-showroom, Mumbai) respectively.

Under the hood, the Jaguar XE’s Prestige variant is powered by the existing 2.0-litre petrol engine which generates 198bhp of power and 320Nm of torque. The powerful engine comes mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. As for features, it comes with Taurus leather seats with driver seat memory, 380W Meridian sound system, sunroof and rear-view camera. The car also comes with safety features like Electric Powered Assisted Steering (EPAS) and All Surface Progress Control (ASPC).

Speaking about it, Rohit Suri, President, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. (JLRIL), said, “The all-new Jaguar XE is a distinctive combination of Jaguar’s cutting-edge innovation, technology and design. With the introduction of the Jaguar XE, we have entered a new market segment and made Jaguar more accessible to our customers while maintaining the premium and aspirational equity of the brand. This luxury sport saloon has been setting benchmarks in the industry since its launch, and with the introduction of the Prestige derivative, we are confident of its continued popularity and success.”

The Jaguar F-Type is one of the most beautiful machines to have graced the roads in recent times. The Special Vehicle Operations division of the British car maker decided to give a touch of madness to the sports coupe. The Jaguar F-Type SVR was revealed internationally at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year and it is expected to reach the Indian shores by the end of this year.

The F-Type SVR is powered by the same 5.0-litre supercharged V8 from the F-Type R. The old-school V8 has been tuned up and now delivers a whopping 567bhp of power instead of the 543 in the F-Type R. With the torque up to 700Nm and with power delivered through all four wheels, the SVR hits 100kmph from stand still in just 3.5 seconds. The F-Type SVR goes on to hit a top whack of 200mph (320+ kmph).

Apart from the upgraded engine, it gets a reworked front bumper and splitter, flat underbelly, and a carbon fibre active rear wing for improved aerodynamics. The exhaust is made of titanium alloy and sounds madder than ever before. The suspension has been tweaked and strengthened, the alloy wheels have shed weight while the tyres have grown wider to cope with the added power and speed. The all-wheel-drive system gets torque vectoring with stability control. The eight speed gearbox has also been tweaked.

Jaguar Land Rover India have said that they will get the SVR to India soon. But that may not probably be the first of the F-Types with AWD to hit the Indian shores. If you are in India and want to buy an F-Type AWD, you can order one at the Jaguar dealership and it should be at your doorstep in four months.