Jaguar’s system name Adaptive Cruise with Steering Assist accurately portrays system functionality. The promotional material and the handbook correctly indicate the limitations of the system capabilities. Status information is clear, and the I-PACE offers a head-up display showing the system status in the driver’s direct line of sight. Jaguar did not equip the vehicle with an internal camera and the car relies only on steering wheel input for Driver Monitoring. The system balances driver steering input with lane guidance, promoting co-operative driving.

Jaguar combines map-based speed limit information with real time camera inputs to manage fixed, variable and temporary speed limit signs. The system cannot adapt speed for upcoming road signs or features such as curves and junctions. The Jaguar I-PACE avoids a collision with moving vehicles in the ACC test scenarios but fails to respond to stationary vehicles. AEB interventions provide limited additional support in critical situations. The driver is supported through the S-Bend but stays centred in the lane only at the lowest test speed. The vehicle does have an Active Blindspot Information System designed to prevent lane changing into adjacent vehicles. A lane-change assist function is not available. In case of an unresponsive driver, the I-PACE removes steering support whilst keeping the ACC function active. If the radar or camera are blocked the car provides a timely warning and prevents system activation.

The Jaguar I-PACE combines a very good level of driver engagement with relatively limited, entry level functionality. The safety back-up it provides is also entry level offering, overall, a balanced, Entry-level Highway Assist system.