Challenging convention and setting its own rules, the new Jaguar XF fuses the style and performance of a sports car with the refinement, space and sophistication of a luxury saloon.
This is the beginning of a new era for Jaguar. The new XF: a dramatic expression of a bold new Jaguar design language, with a driving experience that exceeds expectations created by the striking appearance: relaxed and confident, with outstanding ability and control.
Resolutely true to the Jaguar philosophy of creating beautiful, fast cars, the XF goes further, adding a new dimension to the marque. The four-door XF has the visual excitement of a coupe, but room inside for five adults to enjoy an interior wholly contemporary in style yet uniquely Jaguar.
The exterior styling of the XF is the first expression of Jaguar's new design language in a saloon car. With interior design that is the equal of the exterior in terms of crafted execution and visual excitement, the XF offers a truly contemporary, luxury environment. The coupe-like lines of the XF belie the amount of space inside: there is room for five adults in comfort, generous interior stowage and a boot capacity of up to 540 litres (plus the opportunity to fold the rear seats and add a further 420 litres).
Jaguar craftsmanship adopts a sharp new edge on the XF. Sophisticated instrumentation, a touch-screen, modern materials and graphics complement new 'surprise and delight' features. On entry to the XF, the start button pulses red, like a heartbeat. Start the engine and the JaguarDrive Selector TM rises into the palm of the hand, while rotating vents turn from their flush, 'parked' position to their functional open position.
With the best torsional stiffness in its class the XF delivers both refinement and dynamic performance - underpinning the driver-focused yet remarkably comfortable driving experience.
The XF will be available from launch with a range of four engines, all featuring Jaguar's proven six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted 'paddles' for manual gear selection (Jaguar Sequential Shift): the 2.7-litre V6 twin-turbocharged diesel (0-100kph in 8.2 seconds) and a top speed of 143 mph; 3.0-litre V6 petrol (0-100kph in 8.3 seconds) and a top speed of 148mph; 4.2-litre V8 petrol: (0-100kph in 6.5 seconds) and a top speed electronically limited to 155mph; and 4.2 S/C V8 petrol (0-100kph in 5.4 seconds) and a top speed electronically limited to 155mph. The XF is fitted with either 17, 18, 19 or 20-inch alloy wheels, the supercharged SV8 being the only car in its class to have 20-inch wheels as standard. The exterior details of the XF have been designed as if they are finely crafted items of exquisite jewellery.
The distinctive bright aluminium finisher around the side window, for example, is unusual in being a single-piece pressing and is an unmatched piece of craftsmanship. The side power vents have the Jaguar name embossed on an 'ingot' bar across the centre, while the 'venturi' shape below the tail - which hints at the XF's sophisticated aerodynamics - is positioned above large, stylised twin chrome tailpipes.
The XF is unmistakably a Jaguar and its badging unequivocally identifies it as such: a large 'growler' badge is prominent on the front grille, while adding the Jaguar 'leaper' to the rear boot lid is an emotional statement - a powerful signature that customers associate strongly with the most sporting Jaguars.
Key driving aids on the XF include electronic brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution, anti-lock braking system, dynamic stability control, cornering brake control, and engine drag torque control. And, for the first time in a Jaguar, understeer control logic that decelerates the car and helps to restore grip to the front wheels when required.
The new XF has a wide portfolio of driver assistance features including a blind spot monitor, front and rear parking aids, rear camera parking aid, adaptive cruise control, automatic speed limiter and tyre pressure monitoring system. Bluetooth compatibility, iPod/MP3 player interfaces, JaguarVoice TM, digital radio and a single or six-disc CD player ensure owners can listen and talk as they choose.
XF offers three levels of audio system, all controlled through the touch-screen. In a first for a Jaguar saloon, the XF has the marque's new pedestrian contact sensing system. This can mitigate pedestrian injury by firing actuators that deploy the bonnet, resulting in a cushioned space between the bonnet and engine hard points.
Three trim levels are available. The 'Luxury' level will be available with either petrol or diesel V6 engines, Premium Luxury (with petrol or diesel V6, or naturally aspirated V8), and SV8 (with the supercharged V8 petrol). For more information on the Jaguar range, contact Gasan Group of Mriehel.