XF [Official] Jaguar XF (X260)


The Jaguar XF (X250) is an executive luxury sports saloon car that was manufactured and marketed by the British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars. Launched in Autumn 2007 as a replacement for the S-Type, the XF was designated internally as the X250. The X250 was succeeded by the X260 in 2015.

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ALL-NEW 2016 JAGUAR XF REVEALED IN DRAMATIC 'HIGH-WIRE' JOURNEY

• Official global reveal of the all-new 2016 Jaguar XF marked by a three minute, 787ft 'high wire' journey across London's Canary Wharf
• Second generation XF redesigned to deliver better proportions, more interior space and a coupe-like profile
• New aluminum-intensive architecture contributes to a weight savings of 132lbs on RWD models and 265lbs on AWD models
• With the redesign of the XF, the entire Jaguar line-up now features aluminum-intensive construction
• Elegant, progressive design provides additional rear head room, knee room, and leg room
• Launching with a 340hp supercharged V6, as well as a 380hp supercharged V6
• All-new Jaguar InControl® Touch Pro™ infotainment system with available 10.2-inch touchscreen and reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster
• All-new full LED headlights available
• Front Double-wishbone and Rear Integral Link suspension deliver exceptional ride comfort, handling and refinement
• Torque on-demand all-wheel drive system (AWD) with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics available
• All-new XF to make a public display debut in NYC ahead of its auto show debut on March 31-April 1 at iconic Flatiron location
• Full technical and range specifications will be released on April 1
• On sale Fall 2015


(MAHWAH, NJ) – March 24, 2015 – The all-new 2016 Jaguar XF has been revealed through a dramatic 'high-wire' water crossing in the heart of the London business district.

Expert British stunt man Jim Dowdell, veteran of Hollywood movies including Bond, Bourne and Indiana Jones, drove the all-new Jaguar XF 787ft (240 meters) across a high-wire to highlight the lightweight aluminum-intensive architecture featured on the vehicle. The feat took place high over the Royal Dock in London's Canary Wharf.

"Over my 35 years in the industry I've driven Jaguar vehicles on many Hollywood movie sets. However, the biggest test for me on this stunt was the unpredictability of the elements. Potential oscillation in the high-wires from wind speeds meant it added a real challenge. The wires are only 34mm in diameter so the journey required absolute precision, balance and control" said, Jim Dowdell, expert stuntman.

Meteorological experts and structural engineers were on hand to determine precise drive conditions, based on comprehensive crosswind analysis. As a contingency, Jim Dowdell was rigged up with abseil equipment, a cherry picker crane was on hand and a RIB safety speedboat waited on the banks.

The all-new Jaguar XF brings a blend of refinement, dynamics and design to the segment. It will make a public display debut in the Flatiron District of New York City (23rd and Broadway) on March 31 at 11 AM EST and will be available for public viewing through April 1 until 7 PM EST. Full technical and range specifications of the 16MY XF will be released on April 1 when the newest Jaguar model makes its global motor show debut at the 2015 New York International Auto Show.

With its outstanding interior space, the dynamic, coupe-like design of the Jaguar XF is formed around the Jaguar aluminum-intensive architecture and delivers the outstanding proportions, elegant surfaces and pure lines which define Jaguar cars.

The cabin utilizes a seamless blend of contemporary luxury materials and finishes, traditional Jaguar craftsmanship and all-new technology with available features such as the new Jaguar InControl® Touch Pro™ premium infotainment system1 and a 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster.

"In creating the all-new Jaguar XF, as a design team we have been driven by discipline, the discipline of simplicity. Every exterior line on the XF has a clear purpose – nothing is superfluous. Achieving that simplicity takes time and requires great determination; it's all too easy to add lines to a car, but much harder to add character by leaving lines out.

"Inside too, we have been driven by the desire to ensure the cabin of the Jaguar XF is as comforting as it is comfortable. New technology, including our new 10.2-inch touchscreen, is combined carefully with materials that cosset and reassure. The all-new Jaguar XF has a clear sense of calm and strength, both outside and inside – and I'm proud of my team for delivering that," said Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar

The sleek exterior and luxurious interior of the original XF made it a desirable, aspirational vehicle. The all-new XF retains these core attributes but uses the new Jaguar advanced aluminum-intensive architecture to elevate them to a completely new level. Featuring 75 percent aluminum, the architecture enables weight savings of 132lbs on RWD models and 265lbs on AWD models and an increase in torsional stiffness.

The architecture also delivers dramatic improvements in packaging and proportions, essential to Jaguar design. Though 0.3in (7mm) shorter and 0.1in (3mm) lower than the car it replaces, the 116.5in (2,960mm) wheelbase of the all-new Jaguar XF is 2in (51mm) longer, delivering more rear leg room, knee room and head room.

Two 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engines will be offered in the first model year featuring 340hp/332lb. ft. and 380hp/332lb. ft. ratings. Both engines are matched exclusively to eight-speed automatic transmissions.

The light, stiff body structure is also fundamental to the superb vehicle dynamics of the all-new XF. The sophisticated front double wishbone and rear Integral Link suspension, combined with near-50:50 weight distribution, delivers the ideal balance between agility, comfort and refinement.

Incorporating all of the learning from the Jaguar F-TYPE and the Jaguar XE, the meticulously-tuned Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system2 provides the XF with excellent steering feel and response.

Advanced passive damper technology delivers exceptional ride comfort as standard, but for additional control the optional Adaptive Dynamics system2 determines the optimum damper settings for the driving conditions.

When fitted, Jaguar Configurable Dynamics, first developed for the Jaguar F-TYPE, provides the ultimate in control and enables the driver to individually tailor settings of the suspension, steering, engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.

For select markets, such as the US, which demand all-wheel drive (AWD), Jaguar has engineered a new torque on-demand system. The transfer case uses a chain drive instead of gears and is light, quiet and efficient.

Capability is also enhanced by the advanced control system first used in the Jaguar F-TYPE AWD: Intelligent Driveline Dynamics (IDD). This system delivers rear-drive handling with the performance and traction benefits of AWD.

Also standard on the all-new XF is All-Surface Progress Control system, developed for low-speed driving in adverse conditions. This system is designed to automatically manage the brakes and the throttle to deliver additional traction, enabling the car to pull away smoothly in low-grip situations; the driver only has to steer.

Infotainment and connectivity is the most advanced Jaguar has ever offered from the all-new Jaguar InControl® Touch™ system1 featuring an 8-inch touchscreen or the optional InControl Touch Pro™ with a 10.2-inch touchscreen to InControl Apps™ and InControl Remote™.

To handle large amounts of data, the optional Jaguar InControl Touch Pro features a 10.2-inch touchscreen, a solid-state drive, a quad-core processor, and runs on an ultra-fast Ethernet connection – a next-generation network offering exceptional data transfer rates. Combined, they deliver incredible graphics, fast response times and truly exceptional performance.

Complementing InControl Touch Pro is an available reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster. Jaguar Land Rover pioneered this technology with the Range Rover and is now bringing it to the sedan segment.

The all-new Jaguar XF offers a wide range of available advanced driver assistance systems, including full-LED headlights and Laser Heads-Up Display 2.

The all-new aluminum-intensive 2016 Jaguar XF will be manufactured at the Jaguar Land Rover Castle Bromwich Plant alongside the all-aluminum Jaguar F-TYPE and Jaguar XJ.

Follow the conversation using the hashtag: [HASHTAG]#NewXF[/HASHTAG]

1 Do not use Jaguar InControl® features under conditions that will affect your safety or the safety of others. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control.
2 These features are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc. Driver should not assume that these features will correct errors of judgment in driving. Please consult the owner's manual or your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for more details.

via Autoblog
 
I dunno, something is missing here. Sure it is sleek and what not, but the stretched XE looks are not working overall IMO. Looks unfinished and why does it look jacked up at the rear?

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A yawn-fest, if there ever was one.
So much for the "soul" and differentiation between designs, our resident British-chauvinist member was so proudly talking about, while mocking of the German car industry.
 
I find it impossible to find ANY differences between this and the old XF when it comes to exterior design... to me it is exactly the same car which is both a disappointment and good news... the old/new one was/is a looker.
 
With higher res pics, I still maintain my earlier sentiment. It's nice and sleek, but there's nothing new here. As of now, I am still not impressed with the interior either, butmaybe some other color combo may change my mind. Black leather with black wood doesn't really flatter it.
 
While the exterior design is lean and athletic looking, I can't believe Jaguar is falling back to its same routine of "extremely progressive" styling practice.

The new XF might as well be the production version of the C-XF concept from 7 years ago.
 
Color me "unimpressed". And rather disappointed.

Chiming in with the chorus: Yes, it is a sleek, clean design. Yes, it is handsome. Yes, it is "been there, done that". A VW Golf can safetly maintain its' journey on the path of evolutionary design-as an iconic, "class transcending", prolific automobile. But Ian Callums' exceedingly minimalistic approach has diminished what could have been a redefining car for Jaguar. A pity, methinks. I suspect that with the W213, a new 5 series as well as a new A6 waiting in the wings, the usual German suspects have nothing to fear.
 
It´s almost the same car in terms of exterior design. There are changes for the better in the front end, with a better looking bumper, and for the worse in the profile (with the glass house exteding beyond the rear door) and the rear, that looses its elegance (already did in part with the FL) and looks like the XE rear. Much less sophisticated.
 
Color me "unimpressed". And rather disappointed.

Chiming in with the chorus: Yes, it is a sleek, clean design. Yes, it is handsome. Yes, it is "been there, done that". A VW Golf can safetly maintain its' journey on the path of evolutionary design-as an iconic, "class transcending", prolific automobile. But Ian Callums' exceedingly minimalistic approach has diminished what could have been a redefining car for Jaguar. A pity, methinks. I suspect that with the W213, a new 5 series as well as a new A6 waiting in the wings, the usual German suspects have nothing to fear.

The Germans especially (Audi and BMW) do the same, same sausage different size and lets evolve the same design for the next evolution. Whilst I don't like this design approach it appears to have worked exceedingly well for them, whilst I would have liked to see something different from Jaguar you can't blame them for aping the same approach the Germans have successfully pioneered.
 
A yawn-fest, if there ever was one.
So much for the "soul" and differentiation between designs, our resident British-chauvinist member was so proudly talking about, while mocking of the German car industry.

It's a yawn for me too. As if the world needs another mundane(Mondeo-looking?) large sedan. I would have been happier to see Jaguar stand-out a bit more but in this occasion, I don't find this more thrilling to the eye than a 5er, 5-Class or 6er in sport trim.

In Jaguar defense it's not secret that designing a sporty sedan is a tough task. Sedans are bulky and it's very hard to make them look fast without compromising on practicality. However Ian Callum is head of the design at Jaguar and one would pin hopes on him to pull something exotic out the bag like Maserati have done with the Ghibli.
 
The original XF had that more Coupe like appearance which made it stand out in the segment. But the third window escalates it to sedan. Interesting though but still a sedan.
 
The original XF had that more Coupe like appearance which made it stand out in the segment. But the third window escalates it to sedan. Interesting though but still a sedan.

I´ve really noticed this. Now instead of coupe-ish the XF looks fatback-ish. It reminds to the 3er GT and the new Mondeo.

Overall, even when the car is very similar to the first XF, there are very few details that have changed for the better. Special mention to the rear.
 
I actually think this new XF looks better than the XE, but the design looks more like a FL than an actual new model. The design is not that different, more evolution than revolution. The interior has taken a step backwards compared to the great interior of the previous model, nothing stands out expect for the ugly flat and featureless door panels and handles. Its dash design looks cheapish inside for sure, nothing luxuries in here!
 

Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC is the holding company for Jaguar Land Rover Limited, also known as JLR, a British multinational manufacturer of luxury and sports utility vehicles. JLR, headquartered in Whitley, Coventry, UK, is a subsidiary of Tata Motors. Jaguar and Land Rover, with histories dating to the 1920s and 1940s, merged in 1968 under British Leyland. They later became independent and were subsidiaries of BMW and Ford. In 2000, BMW dissolved the Rover Group, selling Land Rover to Ford. Since 2008, Tata Motors has owned Jaguar Land Rover. Official website: JLR

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