XF [Official] Jaguar XF (X260)

[Sunny]

I'm not in any way a Jaguar fanboy,

Klier is very much a BMW fanboy

Ah, so you get to decide who is a fanboy and who is not, and you decided Klier is one and you are not... how freaking awesome is that?

@admin, I want that perk! I also swear in the name of all the Internet gods, I have owned all German brands, Japanese brands, American brands, British brands, Italian brands, Korean brands and Chinese brands. But I won't buy a Bugatti or Pagani because they don't have a dealership where I live.

 

[klier]

OMG.....LOL!!!

The XE or XF could have Rolls Royce like interior quality and he (along with some others here) would say it was a POS.

Haha, why would I do that?

 

[KiwiRob]

Ah, so you get to decide who is a fanboy and who is not, and you decided Klier is one and you are not... how freaking awesome is that?

@admin, I want that perk! I also swear in the name of all the Internet gods, I have owned all German brands, Japanese brands, American brands, British brands, Italian brands, Korean brands and Chinese brands. But I won't buy a Bugatti or Pagani because they don't have a dealership where I live.

I do

 

[SCOTT27]

As initially expected Jaguar XFL

 

[hannaz]

JAGUAR LAUNCHES #FEELWIMBLEDON CAMPAIGN AIMING TO CAPTURE THE MOOD OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jaguar, The Official Car of The Championships, today launched its #FeelWimbledon campaign, which uses cutting edge sensors to analyse and celebrate the unique spectrum of emotions associated with the world’s number one tennis tournament.Ground-breaking innovations to create multi-sensory fan experience at Wimbledon

Crowd energy to be measured through a combination of sensors positioned around the grounds and wearable wristbands, plus analysis of global social media sentiment and emotions
Mood and emotional crowd reactions will be analysed in real time and shared across social media and on feelwimbledon.co.uk, all day, every day of The Championships

Jaguar Land Rover to supply 170 luxury, high performance vehicles to support tournament operations, including new Jaguar XE

As part of this multi-sensory fan experience at Wimbledon, selected members of the crowd enjoying the tennis this year will be provided with biometric wristbands capturing the excitement at SW19, whilst atmospheric, in-ground sensors monitoring the energy around the courts, and global sentiment on social media will be analysed.

Information from the atmospheric sensors – which will collate crowd movement, audio levels and infrared – biometric wristbands – that capture heart rate, movement and location around the grounds – and sociometric tracking – following the conversation amongst fans around the world on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram – will provide a unique level of insight and present a completely new perspective on the greatest Grand Slam of them all.

From measuring how the crowd energy compares between Centre Court, No.1 Court and The Hill, the excitement building in the ground as the home favourite serves for the Championships, or capturing the tension on court as a key match goes deeper into a fifth set, Jaguar will celebrate these emotional reactions to critical moments throughout the tournament.

Every day during Wimbledon, tennis fans can access live updates of the mood and crowd emotions down at SW19 across Jaguar’s UK social media channels, and by visiting www.feelwimbledon.co.uk.

Former British No.1 Tim Henman, who now sits on the Committee at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club said: “There’s no other tournament like Wimbledon and the experience gets better each year. The drama, passion and excitement, shared by both players and fans alike, is what makes Wimbledon the number one tennis tournament in the world, and it’s great to see Jaguar celebrating these unique qualities as part of their #FeelWimbledon campaign.”

Laura Schwab, UK Marketing Director at Jaguar Land Rover, said: “Wimbledon evokes lots of emotions and captures our imaginations in so many different ways, so we’re very excited to celebrate what makes Wimbledon so special through our #FeelWimbledon campaign.”

Mick Desmond, Commercial Director at the AELTC, added: “Jaguar’s #FeelWimbledon campaign supports our commitment to communicate with our fanbase and ensure the best possible brand experience for supporters attending The Championships, watching at home, or engaging via our digital channels and on social media.”

Jaguar Land Rover will supply 170 luxury, high performance vehicles to support tournament operations. The fleet of luxury chauffeur vehicles includes the new Jaguar XE, which is now on sale at Jaguar UK retailers.

Schwab added: “With 500,000 people attending Wimbledon this year, it provides Jaguar with incredible exposure in London, and a fantastic platform to showcase our products, especially the Jaguar XE.”

http://fly-wheel.com/jaguar-launches-feelwimbledon-campaign-aiming-to-capture-the-mood-of-the-championships/

 

[KA2607]

i agree i had a vw passat for close to 6 years and the interior was super solid..infact the overall build quality was very strong,doors would shut like a vault.

 

[Sayyaaf]

This car looks very handsome !

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[Serpens]

Yeah some of these new pics have improved my opinion of the vehicle.

2015 Jaguar XF 3.0 TDV6 S

What is it?:
Back in 2007, the original XF became the new face of Jaguar. Liberated from the shackles of Ford ownership and backed by Tata, Jaguar was free to carve its own path in the premium car segment, starting with its XF.

Almost eight years down the line, the second-generation XF is getting ready to pick up the baton from its predecessor. With prices starting from £32,300 it’s being pitched squarely against the giants of the premium saloon segment – where sales power is balanced between the bonnets of the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

The new XF is claimed to be lighter, more efficient and more technologically advanced than the car it replaces. Key to that lightness is the new iQ[Al] aluminium-intensive platform shared with the smaller XE – meaning that the new XF is as much as 190kg lighter than the old model, with a body-in-white weighing just 282kg and a kerb weight as low as 1455kg.

The new XF has also shrunk compared to the outgoing car, with its dimensions making it marginally shorter (7mm) and lower (3mm) than the current XF – although it has a 51mm longer wheelbase. Jaguar is promising best-in-class space for rear passengers – one of the few areas of contention on the old car.

Three engine options will be available in the UK. The majority of sales – of which around 45% will go to fleets – will come from the 178bhp, 317lb ft four-cylinder 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engine, while a 161bhp/280lb ft version is also available.

The same 375bhp 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine as found in the F-Type is also available, and sits at the very top of the range. The model tested here, however, is a 296bhp, 516lb ft version of the familiar 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel - offered in the UK in range-topping S trim only.

What's it like?:
Very competent indeed. The new XF is every bit as impressive as the current model, and then some.

While the Ingenium engines may take the vast majority of sales, it’s this V6 turbodiesel where keener drivers are likely to find a home. The 3.0-litre unit is responsive and powerful from very low down in the rev range, with the maximum 516lb ft of torque (100lb ft more than the old 3.0-litre V6) being unleashed from just 2000rpm.

It doesn’t sound as sporting as you might like, emitting only a faintly performance-orientated tone higher up the rev range. In fact, at around 2000rpm, there’s a distinctive diesel rattle. Once you know it’s there, it’s hard to ignore.

Power is managed expertly in most cases by the ZF eight-speed automatic transmission – selected via the new roundel in the centre console. We say in 'most cases' because, while the transmission does an excellent job in Drive mode, when Sport is selected the downshifts are accompanied by the odd pause.

The thrill of full throttle is diminished as the gearbox ponderously selects the appropriate gear, too. It’s a minor niggle, definitely, and can be negated by using the wheel-mounted paddle shifters for faster changes.

The XF’s dynamic qualities have only been enhanced in its second generation. The steering feel, agility and cornering stability we loved about the original XF remain in this new model, but it’s all been subtly tweaked. The steering is even more accurate and full of feeling, resulting in excellent front-end responses. It’s also joined by a ride that feels comfortable on the motorway but firms up at lower speeds.

The XF’s redesigned cabin is comfortable and spacious, and while there may only be an extra 3mm of rear legroom compared to the BMW 5 Series, it makes a difference. A six-foot adult can sit on the back bench in comfort over long distances without any trouble.

One highlight is the new InControl Touch Pro infotainment system, which will be optional on XF models by the end of this year. It’s pricey, at £1200, but gives the XF a genuinely more premium feel.

Gesture controls are similar to those used by a smartphone, while the wide 10.2in interface (replacing the standard 8.0in screen) lends itself well to the XF’s cabin. It’s joined by a 12.3in digital instrument cluster – also optional – that is also configurable by the driver.

Should I buy one?:
While a full verdict will have to wait until we’ve driven the new XF on home turf, it’s safe to say that Jaguar has come very close to creating a new class leader. Its rivals all have their merits – the A6 has a nicer cabin overall, the E-Class is the most comfortable and the 5 Series represents the best value for money – but the XF has only grown stronger in its second generation.

While most fleet buyers will be satisfied with the Ingenium engines, private buyers should look closely at this 3.0-litre turbodiesel. In this form, Jaguar’s XF shines brightest, and is capable of being both a comfortable commuter and a sports saloon. It’s a mix that is usually hard to achieve, but one that Jaguar has pulled off very well.

Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 S

Location Pamplona, Spain; On sale Now; Price £49,945; Engine V6, 2993cc, turbodiesel; Power 296bhp at 4000rpm; Torque 516lb ft at 2000rpm; Gearbox 8-spd automatic; Kerb weight 1750kg; 0-60mph 5.8sec; Top speed 155mph; Economy 51.4mpg (combined); CO2/tax band 144g/km, 25%
2015 Jaguar XF 3.0 TDV6 S review review | Autocar

 

[KA2607]

I hope jaguar gets rid of the unnecessary chrome on the front bumper.

 

[Monster]

One of the reviews from the Australian media, more praise for its ride and handling, saying it has the class leading chassis. Perhaps Jaguar spent all their money and development time into the chassis with little left over for the interior. Apparently the rotating air vents are carried over from the previous generation.

2016 Jaguar XF Review | CarAdvice

 

[Tarek]

The car looks best in segment right now..at least till the new generations are unveiled next year.

 

[Rainer271]

Jaguar XF starts at 32,300 GBP in the UK
Already available to order
Jaguar has disclosed the full UK pricing information for the new XF.

The luxury premium vehicle is available to order now, wearing a starting price of 32,300 GBP (OTR). The base Prestige model has a 2.0-liter diesel unit with 163 PS (120 kW) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft). The more powerful version of the same engine with 180 PS (132 kW) and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) starts at 32,800 GBP.

The range-topping diesel variant has a twin-turbo V6 3.0, generating 300 PS (220 kW) & 700 Nm (517 lb-ft). This one has a starting price of 49,945 GBP. Go for the 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine with 380 PS (279 kW) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) and you’ll have to pay at least 49,945 GBP.

As a reminder, the new XF was revealed online back in March with a public premiere during the New York Motor Show shortly after. The model is 190 kg (419 lbs) lighter than its predecessor and is available with 8-speed automatic gearbox or a 6-speed manual transmission (for the 163 PS 2.0 diesel engine).

Source: Jaguar

 

[Merc1]

This car will have mere months in the spotlight before the next E and 5er arrive. It doesn't stand a chance or beating those cars in anything other than handling, and the E likely won't even care. The tech alone is more than Jaguar can dream of, or budget for. The next 5er will likely show it up on the back roads. Jaguar really dropped the ball with this cheap (looking) interiors on the XE and XF, but hey they're all new cars so we know where the money went.

M

 

[KiwiRob]

This car will have mere months in the spotlight before the next E and 5er arrive. It doesn't stand a chance or beating those cars in anything other than handling, and the E likely won't even care. The tech alone is more than Jaguar can dream of, or budget for. The next 5er will likely show it up on the back roads. Jaguar really dropped the ball with this cheap (looking) interiors on the XE and XF, but hey they're all new cars so we know where the money went.

M

But do people actually use the tech, my car has all sorts of crap in it which I never use, I often wonder if there is simply too much tech in cars today, the most fun I've ever had in a car was in a Caterham 7, the 7 is about as tech free as you can get.

 

[Sunny]

But do people actually use the tech, my car has all sorts of crap in it which I never use, I often wonder if there is simply too much tech in cars today, the most fun I've ever had in a car was in a Caterham 7, the 7 is about as tech free as you can get.

Yes, because people buy a mid size executive sedan for the same reason they buy a Caterham 7?

Seriously, isn't there a voice inside that goes "this shit doesn't make any sense" before you click that submit button?

 

[Sayyaaf]

Yes, because people buy a mid size executive sedan for the same reason they buy a Caterham 7?

Seriously, isn't there a voice inside that goes "this shit doesn't make any sense" before you click that submit button?

Sorry Sunny but I agree with KiwiRob here. I too find that people obsession with in-car Tech which is rarely used is kind of unnecessary. The only features that i find useful is ACC & Blind spot detection.

wheel vibrations to assist me stay in lane? night vision? 5 or 6 or maybe even Aerial view ? Auto-park ? ambient light change ? odor control ?

It depends on the driver basically. sorry to use smartphones as analogy but android people were obsessed with features they never use. its fascinating to show off, but not practical or solves a problem that never existed IMO.

 

[Sunny]

^Sayyaf, I am definitely not professing tech overload (I never had anything beyond ac and radio in any of my cars so far). I have no issues with that part. But just pointing out the sheer silliness in bringing a Caterham into the discussion concerning mid size luxury sedans. A Caterham has absolutely no relevance. I doubt anyone sane goes, "I had great fun in my Caterham with no tech, let me get the same in my mid-size luxury car".

It is the same kind of low quality post where he suggests a Radical is as practical as a 918.

 

[martinbo]

I think an XF is more suitable as a tool for business than a Caterham is no? I mean driver appeal is important but the concept of fun being applicable to such cars is surely a distant consideration?

The Caterham analogy is simply irrelevant in this context. For a car destined to spend 90% of its time in the urban grind as business conveyance then driver aids and convenience features carry more purpose.

If we're talking TTs and Boxters and Z4s then, yes, different story.

 

[ThroughandThrough]

I'm assuming the plate around the front emblem is a retracting camera or radar, similar to the S-Class.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I'm assuming the plate around the front emblem is a retracting camera or radar, similar to the S-Class.

That was my thought as well. I guess radar for ACC.