Volume 13 Issue 1 » 53
2016 Jaguar XF
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The all-new Jaguar XF exceeds expectations of how a luxury sports
sedan should ride, handle, and steer. Comfort and refinement have
been taken to a higher level and combined with excellent agility and
responsiveness. The light yet exceptionally stiff body now delivers a
near 50:50 weight distribution.
Redesigned from the ground up using Jaguar’s aluminium-intensive
architecture, the second-generation Jaguar XF delivers more interior
space and better proportions, wrapped up in a new and highly
streamlined form. Compared to the outgoing all-wheel-drive model,
there is a significant weight savings of 265 lbs.
Taking its rightful place between the all-new Jaguar XE compact
sports sedan and the full-sized luxury Jaguar XJ sedan, the latest
generation XF mirrors the evolution of the Jaguar design language
with its coupe-like profile, long hood with deep power bulge, and a
short front overhang.
A longer wheelbase means additional rear leg and knee space, while
the shorter front overhang emphasizes the car’s sporty rear-wheeldrive stance and outstanding proportions characteristic of all Jaguar
vehicles.
With a choice of a 340-hp or 380-hp supercharged 3.0L V6 engine
and a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, the XF delivers an
exceptional driving experience, blending smooth power delivery
with seamless shifting. This is the first time that the 380-hp version
of the supercharged V6 has been used in a Jaguar sedan, and is
reserved for the top-of-the-range XF S. This model is capable of
covering the 0-60 mph (96 kph) sprint in 5.1 seconds, on its way to
a top speed of 155 mph.
First developed for the Jaguar F-TYPE, Configurable Dynamics is
also available for the XF S, taking the duality of character of the XF
to the next level. This system allows the driver to individually tailor
the throttle mapping, transmission shift speed, steering feel, and
Adaptive Dynamics settings using the touch screen.
Available with Jaguar’s Instinctive All-Wheel-Drive system, the XF
uses Intelligent Driveline Dynamics to deliver torque on demand
for an optimum balance of performance and all-weather capability.
A host of cutting-edge technology is included or optional, including
full-LED headlamps, a laser heads-up display, autonomous
emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with queue-assist, lanekeeping assist, and semi-automated parking.