In terms of appearance, it’s not too difficult to spot the design layout and the materials shared with other models from the JLR stable. That said, the top-spec Portfolio variant (available in a more powerful state of tune) gets a premium audio system, digital instrument console, four-zone climate control and keyless entry as additional features. You get a 10-inch display for the infotainment system which now supports smartphone mirroring, a sunroof, ambient lighting, leather seats, electrically adjustable front seats, a rearview camera and plenty more. The XF 20t that we have here can be had only in the mid-spec Prestige variant, which means you get most of the niceties. Additionally, the thick splashes of chrome on the front bumper, window line, the boot-lid and those gorgeous 9-spoke alloy wheels give the XF a premium look in a way that’s elegant but not pretentious. Even though Jaguar has played it safe by taking the evolutionary route with the design, the XF oozes character and evokes emotion – that long bonnet and the XE-like headlamp and grille design are standout styling elements. On the outside, there are no changes whatsoever to the XF 20t. Read on to find out if the relatively old XF 20t is still able to take the fight to the BMW 530i or the Mercedes E 200.
It may not be a new car but it does have an all-new petrol engine – say hello to the 2-litre Ingenium, four-cylinder motor which is now available on the XF. However, that doesn’t mean it lacks the flair or the panache you expect in a luxury sedan. It might be labelled as a 2019 model, but the Jaguar XF that you see here isn’t exactly a new product, having first lobbed on the scene back in late 2016. The XF competes with the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class, the Audi A6 and the upcoming Volvo S90.
Jaguar would certainly introduce the more powerful variants of the XF like the XF S and the XF R in future with bigger and powerful engines. The safety aspect is covered by the six airbags standard across the variants with a comprehensive stability program that includes ABS, EBD, traction control, skid control along with hill-hold function and other driving aids. Both the engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. The 1999cc turbocharged four cylinder diesel engine develops 177bhp of power and 430Nm of torque while the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol develops 237bhp of power and 340Nm of torque.
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The 2016 Jaguar XF is one of the first leaping cats in the country to get the new series of the 2.0-litre Ingenium engines. The rear bench also features a more practical 40:20:40 split while the boot lid now benefits from an optional power close function. This has allowed Jaguar to reduce seat height slightly, contributing to the increased headroom, which is now up to 27mm more than before while using Jaguar’s aluminium-intensive architecture to enable weight savings of up to 190kg. The longer wheelbase in the new XF means that occupants in the second row sit further away from the rear wheels. The cabin also features a 12.3-inch full-TFT instrument cluster and a 10.2-inch touchscreen, four-zone climate control, 10-colour ambient lighting and much more to add to the luxurious appeal. Like the original XF, the highlight of the interior remains the start-up sequence bringing the car to life as the rotary gear selector rises up from the centre console and the air vents rotates into position. On the outside, the near vertical fascia, shorter front overhang, longer wheelbase and the aggressive looking front and rear taillights reflect Jaguar’s new approach towards designing their cars. Though 7mm shorter and 3mm lower than the original XF, Jaguar says its new model is more spacious than the previous. As for the size, the new XF is 4,954mm long and at 2,960mm, the wheelbase is 51mm longer than before. They also feature the brand’s signature J-Blade LED daytime running lights, as seen in the outgoing model. The new 2016 Jaguar XF, though on the same platform, is longer and lighter than its predecessor and comes with new equipment.įor the first time in any Jaguar, the headlights feature adaptive full-LED technology. Now with the XE holding that mantle, the XF has grown bigger and you can say, better. The Jaguar XF, when introduced, opened up the gates into Jaguar’s world of cars.