Jaguar XF

Jaguar Land Rover India today announced the local manufacturing of the new Jaguar XF and which sees an overall price revision of the variants of the car. The XF diesel now starts from Rs 47.50 Lakh and goes all the way upto 60.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The petrol on the other hand starts from Rs 52.50 lakh (three lakh cheaper than before) and goes up to 59.50 lakh. It was in September 2016, that the company first launched the new XF and that time it was priced at Rs 49.50 lakh and so the base variant of the diesel is now Rss 2 lakh cheaper.

The new Jaguar XF will be available in India in a total of three variants - Pure, Prestige, and Portfolio, in both petrol and diesel guises. The petrol trim continues to use the same 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline motor that churns out 237bhp and develops a peak torque of 340Nm. On the other hand, the all-new 2.0-litre diesel engine, from the Ingenium family, makes 177bhp and develops a peak torque of 430Nm. Both the engines come mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox as standard.

Jaguar XF Exterior

Underpinning a new platform, the new Jaguar XF measures 3mm lower and 7mm shorter than the model it precedes. Visually, the saloon has received comprehensive tweaks sporting new features on the outside. The front profile gets new adaptive LED headlights with signature ‘J’ blade DRLs, redesigned grille and front bumper with leaner air-intakes. At the back, it features double roundel and interesting horizontal detail reminiscent of the Jaguar F-Type. 

Jaguar XF Interior

Step inside the comfortable and spacious cabin that packs a slew of tech including a 12.3-inch fully TFT instrument cluster, a laser HUD and a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ambient lighting, climate control and a host of other provisions. There has been an increase in the legroom and knee room by 15mm and 24 respectively, courtesy the extended wheelbase. 

Jaguar XF Engine Specifications & Transmission

Engine choices include three units comprising a 2.0 litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and 2.0 litre, four cylinder, diesel unit. The petrol engine develops 237bhp and 340Nm whereas the diesel unit makes 177bhp and 430Nm. Both the engines are linked to the eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Jaguar XF Features

Among the various exterior features equipped on the saloon, electric tilt/slide sunroof, chrome radiator grille with chrome surround, chrome side window surround, power folding heated ORVMs with memory & auto-dimming functions along with side turn indicators are included. Design elements on the front profile include LED headlights with LED ‘J’ blade DRLs, adaptive lighting and turning light. Inside, the cabin gets 10-way electric front seats with 4-way electric lumbar support, the driver’s seat comes with memory and there is also an option for a 14-way electric front luxury seats.

Jaguar XF Performance & Mileage

Fuel economy for the petrol powered variants is rated at 13.1km/l and diesel variants are claimed to return 19.33km/l. 

Jaguar XF Accessories & Infotainment

As for the infotainment features, it benefits from the InControl touch multimedia system with 8-inch touch screen and navigation system. It also gets Bluetooth phone connectivity, FM, USB port, Aux-in, instrument panel display with analogue dials and Meridian Sound System. 

Jaguar XF Safety & Security

Safety provisions on the Jaguar XF are hill launch assist, JaguarDrive Control with dyanamic, normal and winter modes. It also gets electric power assisted steering, electric park brake with drive away release, emergency brake assist, hazard lights under heavy braking, airbags, torque vectoring, dynamic stability control and traction control, cruise control with speed limiter, electric front and rear windows with one-touch open/close & anti-trap, rain sensing windscreen wipers, two-zone control climate control, USB and Aux-in and Bluetooth streaming. Jaguar’s Smart Key System with keyless entry is available only on the top-of-the-line variant. 

Jaguar XF Wheels & Tyres

The Pure and Prestige variants get 17 inch alloy wheels save for the top-spec Portfolio trim that sports 18 inch alloy wheels. 

Jaguar XF Competition

The premium business saloon faces threat from rivals in the segment including Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E Class and Volvo S80.