Top 3 things you need to know about the Jaguar XF
Jaguar is world-renowned for its large, luxury saloon cars, however, the brand appears to have shifted its focus to SUVs, crossovers, and its sports car range, leaving just two saloon cars within its local line-up, the XE and XF. Here are the top 3 things that you need to know about the XF model.
Introduced just before the turn of the century, the Jaguar S-Type is a medium-sized executive saloon that was in production from 1999 until 2008. The S-Type revived a badge last used by the British manufacturer in the 60s. The S-Type is based upon the Ford DEW98 platform and was reasonably successful during its near-decade stint. The nameplate was discontinued and replaced with the XF in 2008. The XF (X250) helped usher in a new design ethos for the Jaguar brand, spearheaded by Ian Callum. The first generation XF was replaced by the codenamed X260 in 2015 which is still in production today. Here at the top 3 things that you need to know about the XF model.
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1.The updated model will be here in 2021
With the stringent Euro emissions regulations set to get even tougher on petrol and diesel engines in 2021, the updated XF was announced a few weeks before the time of writing. The exterior design has been updated to reflect the company’s new corporate look while there have been dramatic updates made to the interior, including a new-generation infotainment set-up and an increased emphasis on connectivity and digitisation.
The powertrains in the XF range are updated too, providing improved CO2 emissions, and better claimed fuel consumption. Recycled aluminium used in the construction of the new car as part of the brand's push towards what it calls 'Destination Zero’ where it envisions a world of zero emissions, zero accidents and zero congestion.
2.Seven models, three engines
The upcoming XF line-up will be available in early 2021 and is said to comprise of seven derivatives with three engine options. The entry pointy into the range is the 'S' model, which is available in D200 guise, which features 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine that produces 150 kW and 430 Nm of torque or the P250 model which features a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 184 kW and 365 Nm of torque.
The same two engines are also available in the R-Dynamic SE models while the flagship R-Dynamic HSE models have the additional option. This third model is the P300, which features the same 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, but with more power, now 221 kW and 400 Nm of torque as well as the addition of an all-wheel drive system. All models within the range come with an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
3.It’s incredibly safe
When the XF was introduced in 2015, it was subjected to the new car assessment programme run by EuroNCAP. It achieved the maximum 5-star rating, scoring an impressive 92% for adult occupant safety, 84% for child safety, 80% for pedestrian safety and 83% for its safety assist systems. What makes this rating more impressive is the fact that it has been reviewed on an annual basis and has maintained its 5-star rating, with the latest review coming in December of 2019.
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