Jaguar XF (X260) explained

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Jaguar XF (X260)
Manufacturer:Jaguar Land Rover
Production:2015-2024
Aka:Jaguar XFL (China)[1]
Designer:Ian Callum
Platform:JLR D7a[2]
Width:18801NaN1
Weight:1545-
Predecessor:Jaguar XF (X250)

The Jaguar XF (X260) is an executive/mid-size luxury sports saloon manufactured and marketed by the Jaguar Cars brand of Jaguar Land Rover in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate body styles. Following the first generation steel-bodied X250 XF introduced in 2007, the second-generation XF sedan/saloon debuted at the 2015 New York International Auto Show,[3] noted for its aluminium bodywork.

In 2020, the XF received a facelift that mostly improved the XF's interior.[4] As of 2022, the XF Sportbrake has been downgraded to compete in the D-segment while retaining its E-segment exterior dimensions.[5]

Production of the XF ceased in mid 2024.[6]

Overview

The XF is an evolution of the original J-Blade design pioneered in the X250 XF, with a largely similar silhouette. Effort was made to build a uniform design language across Jaguar's saloon range.[7]

The X260 XF uses 83 percent all-new parts compared with the previous model.[8] The car is 71NaN1 shorter than the predecessor.[9] [10] Bodywork uses aluminium as the primary component of the body structure and chassis; the XF's bodyside panel is a single aluminium pressing.

The chassis featured a fully independent suspension, including multiple "modes" in the S model providing either maximum comfort, maximum performance, or a setting in between. The standard model in the USA featured a P250 247 HP Ingenium engine. Optional power included the P300 296 HP turbo 4 and the P380 380 HP supercharged V6 for the performance-oriented S model. Diesel engines, while available in other markets, were not available to customers in North America.

The Sportbrake was introduced for sale in the USA in 2018 where it was positioned as a competitor for other high performance "station wagons." It was initially available only in S trim for North America, with the high performance F-Type 3.0L supercharged 380 HP engine and all wheel drive. The XF S in sportbrake trim was able to accelerate from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds.[11]

Chinese and Indian models

A long-wheelbase version debuted at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, with 1401NaN1 added to the wheelbase giving rear passengers 1571NaN1 more legroom and 1161NaN1 more kneeroom. As the car is designed for chauffeur driven drivers in mind, therefore standard equipment includes folding tables, massaging seats, electric window blinds and eight-inch screens integrated in the back of the front-seat headrests.

It is the first aluminium-bodied car built in China with the debut of some new features, with Clear Exit Detection warning passengers of opening the doors into traffic approaching from behind. The XFL comes with a new cabin air ionisation technology to make the air inside the car more comfortable. For the driver, the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system with its 10.2-inch touchscreen works alongside a configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster which works together with a 17-speaker, 825-watt Meridian Surround Sound System. Rear passengers have access to a wide array of buttons as well as to 2 HDMI ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports, and a 12V power socket.

The 2.0-litre I4 engine is offered in NaN0NaN0 power output configurations and a 3350NaN0 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine is also offered as the ultimate engine option, with all versions coming with an automatic transmission. The long wheelbase models come with four-wheel-drive only. Due to the long wheelbase and added features, the XFL weighs 2000NaN0 more than the standard XF.[12] [13]

On 22 September 2016, the Jaguar XF was launched in India for Rs. 4,750,000 onwards. The engines offered for the Indian market include the 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol and diesel I4 engines. The XF is assembled in India from complete knock-down kits alongside the XE and F-Pace.[14]

Engine specifications

Manual transmission was introduced for the first time in the second generation of Jaguar XF. Previously there was only automatic transmission available.
E-Performance 16320d 18025d 24030d 30025t 25030t 300
Engine specifications
Interne motorcodeJLR AJ20D IngeniumJLR AJ-V6DJLR AJ20P Ingenium
MotortypeI4 dieselV6 dieselI4 petrol
Fuel injectionCommon-rail diesel injectionDirect fuel injection
TurbochargerSingle turboTwin turbo Single turbo
Displacement1999cc2993cc1997cc
Power1200NaN0 at 4,000 rpm1320NaN0 at 4,000 rpm1770NaN0 at 4,000 rpm2210NaN0 at 4,000 rpm1840NaN0 at 5,500 rpm2210NaN0 at 5,500 rpm
Torque380Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm430Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm500Nm at 1,500 rpm700Nm at 1,500-1,750 rpm365Nm at 1,300-4,500 rpm400Nm at 1,500-4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive layoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-driveFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-driveFront-engine, all-wheel-driveFront-engine, rear-wheel-driveFront-engine, all-wheel-drive
Transmission6-speed manual transmission (ZF S6-45) or 8-speed automatic transmission (ZF 8HP45) (optional)8-speed automatic transmission (ZF 8HP45)8-speed automatic transmission (ZF 8HP70)8-speed automatic transmission (ZF 8HP45)
Performance
Top speed212km/h219km/h246 [241] km/h (153 [150] mph)250km/h244 [241] km/h (152 [150] mph)250km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (seconds)9.8/9.1 [10/9.3]9.2/8.4 [8.5]6.9 [7.0]6.4 [6.6]6.7 [6.9]5.9 [6.0]
Average fuel consumption per 100 km (WLTP)4.9/5.3 L [5.2/5.4 L]5.0/5.2/5.6 L [5.4/5.7 L]5.9 L [6.1 L]5.9-6.1 L [6.1-6.2 L]7.3 L [7.5 L]7.5-7.7 L [7.6-7.8 L]
EU emission standardEuro 6d-TEMP

Figures in square brackets are the specifications of the Jaguar XF Sportbrake.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017 Jaguar XFL LWB China . Topspeed.com . 2016-04-27 . 2018-08-28.
  2. Web site: Tisshaw . Mark . JLR to launch Ingenium straight-six engines . Autocar . 30 November 2018 . 19 April 2016.
  3. http://www.ojoa.org/2015/2016%20XL%20launch.html 2016 Jaguar XF launch
  4. Web site: Jaguar slashes XF price and revises exterior . 2023-09-04 . Autocar . en.
  5. Web site: Cash and carry: Jaguar XF Sportbrake vs rivals.
  6. Web site: Pattni . Vijay . Jaguar has stopped building the XE, XF and F-Type; I-Pace and E-Pace to stop in Dec . Top Gear . 21 July 2024 . 17 July 2024.
  7. Web site: Two of a kind: Jaguar XF review. www.deeptread.com. Deep Tread. 2016-09-19.
  8. Web site: Holloway. Hilton. 17 August 2015. 2015 Jaguar XF revealed - best-in-class residual values claimed. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210907214857/https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-new-york-motor-show/2015-jaguar-xf-revealed-best-class-residual-values-claimed. 7 September 2021. 2022-02-25. www.autocar.co.uk.
  9. Web site: Steve Fowler . New Jaguar XF makes New York debut . Auto Express . 2015-04-01 . 2015-09-19.
  10. Web site: All-New Jaguar XF Revealed in Dramatic 'High-Wire' Journey . Newsroom.jaguarlandrover.com . 2015-03-24 . 2015-09-19.
  11. Web site: 2018 Jaguar XF Wagon First Test: America's One and Only Jag Wag. 14 March 2018.
  12. Web site: Jaguar XFL: long-wheelbase XF targets Chinese market. 25 April 2016. Sam. Sheehan. Autocar. 27 January 2020.
  13. Web site: Jaguar XFL is yet another China-only LWB model. 25 April 2016. Adrian. Padeanu. Motor1. 27 January 2020.
  14. Web site: Made-in-India Jaguar XF launched at Rs 47.50 lakh onwards. The Times of India. 27 January 2020.