Jaguar has officially unveiled the all-new Jaguar XF ahead of its global motor show debut in New York on 1st April 2015.
According to the automaker, the all-new XF retains its predecessor’s core attributes, but uses Jaguar’s advanced aluminium-intensive architecture. Featuring 75% aluminium, the architecture enables weight savings of up to 190kg over the outgoing model and an increase in torsional stiffness by up to 28%.
The architecture also delivers improvements in packaging and the proportions so essential to Jaguar design. Though 7mm shorter and 3mm lower than the car it replaces, the all-new XF’s 2,960mm wheelbase is 51mm longer, enabling rear seat passengers to enjoy more legroom, kneeroom and headroom.
The Jaguar XF also introduces the company’s new 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engines, available in 163PS/380Nm and 180PS/430Nm ratings and are offered with specially-optimised 6-speed manual- and 8-speed automatic transmissions. In 163PS manual form, the all-new XF delivers 104g/km CO2 and is the lightest, most efficient non-hybrid diesel model in the segment – 80kg lighter than its closest competitor.
All other engines are matched to 8-speed automatic transmissions. The 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel benefits from a host of advanced technologies which boost efficiency and refinement still further, and raise output to 300PS and a remarkable 700Nm of torque. Also available is the 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine with 380PS/450Nm torque.
The light, stiff bodystructure is also fundamental to the all-new XF’s vehicle dynamics. The double wishbone and Integral Link suspension – combined with near-50:50 weight distribution – delivers a balance between agility, comfort and refinement.
Advanced passive damper technology delivers exceptional ride comfort as standard, but for even better control the Adaptive Dynamics system determines the optimum damper settings for the driving conditions.
Jaguar Configurable Dynamics, provides the ultimate in control and enables the driver to individually tailor settings of the dampers, steering, engine and 8-speed automatic transmission.
As with XE, rear-wheel drive ability is enhanced too. All-Surface Progress Control, developed for low-speed driving in adverse conditions, automatically manages the brakes and the throttle to deliver the best possible traction, enabling the car to pull away smoothly and without drama: the driver only has to steer.
Infotainment and connectivity is the most advanced Jaguar has ever offered in the XF. The all-new InControl Touch Pro system features a 10.2-inch touchscreen and Dual View technology which simultaneously allows the driver to see information such as navigation, while the front seat passenger watches TV or a DVD.
The all-new aluminium-intensive Jaguar XF will be manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich Plant alongside the all-aluminium F-TYPE and XJ.
