Spies have captured the first photos of a production Jaguar XF in full showroom trim. The car is partially covered by a large cloth, but many details of the car's exterior are visible for the first time ever.

Elements of the C-XF concept are clearly in play on XF but the aggression level seems to have been toned down on the production model in some instances.

The production XF's fender vent is much more consistent with Jaguar's current line-up. The vent revealed on this prototype looks like it was taken directly from the current XK.

How closely the XF mimics the concept's front design will make or break the XF. Previous shots show the "blades" that bisect the concept's outer air-intakes are more uniform on the XF, with a less pronounced flare as they wrap toward the front fenders. The lower central air-intake also mimics the concept, but the look isn't quite as cohesive on the production XF.

Official photos will be released in the coming weeks, and more revealing spy shots are likely to arrive before that time. The XF will go on sale later this year in some markets, and early next year in others. It will be offered with a V8, supercharged V8, and "R" supercharged V8, according to various sources. Speculative horsepower ratings are 300, 420, and 500, respectively.

Rear lights look like they have been lifted directly off an Aston Martin DB9.

I would agree about the interior, truly cheap and horrible. Too bad since the exterior looks to be pretty good.

Rear lights look like they have been lifted directly off an Aston Martin DB9.

A single image has surfaced online showing what is purportedly the 2008 Jaguar XF's headlight. The image was apparently captured from a dealer brochure using a camera phone.

We cannot confirm the authenticity of the image, but it appears very similar to the headlight shown in an official Jaguar teaser. See comparison below:

if that is the actual headlight it looks hideous compared to the ones on the concept

I think it's biggest problem is that there's no distinctive brand look to it. You can tell a Saab from 100 yards. Same with a Bimmer or an Audi. This design easily could have come out of the Infiniti design shop, or Lexus, or other brands. The C-XF was distinctive, even though it wasn't Jaguar's old look. This just blends in too much.

The grille is probably the ugliest i've seen on any car in a long time.

They've managed to iron out the back, which I didn't like before, but they've creased the front. The original headlights would have made this car so much better.

Agreed. On a different note, it's growing on me. It really is a modern Jaguar.

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EDIT: I take it all back...I love the XF. Watch the video on the start up of the car...it's awesome.

Particularly if the electronics don't add any utility whatsoever, but seriously hinder the car's functionality (or downright prevent it from moving, in the case of the shifter) if they fail.