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Jaguar XF 2012

Jaguar unveiled the all-new compact saloon, the Jaguar XF 2012, at the New York Auto Show 2011. The new XF will go on sale in September with prices starting at £30,950 for the 2.2-litre diesel engine rising to £65,350 for the XFR. (Pictures Updated: June 29, 2011)

The 2012 XF compact saloon has been unveiled at the New York Auto Show complete with fresh styling, advanced new technologies and an innovative entry-level powertrain that promises to make it the most efficient Jaguar yet produced.

Key to the changes is a new look for the XF.  Drawing on the latest Jaguar design language applied to the XJ, the new XF features an all-new look to the front end with slim new headlight units set into which are distinctive LED lighting strips sitting either side of a larger, more upright grille.  A lower bonnet line complete with a pronounced, wider power bulge running down the centre lends the XF a purposeful stance emphasised by a new look to the lower bumper section complete with a trio of airdams, the outside pair of which are now intersected by twisted chrome fins.

Further back, a pair of subtle new vents are mounted to the front wings complete with Jaguar script set into the chrome strip.  At the rear of the car the tail lamp units have been redesigned with LED technology being employed, while the units themselves now extend further into the boot lid with a new chrome blade sitting below a simple Jaguar leaper badge.   

The interior of the XF has been given a subtle refresh with a restyled steering wheel joining revised switchgear for the ventilation systems and all-new colour central and dial-mounted screens relaying reprogrammed navigation and entertainment software.  Redesigned seats offer a new look and greater support while fresh trim finishes ensure the XF's award-winning interior still sets the benchmark in its class.

Significant changes take place under the skin of the new XF with a four cylinder engine available for the first time. The 2.2-litre common rail diesel unit, installed in a north-south configuration, develops 190 PS and 332 lbs ft of torque and is linked to a new eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox and an innovative Stop-Start system – marking the first time such a device has been fitted to a Jaguar.  The result is combined economy in excess of 50 mpg and CO2 emissions of 149 g/km.

The 3.0-litre V6 diesel engines continue in 240 PS standard and 275 PS Diesel S form while the petrol range comprises of a pair of V8 engines developing 385 PS and, in supercharged XFR form, a substantial 510 PS.

High performance Diesel S models benefit from a host of upgrades including full aerodynamic styling, adaptive dynamic suspension (as on XFR) and an 'R' performance interior.

The range-topping XFR takes the new look adopted by the XF a step further with a trio of deep airdams dominating the front of the car with a set of cooling vents set into the bonnet either side of the power bulge.  New sill extensions run down the side of the car framed by redesigned 20-inch wheels.  At the rear the new lights sit above a redesigned bumper complete with a subtle diffuser.

Across the new XF range advances have been made in refinement with active engine mounts (diesels) and new sound deadening material featuring on the car as well as redesigned wing mirrorsto reduce wind noise.  The result is a car that sets new benchmarks in the suppression of road noise.

The new XF will go on sale in September with prices starting at £30,950 for the 2.2-litre diesel engine rising to £65,350 for the XFR.

2012 XF range at a glance

Diesel engines:

Engine Power
(PS)
Torque
(lbs ft)
0-62 / max
speed (mph)
Comb economy
(mpg)/CO2 (g/km)
Price
(RRP, OTR)
2,179 cc, 16-valve, 4cyl,
turbocharged
190 332 8.5 / 142 52.3 / 149 £30,950
2,993 cc, 24-valve, V6,
twin-turbocharged
240 369 7.1 / 149 44.8 / 169 £36,950
2,993 cc, 24-valve, V6,
twin-turbocharged
275 442 6.4 / 155 44.8 / 169 £42,950

Petrol engines:

Engine Power
(PS)
Torque
(lbs ft)
0-62 / max
speed (mph)
Comb economy
(mpg)/CO2 (g/km)
Price
(RRP, OTR)
5,000 cc, 32-valve, V8 385 380 5.7 / 155 25.4 / 264 £49,950
5,000 cc, 32-valve, V8, supercharged 510 461 4.9 / 155 22.5 / 292 £65,350

Jaguar XF 2012

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