The New Jaguar XF – A True Jaguar Sports Saloon



Launched today the new XF is a milestone for Jaguar. More than just a strikingly beautiful Jaguar, the new XF appeals from a rational perspective to buyers of all ages who expect value for money, in spite of rich standard feature specifications and extensive use of advanced technologies.

As one of the most visually striking, technically sophisticated and driver-oriented saloon cars that the company has ever produced, the XF clearly demonstrates the forward-looking focus that now defines the Jaguar brand. Its design language is entirely new, its performance supports its sporting looks and intelligent use of technology and innovative control interfaces set the XF far apart from any other premium sports saloon.

The interior says luxury but with a very modern flavour - from soft-grained leathers to real wood veneers with a bold, contemporary look. Even the phosphor blue interior lighting has its own mood.

The new XF is available with a choice of four engines - 2.7-litre V6 turbodiesel, 3.0-litre V6 petrol, 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 petrol, and 4.2-litre supercharged V8 petrol. All have that classic blend of power and refinement that makes Jaguar stand out from its rivals.

The six-speed automatic transmission is the best Jaguar has ever had. The Jaguar Sequential Shift manual gearchange adds a whole new level of functionality. This combination – already proven in the XK – produces excellent powertrains for a very sporting Jaguar.
A superior six-speed automatic transmission – renowned as one of the best in the world and already proven in other Jaguars - is used on all versions of the new XF. There is no manual gearbox option. The transmission is a key element in the XF's sporting character, its adaptive gear-changing strategies responding both to road conditions and the way the car is being driven, giving the smoothest shifts and optimum performance. Adding another layer of driver focus, the transmission is controlled by the new JaguarDrive Selector with the option of manual selection through Jaguar Sequential Shift. The JaguarDrive Selector is also used to access the XF’s Sport mode which uses shift-by-wire technology pioneered on the XK.

These high-tech, modern powertrains give every XF model outstanding performance. The 2.7-litre V6 diesel reaches 60mph in just 7.7 seconds (0-100kph in 8.2 seconds) and has a top speed of 143mph (229kph). The 3.0-litre V6 petrol version sprints to 60mph in 7.9 seconds (0-100kph in 8.3 seconds) and goes on to reach 148mph (237kph). The naturally-aspirated V8 model has a superb 0-60mph time of just 6.2 seconds (0-100kph in 6.5 seconds) and has an electronically limited top speed of 155mph (250kph). Lastly, the SV8/ Supercharged XF storms to 60mph in just 5.1 seconds (0-100kph in 5.4 seconds) and, like the naturally aspirated V8, is limited to a maximum of 155mph (250kph).

Both petrol and diesel V6 engines are offered in Luxury and Premium Luxury models; the naturally aspirated V8 is Premium Luxury only and the SV8 or Supercharged model has its own unique specification.

Prices for the full XF model range in Ireland are:
Luxury 2.7-litre V6 diesel: €69,950
Luxury 3.0-litre V6 petrol: €69,950
Premium Luxury 2.7-litre V6 diesel: €76,750
Premium Luxury 3.0-litre V6 petrol: €76,750
Premium Luxury 4.2-litre V8 petrol (naturally aspirated): €93,850
SV8 4.2-litre V8 petrol supercharged: €113,450

These prices do not include delivery and other dealer related charges.

Speaking at the launch, Jim Ryan, General Manager Jaguar Ireland, said “It was time for Jaguar to be bold and the XF fits that brief perfectly. With its dramatic styling, powerful yet beautiful flowing lines and a distinctive face, the new XF looks like no other Jaguar saloon – and yet it could only be a Jaguar. The new XF has already caught the imagination of the Irish buyers as evidenced by the amount of interest in the car and the number of orders placed before the launch today.”

The new XF, like all Jaguar cars, is covered by a three year manufacturer’s warranty and three years Emergency Assistance Programme.

12 February 2008