2016 Jaguar
XF
The
all-new Jaguar XF brings an unrivalled blend of design, luxury, technology and
efficiency to lead the business car segment, underpinned by class-leading
driving dynamics and refinement.
The
dynamic, coupé-like design is formed around Jaguar's aluminium-intensive
architecture and combines the outstanding proportions, elegant surfaces and
perfect lines which define all Jaguar cars, with a longer wheelbase, more
interior space and exceptionally low aerodynamic drag.
The
cabin is a seamless blend of contemporary luxury materials and finishes,
traditional Jaguar craftsmanship and state-of-the art technology, with features
such as a reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster, laser head-up
display and the InControl Touch Pro premium infotainment system - the all-new
XF is the most connected Jaguar ever.
Features
such as the rotary shift controller, rotating air vents and phosphor blue
ambient lighting set the cabin apart from the competition and made the XF a
highly desirable, aspirational vehicle. It was like nothing Jaguar had ever
made before, and like nothing the competition could offer. The XF went on to
become the most-awarded Jaguar ever.
The
all-new XF retains its predecessor's core attributes, but uses Jaguar's
aluminium-intensive architecture to enable weight savings of up to 190 kg -
making the 163 PS diesel model 80 kg lighter than the nearest competitor - plus
an increase in torsional stiffness of up to 28 per cent. The architecture also
delivers dramatic improvements in packaging and the proportions so essential to
Jaguar design.
The
all-new XF is 4,954 mm long: at 2,960 mm the wheelbase is 51 mm longer than
before, the front overhang 66 mm shorter. Though 7 mm shorter and 3 mm lower than
the original XF, rear seat space is class-leading thanks to 15 mm more legroom,
24 mm more kneeroom and up to 27 mm more headroom than before. Aerodynamics are
also superior: the drag coefficient drops from 0.29 to just 0.26.
The
light, stiff body is also fundamental to the all-new XF's superb vehicle
dynamics. Double wishbone front suspension and Integral Link rear suspension -
combined with near-50:50 weight distribution - deliver the ideal balance
between ride and handling.
Adopting
Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) maintains Jaguar's leadership in
steering feel but also reduces fuel consumption by up to two per cent and three
per cent for diesel and petrol models respectively. EPAS also enables functions
such as camber compensation and advanced driver assistance systems including
lane-keep assist, driver condition monitoring and bay- and parallel
park-assist.
A
first for XF AWD is the addition of the Adaptive Surface Response (AdSR) mode
to Jaguar Drive Control. Leveraging Jaguar Land Rover's unrivalled expertise,
AdSR identifies the type of surface, such as snow or gravel, and adapts the
mapping of the engine, transmission, steering and Dynamic Stability Control to
make the vehicle even more composed in low-grip conditions.
Infotainment
and connectivity is the most advanced Jaguar has ever offered. The all-new
InControl Touch Pro system builds on the intuitive user interface of InControl
Touch, and supports all the same features - including InControl Apps, InControl
Remote and Wi-Fi hotspot - but offers 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.
To
enrich the experience there's also natural voice control, supporting commands
such as 'more like this' for track selection, and 10 GB of the 60 GB solid-state
drive is dedicated to media storage, enabling Gracenote album art to be
displayed. Audio systems include the exceptional 17-speaker, 825 W Meridian
digital surround sound system.
To
minimise driver distraction the all-new XF offers a colour laser head-up
display. Compared to competitor systems, this technology is smaller, lighter,
and generates high contrast images which are easier to read in strong sunlight.
Stereo
camera technology enables autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning
and lane-keep assist systems. Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist takes
the stress out of motorway driving in stop-go traffic by tracking the vehicle
in front, at a safe distance.
The
traffic sign recognition system brings Jaguar's first application of an
intelligent speed limiter. Once set, the system monitors speed limit signs,
compares them with navigation data and, when a change in speed limit is posted,
can regulate vehicle speed by either smoothly accelerating the car up to a
higher limit or slowing it down to a lower limit.
The
all-new XF is also the first Jaguar to offer adaptive full-LED headlights.
Featuring two banks of LEDs and reflectors - one for dipped beam, the other for
main beam - they generate light with a colour temperature closer to that of
daylight than is achievable with Xenon lights, delivering better illumination.
At the same time, energy consumption is reduced. So efficient are they that,
unlike first-generation designs, cooling fans are not needed.
If
the high-beam assist function is specified, the stereo camera will detect other
vehicles in the distance, and the headlights will be dipped automatically as
necessary to avoid dazzling other drivers.
