Jaguar has embraced crossovers with the E- and
F-Pace but that hasn't stopped the company from introducing the XF Sportbrake
in Los Angeles.
Set to compete with the Mercedes E-Class Estate, the
XF Sportbrake is a stylish station wagon that features LED headlights and a
long sloping roof. The model also has a dual exhaust system and low profile
roof rails that can hold approximately 100 kg of accessories such as skis and
snowboards.
The interior echos the sedan but the Sportbrake is
distinguished by a larger luggage compartment that can hold 897 liters of
cargo. When the split folding rear seats are lowered, the cargo capacity climbs
to 1,973 liters.
The standard model comes with an 8-inch touchscreen
display but there's an optional InControl Touch Pro system with a 10-inch
display. Other options include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a
panoramic glass sunroof, and a 17-speaker Meridian audio system. Customers can
also order interior mood lighting and an air purification system which promises
to neutralize odors and remove bacteria.
At launch, the wagon will be offered exclusively
with a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 380 hp and 449 Nm of torque.
It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard
all-wheel drive system. This setup allows the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph
in just 5.3 seconds.
The XF Sportbrake will go on sale later this year
and pricing starts at US$ 70,450.
