"Jaguar XF": specifications, test drive, photos and reviews of car owners

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Today, business class cars are very popular. Even the crisis that Europe is experiencing has practically no effect on the high sales in the E-segment.

For those who want to drive a prestigious mid-range sedan and don't want to see the same car on every corner, the new Jaguar XF is the best option. 2014 heralds an increase in sales of this model for the iconic Jaguar brand.

History of Creation

The XF was first introduced in 2008, replacing the Jaguar S-Type. From its predecessor, she received a slightly modified platform and round optics. It was the front that caused the most criticism of the Jaguar XF. Owner feedback indicated that the car that was released was not for the better compared to the spectacular 2007 Jaguar C-XF pre-production concept.

The company drew conclusions and introduced the updated XF in 2011, which outwardly resembled the one everyone likedprototype 2007.

Exterior

"Plastic surgery" made the appearance of the car more expressive. Designers have changed the headlights, the grille, which, in turn, has led to changes in the profile of the hood. As a result of a slight restyling, the “face” of the XF in many ways began to resemble the XJ model, and the stern, no matter how strange it may be, is Aston Martin. The enlarged nameplate on the trunk lid dispels all suspicions. "Jaguar" -2014 - XF, the photo of which is given below, confirms this.

Interior

The pre-styling XF has been criticized not only for its appearance. Many motorists did not like the interior, namely the little things of the interior. These are too small entries on the buttons, and an inconvenient multimedia system, and a glove compartment touch button that works on business and without it. But credit should be given to the British, who drew the right conclusions.

In the updated XF, the labels on the buttons have become readable, the glove box button works flawlessly and further down the list. The tree in the cabin has become noticeably smaller. It was replaced with aluminum-like plastic, thus emphasizing that a car can be both comfortable and sporty. It should be noted that the finishing materials and assembly, in general, remained at a high level.

Cabin capacity

Externally, the Jaguar XF is very spacious, but this does not mean that the interior of the car is very spacious. To be frank, people taller than 190 cm will feel some discomfort both at the wheel and behind the wheel.sofa. In the driver's seat, the longitudinal travel of the steering wheel, the dimensions of the pillow and the seat as a whole are insufficient, and on the sofa - the height of the ceiling. Those whose height does not exceed 185 cm will be more than comfortable inside the car - there is enough legroom or headroom with a margin. In addition, the XF has moderately hard seats with excellent lateral support. The seats, as it should be in a car of this class, are electrically adjustable. When the engine is turned on, the steering wheel, albeit with a slight delay, is automatically pressed against the dashboard.

Luggage compartment

Owners of the basic configuration should remember that they will not be able to carry oversized cargo. The standard version does not provide for the possibility of folding the rear sofa, but for extra money you can equip your car with such a function. The capacity of the luggage compartment for many motorists is an important characteristic. "Jaguar XF" has no problem with this, since its volume is 500 liters. It should be noted that the luggage compartment has an electric closer, so it is not necessary to slam the lid: just put it down and it will “fall” into place by itself. Under the raised floor of the trunk, the engineers hid the battery for better weight distribution. A “stowaway” was also located there, although there is enough space in the niche for a full-fledged spare tire. You can only find fault with the opening of the trunk - it is made according to the design of the car, but very narrow, which can cause certain difficulties with loading and unloading bulky cargo.

Multimedia

The only onea significant drawback that has not yet been corrected in the Jaguar XF model is the multimedia system. Despite its versatility (you can even watch TV), it has a complex multi-level interface, but that's not all. Another disadvantage of the multimedia system is that it responds slowly to menu selections, provoking pressing the buttons on the touch screen several times. This can be annoying and distract the driver from the road. This problem was partially solved by placing on the center console the three most requested system control keys - "Main Menu", "Navigation Menu" and "Phone Menu", but this solved only part of the problems.

The use of this media is a mandatory measure of the automaker. The company got it in this form after Ford disbanded the PAG group of premium brands, after which the Indians became the new owners of Jaguar and Land Rover, and Ford left all the developments in multimedia systems. Therefore, the British use what they have left. In the near future, they promised to surprise with a new, improved system for fans of the brand.

"Jaguar XF" boasts the quality of the audio system. There is simply nothing to complain about here. The audio system has 10 speakers with a total power of 400 W, CD / MP3 player, USB port, FM radio, 3.5 mm jack for incoming audio signal. It has a pleasant, "noble" sound.

In addition, it should be said about the instrument panel. Without direct sunlight all informationis read without any problems, but otherwise there are rather unpleasant glare. A longer visor over the devices will not be superfluous. As for the turquoise illumination of instruments, buttons and other interior elements, it evokes only positive thoughts.

Engines. Specifications

"Jaguar XF" is supplied to the domestic market in several versions, the main difference of which is the engine. Powertrain versions: 285-horsepower 3-liter V6 and 385-horsepower 5-liter V8. For deliveries to Europe, a 2.2-liter V4 with a capacity of only 190 hp is provided. s.

Test drive

"Jaguar XF" allows the owner of the car to feel completely confident on the road. The first impression behind the wheel is a feeling of total control over the car. It instantly responds to pressing the pedal in proportion to the applied force. The brake pedal works in a similar way. If you let off the gas, the XF starts to slowly decelerate. When maneuvering at low speed in traffic, sometimes you can do without brakes.

But to force a 3-liter turbodiesel to derail the Jaguar will not work. Turning off auxiliary electronics will not help either. Despite this, after the mark of 20-30 km / h, it allows you to gain acceleration, which many gasoline engines will envy. A noticeable acceleration is observed up to 200 km / h, after which a decline becomes noticeable in the dynamics.

Despite the fact that the Jaguar XF is considered a sports sedan, it is not. Yes, it is equipped with powerfulengines, but the suspension and handling settings say otherwise. They are "sharpened" for the comfort of passengers. The suspension is very energy-intensive and soft. When driving on poor quality roads, the driver and passengers will not feel strong shaking. With all this, the car holds the road perfectly even at high speeds.

It should be noted that, despite the soft suspension and low-profile tires on 19-inch wheels, there is no horizontal swing of the body.

In cars with adaptive suspension, the driving experience is significantly different. To determine the presence of an adaptive suspension, the presence of a button with a racing flag located on the central tunnel helps. Pressing it leads to an increase in the stiffness of the shock absorbers, and the throttle response becomes even more sensitive. Passengers feel the unevenness of the road surface more strongly. There is a slight shaking, but still the Jaguar XF is not up to the really sporty behavior even in this mode. The reason for this is also the steering, which clearly lacks sensitivity to feel the real possibilities of the engine and chassis. As the speed increases, the sensitivity of the steering wheel decreases proportionally. Sometimes a deviation of 5-6 degrees from the zero point is possible. Of course, this increases comfort and safety, which cannot be said about sportiness.

Note the gearbox. The European version of the XF is equipped with an 8-speed "automatic", which shifts gears in 200 ms. In the domestic market, all versions are currently still equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Oshifting gears can be completely forgotten, as the box does its job perfectly.

Appetite

Real fuel consumption is significantly different from the declared. The reason for this is the poor quality of the fuel. In practice, in a combined cycle, a car consumes about 8 liters, and in urban conditions - 11-12 liters per hundred square meters. Even when driving in sport mode around the city, the consumption does not exceed 15 liters, which is good news.

Conclusions

So, what is the Jaguar XF - a sports sedan or a business sedan? It is impossible to give a specific answer to this question. English developers have managed to combine business and sports in one car, while getting an excellent result. XF turned out to be very comfortable and frisky at the same time. The novelty will appeal to many motorists.

On our roads you rarely see cars that attract the attention of onlookers and other road users. There is no envy, surprise or idle interest in these views. You can see admiration and respect in them. Therefore, Jaguar has been and will continue to be in stable demand among car enthusiasts.

If you prioritize practicality, then this model is far from the best option. For the same money it is better to buy "Germans" or "Japanese". It is practicality that guides our customers. For example, in 2011, about 20 Jaguar XF models were sold. The price allows the car to be very competitive in its segment. It starts at $47,000 for the base package.