The exterior of the 2012 Jaguar XF features a revised grille, hood, and front fenders, which incorporates new triangular side vents. The supercharged version gets louvers featuring the supercharged script, while the headlamps now incorporate bi-function HID xenon technology. For 2012, Jaguar will offer the XF in three new exterior colors with a new set of alloy wheels size 18" to 20
The Jaguar XF has rightly been recognized as a quintessential Jaguar sedan. - Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar Cars.
The "Jaguar XF" is powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engine offered in both natural and supercharged versions. In the natural version, the engine delivers a total of 385 HP, while the supercharged version gets either 470 or 510 HP (for the XF-R version).
The Jaguar XF can easily do battle with models like the BMW 5-Series and the Audi A6.
The 2012 Jaguar XF is a thrilling luxury saloon if class, sophistication, elegance and uniqueness is what you’re after.
The entry price into the "Jaguar XF" range has now dropped to just $78,990 for the new 2.2-litre diesel, which means it can effectively compete with (and beat) the Germans on price.
Easily ahead of its German riavls. Despite being owned by India’s Tata Motors, Jaguar still designs, engineers and builds its cars in the UK. To begin the drive, I jumped behind the wheel of an entry-model Jaguar XF 2.2-litre diesel. Apart from the gorgeous exterior, the XF’s interior is also where it outdoes its rivals.
Answering that question, Jaguar’s chief program engineer, Andy Whyman, said the car is inherently designed to have the drivability, performance and agility of Jaguar, which is at its heart, a sportscar company.
The 2.2-litre "Jaguar XF" is the most fuel efficient model in the company’s history. The 2.2-litre variants are equipped with intelligent start-stop technology that shuts down the engine when the vehicle is stationary. The system works by quickly turning the engine off when the Jaguar XF has stopped. To restart the engine, you simply release the brake pedal or move the steering wheel. There is never a wait for the engine to restart.
In Jaguar’s case, its start-stop technology takes the idea further. One of the unique features of the Jaguar XF is the ‘easy-off’ system. Dynamically, the 2.2-litre diesel XF is a well-balanced and engineered vehicle.
Driven hard around the German countryside, the 2.2-litre engine provides more than enough power to keep the vehicle moving at speed. If you’re an audiophile, you can option your Jaguar XF with a 17-speaker Bowers & Wilkins 1200W audio system, which is simply insane. The entry model XF comes with Alcantara / Bond Grain Leather facings, electric driver’s/passenger’s adjustment, dual zone climate control, 17″ alloy wheels, cruise control with speed limiter, bi-xenon headlamps, LED DRLs, bluetooth connectivity, 7″ full colour touch screen, 10 speaker 400wW Jaguar sound system, 3-spoke leather steering wheel with paddles, keyless start, TFT display in the instrument cluster and rear parking sensors standard.
Depending on how good of a job Jaguar Australia does in getting the pricing message out, not many will think of the base model XF as a sub-$100,000 car. In summary, the new 2012 Jaguar XF has been blessed with a significant range of updates to the exterior, interior and under the bonnet. There is no doubt the 2012 Jaguar XF is going to keep the Germans awake at night.
A high-performance XFR version is offered.
Exterior
The XF has front fender vents similar to the XK's. Exterior features include:
Standard steel/alloy body material
Standard trunk lid spoiler and side sill extensions (XFR)
Standard four tailpipes, special 20-inch wheels and a more aggressive front end with large chrome-ringed lower-bumper vents (XFR)
Standard cooling vents in the hood (XFR)
Interior
Interior features include:
Standard sunroof
Standard heated seats
Standard aluminum and real wood trim
Ivory or charcoal soft-grain leather standard in XFR
XFR models get dark oak and darker, mesh-pattern aluminum trim
Standard 385-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-8 engine
Optional 470-hp, supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 (Supercharged models)
Optional 510-hp, supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 (XFR)
Rear-wheel drive
Faster steering ratio and larger brakes on XFR models
Safety
Standard dual-stage front airbags, front-seat side-impact airbags and curtain airbags for front and rear side-impact protection
Standard active front head restraints
Standard electronic stability system
