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Old 25-03-2015, 03:03 PM   #1
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Jaguar has revealed its all-new Jaguar XF with a spectacular high-wire stunt over London's Canary Wharf.

Veteran stunt driver Jim Dowdell drove a modified XF across two 34mm carbon fibre cables 240-metres across the Royal Dock to highlight the new aluminium underpinnings that Jaguar claims makes the XF the lightest car in its class.

The new aluminium underpinnings - which are already used on the smaller XE and larger XJ models - reportedly cut the weight of the new XF by 190kg compared to the out-going model.

Up to 75 per cent of the car's architecture is now aluminium and Jaguar claims that helps the XF tip the scales 80kg lighter than its closest competitor.

Building out of aluminium has also allowed the designers, led by Ian Callum, to make the car shorter and lower (by 7mm and 3mm respectively) but increase the wheelbase by 51mm to improve interior space, especially in the rear.

The design of the car remains similar to the out-going model, continuing the styling theme that begun with the current XF and has now spread across the entire Jaguar line-up.

"Every exterior line on the XF has a clear purpose – nothing is superfluous," explained Callum "Achieving that simplicity takes time and requires great determination; it's all too easy to add lines to a car, but much harder to add character by leaving lines out."

Under the bonnet is Jaguar's new range of Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, all mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission sending drive to the rear wheels.

The range begins with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel that produces 132kW of power and 430Nm of torque. Next up is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine good for 177kW and 340Nm.

A 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel that produces 221kW and 700Nm will also be offered.

Jaguar hasn't revealed details of the replacement for the XF R so the range is currently topped by the 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine that will be available with with 250kW/450Nm or 280kW/450Nm.

Although Jaguar is saving full technical details until the car's official unveiling at the 2015 New York Motor Show on April 1, it has revealed a number of technical highlights.

The XF will get the same 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster found in the XJ and Range Rover and will be the first Jaguar to offer full-LED lights.

In the centre of the dashboard will include the brand's 10.2-inch touchscreen with Dual View technology that allows the driver and front seat passenger to watch different projections simultaneously.

Jaguar claims it has improved the dynamic capabilities of the car with lessons learnt on the F-Type sports car, including the electric power steering and adaptive dampers.

Jaguar Australia has confirmed the new XF will arrive in local showrooms in the first quarter of 2016. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/j...25-1m713v.html
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Old 25-03-2015, 03:09 PM   #2
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Gee that rear is familiar!!!!!!!!!

I think this XE is going to be bigger news, will be good to see pricing on that.
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Old 25-03-2015, 03:19 PM   #3
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Old 25-03-2015, 03:36 PM   #4
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Sure is Gorgeous. The design flows from front to back. love the tuff front end
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Old 25-03-2015, 03:43 PM   #5
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The FG-X wants its tail lights back! In all seriousness, it does look sensational.
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Old 25-03-2015, 04:37 PM   #6
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Awsum lookin.
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Old 25-03-2015, 05:16 PM   #7
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Old 25-03-2015, 05:45 PM   #8
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The FG-X wants its tail lights back! In all seriousness, it does look sensational.
The tail lights that were copied from the 2008 XF
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Old 25-03-2015, 06:41 PM   #9
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I like it. But I don't love it.
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Old 25-03-2015, 06:45 PM   #10
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Don't like it. Boring, predictable and generic. Massive disappointment after the big leap forward with the last XF.

Such an easy way out to try to make a car aggressive by enlarging the air intakes.

This is the R version imagine how tame the normal one would be.
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Old 25-03-2015, 07:40 PM   #11
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evolutionary styling, zzzzzzz, jaguars are supposed to be striking, even if striking means bad
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Old 25-03-2015, 07:54 PM   #12
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Back = nice

Front = yuck ! Those air intakes are wrong and something is missing.
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Old 25-03-2015, 09:51 PM   #13
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Nice.

I've always liked the XF (except the first version before they changed the headlights).

221 kw / 700nm diesel would be a good thing too.
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Old 25-03-2015, 09:54 PM   #14
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Mmm nice.
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Old 25-03-2015, 10:04 PM   #15
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i like the less fussy looking front than some other comparable modern cars of today, the rest of the car just looks smooooooooth and understated.
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Old 26-03-2015, 01:13 AM   #16
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Considering the old one was called XF, Shouldn't the next model be called the Jaguar EA
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Old 26-03-2015, 07:30 AM   #17
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Very nice!
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Old 26-03-2015, 08:35 AM   #18
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They drive quite nicely too. I hired one a couple of years ago in Scotland on my honeymoon. We got the twin turbo diesel and let me tell you, it moves, quite quickly!!! They are beautiful to look at and the one I hired had the airconditioned seats as well. The seats were great because I find that I get hot on leather seats but these were fantastic. I would get one in a heartbeat. These new ones just improve on the look and I think they really are one of the beast looking cars driving around at the moment. I know that is just personal opinion!!
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Great to see Jaguar keeping it fresh, some nice big gaping holes there. Imagine showing that design to someone in 2000 when the XJ and S-Type styling was still very traditionally derived from the 1960s.

Reminds me of some Hyundai at the front and Honda Accord at the rear.
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What are they worth guys?
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Grill is rubbish
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That is by far the most gorgeous Jag of their new era.
So much better looking than the E class and the 5 series.
Cannot wait to see the high power version.
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Stunning. Jaguar have your Falcon replacement, right here.
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The upcoming MY16 300 is a damn nice looking car to if you ask me.

Ive seen a couple of XJ's around brisbane and I think they have much more flare and style than the XF which is a bit dated IMO. I dont think the sporty look suits the XF to be honest..it needs some chrome on that front.
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To be honest I much prefer the AMG E63 over the Jag XF R.
Jag just seem to lag behind their rivals in just about every measurable aspect (except weight). I do like the Jags but if it were my money being handed over, i'd be looking at an AMG or RS4/6 over the equivalent Jag R.
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love the grill, love the whole car actually.
another example of top end RWD sedans available.
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