The Jaguar XF (X260) is an executive/mid-size luxury sports saloon manufactured and marketed by the Jaguar Cars brand of Jaguar Land Rover from 2015 to 2024, in sedan/saloon and station wagon/estate body styles. Following the first generation steel-bodied X250 XF introduced in 2007, the second-generation XF sedan/saloon debuted at the 2015 New York International Auto Show,[4] noted for its aluminium bodywork.

Jaguar XF (X260)
Overview
ManufacturerJaguar Land Rover
Also calledJaguar XFL (China)[1]
Production2015–2024
Assembly
DesignerIan Callum
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style
Layout
PlatformJLR D7a[2]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainMild Hybrid
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,960 mm (116.5 in)
  • 3,100 mm (122.0 in) (XFL)[3]
Length
  • 4,969 mm (195.6 in)
  • 5,130 mm (202.0 in) (XFL)
Width1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height
  • 1,457 mm (57.4 in)
  • 1,491 mm (58.7 in) (XFL)
Kerb weight1,545–1,855 kg (3,406–4,090 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorJaguar XF (X250)

In 2020, the XF received a facelift that mostly improved the XF's interior.[5] As of 2022, the XF Sportbrake has been downgraded to compete in the D-segment while retaining its E-segment exterior dimensions.[6]

Production of the XF ceased in mid 2024.[7]

Overview

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Saloon
Sportbrake
Interior

The XF is an evolution of the original J-Blade design pioneered in the X250 XF, with a largely similar silhouette. Effort was made to build a uniform design language across Jaguar's saloon range.[8]

The X260 XF uses 83 percent all-new parts compared with the previous model.[9] The car is 7 millimetres (0.3 inches) shorter than the predecessor.[10][11] Bodywork uses aluminium as the primary component of the body structure and chassis; the XF's bodyside panel is a single aluminium pressing.

The chassis featured a fully independent suspension, including multiple "modes" in the S model providing either maximum comfort, maximum performance, or a setting in between. The standard model in the USA featured a P250 247 HP Ingenium engine. Optional power included the P300 296 HP turbo 4 and the P380 380 HP supercharged V6 for the performance-oriented S model. Diesel engines, while available in other markets, were not available to customers in North America.

The Sportbrake was introduced for sale in the USA in 2018 where it was positioned as a competitor for other high performance "station wagons." It was initially available only in S trim for North America, with the high performance F-Type 3.0L supercharged 380 HP engine and all wheel drive. The XF S in sportbrake trim was able to accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.9 seconds.[12]

Chinese and Indian models

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A long-wheelbase version debuted at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, with 140 mm (5.5 in) added to the wheelbase giving rear passengers 157 mm (6.2 in) more legroom and 116 mm (4.6 in) more kneeroom. As the car is designed for chauffeur driven drivers in mind, therefore standard equipment includes folding tables, massaging seats, electric window blinds and eight-inch screens integrated in the back of the front-seat headrests.

It is the first aluminium-bodied car built in China with the debut of some new features, with Clear Exit Detection warning passengers of opening the doors into traffic approaching from behind. The XFL comes with a new cabin air ionisation technology to make the air inside the car more comfortable. For the driver, the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system with its 10.2-inch touchscreen works alongside a configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster which works together with a 17-speaker, 825-watt Meridian Surround Sound System. Rear passengers have access to a wide array of buttons as well as to 2 HDMI ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports, and a 12V power socket.

The 2.0-litre I4 engine is offered in 197–236 hp (147–176 kW; 200–239 PS) power output configurations and a 335 hp (250 kW; 340 PS) 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine is also offered as the ultimate engine option, with all versions coming with an automatic transmission. The long wheelbase models come with four-wheel-drive only. Due to the long wheelbase and added features, the XFL weighs 200 kg (441 lb) more than the standard XF.[13][14]

On 22 September 2016, the Jaguar XF was launched in India for Rs. 4,750,000 onwards. The engines offered for the Indian market include the 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol and diesel I4 engines. The XF is assembled in India from complete knock-down kits alongside the XE and F-Pace.[15]

Engine specifications

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XF Prestige 20d's Ingenium 2.0 litre 4 cylinder turbocharged diesel engine

Manual transmission was introduced for the first time in the second generation of Jaguar XF. Previously there was only automatic transmission available.

In late 2020, mild hybrid options were announced, as modifications to the Ingenium 2.0L engines with an additional 48 Volt belt alternator starter system.[16]

E-Performance 163 20d 180 25d 240 30d 300 25t 250 30t 300
Engine specifications
Interne motorcode JLR AJ20D Ingenium JLR AJ-V6D JLR AJ20P Ingenium
Motortype I4 diesel V6 diesel I4 petrol
Fuel injection Common-rail diesel injection Direct fuel injection
Turbocharger Single turbo Twin turbo Single turbo
Displacement 1,999 cc (1.999 L; 122.0 cu in) 2,993 cc (2.993 L; 182.6 cu in) 1,997 cc (1.997 L; 121.9 cu in)
Power 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) at 4,000 rpm 132 kW (179 PS; 177 hp) at 4,000 rpm 177 kW (241 PS; 237 hp) at 4,000 rpm 221 kW (300 PS; 296 hp) at 4,000 rpm 184 kW (250 PS; 247 hp) at 5,500 rpm 221 kW (300 PS; 296 hp) at 5,500 rpm
Torque 380 N⋅m (280 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 rpm 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500 rpm 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500-1,750 rpm 365 N⋅m (269 lbf⋅ft) at 1,300-4,500 rpm 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) at 1,500-4,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission (ZF S6-45) or 8-speed automatic transmission (ZF 8HP45) (optional) 8-speed automatic transmission (ZF 8HP45) 8-speed automatic transmission (ZF 8HP70) 8-speed automatic transmission (ZF 8HP45)
Performance
Top speed 212 km/h (132 mph) 219 km/h (136 mph) 246 [241] km/h (153 [150] mph) 250 km/h (160 mph) 244 [241] km/h (152 [150] mph) 250 km/h (160 mph)
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (seconds) 9.8/9.1 [10/9.3] 9.2/8.4 [8.5] 6.9 [7.0] 6.4 [6.6] 6.7 [6.9] 5.9 [6.0]
Average fuel consumption per 100 km (WLTP) 4.9/5.3 L [5.2/5.4 L] 5.0/5.2/5.6 L [5.4/5.7 L] 5.9 L [6.1 L] 5.9-6.1 L [6.1-6.2 L] 7.3 L [7.5 L] 7.5-7.7 L [7.6-7.8 L]
EU emission standard Euro 6d-TEMP

Figures in square brackets are the specifications of the Jaguar XF Sportbrake.

Safety

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Euro NCAP test results
Jaguar XF Saloon (2015)[17]
Test Points %
Overall:      
Adult occupant: 35.0 92%
Child occupant: 41.2 84%
Pedestrian: 29.1 80%
Safety assist: 10.8 83%

References

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  14. ^ Padeanu, Adrian (25 April 2016). "Jaguar XFL is yet another China-only LWB model". Motor1. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  15. ^ "Made-in-India Jaguar XF launched at Rs 47.50 lakh onwards". The Times of India. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
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