2016 Jaguar 35t XF R-Sport |
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3.0-liter DOHC supercharged V6 (340 horsepower @ 6500 rpm, 332 lb-ft @ 5000 3,500- rpm) Eight ZF automatic dirve speeds, all-wheel 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined (EPA Rating, MPG) 19.9 (observed MPG) base price: $ 52,895 * As Tested: $ 75,225 * * prices include 995 $ destination charge. |
luxury car companies are practiced in the art of the complete overhaul of a car, but styling these new models like their predecessors so you would need an illustrated guide to distinguish them. Jaguar was the king of this exercise design in the 0s and 00. My personal 05 Jaguar Super V8 may look like Jags of yesteryear inside and outside, but under the wood and leather is a chassis very modern luxury aluminum - with updates -. Underpins modern XJ
On the other side of the equation we have the XF. The 08 model was a major change in the style of Jaguar, but under the stylish exterior and a modern sitting Jaguar S-Type reworked chassis. The first generation XF won praise for the XFR M5-hunting and a design that has come to define the modern Jaguar.
For the second generation of the XF, Jaguar has played it safe with an image retaining much of the style of the previous generation. Under the familiar style is all new, aluminum-intensive Jaguar iQ platform will be the basis of the XF XE, F-Pace and two other mysterious Jaguar Land Rover products in the coming years.
Exterior
Nobody "discreet" style as the luxury car companies. The Cadillac CTS is pioneering this segment gets, while BMW, Audi and Jaguar seem to be in a fight three-way to design a sedan that also flies far under the radar as possible. Like BMW and Audi redesigns, you have to park redesigns alongside their counterparts early to say what has changed. The front end has become a key angry with a smoother headlight design and a grid that borrows a little from the XJ sedan larger. At the rear, the taillights earn some chrome and a touch of style in the F-Type. Contrary to the trend "a sausage, different lengths" only the XF and the smaller XE share the style of the Jaguar line, so that you will be disappointed if you were hoping for a "mini XJ."
inside
Old XF has been one of the long options in this segment, but the use of space n has not been as effective as it could be and rear seats always felt a little small, despite the number of announced legs. To resolve this issue, Jaguar stretched the wheelbase by two inches while effectively reducing the overall length of a hair. The change not only pushes the wheels to the corners for improved aesthetics, it helps to give the largest trunk in the segment to 19.1 cubic feet and gives the XF 5 inches for a combined legs 535i.
To be honest, the interior of the S-Type was more my thing than we have in the XF. Undoubtedly, the "space" of "grace, space and pace" motto Jaguar is satisfied, but the grace is in the eye of the beholder. quality parts is significantly improved compared to the 2015 model, with a new cut that premium feel, a new steering wheel and stitched upholstery on the dashboard. The style of the interior is what failed to resonate with me. The XF is still a clear break with the Jaguar of the last decade and modern compared to the German competition.
Functionally, the new models of seats are more comfortable than before, but still lack the range of adjustability you see available in the upper trims of the BMW and Mercedes. In an effort to reduce the number of buttons on the dashboard, some controls have been integrated into the infotainment system touch and makes the adjustment of heating and ventilation seat a complicated business in the process.
Infotainment
speaking of touch screens, the new InControl system is a step forward for Jaguar, but BMW, Audi and Mercedes have not standing still. The result is a navigation control system and the vehicle is still a step backwards. So I would take the joystick Lexus InControl one day, the technicians will likely gravitate toward iDrive, MMI or the E-Class in 2017 with its huge COMAND screen.
The key improvements in this production system, apart from a faster processor, are adding voice commands to your USB library press secretary, a camera system around, and integration of the smartphone. The integration of smartphones is a good example of an area where this system lags behind the competition. Instead of integrating carplay or Android Auto as Audi and Mercedes have done, Jaguar has put together an application that behaves somewhat similar, but gives a standard look on both Android and iOS devices. However, this integration has not the visual polish of Apple and Google creations. The display optional head is similar to a step behind the system that we see in the A6 and 5 Series, with graphics that are comparable to what we see in the Cadillac and Lexus HUD systems.
Compensate largely disappointing for the infotainment system is a sound system Meridian 11 standard speakers. The system 380 watts is the best standard audio system in the segment by far with a well balanced sound. The Meridian 825 watt option is a nice upgrade, but the basic system is running so well that I do not see much reason to upgrade.
You should also know that Pro InControl Jaguar system was not available for our review. The packet level-up swap the 8-inch LCD screen for a tablet's display as 10.2 inches in the dashboard that appears to offer a superior experience with a faster processor, split-screen displays ( has iDrive), more intuitive navigation and LCD dashboard of 12.3 inches that rivals Audi virtual cockpit. If you like the XF and are addicted to technology, wait for this system.
Training
For now, the Jaguar AJ126 engine is the only one available in bound XF America. The 3.0-liter V6 0 degrees is shared with the F-Type is essentially a Jaguar AJ-V8 with an altered course and bore that had two cylinders cut. This engine must not be confused with the 3.0-liter AJ-V6 found in the old XF, which was altered Ford Duratec 30.
The new V6 is available in two different power levels: Premium , Luxury and R-Sport get a look that makes 340 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, while the S trim gets a slight bump to 380 horsepower and 339 lb-ft. As current Audi A6, Jaguar happens to these high power figures with supercharge instead of turbocharging. The Roots-type twin vortex supercharger located in the vee engine cranks 25.4 psi in the 340 horsepower version 27.6 psi in the version of 380 ponies.
Jaguar continues to use excellent eight-speed transmission ZF, which can be paired with an AWD system tweaked to $ 3,000. The new AWD system is lighter than before and was scheduled to promote high power bias, the rear wheel in most conditions.
player style of the XF can be a bit ho-hum, but how this kitty readers put a smile on your face. The latest generation XF was not left out. The XFR is a solid alternative M5 and intermediate trims hold their own against the 535i on the track. Dynamically, the new XF is not a radical change from the old XF. Think of it more as a refinement.
The old XF was already on the lighter side of the segment, undercutting a comparable 535i about 180 pounds, but the aluminum regime believes that the delta to 360. The weight lighter empty pays dividends in terms of acceleration and braking. Our tester AWD 340 horses sped to 60 in 5.3 seconds, a bit faster than the A6 3.0T and some faster than 535xi. Perhaps more impressive was the 60-0 braking distance 108 feet, which was nearly 10 feet shorter than 535xi and about the same as an Alfa Romeo 4C. The choice of Jaguar Supercharged engine eliminates the small amount of delay that we see in all of the BMW 535i in the new 400 horsepower Infiniti Q50.
On the down side, Roots blower Jag is the likely cause of the XF mediocre fuel economy figures. Certainly, my average 19-20 miles per gallon probably had something to do with how the XF is fun to drive, but I did a few mpg on average higher in the BMW and Lexus despite EPA published numbers are almost identical.
As expected, the electric power steering has sucked most of the comments on the steering rack of the XF, but what little remains is comparable to what we find in the Lexus GS and Cadillac CTS. As the CTS and GS, the XF has a well balanced feel when pushed into corners. This is a notable contrast to the Audi A6 which is prone to plow because of its heavy front end. BMW and Mercedes have balanced weight similar to the Lexus, Jaguar and Caddy, but they choose to settle their suspensions to predictable understeer. Jaguar, on the other hand, not only gives you a neutral frame of air, but also an AWD system programmed for a strong polarization of the rear wheel. According to this sports Mission, the XF has a pretty firm ride, even if it is composed on the broken pavement.
The XF combines the feel of handling the Cadillac to the emergency, we see only in the Jag and the Audi A6 3.0T, at a price that Lexus should stand up and take notice. At $ 52.895, the XF may seem like a spendy option in this segment - until you realize that there is no 2.0-liter turbo XF at that time. Compare apples with apples, the Jaguar is both one of the fastest V6 entries and one of the cheapest V6 entries. Only the $ 50,950 Lexus GS 350 and $ 50,755 Infiniti Q70 XF 3.7 lower in the sticker price, and one of these options take a second longer to get to 60 mph.
Although it appears that the XF has rental residues lower than those of other Europeans, aggressive Jaguar MSRP allows the current lease deals to undermine the Germans also. At present, 2016 XF will be $ 25 per month over a GS 350, but more importantly, the same monthly rate as much slower BMW 528i and $ 70 less than a front-wheel drive A6 . Since we all know this segment is driven by low rental rates, it bodes well for the XF on sales charts.
much as I like the XF, I found myself constantly drawing comparisons with my own Jaguar and BMW 5 Series As I said, BMW is the new Mercedes. BMW has given the title of "ultimate driving machine" to be played by Cadillac and Jaguar and instead focused their attention on becoming the "ultimate luxury machine." Curiously, it is that the 535i is softer and bigger than ever before that I love him more than ever before. It is not as fast as the XF, it does not handle as well as a comparable XF, but there is more polished and rich gadget that every Jaguar currently. If my money was on the line, it would be a close call, but BMW would sit in my driveway.
Jaguar provided the vehicle, insurance and a tank of gas for this review.
Specifications as tested
0-30: 2.1 seconds
0-60: 5.3 seconds
1/4 mile: 13.8 sec @ 103 MPH
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