The changes are not relevant. Outside vary the design of the bumpers, the front has a larger cooling inputs and carries a chrome horizontal piece at the bottom end, and there are new headlights with daytime lighting using LEDs, shaped like a 'J »lying.Signaling functions are also pilots LEDs.
The interior is almost identical to the 2007 model as only change the seats and some inlays. As the changes are small, much of the information published at the time of the 2008 XF continues in force.
There are three diesel versions and as many fuel, from 200 to 510 hp. The latter corresponds to the sports version 'XFR', which has some distinctive elements in the body and the passenger compartment from the rest of the range and hardly changes from the 2009 model.
Since coming to market in mid-2011, the XF has undergone some changes in its range, the most important in the summer of 2012 with the arrival of two new petrol engines and one diesel. The last one was in October 2012, when it began to be available AWD variant.
All versions carry a box of eight-speed automatic transmission developed by ZF -is the same as used, for example, BMW. Jaguar claims developments has lengthened and that change independently adapted to each of the motors. You can make the transition from one gear to another in 200 ms and behind the wheel are paddles to manage change manually.
Gasoline
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Diesel
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Version
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CV
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Change
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Traction
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Version
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CV
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Change
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Traction
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2.0 i4
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240
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Automatic (8 level.)
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Rear
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2.2D
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200
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Automatic (8 level.)
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Rear
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3.0 V6
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340
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Automatic (8 level.)
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Size / Total
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3.0D
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241
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Automatic (8 level.)
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Rear
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5.0 V8 XFR
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510
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Automatic (8 level.)
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Rear
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3.0D
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275
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Automatic (8 level.)
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Rear
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The XF 2.2D 200 PS is available from € 47,994. It is a similar price, although slightly higher, than an Audi A6 or BMW 5 Series , but clearly higher than other sedans of similar size and power as an Opel Insignia or Renault Latitude. With gasoline or hybrid of 325-400 hp, is more expensive than a Infiniti M a BMW ActiveHybrid 5 or Lexus GS 450h and clearly more affordable than a Porsche Panamera.
All versions are rear, although the 340 hp gasoline can be purchased with optional all-wheel drive ("AWD"). Involving extra costs of about € 3,350, slightly higher consumption and performance slightly worse.
In conditions of good grip, the engine sends all the torque to the rear wheels but when it is not a multi-plate clutch located next to the gear box is able to forward of the torque to the front wheels, up to 50 % when the clutch is fully engaged. This mechanism has been forced to redesign part of the front suspension. The shields leave from the front differential to the wheels via a tunnel designed in the engine oil sump.
The start-stop system Automatic engine ("Stop-Start") in arrests is also standard across the range, except for the 2.0 petrol engine 240 hp, for that is not available either option. Jaguar according to this system is capable of disconnecting the motor 300 ms after the car stops and to reduce fuel consumption by about 5%.
With the changes of 2012, the power of smaller diesel engine, introduced in 2011, amounting to 190-200 hp and average fuel consumption down. No variation in the strength of the other two diesel engines, all six-cylinder "V" and 3.0 liters, but in the average consumption. More information on these changes in the average consumption in the section on the range evolution .
The two new petrol engines are supercharged. The less powerful 2.0-liter engine has four cylinders in line and gives 240 hp. With this engine the XF can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 7.5 s and the average consumption is 8.9 l/100 km. It is an engine with a specific power very high (120 hp / l). The other new engine is 3 liters, six cylinders in "V" gives 340 hp and consumes 9.4 l/100 km.Consumption is low and only enhanced by hybrid models like the Lexus GS 450h.
The engine of 5 liters and eight cylinders in "V" only sold in Spain in version "XFR" (510 hp). In other markets there is a variant of 470 hp.
XF 2.2 Diesel 190 hp
The diesel engine gives 190 hp, 10 hp and spends somewhat less since the summer of 2012 - more than enough to travel to a fast pace by any road, going slightly noisy when accelerating at low speeds and very quiet when we are to constant speed. It has good throttle response at any speed, without delays and with a progressive power delivery and easily dispensable.
This engine is combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Sounds like a perfect marriage. The ZF transmission I found very good on all cars in which I tried and the Jaguar XF has been no exception. It is smooth and fast, do not think they take as much at fault neither qualities.
When starting from a standstill or nearly full throttle for example to quickly incorporate us a way-the answer is poor in the first meters. It gave me the feeling that is because of the gearbox as it does not appear that there is excessive slippage of the torque converter.
This engine has a start-stop system Automatic engine, according to Jaguar, it works more quickly than their alternatives. It did not seem faster than the Audi. Yes it is better than the BMW, especially in smooth operation every time the engine is started, the Jaguar does not make you want to disable.
Like other automatic cars with this system has a safety feature to prevent a possible crash when the engine is turned off by the "Stop-Start": if the driver removes his belt, the change happens to the lock position "P "and the parking brake is activated (electric).
The previous version we tested XF 3.0 V6 petrol and 238 hp 3.0 V6 Diesel 275 hp.
Equipment
The XF is available with six trim levels, called "Classic", "Luxury", "S Luxury ',' Premium Luxury ',' S Premium Luxury" and "Portfolio", in addition to the version specific 'XFR'.
From the more affordable version are standard items like elclimatizador two zones, dual-xenon headlights, power steering variable hardness and alloy wheels of 17 inches. Like other models price, you can have multiple items of equipment related to driver assistance and active cruise control , detection of objects in the blind spot or automatic lights . You can choose between a rich list of optional elements. Since mid-2012 there are certain developments in the equipment.
Insurance price and other details
We have calculated our insurance comparator the price of a policy for the next course: Jaguar XF Diesel V6 241 hp whose usual driver is a married man of 50 years with over 30 card and three without casualties, who resides in Madrid, use the car every day, make up to 20 000 km per year and park in a single garage.
The blanket insurance policy best price-quality ratio -7.96 out of 10 - is the Reale . It costs € 1290, so it is also the most affordable. It is also one of the highest quality. A full insurance with excess, for this course is available from € 502, € 360 franchise - with Phoenix Direct .
The Jaguar XF hit the market in September 2007 to replace the S-Type . In 2009 there was the sports version "XFR". Both models were updated in spring 2011.
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