• Ingenium family grows with 147kW, 184kW and 221kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol and 177kW  diesel engines delivering improved efficiency, lower running costs and enhanced performance
• Enhanced Configurable Dynamics technology is now available without Adaptive Dynamics on automatic models, allowing drivers to fine-tune the gear shift, engine management and steering for a more rewarding drive
• Intelligent safety features including Forward Traffic Detection and Forward Vehicle Guidance join extensive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
• Added convenience with Gesture Boot Lid for the first time
• Dual View screen InControl technology introduced on Touch Pro infotainment system allows the front passenger and driver to view different content on the central control screen simultaneously

19 June 2017 - Jaguar has announced a range of enhancements to its XF sports saloon. The 2018 Model Year updates see the debut of Jaguar Land Rover's latest Ingenium engines and new convenience and safety features available across the range.

The 2018 Model Year XF sports saloon introduces new powerplants, including 147kW, 184kW and 221kW derivatives of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine for the first time.

Jaguar Land Rover's new Ingenium petrol engines feature an aluminium-intensive design to provide excellent thermal properties and lightweight construction for improved efficiency and enhanced vehicle dynamics.

The 147kW XF is available with an automatic RWD powertrain, blending traditional Jaguar performance with excellent efficiency. The new engine powers XF from 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds and returns fuel economy of (6.8l/100km, with CO2 emissions of 154g/km.

The potent 184kW matches the efficiency of the 147kW engine yet accelerates from 0-100km/h in only 6.6 seconds. For enhanced performance, the rear-wheel drive automatic 221kW engine will accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

All Ingenium engines deliver benchmark low levels of friction to optimise efficiency and refinement and the new petrol units deploy twin scroll turbos to reduce lag, optimising power output and efficiency.

Continuously Variable Valve Lift technology improves air delivery to both the engines with electrohydraulic valve control delivering unrivalled flexibility. Models with the 147kW engine wear a 20t badge while 184kW derivatives are identified by 25t badging and 221kW vehicles get a 30t badge.

Alongside the existing 132kW version of Jaguar Land Rover's advanced four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine, customers will also be able to choose the new 177kW powerplant.

The powerful addition is available with RWD and automatic drivetrain, combining fuel economy of 5.3l/100km and 5.5l/100km with CO2 emissions of 139g/km. The twin turbo configuration delivers new levels of diesel performance with the 0-100km/h sprint completed in a sporty 6.5 seconds.

Jaguar XF features Configurable Dynamics, allowing the driver to fine-tune the driving experience. An updated configurable dynamics system is available to automatic models specified without Adaptive Suspension and provides a choice of Normal or Dynamic modes for the steering, engine and gearbox.*

Adaptive Dynamics with Configurable Dynamics also allows drivers to tailor the suspension settings, as before, and provides the ultimate in dynamic personalisation.

Inside, the highly adjustable front seats have been enhanced with the addition of winged headrests on Luxury seats available on Portfolio models. The upgraded seats feature powered height adjustment for the headrests with manual side wing supports.

Dual View technology brings additional versatility to the Touch Pro infotainment, allowing the driver to follow satellite navigation instructions while the front passenger uses the same 10-inch touchscreen display to view USB or TV outputs. Convenience gets a further boost with the introduction of a Gesture Boot Lid allowing customers to open and close the boot by waving their foot beneath the rear bumper.

Jaguar XF's five-star Euro NCAP rating has been augmented with a trio of new features in the form of Blind Spot Assist, Forward Traffic Detection and Forward Vehicle Guidance.

Forward Traffic Detection is designed to assist when forward visibility is restricted and is fitted as part of the Surround Camera System. Forward Vehicle Guidance is fitted as part of the Surround Camera System and helps drivers to place the vehicle when completing low speed manoeuvres using lines on the central touchscreen camera feed showing the direction of the front wheels.

Blind Spot Assist (BSA) detects vehicles in or approaching the blind spot when changing lanes and applies a gentle steering force to keep the vehicle in its lane and prevent a collision.

Jaguar XF press pack

AT-A-GLANCE

• The Jaguar XF: lightweight construction, efficient powertrains and packed with technology
• Unrivalled refinement, dynamics and design
• Elegant, progressive design combines short overhangs and outstanding proportions with aerodynamic efficiency: Cd 0.26
• Powertrains from 132kW Ingenium diesel to 280kW V6 supercharged petrol and eight-speed automatic transmission
• Enhanced Ingenium engine range delivers power and economy with new 147KW, 184kW and 221kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol and 177kW diesel engines.
• Double-wishbone and Integral Link rear suspension delivers exceptional ride comfort, handling, and unrivalled refinement
• All-Surface Progress Control enables smooth, effortless drive-away on low-friction surfaces such as snow and ice – all the driver has to do is steer
• 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Touch Pro and Dual View technology provides door-to-door navigation, seamless iOS and Android connectivity, and a 17-speaker, 825W Meridian Surround Sound System
• The XF offers a host of additional technology including full-LED headlights, a laser head-up display which delivers high-contrast colour images, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with queue-assist, Lane Keep-Assist, Adaptive Speed Limiter and semi-automated parking
• Gesture Boot Lid allows driver to open and close the boot lid even with their hands full
  

Summary

The Jaguar XF

The Jaguar XF brings an unrivalled blend of design, luxury, technology and efficiency to lead the business car segment, underpinned by class-leading driving dynamics and refinement.

The dynamic, coupé-like design is formed around Jaguar's aluminium-intensive architecture and combines the outstanding proportions, elegant surfaces and perfect lines which define all Jaguar cars.

The cabin is a seamless blend of contemporary luxury materials and finishes, traditional Jaguar craftsmanship and state-of-the art technology, with features such as a reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster, laser head-up display and the Touch Pro premium infotainment system.

"I believe the XF is the best looking car in its class. Elegant, handsome and with proportions that imbue a great sense of integrity – the XF is true to the great tradition of sporting Jaguar saloons while being completely of its time."
Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar

The XF uses Jaguar's aluminium-intensive architecture to provide a unique combination of lightweight construction and optimised driving dynamics. Double wishbone front suspension and Integral Link rear suspension – combined with near 50:50 weight distribution – deliver the ideal balance between ride and handling.

Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) maintains Jaguar's leadership in steering feel and optimises fuel economy. EPAS also enables functions such as camber compensation and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) including Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Condition Monitor and bay and parallel Park Assist.

Advanced passive damper technology delivers exceptional ride quality as standard through an extra valve, which reduces damping forces at low speeds. For even better control the Adaptive Dynamics system monitors body movement 100 times a second and wheel movement 500 times a second to determine the optimum damper settings for the driving conditions.

Jaguar Configurable Dynamics technology will, for the first time in 2018 Model Year, be available separately from Adaptive Dynamics across all automatic versions of XF. The system enables the driver to individually tailor settings of the steering, engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.

As before, Configurable Dynamics with Adaptive Dynamics provides the ultimate customisation of the driving experience by allowing customers to fine-tune the damper settings, in addition to those for the steering, engine and transmission.

Ability is unrivalled in rear-wheel drive form too. All-Surface Progress Control, developed for low-speed driving in adverse conditions, automatically manages the brakes and the throttle to deliver the best possible traction, enabling the car to pull away smoothly and without drama: the driver only has to steer. ASPC is fitted to all automatic models and operates between 3.6km/h and 30km/h, and the desired speed is set by the driver using the cruise control switches.

Infotainment and connectivity is the most advanced Jaguar has ever provided. The Touch Pro system facilitates InControl Apps, InControl Remote and Wi-Fi Hotspot through the vehicle's advanced and intuitive 10-inch touchscreen.

To enrich the experience there's also natural voice control, supporting commands such as 'more like this' for track selection. Audio systems include the exceptional 17-speaker, 825W Meridian Surround Sound System.

Touch Pro features a high-performance quad-core processor and runs on state-of-the-art, ultra-fast Ethernet, a network technology that offers exceptional data transfer rates. Combined, they deliver incredible graphics and fast response times.

To minimise driver distraction the XF offers a colour laser head-up display. Compared to competitor systems, this technology is smaller, lighter, and generates high contrast images, which are easier to read in strong sunlight.

Stereo camera technology enables Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning and Lane-Keep Assist systems. Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist takes the stress out of motorway driving in stop-go traffic by tracking the vehicle in front, at a safe distance.

The XF offers adaptive full-LED headlights. Featuring two banks of LEDs and reflectors – one for dipped beam, the other for main beam – they generate light with a colour temperature closer to that of daylight than is achievable with Xenon lights, delivering better illumination. At the same time, energy consumption is reduced. They are so efficient that, unlike first-generation designs, cooling fans are not needed.

The full-LED headlights feature high-beam assist function as standard, using a stereo camera to detect other vehicles in the distance and dip the headlights automatically, to avoid dazzling other drivers.

Range summary
The XF range will consist of:

• XF Prestige
• XF R-Sport
• XF Portfolio
• XF S

The powertrain range consists of:
Diesel

• 132kW Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel automatic RWD
• 177kW Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin turbocharged diesel automatic RWD
• 221kW 3.0-litre V6 twin turbocharged diesel automatic RWD

Petrol

• 147kW Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol automatic RWD
• 184kW Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol automatic RWD
• 221kW  Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol automatic RWD
• 280kW 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol automatic RWD

The Jaguar XF is manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich Plant along with the XE, XJ and F-TYPE model lines.

Design

Staying true to the principles of elegant lines and disciplined surfacing, the Jaguar XF is the most visually dynamic car in the executive segment.

Integrity, simplicity: Perfect proportions, aerodynamic efficiency

"In creating the XF, as a design team we were driven by discipline, the discipline of simplicity. Every exterior line on the XF has a clear purpose – nothing is superfluous. 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.

"Inside too, we have been driven by the desire to ensure the XF's cabin is as comforting as it is comfortable. Innovative technology, including the 10-inch touchscreen, is combined carefully with materials that cosset and reassure.

"The XF has a clear sense of calm and strength, both outside and inside – and I'm proud of my team for delivering that."
Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar

From any angle the XF is instantly recognisable as a Jaguar. The sleek, coupé-like profile, long bonnet with deep power bulge and the short front overhang mark this car out as a sporting saloon that stands apart from the crowd.

Aerodynamic performance is optimised by apertures in the front bumper, which channel air over the front wheels. This helps to prevent the turbulent wheel wake from disturbing the smooth laminar airflow passing around the car.

The headlights – including the adaptive full-LED technology – are flush with the surrounding panels, improving not only aesthetics but also aerodynamics. They also feature Jaguar's signature J-Blade LED daytime running lights.

The power bulge on the long aluminium bonnet runs all the way through to the nose cone, emphasising the car's performance potential, integrating Jaguar's latest-generation deployable bonnet technology to the rear hinge assembly. Not only does this contribute to the sleek styling but also optimises visibility and pedestrian protection.

The one-piece aluminium bodyside pressings emphasise Jaguar's philosophy that surfacing should always be executed with the discipline of simplicity and purity. Designing and manufacturing these panels from a single sheet is extremely challenging but contributes not only to the overall stiffness of the body, but also to surfacing purity and quality because there are no visible joints.

The elegant daylight opening graphic features a full return, the form inspired by past Jaguar sports saloons. With radii honed to within fractions of a millimetre to deliver the complex curvature, the feature is testament to Jaguar's expertise in working with aluminium.

Running from front to back, peaking above the rear wheel in terms of height and then tapering away, is a chamfered feature line known as 'the spear of light.' The reflections make the car appear even more lithe, more agile, and more elegant.

At the rear, the LED tail lights feature the signature Jaguar graphic from F-TYPE – a line intersecting a roundel – also used on the XE. But here, the graphic is repeated, creating a clear hierarchy from XE, and an unmistakable pattern at night: everybody knows that this is the XF.

The chrome signature blade running across the boot lid between the light clusters emphasises the XF's taut surfaces and dynamic visual balance.

To deliver the flush fit of the light clusters and perfect integration of the chrome blade, the boot lid is made from two steel pressings joined by laser brazing. As well as being highly energy-efficient, this state-of-the-art process was selected for its precision and neat, clean finish.

Interior design: simplicity, strength, space

The interior of the XF has always attracted praise, especially the start-up sequence bringing the car to life as the rotary gear selector rises up from the centre console and the air vents rotate into position.

The brief was to retain that sense of occasion – and the strong, simple lines and horizontal feel of the instrument panel – but mature the design language and the use of materials, befitting the XF's status now that XE is in position as the entry-level Jaguar sports saloon.

The layered instrument panel, with Jaguar signature 'Riva Hoop' inspired by XJ, continues into the door, creating a unique cabin feel. This is enhanced by the generous application of veneers such as Gloss Figured Ebony and textured aluminium trim such as Dark Hex.

With options such as the reconfigurable, 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster and 10-inch touchscreen, four-zone climate control, 10-colour configurable ambient lighting, Black Suedecloth headliner and fluted Windsor leather seats, the XF sets the standard for interior luxury and design.

Appreciation of the XF's interior starts from outside – there's an approach sequence leading you into the car as the Jaguar Intaglio at the centre of the Riva Hoop is lit up.

Once in your seat, you notice how the doors with optional soft-close, shut with reassuring precision and a sound painstakingly engineered to match the premium materials and perfect execution of the interior.  Press the engine start button and watch the backlighting fade: the effect is calming – this is your personal space.

Look around and you notice the height of the waistline and the centre console: this enhances the feeling of being sat in the seat rather than on it, creating a sense of safety, comfort and security. The strong horizontal theme of the instrument panel, the layering of it, and the materials used for each layer creates a rich, luxurious, handcrafted feel.

New for 2018 Model Year, enhanced front seats provide even more comfort for driver and front passenger as the upgraded 'Luxury' seats now provide powered 'Z' headrests with manually adjustable wings.

The XF's 2,960mm wheelbase means that rear passengers enjoy traditional Jaguar comfort while options such as the four-zone climate control system, heated seats and window blinds make the second row an even more comfortable place to be.

The rear bench also features a more practical 40:20:40 split, making it easier to through-load bulky items such as skis or snowboards. The boot lid benefits from an optional power open and close function.

architecture and Body structure

The XF features a light, stiff body structure made predominantly or entirely from aluminium

Material benefit: aluminium-intensive construction

Aluminium alloys, self-piercing rivets, and structural adhesives: these are the essential elements around which every Jaguar is designed. Used to create inherently light, stiff body structures, they enable the highest standards of performance, efficiency, safety and dynamics.

These attributes were engineered into Jaguar's aluminium-intensive architecture from the very beginning. It is from this state-of-the-art modular structure that the XF was developed. Also featuring advanced high-strength steels, the aluminium-intensive monocoque uses materials intelligently, exploiting each to its full potential.

Aluminium is also used to make the bonnet and front fenders, while the front-end carrier and cross-car beam are cast from even lighter magnesium alloys.

The aluminium-intensive monocoque leverages more than a decade's experience of manufacturing luxury cars from aluminium in high volume. The one-piece bodysides of the XF are testament to Jaguar's world-leading expertise in working with the material.

Stamped from a single sheet of high-strength 6000-series alloy, the bodysides weigh less than 6kg and are among the most technically-challenging panels Jaguar has developed and push the very limits of what is possible in terms of designing and manufacturing in aluminium. Perfecting the deep haunches and the sixth-light incorporated all of the learnings from F-TYPE in terms of depth of draw and tightness of radii.

Assembly to the rest of the structure uses a two-stage framing process. The technique allows for greater joint efficiency through optimised positioning of the rivets. This translates to increased torsional rigidity of the body.

Features such as the high-pressure die-cast aluminium front suspension towers increase local stiffness and make a significant contribution to the XF's benchmark ride, handling and steering.

Quieter by design

The body of the XF is designed to behave as one homogeneous structure: wherever vibration energy finds a discontinuity it will concentrate and then radiate noise through to the cabin. As a result, reducing structure-borne noise is an important way of delivering customary Jaguar refinement.

Every part of the body has been analysed to ensure as many potential sources of noise have been designed-out. In some areas, such as the crash structure behind the front bulkhead, fully-sealed, double-wall structures are used. Where sound deadening has been applied, the latest spray-on materials are used due to their combination of higher performance and lower weight.

Foam baffles inside the aluminium sections also contribute. These pieces are fitted during assembly: as the body passes through the e-coating ovens the heat causes the foam to expand so that it completely fills the section.

A further example of the painstaking attention to detail that delivers XF's benchmark low levels of cabin noise is typified by the way in which the high-level brake light is fitted to the body. Running all the way along the full length of the rear screen, this full-LED light has a seal and an acoustic barrier behind to minimise any noise leakage through to the interior.

Closing the loop: Recycled aluminium alloy

Aluminium pressings used where stiffness is a key criterion, such as under frame reinforcements, are typically formed from 5000-series alloys. These include RC5754, a grade unique to Jaguar Land Rover, which is made predominantly from recycled material and also used on the XE sports saloon.

Around half of this is scrap sourced from the press shops, helping not only the move towards closed-loop recycling but also reductions in overall electricity consumption and therefore lifecycle CO2 emissions. Innovations like this are a further example of Jaguar Land Rover's world-class aluminium expertise and drive for environmental sustainability.

Structural integrity: World-class safety

The XF has been engineered to meet the most demanding crash test requirements in the world. As part of the intelligent material mix in the body, the rear longitudinal members and the B-pillar reinforcements are made from ultra-high strength hot-formed boron steels, providing exceptional rigidity and stability of the occupant safety cell.

Pedestrian protection is provided by the energy-absorbing properties of the front bumper and enhanced by Jaguar's latest-generation deployable bonnet technology.

The system uses pressure sensors mounted in the front bumper to detect collisions with pedestrians. When deployment is initiated, pyrotechnic piston actuators integrated into the rear bonnet hinges fire, and, in 40 milliseconds, can lift the trailing edge of the bonnet by approximately 130mm. This increases clearance between the pedestrian's head and hard points in the engine compartment, helping to mitigate head injuries.

Jaguar's commitment to improving pedestrian protection in this way began back in 2006 with the launch of the XK.

Chassis

The Jaguar XF exceeds all expectations of how a business saloon should ride, handle and steer.

Dynamic, agile, composed

Whether on a mountain road or a motorway cruise, from behind the wheel or relaxing in the back, the XF is designed to deliver a driving experience that sets the class standard.

The light yet exceptionally stiff body, with its combination of aluminium and advanced high-strength steels, delivers near 50:50 weight distribution – the ideal starting point for dynamics development.

Double-wishbone front and Integral Link rear suspension systems provide the inherently high levels of stiffness needed for agile handling and steering precision with the compliance essential for first-class comfort and refinement. Advanced damper technologies – both passive and continuously variable – improve ride quality still further and extend the XF's breadth of dynamic capability.

"The XF has to deliver driver reward through agility and immediacy of response when it's called for, and yet great ride composure and comfort too. The XF's light and rigid aluminium intensive architecture is a key enabler for us delivering those attributes, as it provides an optimal basis for finely tuning the ride and handling characteristics of the car.
"The result is that the XF is as satisfying to drive quickly, as it is comfortable to be driven in."
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integrity, Jaguar

With components made entirely from lightweight aluminium, the XF's double-wishbone front suspension is modelled closely on F-TYPE's and was chosen because, fundamentally, there is no better configuration.

Its exceptionally high camber stiffness means the tyres are able to generate lateral force immediately – which translates to sharper and more immediate turn-in. And the high roll camber gain means that the tyre's contact patch is maintained, generating more grip and delivering better feel.

Other refinements include lighter springs made from narrower-gauge steel and low-friction, PTFE-lined bushes for the tubular anti-roll bar.

Integral Link: Forces separated

The optimum balance of ride and handling requires lateral and longitudinal stiffnesses to be tuned independently. This simply isn't possible with a conventional multi-link suspension rear suspension: changes to one will affect the other, leading to compromises in the vehicle's dynamics attributes.

Integral Link is different, enabling the XF to realise exceptional levels of comfort and handling. Bushes soft in recession allow the wheels to move rearwards and upwards upon impact, providing excellent energy absorption characteristics.

At the same time, camber stiffness can be increased, delivering greater responsiveness. Greater caster stiffness can also be achieved, for greater stability under braking.

Electric power-assisted steering

Steering response and on-centre feel are among the most important attributes to define Jaguar's dynamics DNA and this is evident with the XF.

Everything from the tyres through to the steering wheel itself makes a difference but one of the key enablers is the enormous tuning potential of electric power-assisted steering (EPAS). From filters that damp unwanted disturbances caused by road surface irregularities to algorithms that compensate for changes in ambient temperature – EPAS has far more to offer than hydraulic systems ever could.

Incorporating all of the learnings from F-TYPE and XE, the advantages of EPAS give the XF an even more connected feel with intuitive, linear responses. And because the system only uses energy when the wheel is turned, it improves fuel efficiency by up to three per cent on the European combined cycle.

Torque Vectoring by Braking

Another technology proven first on F-TYPE and standard on the XF is Torque Vectoring by Braking. On corner entry, lightly braking the inner wheels individually can mitigate understeer and help the driver to take the ideal line. Intervention is subtle and virtually transparent to the driver, but the increased agility is felt immediately.

Next-generation damper technology: smooth progress

Making the XF's body lighter and stiffer delivers inherent benefits in terms of ride control, but Jaguar's dynamics engineers looked closely at other fundamental improvements that could be made when developing the XF. One of the most effective is the integration of next-generation passive damper technology to enhance comfort.

Passive dampers enable frequency-dependent damping – the ability to vary damping force not only with the velocity at which the damper piston moves, but also as a function of its frequency. Inputs from road surface imperfections are high frequency inputs and large road undulations are low frequency.

An extra valve in the piston provides an additional bypass. Over road surface imperfections this extra valve opens, allowing some fluid to flow through it instead of the main valve in the piston. This reduces the damping force and makes the ride smoother and the driving experience even more relaxing. On smooth road surfaces the valve is closed, forcing all of the fluid to pass through the piston: damping force increases and the ride becomes more controlled.

Jaguar's Adaptive Dynamics system monitors body movement 100 times a second and wheel movement 500 times a second, the control algorithms for the adaptive dampers enhance low-speed ride comfort as well improving handling and agility at higher speeds.

Configurable Dynamics: Track-tested

First developed for F-TYPE, Configurable Dynamics will be available as a standalone feature for the first time with 2018 Model Year. The system takes the XF's duality of character to the next level and allows the driver to individually tailor the throttle mapping, transmission shift strategy and steering feel.

The feature allows the driver to configure the Jaguar XF to their personal choice by opting for Normal or Dynamic settings of the various components through the central screen. By selecting 'Dynamic' mode with the chequered flag switch on the central console, the driver activates the chosen combination.

 Configurable Dynamics with Adaptive Dynamics function, which is available on all automatic models, enables the driver to also configure the damper settings as well as the steering, gearbox and engine for an even more focused and personalised dynamic drive.

An enhanced Configurable Dynamics system is included in models fitted with Touch Pro infotainment. The upgraded 'Dynamic-i' features a stopwatch, G-meter and graphics to show the accelerator and brake positions, for the ultimate customer experience.

Powertrain

Responsive, refined, rewarding

The XF's four- and six-cylinder Euro 6 diesel and petrol engines are engineered for exceptional response, smoothness and efficiency, and all benefit from stop-start systems and smart regenerative charging. Characterised by a rapid build-up of torque from low speeds to give effortless acceleration, the linear throttle response and refined soundtrack makes the driving experience as intuitive as it is rewarding.

From the 132kW 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel to the 280kW supercharged 3.0-litre V6, all with an eight-speed automatic, the XF offers a truly remarkable breadth of performance and capability

By combining the XF's lightweight aluminium-intensive body with the all-aluminium Ingenium engine family, Jaguar has achieved excellent fuel efficiency with fuel economy and CO2 emissions from 4.3l/100km) and 114g/km respectively on the European combined cycle respectively.

Designed, developed and manufactured in-house to meet Jaguar's exacting requirements for power, torque and refinement, Ingenium is a modular family, which will deliver a wide range of world-class diesel and petrol engines.

The range of Ingenium engines in the XF begins with the 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel rated at 132kW/430Nm and, for the first time in 2018 Model Year, 177kW/500Nm. Every measure has been taken to ensure these engines are as clean and efficient as they are quiet and smooth-running.

Features such as the offset cylinder bores and roller bearings for the camshafts and balancer shafts contribute to Ingenium's benchmark low levels of internal friction.

The split-cooling system features a mapped thermostat, a variable-flow pump and crossflow channels in the cylinder head to ensure a rapid warm-up from cold. A variable flow oil pump and switchable piston cooling jets cut parasitic losses still further and therefore reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Ingenium is also one of the first diesel engines to feature variable valve timing. A cam phaser on the exhaust side allows the catalysts to reach operating temperature even more quickly, further reducing emissions. The technology also enables more efficient and robust regeneration of the particulate filter.

Complementing the inherently low levels of vibration ensured by the design of the stiff, deep-skirt cylinder block are acoustic covers fitted to the cylinder head, the chain drive and the sump. These covers prevent radiated noise from the engine from reaching the cabin and contribute to the XF's exceptional levels of refinement. Switchable engine mounts provide extremely effective isolation from the body, further reducing the transmission of structure-borne noise.

The new 177kW unit also features twin sequential turbo technology to optimise performance across the rev range – delivering strong low down responses and more power at high engine speeds.

Clean diesel technology: NOx emissions minimised

The 132kW Ingenium diesel engine features a 1,800bar common rail injection system, while the 177kW unit uses a 2,200bar system. The engines also feature the latest variable geometry turbochargers to deliver a clean, quiet, efficient combustion process. A sophisticated exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system featuring both high-pressure and cooled low-pressure circuits reduces pumping losses still further, thereby boosting efficiency, while the reduction in peak combustion chamber temperatures delivers inherently low emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

Integrating Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology into the exhaust gas after treatment system cuts NOx to very low levels. By injecting a urea solution upstream of a highly-efficient SCR catalyst, NOx is converted into harmless nitrogen and water, ensuring the XF can meet not only the stringent limits imposed by Euro 6 but also the most demanding emissions regulations worldwide.

High-output V6 diesel: 700Nm

Renowned for its combination of high power and torque with excellent fuel economy and exceptionally smooth running, Jaguar's 3.0-litre V6 diesel exceeds all expectations.

This outstanding 221kW/700Nm V6 will accelerate the XF from 0-100km in just 6.2 seconds yet returns 5.5l/100km and 144g/km CO2 on the European combined cycle.

The piezo common rail system delivers fuel into the combustion chambers at pressures of up to 2,000bar through eight-hole nozzles, for the ultimate mixture formation and cleaner, more efficient combustion.

The parallel-sequential turbocharging system benefits from turbos with more aerodynamically efficient turbine and compressor wheels. Ceramic ball bearing technology is used in the primary turbocharger. This technology reduces friction – especially at low temperatures – so torque builds up even more rapidly than before, delivering immediate response whenever the driver demands it.

Engine efficiency is also aided by a two-stage oil pump and switchable coolant pump. High-pressure EGR and a cooled low-pressure EGR circuit reduce pumping losses.

Utilising a higher proportion of recirculated exhaust gas reduces peak combustion chamber temperatures, inhibiting NOx formation. Working in combination with EGR, an SCR system reduces NOx emissions to very low levels and ensures Euro 6 compliance.

Four-cylinder petrol power: Responsive, refined, efficient

A trio of 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engines is new for 2018 Model Year and has been developed entirely in-house in three power ratings: 147kW/320Nm, 184kW/365Nm and 221kW/400Nm.

All Ingenium engines deliver benchmark low levels of friction to optimise efficiency and refinement while the new petrol units deploy twin scroll turbos to reduce lag, optimising power output and efficiency.

Continuously Variable Valve Lift technology improves air delivery to all three engines. The new 147kW, 184kW and 221kW powerplants all feature electrohydraulic valve control to deliver unrivalled flexibility. This patented technology provides fully variable control of the intake valve lift for optimum efficiency, power and torque across the rev range.

In addition, cleaner combustion is ensured by a new 200bar direct injection system, which features centrally mounted injectors with optimised spray patterns to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

In a first for Jaguar, the exhaust manifold is also integrated with the cylinder head casting. Passing coolant through the manifold considerably reduces warm-up times, when engines are at their least efficient, to enhance fuel consumption and control emissions.

Supercharged V6: Highly-rated sports car performance

Enthusiasts demanding the most involving driving experience have the choice of Jaguar's free-revving 3.0-litre supercharged V6 280kW rating
Shared with the F-TYPE sports car, these all-aluminium engines combine supercharging with direct-injection and variable intake and exhaust valve timing to deliver exceptional throttle response, linear power delivery and a unique soundtrack.

A single balancer shaft enhances smooth running and refinement, while a carefully tuned symposer feeds some of the supercharged V6's induction sound back into the cabin to make exploiting the performance potential even more exhilarating.

The 280kW powertrain, reserved for the XF S, is matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission, this model is capable of covering the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.3 seconds on its way to an electronically-limited maximum speed of 250kph.

Comfortably ahead: smooth eight-speed automatic transmissions

Every engine in the XF, from the 132kW four-cylinder diesel to the 280kW supercharged V6, is available with a specifically optimised version of ZF's peerless eight-speed automatic. Combined with Jaguar's unique rotary gearshift controller and paddle shifts, these state-of-the-art transmissions offer an unparalleled driving experience, blending exceptionally smooth launch behaviour with seamless shifting and outstanding efficiency.

The transmission controller monitors driving styles and adapts its shift patterns to suit. The ECU is also networked to the Jaguar Drive Control, offering even quicker shifts and more dynamic kickdown in Dynamic mode, and earlier up-shifts in Eco mode.

Complementing the stop-start system is Transmission Idle Control: if the vehicle is stationary and held against the brakes with the engine running, one of the brakes inside the transmission opens, reducing drag losses and therefore further reducing fuel consumption.

Two versions of the ZF 8HP family feature in the XF. The V6 diesel is paired with the familiar 8HP70 transmission, while the four-cylinders and the rear-wheel drive supercharged V6 petrols are matched to the lighter, more compact 8HP45.

To improve driving comfort even further when running at very low engine speeds, all applications except the supercharged V6s feature a pendulum damper in the torque converter. This additional element is able to absorb very low frequency vibrations and prevent them from passing through to the cabin. This enables even greater fuel efficiency without compromising refinement.

INCONTROL INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY

From a smartphone app you can use to start the engine, to door-to-door navigation and a 10-inch touchscreen – the XF offers all the functionality you'll ever need

Touch: Better connected

The XF features two state-of-the-art InControl infotainment systems. The standard system, Touch, is based around an eight-inch touchscreen with Jaguar's new user interface. Designed to be simple and intuitive to use, the contemporary graphics are crisp and clear.

The touchscreen supports gestures familiar from smartphones and tablets such as 'swipe' to perform actions such as moving from one page to the next or to change tracks, and 'drag' to scroll across maps.

Some customers prefer voice control. The enhanced speech recognition engine for Touch enables the driver to make one-shot destination entry for the navigation system, for example, or to call a contact directly.

Text-to-voice technology helps to reduce driver distraction by reading out incoming SMS messages. When the vehicle is stationary the driver can use the touchscreen to compose messages or, for convenience, to select one of the stored templates.

Planning journeys in the navigation system is quicker and easier than before thanks to smart data entry and faster route calculation. Map data stored on SD card is rendered in high quality 2D. A junction view feature means that you need never miss a motorway exit again, while images of terrain and cityscapes make following the route more intuitive. Turn-by-turn instructions can also be shown in the optional Head-Up Display, enabling the driver to keep their eyes on the road.

Touch Pro: World-class infotainment technology

The Touch Pro premium infotainment system was designed in-house from a clean sheet and features state-of-the-art technologies that deliver a truly outstanding multimedia experience.

At the heart of Touch Pro is a 10-inch capacitive touchscreen, which has been enhanced for 2018 Model Year with the introduction of Dual View InControl technology. This segment-first innovation enables the central screen to display vehicle information, such as satellite navigation for the driver while the front seat passenger is able to access radio, USB or TV outputs simultaneously using the same screen.

Like a smartphone, the home screen can be customised: wallpaper can be set to any image, and widgets can be added to provide shortcuts to favourite features. It's even possible to add extra home screens. And the touchscreen accepts the 'pinch to zoom' gestures familiar to all smartphone users – nothing could be more intuitive to use.

XF satellite navigation benefits from dead-reckoning functionality, which interprets vehicle data up to 40 times a second, and can accurately, position the vehicle even when GPS signals can no longer be received – perfect for city centres.

Utilising a data connection enables even greater functionality and location-based features and information. The XF offers door-to-door route planning and guidance incorporating public transport options, Commute Mode which learns your daily drive so that it can automatically offer alternative routes to avoid congestion using historical and real-time traffic information

If you just want to enjoy the music, functions such as 'Play more like this' make it even simpler to access all of your favourite tracks. To make the most of it all there's the option of a 17-speaker, 825W Surround Sound System developed with renowned British audio experts Meridian. The system benefits from Meridian's Trifield and Audyssey's MultEQ XT technologies to ensure optimum sound reproduction with benchmark low levels of distortion.

The modules that make up Touch Pro are connected using Ethernet, and Jaguar is one of the very first vehicle manufacturers to integrate this network technology into its electronic architectures. With a bandwidth of up to 1Gbit/ second, Ethernet can cope with high volumes of data, enabling very high infotainment system performance.

Together with a powerful quad-core processor and the solid-state drive, Ethernet allows Touch Pro to deliver smooth graphics and extremely fast response times. These technologies also ensure that the system's capability can be enhanced even further in the future.

Always on: The connected XF
Dialling-in to a conference call, booking a hotel room or just catching up with the news – with InControl Apps the XF ensures drivers can seamlessly connect Apple and Android smartphones to the car. Via a USB cable and the dedicated port in the centre console, InControl Apps provides access to the compatible apps on the device using the vehicle's touchscreen.

Remote Essentials functionality, accessed through the InControl Remote app, enables customers to interact with the XF from anywhere using a smartphone. It can display how much fuel is in the tank, whether the doors are locked and if the windows were left open. There's even the option to download mileages from business trips to make claiming expenses quicker and easier.

Remote Premium, also accessed using the InControl Remote app, does even more, enabling the driver to remotely lock or unlock the car and receive alerts if the alarm sounds, with the option to reset it. A beep and flash feature can help drivers to find the car if they've forgotten where they parked it – perfect for busy car parks or crowded city streets – or there's a map to lead them straight to it.

For the last word in comfort and convenience, Remote Premium enables the driver to bring the cabin to a pre-set temperature by remotely starting the engine. A press of a smartphone button is all it takes for the XF's highly effective climate control system to heat or cool the interior to the desired temperature before the journey even begins – perfect for hot summer days or freezing winter mornings.

Using an integrated SIM card (supplied by the customer) and the vehicle antenna for the strongest and most reliable signal, the XF goes online and can function as a Wi-Fi hotspot, providing a 4G connection for up to eight devices.

Secure Tracker enhances security by providing proactive vehicle monitoring. Should the XF be stolen, the tracking service will work with law enforcement agencies to locate and recover the car as quickly as possible.

Should the worst happen and the car be involved in a collision severe enough to trigger the airbags, Protect will automatically notify the emergency services and provide the GPS location of the vehicle. Occupants can also trigger an emergency call manually by pressing a button.

All-round convenience: Hands-free Gesture Boot Lid

Driver convenience has been enhanced in 2018 Model Year Jaguar XF with the addition of Gesture Boot Lid technology. The technology provides a hands-free solution for drivers to access the bootspace even when they have their hands full. The system is available with keyless entry and parking aid and allows the owner to open and close the tailgate by simply waving their foot underneath the rear bumper of the vehicle.

Sensors beneath the rear valance are able to detect any movement as the customer swipes their foot underneath. This triggers the boot lid opening, making it possible to load any items into the loadspace without having to put them down.

ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

From traction systems which know the type of surface you're driving on to a stereo camera which read the road ahead: the XF features all of the intelligent technologies needed to reduce driver workload and make even the longest journeys feel effortless and stress-free

Getting to grips: All-Surface Progress Control

Even the most expert drivers can struggle to pull away smoothly on very low-friction surfaces such as snow, ice or wet grass – especially in a rear-wheel drive car. From a hill start it can be near-impossible because even the slightest pressure on the accelerator can be enough to break traction.

Conventional traction control systems attempt to modulate what happens after the wheels begin to slip – and often that's too late. Which is why the XF features Jaguar's revolutionary All-Surface Progress Control (ASPC) system.

Leveraging the knowledge built up over decades of Jaguar Land Rover experience in off-road technologies, ASPC delivers a step-change in capability because there's no driver input on the pedals: the driver just has to steer.

ASPC works like a low-speed cruise control and can operate between 3.6km/h and 30km/h. The system is activated by pressing a button on the centre console after which, the driver uses the cruise control switches on the steering wheel to set the maximum speed. The system then does all the hard work.

What makes ASPC so effective is that it doesn't just provide fine control of the throttle: it also uses the brakes in opposition to the throttle so that, from standstill, only very low engine torque is applied to the driven wheels. This unparalleled capability ensures smooth progress with little or no wheel spin.

Available on all engines paired with automatic transmissions, ASPC is compatible with rear- and all-wheel drive and is made even more effective by the fitment of winter tyres.

Forward-thinking: Stereo camera at the heart of intelligent safety

The highly automated driving functions of tomorrow will only be made possible through the use of exceptionally accurate and robust sensors. Such technology is available today in the XF: it is one of the few vehicles to feature a forward-facing stereo camera.

This state-of-the-art sensor, packaged in front of the rear-view mirror, generates a captures a real time view of the road and objects ahead. The information is interpreted by highly sophisticated image processing software and the output used by a wide range of advanced driver assistance systems.

One of the most important is the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system because it has the potential to significantly reduce accident statistics. If the controller determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is likely, the brake system is pre-charged and the driver given audible and visual warnings. If no avoiding action is taken and the collision deemed to be imminent, full braking is initiated to avoid it or mitigate the effects.

The stereo camera also enables the XF's Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane-Keep Assist (LKA) systems. By monitoring the vehicle's position relative to lane markings either side, LDW can prevent drivers from drifting out of lane by triggering a visual warning in the instrument panel and a haptic warning through the steering wheel rim.

If the driver drifts too close to the edge of the lane, the LKA system can guide the driver towards the centre by applying a small amount of corrective counter-steering. The amount of torque applied to the steering wheel is slight and can be easily over-ridden by the driver at any time.

Drifting out of lane can be caused by driver fatigue as well as inattentiveness, and this can be identified by periods of little or no steering activity followed by sudden or excessive inputs. The XF's Driver Condition Monitor system recognises these patterns, and, by also checking activation of brake and accelerator pedals, will display a multi-stage visual warning in the instrument panel to prompt the driver to take a break.

In the line of sight: Laser head-up display

The XF features a laser head-up display (HUD) to clearly present important information just where the driver needs it. Projecting key information such as vehicle speed, gear shift indication and navigation instructions onto the windscreen makes it easier for the driver to concentrate on what matters most – the road ahead.

The colour images are exceptionally sharp and are adjustable both in height and in brightness, making it easy to find the ideal setting. The HUD may also be switched off if desired.

Keeping a safe distance: Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist

The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is designed to reduce the effort and monotony of driving in heavy traffic. Using a long-range 77GHz scanning radar, the system will maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, all the way down to a standstill. Queue Assist then enables the XF to track the vehicle in front as the traffic starts moving again.

Always looking back: Blind Sport Monitor and Reverse Traffic Detection

Radar can keep watch on the area behind the car too, making overtaking safer. Medium-range sensors will alert the driver to the presence of vehicles approaching fast from behind once they've closed to within 70 metres. As the vehicles approach the blind spot, a flashing icon appears in the mirror as a warning. Once the vehicle enters the blind spot, the icon is shown as a solid.

At slower speeds, such as reversing out of a space in a busy car park, the same radar sensors can also warn drivers of approaching vehicles, which may be hidden from view or are outside the driver's peripheral vision.

Using the same functionality and introduced at 2018 Model Year is Blind Spot Assist. This combines the Blind Spot Monitor with the steering control provided by EPAS and will gently counter steer the vehicle back into its lane if the driver indicates to change lane and it detects a collision risk with another vehicle in the blind spot.

Forward looking safety: additional driver aids

Forward Traffic Detection, new for 2018 Model Year, provides an extra level of safety in situations where the driver may have difficulty viewing other vehicles, such as at an obscured junction. Using the surround camera technology, the system is able to detect the cross movement of other vehicles and provide a visual warning to the driver on the central screen.

Also introduced on XF for 2018 Model Year is Forward Vehicle Guidance. This intuitive system provides assistance when parking or during low speed manoeuvres by providing visual graphics to help the drivers accurately place the vehicle. Similar to the graphics the driver sees when the rear view camera is in use, Forward Vehicle Guidance overlays the XF body with projections based on the current steering input. Like Forward Traffic Detection, it relies on added surround view cameras.

Perfect positioning: Park Assist

The effort of trying to slot a large car into a small space is a thing of the past. The XF features semi-automated park assist functions for both bay and parallel parking. Ultrasonic sensors measure the space and, if it's suitable, will enable the car to steer itself into position: all the driver has to do is operate the accelerator and the brakes. In the case of parallel parking, the system can also steer the vehicle out again.

Complementing this feature is the surround camera system. Five cameras combine to give a 360° view of the area around the car, including a plan view, to make manoeuvring easier and safer.

TECHNICAL DATA

* With tyre repair system (505 litres with space saver spare wheel)
Manufacturer's figures; correct at time of going to press

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