Jaguar XF: specifications, test drive, photos and reviews of car owners

To date, business-class cars are very popular. Even the crisis that Europe is experiencing, almost does not affect the high sales in the E-segment.

For those who want to ride a prestigious mid-size sedan and do not want to see the same car on every corner, the best option is the new Jaguar XF. 2014 foreshadows the cult brand Jaguar increase sales of this model.

History of creation

For the first time, the XF model was introduced in 2008, replacing the Jaguar S-Type. From its predecessor, it received a slightly modified platform and round elements of optics. It was the front that caused the most criticism of the Jaguar XF. The owners' comments indicated that the released car in comparison with the spectacular pre-production concept of Jaguar C-XF in 2007 did not change for the better.

The company made conclusions and presented in 2011 an updated XF, which outwardly resembled the prototype of 2007 that everyone liked.

Exterior

"Plastic surgery" made the appearance of the car more expressive. Designers changed the headlights, grille, which, in turn, led to changes in the profile of the hood. As a result of a small restyling, the "face" of the XF in many respects resembled the XJ model, and astern Martin, as it were strange, was stern. Dispels all suspicion of the enlarged nameplate on the trunk lid. "Jaguar" -2014 - XF, the photo of which is shown below, to confirm this.

Interior

Dereestyling XF was criticized not only for its appearance. Many car enthusiasts did not like the interior, namely the small details of the interior. These are too small entries on the buttons, and an inconvenient multimedia system, and a touch-sensitive "glove box" that works on the case and without it. But we must pay tribute to the British, who made the correct conclusions.

In the updated XF, the inscriptions on the buttons became readable, the glovebox button works without fail and further down the list. The tree in the cabin became noticeably smaller. It was replaced with plastic "for aluminum," thus emphasizing that the car can be both comfortable and sporty. It should be noted that the materials of finishing and assembly, in general, remained at a high level.

Room capacity

Outwardly, "Jaguar XF" is very large, but this does not mean that the interior of the car is very spacious. To be frank, people taller than 190 cm will feel some discomfort both behind the wheel and behind on the couch. In the driver's seat, the longitudinal course of the steering wheel, the size of the cushion and the chair in general, and the height of the ceiling on the couch are inadequate. Those whose growth does not exceed 185 cm, in the car interior will be more than comfortable - there is enough room for the legs or head with a margin. In addition, in the XF installed in moderately hard seats with excellent lateral support. Seats, as it should be in a car of this class, are regulated by an electric drive. When the engine is turned on, the steering wheel, albeit with a slight delay, automatically presses against the torpedo.

Cargo area

The owners of the basic equipment should remember that they will not be able to transport the dimensional cargo. The standard version does not provide the possibility of folding the rear sofa, but for extra money you can equip your car with this function. The capacity of the luggage compartment for many motorists is an important characteristic. "Jaguar XF" does not have this problem, as its volume is 500 liters. It should be noted that the luggage compartment has an electric door closer, so do not necessarily slam the lid: it is enough to put it, and it will "stand" in its place. Under the trunk of the trunk, engineers hid the battery for better weighting. They also arranged a "dock", although there is enough room in the niche for a full spare. It is possible to find fault only to the opening of the trunk - it is made for the design of the car, but very narrow, which can cause certain difficulties with loading and unloading of oversized cargo.

Multimedia

The only significant drawback, which is still not corrected in the Jaguar XF model, is the multimedia system. Despite its versatility (you can even watch TV), it has a complex multi-level interface, but that's not all. Another disadvantage of the multimedia system is that it responds slowly to the choice of menu items, provoking to press several times the buttons on the touch screen. This can irritate and distract the driver from the road. This problem was partially solved by placing the three most popular system control keys on the central console - "Main Menu", "Navigation Menu" and "Phone Menu", but this solved only a part of the problems.

The use of this multimedia is a forced measure of the automaker. It went to the company in this form after Ford dissolved the group of premium brands PAG, after which the new owners of Jaguar and Land Rover became Indians, and all the workings on multimedia systems remained with the Ford concern. Therefore, the British enjoy what they have left. In the near future, they promised to surprise the new, improved system of the brand's fans.

"Jaguar XF" can boast of the quality of the audio system. There is simply nothing to complain about. The audio system has 10 speakers with a total power of 400 watts, CD / MP3 player, USB port, FM radio, 3.5 mm audio input jack. It has a pleasant, "noble" sound.

In addition, it should be said about the instrument panel. Without direct sunlight, all information is read without any problems, but in the opposite case there are quite unpleasant glare. A longer visor over the devices will not be superfluous. As for the turquoise lighting devices, buttons and other interior elements - it causes only positive thoughts.

Engines. Specifications

"Jaguar XF" is supplied to the domestic market in several versions, the main difference being the engine. Versions of the power unit: 285-strong 3-liter V6 and 385-strong 5-liter V8. For deliveries to Europe, there is a 2.2-liter V4 with a capacity of only 190 liters. from.

Test Drive

"Jaguar XF" allows the car owner to feel completely confident on the road. The first impression behind the wheel is a feeling of total control over the car. He immediately responds to the pedal pressing in proportion to the applied force. The brake pedal works in the same way. If you let go of the gas, the XF starts to smoothly reset the speed. Maneuvering at low speed in the car flow, sometimes you can do without brakes.

But to force a 3-liter turbodiesel to break the "Jaguar" from its place will not work. The auxiliary electronics will not help either. Despite this, after a mark of 20-30 km / h, it allows you to gain acceleration, which will envy many petrol engines. A noticeable acceleration is observed up to an index of 200 km / h, after which a noticeable decrease in dynamics becomes noticeable.

Despite the fact that the "Jaguar XF" is considered a sport sedan, it is not that. Yes, it is equipped with powerful engines, but the suspension and control settings speak about the opposite. They are "sharpened" for the comfort of passengers. Suspension is very energy-intensive and soft. When driving on roads of poor quality, the driver and passengers will not feel a strong shaking. With all this, the car perfectly keeps the road even at high speeds.

It should be noted that, despite the soft suspension and low-profile tires on 19-inch wheels, there is no horizontal buildup of the body.

In machines with adaptive suspension, the sensations of control are significantly different. Determine the presence of adaptive suspension helps the presence of a button with a racing flag placed on the central tunnel. Pressing it increases the stiffness of the shock absorbers, and the response of the throttle becomes even more sensitive. Passengers are more likely to feel uneven road surfaces. There is a slight shaking, but still to really sportive behavior, "Jaguar XF" even in this mode does not hold out. The fault of this is also the steering, which clearly lacks sensitivity for sensing the real capabilities of the engine and the running gear. With increasing speed, the sensitivity of the steering wheel decreases proportionally. Sometimes a deviation of 5-6 degrees from the zero point is possible. Of course, this increases comfort and safety, which can not be said about sportiness.

It should be noted gearbox. The European version of the XF is equipped with an 8-step "automatic", which switches gears for 200 ms. In the domestic market, all versions at the moment are still equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. About the shifting gear can be forgotten completely, because the box is coping well with its task.

Appetite

The real fuel consumption differs significantly from the declared one. The fault is poor fuel quality. In practice, in a mixed cycle, the car spends about 8 liters, and in urban conditions - 11-12 liters per "hundred". Even when driving in a sports mode around the city, the consumption does not exceed 15 liters, which can not but rejoice.

conclusions

So, what is the "Jaguar XF" - a sport sedan or a business sedan? A concrete answer to this question can not be given. English developers have managed to combine business and sports in one car, having received thus an excellent result. XF turned out very comfortable and fast at the same time. The novelty will be to the liking of many motorists.

On our roads you rarely see cars attracting the attention of onlookers and other road users. In these views there is no envy, surprise or idle interest. They can see admiration, respect. Therefore, Jaguar enjoyed and will enjoy stable demand among motorists.

If you put practicality to the forefront, then this model is far from the best option. For the same money it is better to buy "Germans" or "Japanese". Our customers are guided by practicality. For example, in 2011, about 20 Jaguar XF models were sold. The price allows the car to be very competitive in its segment. It starts at $ 47,000 for the basic equipment.