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Jaguar XF (2007)

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To say that the XF is the car that saved Jaguar might be overstating things just a little. It introduced a new visual style, which was carried over to the XJ and smaller (belated X-TYPE replacement) XE.  It was the one that revolutionised Jaguar, and convinced buyers that they don’t have to like retro to enjoy one of these fine British luxury cars.

Production started in 2007, and rapidly picked up once the full range was on-stream, including the belated Sportbrake version. It was based heavily on the old S-TYPE, although it looked and felt vastly different. The XF was replaced in 2015 by the visually similar 2015 version, but that one was underpinned by all-new aluminium architecture, and powered by the new-generation Ingenium engine range.

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Concepts and prototypes

Concepts and prototypes : Jaguar XF

24 July 2011 Keith Adams 16

Codenamed X250, the XF was originally planned as an aluminium monocoque, like the current XJ. However, Jaguar needed the car on the market as quickly as possible, and so it […]

Jaguar

Driven : Jaguar XF Sportbrake RS

9 May 2015 Mike Humble 13

Mike Humble There’s no point wasting too many words, the XF Sportbrake is a truly great car. Made in the UK and developed for the discerning driver who appreciates style […]

Jaguar Land Rover

News : Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake debuts at Geneva

4 March 2014 Keith Adams 16

The Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake has made its public début at the Geneva Motor Show. The super-estate is powered by Jaguar’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine delivering 542bhp, goes head-to-head with the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and […]

Car Reviews

First Drive : Jaguar XFR-S

20 September 2013 Keith Adams 11

John Slavin The Jaguar XF has been a great success and, for that to happen, it’s had to compete with the likes of the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Both […]

Jaguar Land Rover

News : Jaguar XFR-S breaks cover in LA

28 November 2012 Keith Adams 56

The Jaguar XFR-S has been unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles motor show, and it’s going M5, RS and AMG hunting. The new British super-saloon receives the same engine as […]

Car Reviews

First Drive : Jaguar XF Sportbrake

6 November 2012 Keith Adams 42

David Ross, Honest John You can forgive Jaguar for the rather elaborate name. What we used to call an estate is now rather more grand thanks to the Sportbrake label. […]

Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Geneva 2012

Geneva 2012 : Jaguar XF Sportbrake

7 March 2012 Keith Adams 34

Words: Keith Adams Photography: Newspress Jaguar’s Sportsbrake made it public debut at Geneva, and extends appeal of the XF, opening up to a further 30% of the executive car class. […]

Geneva 2012

News : Jaguar XF Sportbrake revealed

29 February 2012 Keith Adams 18

The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Sharing its underpinnings with the XF saloon, the Sportbrake’s overall length grows […]

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News : Jaguar XF Sportbrake revealed pre-Geneva?

26 February 2012 Keith Adams 48

Keith Adams The Jaguar XF looks set to cement its position as the most desirable entrant in the executive sector with the addition of the Sportbrake – estate to you […]

AROnline News

News : Entry-level XF arrives from under £30K

16 January 2012 Keith Adams 54

A new 160bhp version of the Jaguar XF powered by a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine, is about to hit the market, and set a new entry-level price point at £30K. […]

AROnline News

News : EuroNCAP latest – 4 and 5-stars for the Brits

23 November 2011 Keith Adams 59

Euro NCAP’s fifth and last launch of 2011 presents the results for 14 new cars, with the MG6, Jaguar XF scoring four stars. But the Range Rover Evoque stole the […]

AROnline News

News : Jaguar XF 2.2D. 2884 miles. 62.9mpg

16 November 2011 Keith Adams 75

Keith Adams For anyone in any doubt that the current state of the art when it comes to combining real-world usability with low fuel consumption lies with diesel, they only […]

AROnline News

News : Jaguar XF picks up used car award

20 October 2011 Keith Adams 9

You’d think we’d be getting bored of the Jaguar XF’s unerring ability to pick up awards, but here we are, four years after its launch and well into the lifespan […]

AROnline News

Jaguar : Facelifted MY12 XF range features new 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine

21 April 2011 Keith Adams 32

Keith Adams The XF has received its first facelift, just three years after its introduction. The main visual difference incorporated into the 2012 XF is a new front end featuring new […]

AROnline News

Jaguar : New 2.2-Litre diesel engine debuts in XF development mule

30 March 2011 Clive Goldthorp 23

Jaguar has unveiled its most efficient engine yet in the form of a new 2.2-litre diesel unit. The new engine develops 187bhp and 332lbs/ft of torque and is capable of […]

Jaguar XF (2007)

Spending time with the XFR

3 March 2011 Keith Adams 3

Keith Adams I think it’s fair to say that my ongoing love affair with the British motor industry is all-consuming and, sometimes, irrational. You might not understand why I choose […]

Jaguar

Review: A week with the Jaguar XFR

3 March 2011 Keith Adams 0

I think it’s fair to say that my ongoing love affair with the British motor industry is all-consuming and, sometimes, irrational. You might not understand why I choose to like […]

Car Reviews

First Drive : Jaguar XF 2.7D (2007)

24 January 2008 Keith Adams 0

It’s the most anticipated new Jaguar since the XJ40, and is probably the most important since William Lyons set up shop and decided to build something a little bit special […]

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