2012 Jaguar XF

Basic Specs

Base Price TBA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4067
City (MPG) 16
Hwy (MPG) 23
Horsepower 385@6500
Torque (lb-ft) 380@3500
Wheelbase 114.5
Length (in.) 195.3
Width (in.) 80.8
Height (in.) 57.5

The Jaguar XF is a mid-size luxury sedan that distinguishes itself from its rivals by placing a greater emphasis on high style inside and out. For the latest model year, Jaguar has seen fit to give the XF (along with its high-performance XFR sibling) a minor facelift comprised of a new front fascia and several interior and technology updates.

Inspired by the CX-F Concept car, the XF features a low roofline, an athletic stance and tastefully minimalistic chrome trim, touches that conspire to create an elegant and purposeful look. The recent refresh includes a completely reworked front fascia with a subtly reshaped grille, revamped lower vents and newly streamlined headlights with LED daytime running lights arranged in a distinctive Jaguar 'J-Blade' signature pattern. Around back, the tail lamps now extend onto the trunk lid, while a range of new wheel choices complete the visual changes.

The cabin is trimmed with the supple leathers and top-quality materials one would expect of a Jaguar while also featuring modern touches like the so-called “"surprise and delight" air-conditioning vents, which present a flush dashboard surface until the ignition is switched on, at which point they rotate to the open position. Also lying dormant until the car is switched on is the unusual rotary shifter, which motors up and can be rotated to select from park, reverse, neutral, drive, and sequential modes.

For the latest model year, the XF benefits from more supportive seats, new hide and veneer choices and a revised color scheme on the centre console, fascia and steering wheel that replaces the outgoing 'Tungsten' finish with a more contemporary 'Aurora' theme. Other revisions include redundant controls and new graphics for the central touchscreen, while the instrument panel is now a full color unit for greater resolution and clarity.

Dynamically speaking, the XF rewards drivers with accurate, tactile steering and a well-tuned suspension that provides a good balance between ride comfort and handling prowess.

Powertrain options
The XF is fitted with a 5.0-liter V8 as standard. Aided by direct fuel injection and variable valve timing, the mill produces a healthy 385 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, the motor helps the XF hit 60 mpg from a standstill in just over five seconds and return 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.

The XF Supercharged crowns the V8 with a Roots-type blower that increases power to 470 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of twist, enough to cut a half second from the zero-to-60 mph sprint. Fuel economy decreases to 15/21 mpg, however.

Those looking for even more power can opt for the range-topping XFR model, which has a separate page that can be selected from the menu on the left.

Trim level breakdown
Jaguar’s mid-size sedan comes in three flavors: XF, XF Portfolio and XF Supercharged.

The XF comes standard with leather seating, a touchscreen navigation system with 30 GB of music storage space, a 400-watt, 10-speaker stereo with iPod and USB ports, dual zone automatic climate control, a sunroof, a rear parking aid system, auto-leveling HID Xenon headlamps with a washing system, cruise control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, Bluetooth smart phone connectivity with wireless audio streaming and 18-inch alloy wheels.

To those features, the XF Portfolio adds heated, ventilated and soft perforated leather seats with memory functionality, leather trim with twin needle contrast stitching on the instrument panel and door roll tops, deep pile carpet mats, a smart key system with keyless start, a driver information center, ambient interior lighting, 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive headlights with an intelligent high-beam system and front and rear parking aid systems.

Besides the upgraded engine, the XF Supercharged brings a blind spot monitoring system, a 600-watt, 11-speaker sound system with a subwoofer, 20-inch wheels and visual enhancements including a unique front fascia with a mesh grille and quad tailpipes.

The XF Supercharged also benefits from Jaguar's Computer Adaptive Technology Suspension (CATSTM). Shared with the XK, it uses electronically controlled, two-stage, adaptive dampers whose characteristics are automatically adjusted within milliseconds in response to road conditions and driving inputs.

Numerous options are available, with highlights including different leather and aluminum/wood trim choices, an audiophile-approved 1200-watt stereo from specialist company Bowers & Wilkins and a radar-based adaptive cruise control system that automatically accelerates or brakes as necessary to maintain a set distance from the car in front.

Safety Technology
Every XF model comes with dual front, side and side curtain airbags, ABS, traction and stability control systems, an emergency brake assist system and a valet mode that limits the car to low speeds.

Key Competitors
Rivals to the XF include the BMW 5-Series, the Audi A6 , the Lexus GS 350 and the Infiniti M37 and M56.

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    • General
    • Body Style:Sedan
    • Size:Fullsize
    • Market Segment:Luxury
    • Weight:4067 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length:195.3 in.
    • Width:80.8 in.
    • Height:57.5 in.
    • Wheelbase:114.5 in.
    • Ground Clearance:TBD
    • Front Track:61.4 in.
    • Rear Track:61.8 in.
    • Weight Distribution:TBD
    • Drag Coefficient:TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats:5
    • Passenger Volume:TBD
    • Cargo Volume:17.7 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded):32.6 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume:TBD
    • Leg Room:41.5 in.
    • Head Room:37.1 in.
    • Shoulder Room:56.9 in.
    • Hip Room:TBD
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume:TBD
    • Leg Room:36.6 in.
    • Head Room:37.6 in.
    • Shoulder Room:56.4 in.
    • Hip Room:TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type:Gas
    • Engine Type:5.0L V8
    • Power:385 hp @ 6500 rpm
    • Torque:380 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
    • Transmission:6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy:23 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy:16 mpg
    • Forced Induction:None
    • Direct Injection:Yes
    • Chassis
    • Layout:Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension:Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension:Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front:18" Aluminum
    • Front Tires:245/45 R18
    • Rear:18" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires:245/45 R18
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight:TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight:TBD

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