What is it?
You might reasonably expect Jaguar’s F-Type and XF Sportbrake estate models to share few major mechanicals. You’d be wrong, though, because the two cars already take their eight-speed transmission and steering hardware from the same shelf, and now the same can be said for the engine.
Along with a subtle aesthetic refresh, for 2019 Jaguar has equipped its only estate derivative (the XE remains saloon-only) with the same punchy turbocharged 2.0-litre Ingenium engine you’ll find in the entry-level F-Type.
The principal numbers are identical, with 296bhp at 5500rpm and 295lb ft from 1500rpm. And while it’s still possible for customers in the US to get an XF Sportbrake with Jaguar’s supercharged 3.0-litre V6 and 375bhp, in the UK, because of new WLTP regulations, the downsized option tested here is now the most powerful petrol-powered variant.
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Give them a break
Guys and Girls. JLR are doing an amazing job, in house designed engines and beautiful modern body designs. Compare this with Mercedes who fit Dacia 1461cc diesel engines to the A and C class models and most of the entry level petrol engines used are the same as those fitted to the Clio.
I am not buying this narrative fully
I have been in the new A7 and the new 5 and E and they are better but there is nothing intrinsically wrong with the XF just the buttons are a bit small the screen a bit dull the design lacks a bit of the wow factor that the last version had when launched. But equally the Audi is a couple of prods to change the temperature, the BM is not much more interesting a bit dull with a PVC dashtop and the digital dash is an option on the E and the Audi if memory serves me right. So if the rest is so good and if you like a nice driving car well and good, but we are a dying breed unfortunately, how many people appreciate a steering rack and agility that just feels alive? I just wish they would fix the tiny buttons and open space around the gear selector which looks far worse than the previous one. It does also help that the Audis that get reviewed have all the special leather options. I would say though that it should cost a lot less than the 6 cyl BM.
the sooner
JLR introduce the ingenium straight 6 (if they ever do) the better, why dont they just ask Volvo for the plans for the i6 that is no longer in use by Volvo, and was previously used in the Freelander 2 in certain markets..