Jaguar has provided details of the new XF mid-size sedan built on the brand’s aluminium-intensive architecture. The new Jaguar XF will make its debut at the upcoming New York Motor Show on 1 April 2015.

XF Design

In profile, the Jaguar XF takes on a distinct coupe-like appearance with a prominent shoulder line running through the length of the car. The face of the XF features an upright grille that is both recognizable as a Jaguar but also speaks for the character of the car. The XF is some 190kg lighter, with 75% of the car made from aluminium. With an extended wheelbase, the XF offers claimed class-leading rear seat space that affords passengers more leg and headroom.

The interior is fashioned using luxury materials and finishes and comes fitted with the new InControl Touch Pro premium infotainment system, coupled with a 10.2-inch touchscreen, and a large 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster. Dual View technology allows the driver to simultaneously see information while the front passenger relaxes and watches TV or a DVD.

Engine Power

A new range of engines power the XF and include the 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engine which offers either 120 kW / 380 Nm or 132 kW / 430 Nm, depending on your preference. A twin-turbo V6 3.0-litre diesel unit will also be available and this engine offers a healthy 220 kW and 700 Nm of torque. For petrol lovers, there’s the 3.0-litre supercharged V6 that produces the goods with 279 kW and 450 Nm of torque on tap for your enjoyment. All engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission but the 2.0-litre variants can be paired to a six-speed manual transmission too. Fuel economy on the 120 kW 2.0-litre diesel is rated at only 4.0-litres / 100 km with a CO2 figure of 104 g/km.

Suspension comes in the form of a double wishbone and Integral Link set-up which offers high levels of refinement and comfort that is further enhanced with Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS). Passive damper technology provides a smooth ride while Adaptive Dynamics will determine the best damper settings according to the driving conditions. Jaguar Configurable Dynamics, used on the F-TYPE, allows the driver to tailor settings for the dampers, steering, engine and transmission. All-Surface Progress Control alters the brakes and throttle for optimal traction during low-speed driving in adverse conditions.

The new Jaguar XF will be built at the Jaguar Land Rover Castle Bromwich Plant alongside the F-Type and XJ models. Further details will be made available when the XF is shown at the New York Motor Show on 1 April 2015.