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Jaguar XF S Sportbrake spotted testing in the UK
Estate version of Jaguar’s BMW 5 Series rival will be offered with six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines
A Jaguar XF S Sportbrake development car has been spotted testing in the UK ahead of the model’s official reveal later this year.
The S version of Jaguar’s sports estate will sit above the regular XF Sportbrake, which has been confirmed for production, and make use of the same turbocharged petrol and diesel engines as the saloon.
The images, which surfaced on various social media users' feeds, also show that the car bears the model's production name, hashtagged, presumably in order to raise awareness of the car's impending launch.
Both the engines are turbocharged 3.0-litre V6s. The petrol’s headline figure is a 375bhp output, while the diesel has a claimed combined economy figure of 51.4mpg .
The units will be unchanged from those found in the XF S saloon and mated to the same eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Expect all of the running gear to be carried over, although the car’s rear suspension may feature adjustable settings in order to cater for its slightly heavier back end.
The rear-wheel-drive estate’s strongest asset compared with its saloon sibling will be increased rear head room and boot space. The additional weight might mean the estate's 0-62mph sprint time is down on that of the XF S saloon, which covers the benchmark sprint in 5.3sec in its petrol-engined form.
While no official date has been mentioned, sources suggest the XF S Sportbrake could have its debut alongside the XF Sportbrake at the 2017 Geneva motor show.
Sales would likely kick-off in the summer, with the Sportbrake's price pushing above that of XF S saloon, which starts at £49,995.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...how/jaguar-xf-s-sportbrake-spotted-testing-uk
Estate version of Jaguar’s BMW 5 Series rival will be offered with six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines
A Jaguar XF S Sportbrake development car has been spotted testing in the UK ahead of the model’s official reveal later this year.
The S version of Jaguar’s sports estate will sit above the regular XF Sportbrake, which has been confirmed for production, and make use of the same turbocharged petrol and diesel engines as the saloon.
The images, which surfaced on various social media users' feeds, also show that the car bears the model's production name, hashtagged, presumably in order to raise awareness of the car's impending launch.
Both the engines are turbocharged 3.0-litre V6s. The petrol’s headline figure is a 375bhp output, while the diesel has a claimed combined economy figure of 51.4mpg .
The units will be unchanged from those found in the XF S saloon and mated to the same eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Expect all of the running gear to be carried over, although the car’s rear suspension may feature adjustable settings in order to cater for its slightly heavier back end.
The rear-wheel-drive estate’s strongest asset compared with its saloon sibling will be increased rear head room and boot space. The additional weight might mean the estate's 0-62mph sprint time is down on that of the XF S saloon, which covers the benchmark sprint in 5.3sec in its petrol-engined form.
While no official date has been mentioned, sources suggest the XF S Sportbrake could have its debut alongside the XF Sportbrake at the 2017 Geneva motor show.
Sales would likely kick-off in the summer, with the Sportbrake's price pushing above that of XF S saloon, which starts at £49,995.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...how/jaguar-xf-s-sportbrake-spotted-testing-uk
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JAGUAR REVEALS FIRST GLIMPSE OF NEW XF SPORTBRAKE
Jaguar has finally confirmed the new XF Sportbrake, revealing the first official image in the process.
The XF Sportbrake will join the XF sedan in the British automaker’s line-up later this year, and is expected to rival the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate and BMW 5 Series Touring (although, like these two German wagons, it seems unlikely the new Jaguar will be offered locally).
While the XF Sportbrake is expected to mirror the styling of the sedan with which it will share its aluminium underpinnings, it will obviously boast more interior room and luggage space.
The teaser image shows that the new model will also sport a full-length panoramic roof.
The new range is all but certain to share its engine options with the sedan line-up.
“With XF Sportbrake, we’ve created a silhouette which sweeps towards the rear, almost into the distance, and really gives the car a sense of speed and sportiness,” said Ian Callum, Jaguar director of design.
“It will bring new levels of practicality to the range without sacrificing the dynamic design and agile handling our customers expect,” he added.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/jaguar-reveals-first-glimpse-of-new-xf-sportbrake/
Jaguar has finally confirmed the new XF Sportbrake, revealing the first official image in the process.
The XF Sportbrake will join the XF sedan in the British automaker’s line-up later this year, and is expected to rival the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate and BMW 5 Series Touring (although, like these two German wagons, it seems unlikely the new Jaguar will be offered locally).
While the XF Sportbrake is expected to mirror the styling of the sedan with which it will share its aluminium underpinnings, it will obviously boast more interior room and luggage space.
The teaser image shows that the new model will also sport a full-length panoramic roof.
The new range is all but certain to share its engine options with the sedan line-up.
“With XF Sportbrake, we’ve created a silhouette which sweeps towards the rear, almost into the distance, and really gives the car a sense of speed and sportiness,” said Ian Callum, Jaguar director of design.
“It will bring new levels of practicality to the range without sacrificing the dynamic design and agile handling our customers expect,” he added.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/jaguar-reveals-first-glimpse-of-new-xf-sportbrake/
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2017 Jaguar XF Sportbrake confirmed for June launch
Estate version of XF will arrive with engines borrowed from saloon
The Jaguar XF Sportbrake will be revealed on 14 June by British tennis star Andy Murray as a rival to the BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class Estate.
Previewed in three new images that show the car on roads near the world's most remote tennis court and with former British tennis pro Tim Henman, the car will introduce a full-length panoramic roof to the range and an exterior design that's identical to the saloon, barring its more practical boot, which will increase luggage space and rear headroom.
Jaguar claims that its new estate will be the "most dynamic premium estate car in the world", suggesting the chassis setup will use similar settings to the saloon rather than being adjusted to offer different handling characteristics.
The XF Sportbrake will be built upon the same aluminium architecture as the saloon, and it’ll also share engines with its sibling, meaning a 2.0-litre diesel will be the base unit, with 3.0-litre V6 petrol and diesel engines sitting above this in the range.
A 2.0-litre petrol engine, as launched along with a new wave of Ingenium units, will also be included with both variants of the XF. Development Sportbrakes (see gallery) have been running with this unit, suggesting it will be available in the model from launch.
Power outputs for the engines range from 161bhp to 375bhp. Drive is sent to the rear wheels as standard through a six-speed manual gearbox in lower models, with an eight-speed automatic offered as an option or as standard on the most potent units.
The saloon’s optional four-wheel drive system will likely also be offered on the estate. The range will be crowned by an XF S Sportbrake model.
Expect the XF Sportbrake to be slightly more expensive than the saloon, which costs from £32,300.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2017-jaguar-xf-sportbrake-confirmed-june-launch
Estate version of XF will arrive with engines borrowed from saloon
The Jaguar XF Sportbrake will be revealed on 14 June by British tennis star Andy Murray as a rival to the BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class Estate.
Previewed in three new images that show the car on roads near the world's most remote tennis court and with former British tennis pro Tim Henman, the car will introduce a full-length panoramic roof to the range and an exterior design that's identical to the saloon, barring its more practical boot, which will increase luggage space and rear headroom.
Jaguar claims that its new estate will be the "most dynamic premium estate car in the world", suggesting the chassis setup will use similar settings to the saloon rather than being adjusted to offer different handling characteristics.
The XF Sportbrake will be built upon the same aluminium architecture as the saloon, and it’ll also share engines with its sibling, meaning a 2.0-litre diesel will be the base unit, with 3.0-litre V6 petrol and diesel engines sitting above this in the range.
A 2.0-litre petrol engine, as launched along with a new wave of Ingenium units, will also be included with both variants of the XF. Development Sportbrakes (see gallery) have been running with this unit, suggesting it will be available in the model from launch.
Power outputs for the engines range from 161bhp to 375bhp. Drive is sent to the rear wheels as standard through a six-speed manual gearbox in lower models, with an eight-speed automatic offered as an option or as standard on the most potent units.
The saloon’s optional four-wheel drive system will likely also be offered on the estate. The range will be crowned by an XF S Sportbrake model.
Expect the XF Sportbrake to be slightly more expensive than the saloon, which costs from £32,300.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2017-jaguar-xf-sportbrake-confirmed-june-launch
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2017 Jaguar XF Sportbrake revealed as new BMW 5 Series Touring rival
Stylish new estate will major on driver appeal and practicality and is ready to take on BMW's driver's estate; on sale now from £35k
Jaguar is pitching its new XF Sportbrake directly at the BMW 5 Series Touring, the current best driver’s car in the class.
The British manufacturer says it has imbued the estate with the same level of driver engagement as its saloon sibling, albeit with additional luggage space.
The new estate is powered by a choice of three engines, all of which are shared with the XF saloon. The car is offered with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission, and in either rear or four-wheel-drive form.
The four-wheel drive system is said to respond more quickly than previous set-ups. From its default rear-biased setting, it can send torque to the front axle in 250 milliseconds when it senses more grip is required.
At the base of the engine range is a turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel that produces 161bhp and returns claimed combined fuel economy of 62.8mpg. It drives the XF Sportbrake’s rear wheels and is only available with the manual gearbox. This model is the cheapest to tax — it emits a claimed 118g/km of CO2 — and the most affordable on offer at a starting price of £34,910. However, the variant above it, a 178bhp version of the same 2.0 unit, is predicted to be the biggest seller in the range. It is offered with either rear or all-wheel drive.
Completing the four-cylinder range are a 237bhp 2.0-litre diesel and a 247bhp 2.0-litre petrol. The line-up is topped by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that can sprint from 0-60mph in 6.1sec time but also returns combined fuel economy of 49.6mpg. It comes only with all-wheel drive and the eight-speed automatic transmission. This is expected to be a strong seller in the UK due to its towing ability, partly thanks to its 516lb ft.
Other markets will also offer Jaguar’s 375bhp turbocharged V6 petrol engine as a rangetopper, but this variant isn’t planned for launch in the UK. Nevertheless, deputy vehicle programme director Alan Hill told Autocar that "the engine could easily be added" to the line-up, should British demand be strong enough to justify it.
The XF Sportbrake weighs 1660kg in its lightest guise and is said to have a near 50/50 weight distribution.
The car is built on Jaguar’s lightweight aluminiumintensive architecture and has been given different chassis set-up from the saloon.
Despite the different settings, Hill said the model is retains the sporty setup of its sibling. Both cars feature a stiff double-wishbone front suspension that uses lightweight aluminium components. The XF Sportbrake has air springs at the rear in place of the saloon’s standard steel coils to enhance its load-lugging capability. The air springs have been designed to keep the body composed even when carrying loads and are claimed to be most effective when combined with optional adaptive dampers. The system is mounted to the same integral rear link set-up as the XF saloon.
The new estate comes with Jaguar’s Configurable Dynamics package as an option on automatic cars. This enables drivers to adjust the steering weight, throttle mapping and gearshift modes. Ride quality can also be altered on cars with adaptive damping.
Among the list of driver assist features is adaptive cruise control, blindspot monitoring and reverse traffic detection technology, as well as park assist. There’s also a driver monitoring system that can trigger alerts if the car wanders across lanes, or if the driver shows signs of fatigue.
Jaguar's All Surface Progress Control system is included in all-wheel drive automatic cars and enables drivers to hand power over to the car in low grip scenarios, so it can juggle torque to each wheel automatically and therefore reduce the chances of the car getting stuck.
The new XF Sportbrake has 565 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1700 litres with them down. That beats the XF saloon by 25 litres and 815 litres respectively and is close to its key rival, the 5 Series Touring.
The XF Sportbrake’s rear seats come as standard with a 40/20/40 split and the rear audio speakers have been moved from the parcel shelf (where they’re located in the saloon) to the rooflining to further increase load space. The XF Sportbrake can also carry up to 100kg on its roof, thanks to a 320-litre luggage box that’s on the new car’s options list.
Jaguar claims the new XF Sportbrake can tow up to two tonnes, which is 400kg more than the XF saloon and F-Pace SUV can manage. Even the lowest-powered Sportbrake can pull 1900kg.
Jaguar’s new estate is 6mm shorter than the previous XF Sportbrake, but its wheelbase is 51mm longer, an alteration that is claimed to improve interior room and enhance the car’s ride. Jaguar says its new estate model has an identical drag coefficient to the saloon, at 0.29.
The XF Sportbrake has an estate shape that, unlike the first-generation Sportbrake, was part of the design plan from the new XF’s very beginning. Jaguar design director Ian Callum said this early integration into the XF model plan enabled the team to create an exterior design that’s actually sportier than the saloon’s.
“When we did the first [Mk1] Sportbrake, it wasn’t planned from the start,” said Callum. “But this time, the Sportbrake has been designed in before, so we could change [the design] from the B-pillars [backwards] straight away.”
The car’s rear does away with the curvaceous design of its predecessor for a more aggressive look. It features Jaguar’s most recent style of slim tail-lights, ensuring the XF Sportbrake is in line with the F-Type sports car and the F-Pace SUV. Above the rear lights, the rear window line is heavily raked like the firstgeneration Sportbrake’s, but it finishes more abruptly at a continuous line that runs around from the side of the car and extends all the way to the front wheel arches.
“It’s better-looking than the saloon, I think,” said Callum. “It gives us the chance for a lovely sweeping roofline and a sense of movement. It’s a very elegant car. The window graphic has a very elegant shape.”
The front of the car is familiar from the XF saloon, as is the cabin, but the Sportbrake introduces a panoramic roof to the XF range. It also has a gesture control feature for the tailgate, which can be opened when a foot is waved under the rear of the car and the car’s key is within close range.
The same action can be used to close the tailgate as well, making the whole process hands-free. In order to prevent the automatically rising tailgate from hitting low ceilings in car parks and sheltered areas, a maximum opening height can be pre-set.
The XF Sportbrake features Jaguar’s InControl infotainment system, which is operated via a centre consolemounted 10in touchscreen. The set-up features dual-view technology so passengers can see a different display from the driver. The car is also available with the Activity Key, which is worn on the driver’s wrist and negates the need for a conventional key to be carried.
Jaguar has given its estate’s new cabin air purification technology that prevents pollution and outside odours from penetrating the cabin. It also features e-ion air purification that can remove bacteria from the air.
Order books for the new XF Sportbrake are open now and prices start from £34,910. That’s £2610 more than the base XF saloon, but undercuts the 5 Series Touring by £3475. Jaguar will launch the XF Sportbrake into the US market for the first time. It will be the last new variant of the current XF, with no coupé or other bodystyles planned.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...brake-revealed-new-bmw-5-series-touring-rival
2017 Jaguar XF Sportbrake revealed as new BMW 5 Series Touring rival
Stylish new estate will major on driver appeal and practicality and is ready to take on BMW's driver's estate; on sale now from £35k
Jaguar is pitching its new XF Sportbrake directly at the BMW 5 Series Touring, the current best driver’s car in the class.
The British manufacturer says it has imbued the estate with the same level of driver engagement as its saloon sibling, albeit with additional luggage space.
The new estate is powered by a choice of three engines, all of which are shared with the XF saloon. The car is offered with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission, and in either rear or four-wheel-drive form.
The four-wheel drive system is said to respond more quickly than previous set-ups. From its default rear-biased setting, it can send torque to the front axle in 250 milliseconds when it senses more grip is required.
At the base of the engine range is a turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel that produces 161bhp and returns claimed combined fuel economy of 62.8mpg. It drives the XF Sportbrake’s rear wheels and is only available with the manual gearbox. This model is the cheapest to tax — it emits a claimed 118g/km of CO2 — and the most affordable on offer at a starting price of £34,910. However, the variant above it, a 178bhp version of the same 2.0 unit, is predicted to be the biggest seller in the range. It is offered with either rear or all-wheel drive.
Completing the four-cylinder range are a 237bhp 2.0-litre diesel and a 247bhp 2.0-litre petrol. The line-up is topped by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that can sprint from 0-60mph in 6.1sec time but also returns combined fuel economy of 49.6mpg. It comes only with all-wheel drive and the eight-speed automatic transmission. This is expected to be a strong seller in the UK due to its towing ability, partly thanks to its 516lb ft.
Other markets will also offer Jaguar’s 375bhp turbocharged V6 petrol engine as a rangetopper, but this variant isn’t planned for launch in the UK. Nevertheless, deputy vehicle programme director Alan Hill told Autocar that "the engine could easily be added" to the line-up, should British demand be strong enough to justify it.
The XF Sportbrake weighs 1660kg in its lightest guise and is said to have a near 50/50 weight distribution.
The car is built on Jaguar’s lightweight aluminiumintensive architecture and has been given different chassis set-up from the saloon.
Despite the different settings, Hill said the model is retains the sporty setup of its sibling. Both cars feature a stiff double-wishbone front suspension that uses lightweight aluminium components. The XF Sportbrake has air springs at the rear in place of the saloon’s standard steel coils to enhance its load-lugging capability. The air springs have been designed to keep the body composed even when carrying loads and are claimed to be most effective when combined with optional adaptive dampers. The system is mounted to the same integral rear link set-up as the XF saloon.
The new estate comes with Jaguar’s Configurable Dynamics package as an option on automatic cars. This enables drivers to adjust the steering weight, throttle mapping and gearshift modes. Ride quality can also be altered on cars with adaptive damping.
Among the list of driver assist features is adaptive cruise control, blindspot monitoring and reverse traffic detection technology, as well as park assist. There’s also a driver monitoring system that can trigger alerts if the car wanders across lanes, or if the driver shows signs of fatigue.
Jaguar's All Surface Progress Control system is included in all-wheel drive automatic cars and enables drivers to hand power over to the car in low grip scenarios, so it can juggle torque to each wheel automatically and therefore reduce the chances of the car getting stuck.
The new XF Sportbrake has 565 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1700 litres with them down. That beats the XF saloon by 25 litres and 815 litres respectively and is close to its key rival, the 5 Series Touring.
The XF Sportbrake’s rear seats come as standard with a 40/20/40 split and the rear audio speakers have been moved from the parcel shelf (where they’re located in the saloon) to the rooflining to further increase load space. The XF Sportbrake can also carry up to 100kg on its roof, thanks to a 320-litre luggage box that’s on the new car’s options list.
Jaguar claims the new XF Sportbrake can tow up to two tonnes, which is 400kg more than the XF saloon and F-Pace SUV can manage. Even the lowest-powered Sportbrake can pull 1900kg.
Jaguar’s new estate is 6mm shorter than the previous XF Sportbrake, but its wheelbase is 51mm longer, an alteration that is claimed to improve interior room and enhance the car’s ride. Jaguar says its new estate model has an identical drag coefficient to the saloon, at 0.29.
The XF Sportbrake has an estate shape that, unlike the first-generation Sportbrake, was part of the design plan from the new XF’s very beginning. Jaguar design director Ian Callum said this early integration into the XF model plan enabled the team to create an exterior design that’s actually sportier than the saloon’s.
“When we did the first [Mk1] Sportbrake, it wasn’t planned from the start,” said Callum. “But this time, the Sportbrake has been designed in before, so we could change [the design] from the B-pillars [backwards] straight away.”
The car’s rear does away with the curvaceous design of its predecessor for a more aggressive look. It features Jaguar’s most recent style of slim tail-lights, ensuring the XF Sportbrake is in line with the F-Type sports car and the F-Pace SUV. Above the rear lights, the rear window line is heavily raked like the firstgeneration Sportbrake’s, but it finishes more abruptly at a continuous line that runs around from the side of the car and extends all the way to the front wheel arches.
“It’s better-looking than the saloon, I think,” said Callum. “It gives us the chance for a lovely sweeping roofline and a sense of movement. It’s a very elegant car. The window graphic has a very elegant shape.”
The front of the car is familiar from the XF saloon, as is the cabin, but the Sportbrake introduces a panoramic roof to the XF range. It also has a gesture control feature for the tailgate, which can be opened when a foot is waved under the rear of the car and the car’s key is within close range.
The same action can be used to close the tailgate as well, making the whole process hands-free. In order to prevent the automatically rising tailgate from hitting low ceilings in car parks and sheltered areas, a maximum opening height can be pre-set.
The XF Sportbrake features Jaguar’s InControl infotainment system, which is operated via a centre consolemounted 10in touchscreen. The set-up features dual-view technology so passengers can see a different display from the driver. The car is also available with the Activity Key, which is worn on the driver’s wrist and negates the need for a conventional key to be carried.
Jaguar has given its estate’s new cabin air purification technology that prevents pollution and outside odours from penetrating the cabin. It also features e-ion air purification that can remove bacteria from the air.
Order books for the new XF Sportbrake are open now and prices start from £34,910. That’s £2610 more than the base XF saloon, but undercuts the 5 Series Touring by £3475. Jaguar will launch the XF Sportbrake into the US market for the first time. It will be the last new variant of the current XF, with no coupé or other bodystyles planned.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...brake-revealed-new-bmw-5-series-touring-rival
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2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake: first look
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Jaguar XF Sportbrake
The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake returns Jaguar to the premium estate segment with a compelling combination of Jaguar design, driving dynamics and advanced technologies that make it the standout performer in its class.
The Jaguar XF Sportbrake sets new standards for practicality and convenience with user-friendly features and technologies that make every trip safer, smarter and more relaxed. Its combination of space and efficiency make the Sportbrake the perfect companion for customers with active lifestyles.
With a design that retains the distinctive curves of the saloon at the front, the new XF Sportbrake embodies Jaguar's key design DNA and incorporates an eye-catching roofline, which sets it apart from the competition. Its sleek silhouette projects a dynamic and purposeful profile that transforms the amount of space available inside.
The interior provides spacious accommodation flooded with natural light from the full-length 1.6sq m panoramic roof. Rear occupants benefit from enhanced knee room and improved headroom, while the practical loadspace can accommodate 565 litres of luggage.
"As with the XF saloon, every line on the Sportbrake serves a clear purpose, creating a fast sweeping silhouette. This gives the car a sense of speed and a very dynamic appearance. As a result, I think it looks just as sporty as the saloon, if not more so." Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar
The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake builds on the success of the saloon and has all of the advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) technologies and aluminium-intensive architectures that have made the XF a multi-award winner. Jaguar Land Rover's family of innovative Ingenium powertrains equips the Sportbrake with the latest engine technologies.
https://www.netcarshow.com/jaguar/2018-xf_sportbrake/
The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake returns Jaguar to the premium estate segment with a compelling combination of Jaguar design, driving dynamics and advanced technologies that make it the standout performer in its class.
The Jaguar XF Sportbrake sets new standards for practicality and convenience with user-friendly features and technologies that make every trip safer, smarter and more relaxed. Its combination of space and efficiency make the Sportbrake the perfect companion for customers with active lifestyles.
With a design that retains the distinctive curves of the saloon at the front, the new XF Sportbrake embodies Jaguar's key design DNA and incorporates an eye-catching roofline, which sets it apart from the competition. Its sleek silhouette projects a dynamic and purposeful profile that transforms the amount of space available inside.
The interior provides spacious accommodation flooded with natural light from the full-length 1.6sq m panoramic roof. Rear occupants benefit from enhanced knee room and improved headroom, while the practical loadspace can accommodate 565 litres of luggage.
"As with the XF saloon, every line on the Sportbrake serves a clear purpose, creating a fast sweeping silhouette. This gives the car a sense of speed and a very dynamic appearance. As a result, I think it looks just as sporty as the saloon, if not more so." Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar
The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake builds on the success of the saloon and has all of the advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) technologies and aluminium-intensive architectures that have made the XF a multi-award winner. Jaguar Land Rover's family of innovative Ingenium powertrains equips the Sportbrake with the latest engine technologies.
https://www.netcarshow.com/jaguar/2018-xf_sportbrake/
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THE WAGON LIVES! JAGUAR XF SPORTBRAKE REVEALED
After being spied testing in a number of areas, Jaguar has finally taken the covers off its XF Sportbrake. Based on the XF sedan, the new wagon sports a claimed 565-litre load area and 1 700 litres of utility space, as well as an array of safety features and an aerodynamically efficient exterior design.
As far as the design is concerned, it is not that far removed from the XF sedan … apart from the rear, obviously. Much like the F-Pace, the taillamps are inspired by those found on the F-Type sportscar. Interestingly, the slippery XF Sportbrake boasts a Cd value of 0,29.
Another interesting feature is the gesture-controlled sunblind found on the full-length glass roof. The XF Sportbrake is also fitted with “driver condition monitoring” to detect fatigue and a waterproof activity key for those who enjoy an adventurous lifestyle. It will also be kitted out with a self-levelling rear suspension.
The XF Sportbrake will be available with four different engines. Petrol options include the 184 kW turbocharged 2,0-litre Ingenium unit and 280 kW supercharged 3,0-litre V6, while turbodiesel options comprise the 132 kW 2,0-litre and 221 kW 3,0-litre V6.
The XF Sportbrake will be manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich Plant alongside the XF sedan, XE, XJ and F-Type. Will it come to South Africa? It seems unlikely, but we’ll have to wait to see.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/the-wagon-lives-jaguar-xf-sportbrake-revealed/
After being spied testing in a number of areas, Jaguar has finally taken the covers off its XF Sportbrake. Based on the XF sedan, the new wagon sports a claimed 565-litre load area and 1 700 litres of utility space, as well as an array of safety features and an aerodynamically efficient exterior design.
As far as the design is concerned, it is not that far removed from the XF sedan … apart from the rear, obviously. Much like the F-Pace, the taillamps are inspired by those found on the F-Type sportscar. Interestingly, the slippery XF Sportbrake boasts a Cd value of 0,29.
Another interesting feature is the gesture-controlled sunblind found on the full-length glass roof. The XF Sportbrake is also fitted with “driver condition monitoring” to detect fatigue and a waterproof activity key for those who enjoy an adventurous lifestyle. It will also be kitted out with a self-levelling rear suspension.
The XF Sportbrake will be available with four different engines. Petrol options include the 184 kW turbocharged 2,0-litre Ingenium unit and 280 kW supercharged 3,0-litre V6, while turbodiesel options comprise the 132 kW 2,0-litre and 221 kW 3,0-litre V6.
The XF Sportbrake will be manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich Plant alongside the XF sedan, XE, XJ and F-Type. Will it come to South Africa? It seems unlikely, but we’ll have to wait to see.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/the-wagon-lives-jaguar-xf-sportbrake-revealed/
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[video=youtube_share;oTEZd2UFl8M]https://youtu.be/oTEZd2UFl8M[/video]
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Honorary Master
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2017 review
Should I buy one?
Switch out the Ingenium unit for the more forceful oil-burning V6 and, unless you work in Munich, Ingolstadt or Stuttgart, the timely return of the Sportbrake is another Gaydon milestone worth cheering.
Jaguar XF Sportbrake R-Sport 25d
Location UK; On sale Now; Price £44,600; Engine Four-cylinder, 1999cc, turbocharged, diesel; Power 237bhp at 4000rpm; Torque 369lb ft at 1500rpm; Gearbox Eight-speed automatic; Kerb weight 1805kg; Top speed 150mph; 0-62mph 6.7sec; Economy 48.7mpg; CO2/BIK tax band 144g/km, 30% Rivals BMW 5 Series Touring; Audi A6 Avant
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...first-drives/jaguar-xf-sportbrake-2017-review
Should I buy one?
Switch out the Ingenium unit for the more forceful oil-burning V6 and, unless you work in Munich, Ingolstadt or Stuttgart, the timely return of the Sportbrake is another Gaydon milestone worth cheering.
Jaguar XF Sportbrake R-Sport 25d
Location UK; On sale Now; Price £44,600; Engine Four-cylinder, 1999cc, turbocharged, diesel; Power 237bhp at 4000rpm; Torque 369lb ft at 1500rpm; Gearbox Eight-speed automatic; Kerb weight 1805kg; Top speed 150mph; 0-62mph 6.7sec; Economy 48.7mpg; CO2/BIK tax band 144g/km, 30% Rivals BMW 5 Series Touring; Audi A6 Avant
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...first-drives/jaguar-xf-sportbrake-2017-review
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Honorary Master
Jaguar XF long-term test review: performance and practicality
This is what it looks like when you throw real life at a saloon
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...term-test-review-performance-and-practicality
This is what it looks like when you throw real life at a saloon
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...term-test-review-performance-and-practicality
FiestaST
Honorary Master
[video=youtube_share;dXVPW1pV-WM]https://youtu.be/dXVPW1pV-WM[/video]
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
Oivey!
I likes me a bit of that Sportbrake I do....
I likes me a bit of that Sportbrake I do....
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Jaguar XF Sportbrake TDV6 2017 review
Should I buy one?
This class is so competitive that every car in it really needs to give you a compelling reason to choose one.
The Jaguar’s case is clear. It’s arguably the best-looking one in the class and I’m pretty confident that it’s the most rewarding to drive. It’s not unlike, say, the Alfa Romeo Giulia in the class below in that respect. Know the XF’s limitations in other areas – and we’re talking degrees off the pace here, not miles – and the Jaguar makes a pretty convincing case for itself.
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 TDV6
Where Leiria, Portugal; On sale Now; Price £49,600; Engine 2993cc, V6, twin-turbocharged diesel; Power 296bhp at 4000rpm; Torque 374lb ft at 1500rpm; Gearbox 8-spd automatic; Kerbweight 1805kg; Top speed 150mph; 0-62mph 6.7sec; Fuel economy 49.6mpg; CO2 rating/BIK 149g/km, 31%; Rivals BMW 5 Series Touring, Audi A6 Avant
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...-drives/jaguar-xf-sportbrake-tdv6-2017-review
Should I buy one?
This class is so competitive that every car in it really needs to give you a compelling reason to choose one.
The Jaguar’s case is clear. It’s arguably the best-looking one in the class and I’m pretty confident that it’s the most rewarding to drive. It’s not unlike, say, the Alfa Romeo Giulia in the class below in that respect. Know the XF’s limitations in other areas – and we’re talking degrees off the pace here, not miles – and the Jaguar makes a pretty convincing case for itself.
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 TDV6
Where Leiria, Portugal; On sale Now; Price £49,600; Engine 2993cc, V6, twin-turbocharged diesel; Power 296bhp at 4000rpm; Torque 374lb ft at 1500rpm; Gearbox 8-spd automatic; Kerbweight 1805kg; Top speed 150mph; 0-62mph 6.7sec; Fuel economy 49.6mpg; CO2 rating/BIK 149g/km, 31%; Rivals BMW 5 Series Touring, Audi A6 Avant
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...-drives/jaguar-xf-sportbrake-tdv6-2017-review
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CarAdvice review of the XF Sportbrake
[video=youtube_share;eLkyEb2-sf4]https://youtu.be/eLkyEb2-sf4[/video]
[video=youtube_share;eLkyEb2-sf4]https://youtu.be/eLkyEb2-sf4[/video]