The electric power-assisted steering offers a communicative feel and is a strong point in the driving experience. On country roads the XF handles with impeccable manners, up front it has a double-wishbone suspension with an integral link rear suspension, the ride remains composed along uneven sections of road. Jaguar has retained the elegant circular bezel for the gear selector, which rises automatically out of the centre console when the car is started. It was mated to the optional slick eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. The 2.0-litre diesel engine in our test car provided sufficient power (163hp) along our journey. The Prestige model is priced from €45,995, with the R Sport commencing from €47,240 and the luxurious Portfolio model starting at €49,280.
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The standard specification includes satellite navigation, rear parking aid, dual-zone climate control, eight-inch touchscreen, lane departure warning, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control with speed limiter and rain sensing wipers.
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Notably this price is for the six-speed manual transmission the automatic transmission is available from the Prestige model upwards. At €43,205 or €459 a month with Jaguar PCP, the XF Business Edition comes suitably equipped with a host of standard features. Jaguar claim a combined fuel consumption of 4.0l/100km (70.6mpg) for this variant. It produces 104g/km of CO2, therefore qualifying for an annual road tax fee of €190. The key seller in Ireland will undoubtedly be the 2.0-litre diesel variant. This is the same engine that’s utilised to power the Jaguar F-Type sports car.
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The 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine offers 300hp and an impressive 700Nm of torque.įor petrol advocates Jaguar has a 240hp 2.0-litre engine that emits 179g/km of CO2 and a sporty 3.0-litre V6 petrol that is supercharged to produce 340hp and 450Nm of torque. The diesel line-up consists of a 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engine with two power outputs, 163hp and 180hp. Irish motorists can choose from two diesel and two petrol- powered models. Its wheelbase has been extended by 51mm, resulting in increased legroom (15mm) for rear-seat passengers. The result is a weight loss of 190kg and an improvement in torsional stiffness. The key differentiation to its predecessor is its advanced aluminium-intensive architecture, with 75 per cent of the car’s structure composed of aluminium. Jaguar has invested £400 million into its Castle Bromwich production facility where this new XF is constructed alongside the XE. The original Jaguar XF was launched in 2007 with sales in excess of 280,000 worldwide up until the end of 2014.
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The Jaguar XF competes directly against the prevalent Audi A6, BMW 5-Series and Mercedes- Benz E-Class, and with an entry price of €43,205 it is the least expensive model. Jaguar Land Rover Ireland has laid down the gauntlet to its closest competitors with the announcement of pricing for its all-new Jaguar XF.