New Jag on the way
I have no doubt the order books for the new Jaguar XF are already filling up, writes Sharon Walters. And that's before we get the first glimpse of it in the flesh.
I have no doubt the order books for the new Jaguar XF are already filling up - and that's before we get the first glimpse of it in the flesh and way before it hits our roads next March.
The reason for that are the die-hard Jaguar enthusiasts who would never dream of owning another marque. And now I am sure the books will get even busier with news of the pricing structure which starts at £33,900 and predicted class-leading residuals.
It is also very well-equipped and promises a great driving experience.
Order books are open now and it makes its public debut on September 11 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. UK dealers will have demonstrators in showrooms early next year and the first UK customers will receive their new XF in time for the March 1 registration.
The £33,900 on-the-road price for the five-seater sports saloon secures the 2.7-litre V6 diesel or the 3.0-litre V6 petrol.
A choice of 4.2-litre V8 models - one of them with a supercharged engine - is also available, with prices from £44,500.
All XFs feature a sophisticated six-speed automatic transmission that includes a unique, all-new JaguarDrive Selector - an industry first rotary shift interface - and the Jaguar Sequential Shift System with steering-wheel-mounted paddles for one-touch manual control.
Industry-leading residual value experts CAP and EurotaxGlass's have both put the XF under the microscope and both will be quoting residual value after 36 months/36,000 miles of 50 per cent of original value for the 2.7-litre diesel Luxury model.
These figures from both experts mean the XF 2.7-litre diesel Luxury is best-in-class against rivals BMW, Mercedes, Lexus and Audi. CAP has concluded that the nearest rival, the BMW 525d SE will retain 45.3 per cent of its original value over the same period.
By Motoring Editor Sharon Walters
