Introducing the all-new Jaguar XF

The dynamic, coupé-like design is formed around Jaguar's aluminium-intensive architecture and combines the proportions, elegant surfaces and perfect lines which define all Jaguar cars, with a longer wheelbase, more interior space and exceptionally low aerodynamic drag – yet in a lower and shorter body than the car it replaces.

The cabin is a blend of contemporary luxury materials and finishes, traditional Jaguar craftsmanship and state-of-the art technology, with features such as a reconfigurable 12.3-in TFT instrument cluster, laser head-up display and the InControl Touch Pro premium infotainment system – the all-new XF is the most connected Jaguar ever.

The all-new XF retains its predecessor's core attributes, but uses Jaguar's aluminium-intensive architecture to enable weight savings of up to 190kg – making the 163PS diesel model 80kg lighter than the nearest competitor – plus an increase in torsional stiffness of up to 28 per cent.

The light, stiff body is also fundamental to the all-new XF's superb vehicle dynamics. Adopting electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) maintains Jaguar's leadership in steering feel but also reduces fuel consumption by up to two per cent and three per cent for diesel and petrol models respectively. EPAS also enables functions such as camber compensation and advanced driver assistance systems including lane-keep assist, driver condition monitoring and bay and parallel park-assist.

All-surface progress control, developed for low-speed driving in adverse conditions, automatically manages the brakes and the throttle to deliver the best possible traction, enabling the car to pull away smoothly and without drama: the driver only has to steer. ASPC operates between 3.6km/h and 30km/h, and the desired speed is set by the driver using the cruise control switches (automatic transmission only).

Infotainment and connectivity is the most advanced Jaguar has ever offered. The all-new InControl Touch Pro system builds on the intuitive user interface of InControl Touch, and supports all the same features – including InControl apps, InControl remote and Wi-Fi hotspot – but offers a 10.2in touchscreen and dual-view technology which allows the driver to see information such as navigation, while the front seat passenger watches TV or a DVD.

To minimise driver distraction the new XF offers a colour laser head-up display. Stereo camera technology enables autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and lane-keep assist systems.

Adaptive cruise control with queue assist takes the stress out of motorway driving in stop-go traffic by tracking the vehicle in front.

The traffic sign recognition system brings Jaguar's first application of an intelligent speed limiter. Once set, the system monitors speed limit signs, compares them with navigation data and, when a change in speed limit is posted, can regulate vehicle speed by either accelerating the car up to a higher limit or slowing it down to a lower limit.

The all-new XF is also the first Jaguar to offer adaptive full-LED headlights. Featuring two banks of LEDs and reflectors – one for dipped beam, the other for main beam – they generate light with a colour temperature closer to that of daylight than is achievable with Xenon lights.

At the same time, energy consumption is reduced. So efficient are they that, unlike first-generation designs, cooling fans are not needed. If the high-beam assist function is specified, the stereo camera will detect other vehicles in the distance, and the headlights will be dipped automatically as necessary to avoid dazzling other drivers.

The range will consist of the XF Prestige, XF R-Sport, XF Portfolio and XF S. The all-new XF powertrain range will consist of: 163PS and 180PS 2.0-litre diesel manual and automatic; RWD 300PS 3.0 V6 diesel automatic; RWD 380PS 3.0-litre V6 petrol automatic.