The introduction of the 2016 Jaguar XF, which is the second generation and all-new for 2016, was (kind of) “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!” The high wire act was meant to call attention to the new aluminum woven into the new 2016 Jaguar XF’s structure. It’s a cool PR stunt too.
By using a aluminum-intensive architecture, the weight savings of 132-lbs on the rear-drive models and 265-lbs on AWD models. The 2016 Jaguar XF comes with a supercharged, 340 horsepower 3-liter V6 that makes 332 lbs-feet of torque. A 380 hp supercharged, 3-liter V6 is available and it also makes 332 lb-ft of torque. The only transmission available is an eight speed automatic.
The 2016 Jaguar XF has more interior space and up-to-date infotainment systems (Jaguar InControl® Touch Pro™ infotainment system available with 10.2-inch touchscreen and reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster) too.
The official global reveal of the all-new 2016 Jaguar XF was marked by a three minute, 787 foot ‘high wire’ display. “Over my 35 years in the industry I’ve driven Jaguar vehicles on many Hollywood movie sets. However, the biggest test for me on this stunt was the unpredictability of the elements. Potential oscillation in the high-wires from wind speeds meant it added a real challenge. The wires are only 34mm in diameter so the journey required absolute precision, balance and control” said, Jim Dowdell, expert stuntman.
All stunts and public relations gimmicks aside, Jaguar is legitimately proud to finally have a stable of vehicles that are all built with aluminum-intensive components. The lines of the 2016 Jaguar XF are elegant and simple. No curve is wasted, no design element is overwrought.
The 2016 Jaguar XF is 7-millimeters sorter, 3-mm lower with a 51-mm longer wheelbase. This helps produce more leg and head room over the previous model. Full LED lights will be available too.
“In creating the all-new Jaguar XF, as a design team we have been driven by discipline, the discipline of simplicity. Every exterior line on the XF has a clear purpose – nothing is superfluous. Achieving that simplicity takes time and requires great determination; it’s all too easy to add lines to a car, but much harder to add character by leaving lines out.
“Inside too, we have been driven by the desire to ensure the cabin of the Jaguar XF is as comforting as it is comfortable. New technology, including our new 10.2-inch touchscreen, is combined carefully with materials that cosset and reassure. The all-new Jaguar XF has a clear sense of calm and strength, both outside and inside – and I’m proud of my team for delivering that,” said Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar
The 2016 Jaguar XF will be on display at the 2015 New York Auto Show. Jaguar says that all of the technical and range specifications will be released April 1, 2015. The 2016 Jaguar XF goes on sale Fall of 2015.
Check out this video of the 2016 Jaguar XF’s big brother, the Jaguar XJL!
