The Jaguar XF was first presented in 2007 as a replacement for the Jaguar S-Type and has been a relatively successful model, with 202,678 models sold between 2009 and 2016. In 2015, the XF went through a generational shift that didn’t change its total design too drastically however did produce making use of aluminum, allowing Jag to shed more than 400 pounds compared to the first-gen model. It’s just been two years given that the second-gen XF rolled into display rooms, and for 2017, the U.S. model was upgraded to include a diesel engine for the very first time. No other notable changes featured the 2017 model year, however the 2018 Jaguar XF might be a different. So it appears like we may see a major style upgrade in the near future.
So nothing is actually certain at this point, but it definitely looks like Jaguar has something up its sleeve for us in the future. This could potentially be a higher-performance model or maybe some other variation of the XF. Or, it could just be a substantial facelift– that’s definitely not something we’re utilized to viewing as of lately. As far as changes to the interior, I honestly wouldn’t expect much. Jaguar may upgrade the instrument cluster and infotainment systems with new software. And, the seats might possibly see a brand-new style, but I would not hold my breath.
The interior of the existing model is well designated with low-seating seats for a sporty feeling, a center console that connects to the center stack, an eight-inch infotainment display screen that sits fairly low in the center stack, and an eight-speaker audio system. I believe we’ll see the same alternatives that are readily available on the present model, including the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system with a 10.2-inch screen. A digital instrument cluster and dual-zone climate control system should be standard devices.
The motivation behind the XF probably will not change with this facelift either. On the diesel side, you’ll be able to opt for a 161-horsepower 2.0-liter diesel, or the exact same engine tuned to provide 178 ponies. The 161-horsepower engine is only available with RWD, and both 2.0-liter diesels can be equipped with either six-speed handbook or an automated, but if you desire AWD with the 2.0-liter diesel, you need to choose the 178-pony plant and the automated transmission. If you want more oil-burning power, you can shoot up to the 3.0-liter diesel. It has 296 ponies on tap but is only offered with an automated transmission and can only be had with rear-wheel drive.
To be frank, this 2018 Jaguar XF is likely in the very early phases of screening, so we may not see it in main production form until mid-2018 or early 2019 when the existing generation is four years of ages. A lot can happen in between now and then, so it’s hard to approximate prices.
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