{"id":128882,"date":"2015-08-17T00:01:23","date_gmt":"2015-08-16T22:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gtspirit.com\/?p=128882"},"modified":"2015-08-23T18:03:49","modified_gmt":"2015-08-23T16:03:49","slug":"2016-jaguar-xf-and-xf-s-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gtspirit.com\/2015\/08\/17\/2016-jaguar-xf-and-xf-s-review\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Jaguar XF and XF S Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jaguar\u2019s <\/a>all new 2016 XF was first put into the spotlight at this year\u2019s New York Auto Show. It is the second generation XF, replacing the first generation that was unveiled back in 2007. Being the best selling and most-awarded Jag since its first introduction, there is quite some weight on its shoulders to yet again push the cat train forward. <\/p>\n

The new generation XF has a sleeker design, an assortment of powertrains, an updated infotainment system and underwent a significant weight reduction procedure by using aluminum for the body and chassis. The big question is: will it outperform the BMW 5-Series, Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class? We headed out to Spain to find out. <\/p>\n

Engine and Powertrain<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The powertrain options range from the 2.0-litre 163 hp Ingenium diesel to the 3.0-litre 380 hp V6 petrol, which is featured in the XF-S, so far the most powerful type in the XF line-up. The entry-level four-cylinder Ingenium diesel model breathes the term efficiency which has been an obsession for both the XF engineering and design team. <\/p>\n

The 75 per cent aluminium body and chassis resemble this as well, on which I will elaborate later. The efficient four-cylinder diesel is up to 80 kilograms lighter than its competitors in the same segment helping to improve fuel economy. Jaguar states that the CO2 emissions are just 104 g\/km and that the car is capable of reaching 70.6 miles on the gallon, making it almost 20 per cent more efficient than its predecessor and making it the most efficient four-cylinder in the business segment. <\/p>\r\n