The Jaguar XF was launched in 2008 and it was the first model to roll off the production line after TATA Motors took over. The XF is somewhat different from traditional Jaguars and some say it needed to be to help Jaguar re-assert itself in the premium sector. Personally I think the XF is a stunning car and carries a lot of Jaguar heritage while bringing the brand into a new era.
Current XF models are available with a choice of 3 diesel and 2 petrol engines, the diesel models as predicted are more popular. The smallest diesel is a 2.2 litre with 190 PS, followed by two 3.0 litre units with either 240 or 275 PS. The two petrol engines on offer are both 5.0 litre V8 units, one comes with 385 PS and the other comes in the XF-R with 510 PS.
The 2.2 litre diesel is a recent addition and was introduced to offer a highly fuel efficient model in the range's line-up. The smallest diesel engine can achieve 52.3 miles to the gallon and emit only 149 g/km. To prove how efficient the Jaguar is a British team crossed North America with it, the team travelled from New York to Los Angeles.
The Journey included driving through 15 states, it took 8 days but the XF 2.2 litre diesel only needed 4 fuel stops as it achieved 67 miles per gallon at some points. It was driven by independent testers, David and Alexander Madgwick. The car was a box standard XF 2.2, UK registered, right-hand drive vehicle with normal Jaguar servicing parts.
Throughout the coast to coast trip the car maintained an average speed of 53 mph incorporating a multitude of real-life scenarios including the busy roads exiting New York and, towards the end of the trip, entering Los Angeles, road works, high winds and a climb to 7,275 feet above sea level.
Author Resource:-
Joanna Small - Automotive Journalist and Enthusiast
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