The Jaguar XF at IAA Frankfurt

Finally! Ford Motor Company's Jaguar Cars division unveiled the much-awaited Jaguar XF sedan featuring the British automaker's bold new design language.

The Jaguar XF stirred the crowd at the recent 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) that took place in Frankfurt, Germany. This new model from Jaguar Cars comes with numerous innovative features as well as advanced technological systems. The XF is already available to order in Jaguar dealerships in various markets all over Europe. The vehicle will arrive in customer's garage in March 2008.

The Jaguar XF comes with three powertrain options mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddles (Jaguar Sequential Shift TM). Engine options include:

- 3.0-litre V6 petrol: 0-60mph in 7.9 secs (0-100kph in 8.3 secs) and a top speed of 148mph
- 4.2 n/a V8 petrol: 0-60mph in 6.2 secs (0-100kph in 6.5 secs) and a top speed electronically limited to 155mph
- 4.2 s/c V8 petrol: 0-60mph in 5.1 secs (0-100kph in 5.4 secs) and a top speed electronically limited to 155mph

The vehicle will roll out in markets with three available model trim levels incuidng Luxury, Premium Luxury, and SV8. Check out the other highlights of the Jaguar XF luxury sedan below, as stated by a recent Ford official press release.

* The XF is a four-door Jaguar that fuses the style and performance of a sports car with the refinement, space and sophistication of a luxury saloon.
* The exterior styling of the XF is the first expression of Jaguar's new design language in a saloon car. With interior design that is the equal of the exterior in terms of crafted execution and visual excitement, the XF offers a truly contemporary, luxury environment.
* The coupe-like lines of the XF belie the amount of space inside: there is room for five adults in comfort, generous interior stowage and a boot capacity of up to 540 litres * (plus the opportunity to fold the rear seats and add a further 420 litres).
* Jaguar craftsmanship adopts a sharp new edge on the XF. Sophisticated instrumentation, a Touch-screen, modern materials and graphics complement new ‘surprise and delight’ features. On entry to the XF, the start button pulses red, like a heartbeat. Start the engine and the JaguarDrive Selector TM rises into the palm of the hand, while rotating vents turn from their flush, 'parked' position to their functional open position.
* The best torsional stiffness in class delivers both refinement and dynamic performance – underpinning the driver-focussed yet remarkably comfortable driving experience.
* Key driving aids on the XF include Electronic Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Anti-lock Braking System, Dynamic Stability Control, Cornering Brake Control, and Engine Drag Torque Control. And, for the first time in a Jaguar, Understeer Control Logic which decelerates the car and helps to restore grip to the front wheels when required.
* The new XF has a wide portfolio of driver assistance features including a Blind Spot Monitor, Front and Rear Parking Aids, Rear Camera Parking Aid, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Speed Limiter and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Bluetooth® compatibility, iPod®/MP3 player interfaces, JaguarVoice TM, Digital radio and a single or six-disc CD player ensure owners can listen and talk as they choose.
* XF offers three levels of audio system, all controlled through the Touch-screen. The top-of-the-range Bowers & Wilkins 440w Premium Sound System option offers extraordinary clarity and faithful sound reproduction. Designed and tuned for the XF by Bowers & Wilkins, the surround-sound system delivers a powerful and vivid performance.
* In a first for a Jaguar saloon, the XF has the marque’s new Pedestrian Contact Sensing System. This can mitigate pedestrian injury by firing actuators that deploy the bonnet, resulting in a cushioned space between the bonnet and engine hardpoints.

[source: Ford Motor Company]