Jaguar is in the process of renewing its entire lineup with
redesigns and updates, with the first of the new arrivals already here in the form
of the updated 2020
XE and 2021
F-Type.
Our latest spy shots show a prototype for an updated XF, in
the XFL long-wheelbase sedan body. Earlier shots showed a prototype for
the updated
XF Sportbrake wagon.
The spy shots suggest we'll see new fascias at both ends,
plus a new grille and slimmer headlights. For the taillights, look for the
graphic to take on a more angular design similar to what we saw on the 2020 XE.
Expect the interior to be tweaked for a more upmarket feel
via the addition of extra soft-touch surfaces and more hand-stitched leather.
We should also see a new infotainment system with a 10.2-inch touchscreen
display in the center stack. The system should be faster and more intuitive to
use than the current laggy version.
The
current XFL, which is a China-only affair, has about six additional inches
of rear seat legroom compared to the standard XF. The same should be true for
this updated model, as evidenced by the prototype's stretched rear door.
The XF, including the XFL, is currently available with
either a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 or 3.0-liter supercharged V-6. Though
it's yet to be confirmed, we should see the aging V-6 replaced by a new
3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 with this update. The engine is mated with a
mild-hybrid setup in other models from Jaguar Land Rover and delivers up to 395
horsepower.
Look for the updated XF and XF Sportbrake to debut in 2020
as a 2021 model. The updated XFL should debut around the same time, once again
as a China-only model. The current model is produced exclusively at a plant in
plant in Changshu, China, operated by Jaguar and local partner Chery, and the
same should be true for the updated version.
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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