2016 Jaguar XF To Feature iQ Platform, Ingenium Engines

Jaguar’s next-generation mid-size luxury sedan XF, which awaits a global launch at the New York Auto Show next month, was spotted testing at the Canary Islands, off the Moroccan coast in mid-Atlantic. It is under extensive post-production tests in various countries. Though the test mule was camouflaged inside out, the spy pictures by the Auto Week readers makes it obvious that the car has grown lengthwise relatively to the existing model, which will benefit cabin space and rear legroom.

It is very clear from the past two years that the Tata Motors owned iconic British brand clearly knows where it is destined for. With new models covering different segments and strategies, Jaguar is undeniably an ever-lasting threat to the established German luxury brands.

The new XF, which is all set for a global launch next month, seems to borrow design elements from its recent born younger sibling XE, which was unveiled at last year's Paris Motor Show. In fact, the XF is built on the lightweight iQ modular aluminium architecture, which spawns the XE and the Jaguar's upcoming F-pace SUV. The interiors and dashboard design is also expected to be an evolution from that of the XE sedan. We have to wait for the official images to comment any further on the design and engineering of the new XF.

Next-gen Jaguar XF has grown in length, so expect more legroom and cabin space.

Another delight of the new XF will be the ‘Ingenium’ range of engines, which the Jaguar-Land Rover debuted on the XE sedan last year. These next generation 4-cylinder fuel engines are said to be fuel efficient and low in Co2 emissions. A V6 supercharged petrol and an even bigger 5.0-liter supercharged V8 will also be offered in this second-generation XF as before.

There have been reports earlier that the XF will also find a long-wheelbase variant for the Chinese market, so as to compete with 5 Series L, the E Class L and the A6 L. China is one of the biggest market for the Jaguar, and the brand's presence in the market share is highly influential across luxury sub-segments. It will be unveiled at one of the major Chinese auto shows this year.

India: Existing XF will get new R-Sport and Portfolio variants by the second half this year

A possible Indian launch of the new Jaguar XF may take place in 2016. Meanwhile, the current XF will get new R-Sport and Portfolio variants by the second half this year.

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