This not only assists dynamically, in terms of handling and agility, it also opens up more cabin space. The wheelbase has been made 51mm longer while the front overhang is 66m shorter. The new model might look similar to the predecessor but there are a number of crucial differences. Recently saved $6,931 off the retail price The 30d starts at $121,805 while this 35t kicks off from $129,066 (excluding on-roads). If you’re after economy, Jaguar also offers the XF S in 30d form, which uses a 3.0-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 producing an impressive 221kW and 700Nm.īeing the flagship, the S is priced quite high, although, comparatively, it is more affordable than the German equivalents. All models in Australia are rear-wheel drive and use an eight-speed automatic transmission. This is the fastest model available (until a new XF R arrives), featuring Jaguar’s 3.0-litre supercharged V6 expressing 280kW and 450Nm. What we’re testing here is the range-topping S in ’35t’ form. As before, buyers can select between potent petrol and economical and torquey turbo-diesel units. Although it is based on the same Ford platform as the predecessor, which started life underpinning the S-Type from year 2000, Jaguar has made extensive revisions and refinements, while altering some of the external dimensions to open up more cabin space. Jaguar introduced the new XF late last year.