Latest Jaguars upcoming luxury cars 2014

The jaguar F-Type is an all new adaptable sports car inspired by the dramatic C-X16 concept, a growth prototype example of jaguar's new sports car , ----------------the F-Type is set to make its public debut at the Goodwill of speed, the F-type will launch as a adaptable and a strict two seated with the focus uncompromisingly on delivering driver presentation. -------The F-type is likely to be motorized by a supercharged 380 BHP V6 engine and the 5.0-litre V8 engine.

Jaguar car prepares for a new compact sedan The XF and XJ

Jaguar is preparing a compact sedan, based on The XF and XJthe XF

 

Many rumors have emerged in recent weeks about the future of Jaguar . And after many rumors and denials, it seems that we would be closer to what seems to see a compact model of the British brand . And is that if you recently saw the launch in New York the new Jaguar XF , now in statements Adrian Hallmark, the current manager of Tata, has announced that no new development plans for the British brand, and one of them, would launch of a new compact model would be based on the new XF.

Kia KV7 Concept to debut at 2011 NAI

Kia has announced it will unveil one of its latest and most interesting concept cars at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit, commencing January 10, 2011.

The new car features various futuristic elements including swivel rear seats and ‘gullwing’ doors. It appears to adopt a similar design platform as the Kia Soul in dimensions and layout as well, only on this everything is more dramatic.

Full details of the car are yet to be released, but one thing’s for sure, the Kia KV7 Concept will make a big impact at the show next month. Look out for further details and images on the KV7 in the near future.

Kia KV7 Concept to debut at 2011 NAI

Kia has announced it will unveil one of its latest and most interesting concept cars at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit, commencing January 10, 2011.

The new car features various futuristic elements including swivel rear seats and ‘gullwing’ doors. It appears to adopt a similar design platform as the Kia Soul in dimensions and layout as well, only on this everything is more dramatic.

Full details of the car are yet to be released, but one thing’s for sure, the Kia KV7 Concept will make a big impact at the show next month. Look out for further details and images on the KV7 in the near future.

2009 Jaguar XF: A cool cat of a luxury car

DAMASCUS, Md. (Marketwatch) Jaguar's new XF coupe looks nothing like Jags of old, and yet there are touches of Aston Martin and other brands in its styling. Others see Lexus clues here and there.

While tastes can vary from viewer to viewer, we saw a very striking design that we think brings Jaguar solidly into the modern era.

There are two engine combinations offered. The base model comes with a 4.2-liter, 90-degree V8, that produces 300 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. Maximum torque is 310 lb.-ft. at 4,100 rpm. The upscale model adds supercharging to the same engine and that boosts horsepower to 420 and torque to 413 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm. Our test car had the latter combination.

Virtually silent out on the road until your right foot gets itchy, the XF takes off with a refined roar from under the hood and a zero to 60 time of 5.1 seconds, according to Jaguar. The 6-speed automatic does a good job on its own, but drivers might be even happier with the lightning fast paddle shifters.
While we do not think gas mileage is a big deal in this price range, you should know the EPA rates the combination at 15-23 miles per gallon of premium. Top speed is 155, best accomplished at your nearby track.

We would give the XF high marks for ride quality. It absorbed the bumps and bruises of Washington, D.C. streets with nary a quiver. Some testers have reported squeaks and rattles in their vehicles, but that was not the case in ours. The test car seemed very solid and slamming the doors resulted in a satisfying thunk. 

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Right at home on interstates, the Jag could also take on twisty back roads, but, in our opinion, never seemed happy doing it. We felt the suspension, with upper and lower A-arms and coil springs up front and multilinks to the rear was on the soft side. While body lean was well controlled, steering feel was on the numb side in our test car. In reality, the XF handled better than you might think judging from the feedback we were getting from the steering wheel and suspension.
Out on the road the car was generally quiet, but strangely, not quite as quiet at the Hyundai Genesis that we recently had out for a test drive. While the Genesis goes for roughly half the cost, you don't get the leaping Jaguar on the rear deck.
Posh and sophisticated were the terms that best described the interior of the XF. It was beautifully finished off with leather and wood that certainly would make the owner feel that his $60,000 was well spent.

The instrument cluster was easy to read in all lighting conditions, and the Jag's touch panel for navigation, audio and other functions was easy to use. In addition, there were controls on the steering wheel and below the touch panel for sound and air.
Jazzy touches included interior lighting that senses your finger and switches on. The same is supposed to work with the glove box but sometimes did not. A giant knob that you use to shift gears rises out of the center console when you start the engine. And a pretty blue lighting scheme baths the interior after dark. Very nice!

Our biggest complaints inside were a silver panel on the left side of the center console that sent bad sun reflections into the driver's eyes. The seats lacked side support and were too flat for most riders to achieve anything beyond about an 80 percent comfort level, despite an abundance of controls.

A 6-foot-tall passenger can sit behind a 6-foot-tall driver, but only for short distances, unless the driver is willing to move his seat forward.
The Bowers and Wilkins audio system was one of the best we have ever heard, delivering deep bass and crisp midrange and high notes. Jag says it comes with Kevlar speakers so it must be bulletproof, too.

The bottom line for our supercharged cat came to $66,675, including $2,200 for a truly silly Adaptive Cruise Control that will automatically maintain your speed and distance from the car in front of you. However, Jag warns in its owner's manual "it is the driver's responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, and be in control of the vehicle at all times." That part we agree with so why not save twenty-two-hundred bucks?

Of more interest, was the "TracDSC" that should make it easier for owners in the Snow Belt to get around this winter.
Bottom line on the new Jag? It's a gentleman's sporty car with slick styling and lots of luxury inside. We would like to see new owner, Tata Motors, up the sports-car factor by about 50 percent in the new XF. That would be a car we would like to say "Ta-ta" in. 

Tata boss rules out SUVs for Jaguar, promises more sports cars and saloons

A Jaguar SUV was ruled because of fears it would steal sales from Land Rover

For years, SUVs were seen as a sure-fire way for carmakers to boost sales in the North American market but lately there has been a movement away from such vehicles to smaller and more fuel-efficient models. Despite this, many carmakers still consider the SUV a crucial addition to their lineups, but the CEO of Jaguar’s parent company, Tata Motors, has ruled out adding a luxury off-roader to the British carmaker’s portfolio.

Tata boss Ratan Tata has revealed that Jaguar’s future lineup will feature more sports cars and saloons but definitely no SUV, reports AutoTelegraaf. His reasoning is that a Jaguar SUV would steal sales from its sister company Land Rover, which solely produces off-road models.

Instead, Jaguar’s immediate future will see the plans of former parent Ford carried out. These include the launch of the facelifted XK range next year, a new range topping XKR-R model, and the next-generation XJ saloon in late 2010.

Beyond that, Tata has revealed plans for a new lightweight sports car to rival the likes of the Porsche 911, and late last month registration details for several Jaguar trademarks revealed the names C-XE and XE, which suggest the new sports car will be called the XE and a concept version the C-XE.

Despite Tata’s reluctance to develop a Jaguar SUV, a number of rival carmakers are keen to expand their respective lineups with bigger and more powerful off-road models. Alfa Romeo’s boss Luca de Meo has pointed out on a number of occasions that the company needs an SUV model to be successful in the United States, and BMW is currently preparing two new performance M models based on its X5 and X6 SUVs. 

Tata boss rules out SUVs for Jaguar, promises more sports cars and saloons

A Jaguar SUV was ruled because of fears it would steal sales from Land Rover

For years, SUVs were seen as a sure-fire way for carmakers to boost sales in the North American market but lately there has been a movement away from such vehicles to smaller and more fuel-efficient models. Despite this, many carmakers still consider the SUV a crucial addition to their lineups, but the CEO of Jaguar’s parent company, Tata Motors, has ruled out adding a luxury off-roader to the British carmaker’s portfolio.

Tata boss Ratan Tata has revealed that Jaguar’s future lineup will feature more sports cars and saloons but definitely no SUV, reports AutoTelegraaf. His reasoning is that a Jaguar SUV would steal sales from its sister company Land Rover, which solely produces off-road models.

Instead, Jaguar’s immediate future will see the plans of former parent Ford carried out. These include the launch of the facelifted XK range next year, a new range topping XKR-R model, and the next-generation XJ saloon in late 2010.

Beyond that, Tata has revealed plans for a new lightweight sports car to rival the likes of the Porsche 911, and late last month registration details for several Jaguar trademarks revealed the names C-XE and XE, which suggest the new sports car will be called the XE and a concept version the C-XE.

Despite Tata’s reluctance to develop a Jaguar SUV, a number of rival carmakers are keen to expand their respective lineups with bigger and more powerful off-road models. Alfa Romeo’s boss Luca de Meo has pointed out on a number of occasions that the company needs an SUV model to be successful in the United States, and BMW is currently preparing two new performance M models based on its X5 and X6 SUVs. 

Tata boss rules out SUVs for Jaguar, promises more sports cars and saloons

A Jaguar SUV was ruled because of fears it would steal sales from Land Rover

For years, SUVs were seen as a sure-fire way for carmakers to boost sales in the North American market but lately there has been a movement away from such vehicles to smaller and more fuel-efficient models. Despite this, many carmakers still consider the SUV a crucial addition to their lineups, but the CEO of Jaguar’s parent company, Tata Motors, has ruled out adding a luxury off-roader to the British carmaker’s portfolio.

Tata boss Ratan Tata has revealed that Jaguar’s future lineup will feature more sports cars and saloons but definitely no SUV, reports AutoTelegraaf. His reasoning is that a Jaguar SUV would steal sales from its sister company Land Rover, which solely produces off-road models.

Instead, Jaguar’s immediate future will see the plans of former parent Ford carried out. These include the launch of the facelifted XK range next year, a new range topping XKR-R model, and the next-generation XJ saloon in late 2010.

Beyond that, Tata has revealed plans for a new lightweight sports car to rival the likes of the Porsche 911, and late last month registration details for several Jaguar trademarks revealed the names C-XE and XE, which suggest the new sports car will be called the XE and a concept version the C-XE.

Despite Tata’s reluctance to develop a Jaguar SUV, a number of rival carmakers are keen to expand their respective lineups with bigger and more powerful off-road models. Alfa Romeo’s boss Luca de Meo has pointed out on a number of occasions that the company needs an SUV model to be successful in the United States, and BMW is currently preparing two new performance M models based on its X5 and X6 SUVs. 

Perfect Cars Awaiting

1. Acura NSX
Now expected to appear as an early 2010 model displaying only a hint of the style seen in Acura’s 2007 Advanced Sports Car Concept, the next NSX will have a 5.0-5.5L/500-550-hp V-10 up front, a six-speed dual-clutch manual gearbox, and all of it feeding power to the ground through a new version of Acura’s SH-AWD. Expect a six-figure sticker price.
2. Aston Martin Rapide
The new owners of this storied brand – besides having just won the GT1 class at Le Mans – have announced they’re pressing ahead with the Rapide, a hyper-elegant sedan version of the DB9. The V-12 powertrain will remain juiced to around 470 horses. It’s beautiful and rare, but will it be worth nearly double the cost of Porsche’s upcoming Panamera?
3. Chevrolet Camaro
We’ve been watching for this one a long time now, but it should be worth the wait. The Global RWD architecture that underpins Chevy’s reborn muscle machine is solid stuff, as will be a variety of V-8 and V-6 powertrains. The coupe arrives in early 2009, the convertible as a 2010 model, and a high-horse SS is expected, too.
4. Chevrolet Corvette “Blue Devil”
A hundred grand for a Vette? With 625-650 horsepower, alloy chassis, and lightweight bodywork, it may well be worth it. GM has kept a good lid on the “Blue Devil” Corvette (which may be called the SS when it finally arrives), but info is beginning to leak out. Don’t expect it before late 2008 or early 2009.
5. Hyundai Genesis
On sale this fall, the production version of Hyundai’s Concept Genesis (shown) promises to shake up the entry-lux sedan ranks big time. Based on a new RWD premium platform architecture, it’ll offer a 3.8L/270-hp V-6 and 4.6-L/300-325-hp V-8, ZF six-speed automatic, and a full array of luxury and safety kit, but start “well-below US$30,000.”
6. Jaguar XF
This edgy new sedan can’t arrive soon enough, as the S-Type goes back to the dawn of the New Millennium. The C-XF concept version (shown), and the production variant will be revealed soon. We’re hearing it may be all V-8-powered, with base, supercharged, and high-performance supercharged powerplants. The XF comes to market this fall.
7. Lexus LF-A
Envisioned as a true Ferrari fighter, the sleek LF-A (prototype pictured) is expected to bow for model year 2010. This front-mid-engine/rear-drive ultracoupe is likely to carry a high-tech V-10 with 500-600 horsepower, have a six-speed rear-mounted transaxle, be able to top 200 mph, and ultimately offer a V-8-based hybrid variant. Expect plenty of lux along with supercar performance.
8. Lincoln MKS
This one won’t be as “worth waiting for” as it could’ve been, because Ford has dumped the Yamaha V-8 version. We don’t understand why: Midsize sport sedans from Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and crosstown rival Cadillac have V-8s. But a turbocharged V-6 should come close performance-wise, and the Volvo S80-based, AWD platform is a good one.
9. Nissan GT-R
This marque’s much-anticipated supercoupe will pack a 450-horse twin-turbo V-6 of around 3.7 liters, AWD, a six- (or seven) speed dual clutch/auto-clutch gearbox with paddle shifters, and 20-inch wheels. Its performance sights will be set squarely on the Porsche 911 Turbo. The wait is nearly over, as its public reveal takes place at the Tokyo show in October.
10. Ford Shelby GT Convertible
We’ll be drowning in cool Mustangs this year and next. The Shelby GT will be offered in ragtop form for 2008, and Ford will launch another round of Bullitt-edition Mustangs for next year, too. Development continues on the Shelby GT500KR, and Ford will give the Mustang lineup a midlife update for 2009.

The New Dynamic Jaguar XF

There are two versions of the all new XF, both of which come with the 4.2-liter V-8. One merely pumps out 300 horsepower. My test model, however, included the supercharger, which boosts the horsepower to 420. Press the gas and wait a moment for the supercharger to take over. It's like giving into the sweet temptation of chocolate, firing neural synapses in that pleasure center in my brain.

Most of this car is just as creamy, smooth and delicious.

The leather, the wood, the super cool shifter that rises out of the center console when you start the car all play a role in showing you how different this vehicle really is. The shifter looks like the giant button used to launch a missile. Even the dash vents rotate open when you start the car, turning with a quiet electric whir. Yes, you are special, and so is this car.

If this is the new face of Jaguar, I'm starting to become a fan. It's got the fun and looks of the XKR but the price of the X-Type. OK, my $70,000 test vehicle might buy two base model X-Type sedans, but this one you'll want to leave on your driveway so your neighbors can appreciate your taste. The X-Type you quietly park in your garage at night.

While most Jaguars have a certain classic look, the XF moves that design in a new direction: the future. Its clean and curvy lines rise and fall with its silhouette. The profile pulls the eye back, and the fast windshield -- lifting out of the long hood and curving gently down the back -- makes it look like it's leaning slightly, ready to pounce.

The crazy cat is back. This car hauls in that tricky kind of way. The kind where you're somewhere outside of Dexter and all of a sudden you're west of Jackson. On those beautiful empty back roads of fresh asphalt road, the quiet ride disguises your speed. Move your hands to 9 and 3 on the steering wheel, block out the stereo and focus on the road.

The suspension is smooth but still stiff enough to keep you taut on the road. Anticipate the curve, keep your eyes up, look farther ahead and oops, you're breaking the law again. Get used to it in the XF.

While most sounds are removed from the luxurious cabin, the engine's note bleeds through perfectly. You can hear the sweet charger kicking in and the V-8 throbbing at lower rpm.

I always like vehicles with two personalities: One for daily driving and the other for reminding people you've got a beast just under your skin of your sports coat.

Inside, the XF offers all of the creature comforts of a luxury car. The dash bespeaks refinement with touches of aluminum and wood trim.

The seven-inch display screen on the center dash controls most of the amenities in the car: the heated seats, back-up camera, air conditioning. This helps clean up the center stack that other car companies have started to bulk up with buttons and switches. Less is more in this case.

Jaguar also uses proximity sensors to let the driver turn on the lights or open the glove box by just moving his finger close to it.

Then there's the stereo. The optional 440 watt Bowers and Wilkins uses a trunk full of speakers to play anything you want, as loud as you want. Naturally, classical music is recommended, and if you don't have any, you can just tune into some Ann Arbor station.

There are also some practical points to this machine. It can carry five adults comfortably, and the spacious trunk can haul a foursome's set of clubs.

However, all of the luxuries in the world wouldn't matter if the XF didn't perform. This car can out-perform most drivers' abilities, which is what a good driver should own. There's still some challenge left in it.

The XF is a welcome entry into the luxury sport segment.

And if you ever get the chance to drive one, head out near Dexter. Stay off the highways and choose the better pavement. It's a much smoother ride.

The New Dynamic Jaguar XF

There are two versions of the all new XF, both of which come with the 4.2-liter V-8. One merely pumps out 300 horsepower. My test model, however, included the supercharger, which boosts the horsepower to 420. Press the gas and wait a moment for the supercharger to take over. It's like giving into the sweet temptation of chocolate, firing neural synapses in that pleasure center in my brain.

Most of this car is just as creamy, smooth and delicious.

The leather, the wood, the super cool shifter that rises out of the center console when you start the car all play a role in showing you how different this vehicle really is. The shifter looks like the giant button used to launch a missile. Even the dash vents rotate open when you start the car, turning with a quiet electric whir. Yes, you are special, and so is this car.

If this is the new face of Jaguar, I'm starting to become a fan. It's got the fun and looks of the XKR but the price of the X-Type. OK, my $70,000 test vehicle might buy two base model X-Type sedans, but this one you'll want to leave on your driveway so your neighbors can appreciate your taste. The X-Type you quietly park in your garage at night.

While most Jaguars have a certain classic look, the XF moves that design in a new direction: the future. Its clean and curvy lines rise and fall with its silhouette. The profile pulls the eye back, and the fast windshield -- lifting out of the long hood and curving gently down the back -- makes it look like it's leaning slightly, ready to pounce.

The crazy cat is back. This car hauls in that tricky kind of way. The kind where you're somewhere outside of Dexter and all of a sudden you're west of Jackson. On those beautiful empty back roads of fresh asphalt road, the quiet ride disguises your speed. Move your hands to 9 and 3 on the steering wheel, block out the stereo and focus on the road.

The suspension is smooth but still stiff enough to keep you taut on the road. Anticipate the curve, keep your eyes up, look farther ahead and oops, you're breaking the law again. Get used to it in the XF.

While most sounds are removed from the luxurious cabin, the engine's note bleeds through perfectly. You can hear the sweet charger kicking in and the V-8 throbbing at lower rpm.

I always like vehicles with two personalities: One for daily driving and the other for reminding people you've got a beast just under your skin of your sports coat.

Inside, the XF offers all of the creature comforts of a luxury car. The dash bespeaks refinement with touches of aluminum and wood trim.

The seven-inch display screen on the center dash controls most of the amenities in the car: the heated seats, back-up camera, air conditioning. This helps clean up the center stack that other car companies have started to bulk up with buttons and switches. Less is more in this case.

Jaguar also uses proximity sensors to let the driver turn on the lights or open the glove box by just moving his finger close to it.

Then there's the stereo. The optional 440 watt Bowers and Wilkins uses a trunk full of speakers to play anything you want, as loud as you want. Naturally, classical music is recommended, and if you don't have any, you can just tune into some Ann Arbor station.

There are also some practical points to this machine. It can carry five adults comfortably, and the spacious trunk can haul a foursome's set of clubs.

However, all of the luxuries in the world wouldn't matter if the XF didn't perform. This car can out-perform most drivers' abilities, which is what a good driver should own. There's still some challenge left in it.

The XF is a welcome entry into the luxury sport segment.

And if you ever get the chance to drive one, head out near Dexter. Stay off the highways and choose the better pavement. It's a much smoother ride.

The New Dynamic Jaguar XF

There are two versions of the all new XF, both of which come with the 4.2-liter V-8. One merely pumps out 300 horsepower. My test model, however, included the supercharger, which boosts the horsepower to 420. Press the gas and wait a moment for the supercharger to take over. It's like giving into the sweet temptation of chocolate, firing neural synapses in that pleasure center in my brain.

Most of this car is just as creamy, smooth and delicious.

The leather, the wood, the super cool shifter that rises out of the center console when you start the car all play a role in showing you how different this vehicle really is. The shifter looks like the giant button used to launch a missile. Even the dash vents rotate open when you start the car, turning with a quiet electric whir. Yes, you are special, and so is this car.

If this is the new face of Jaguar, I'm starting to become a fan. It's got the fun and looks of the XKR but the price of the X-Type. OK, my $70,000 test vehicle might buy two base model X-Type sedans, but this one you'll want to leave on your driveway so your neighbors can appreciate your taste. The X-Type you quietly park in your garage at night.

While most Jaguars have a certain classic look, the XF moves that design in a new direction: the future. Its clean and curvy lines rise and fall with its silhouette. The profile pulls the eye back, and the fast windshield -- lifting out of the long hood and curving gently down the back -- makes it look like it's leaning slightly, ready to pounce.

The crazy cat is back. This car hauls in that tricky kind of way. The kind where you're somewhere outside of Dexter and all of a sudden you're west of Jackson. On those beautiful empty back roads of fresh asphalt road, the quiet ride disguises your speed. Move your hands to 9 and 3 on the steering wheel, block out the stereo and focus on the road.

The suspension is smooth but still stiff enough to keep you taut on the road. Anticipate the curve, keep your eyes up, look farther ahead and oops, you're breaking the law again. Get used to it in the XF.

While most sounds are removed from the luxurious cabin, the engine's note bleeds through perfectly. You can hear the sweet charger kicking in and the V-8 throbbing at lower rpm.

I always like vehicles with two personalities: One for daily driving and the other for reminding people you've got a beast just under your skin of your sports coat.

Inside, the XF offers all of the creature comforts of a luxury car. The dash bespeaks refinement with touches of aluminum and wood trim.

The seven-inch display screen on the center dash controls most of the amenities in the car: the heated seats, back-up camera, air conditioning. This helps clean up the center stack that other car companies have started to bulk up with buttons and switches. Less is more in this case.

Jaguar also uses proximity sensors to let the driver turn on the lights or open the glove box by just moving his finger close to it.

Then there's the stereo. The optional 440 watt Bowers and Wilkins uses a trunk full of speakers to play anything you want, as loud as you want. Naturally, classical music is recommended, and if you don't have any, you can just tune into some Ann Arbor station.

There are also some practical points to this machine. It can carry five adults comfortably, and the spacious trunk can haul a foursome's set of clubs.

However, all of the luxuries in the world wouldn't matter if the XF didn't perform. This car can out-perform most drivers' abilities, which is what a good driver should own. There's still some challenge left in it.

The XF is a welcome entry into the luxury sport segment.

And if you ever get the chance to drive one, head out near Dexter. Stay off the highways and choose the better pavement. It's a much smoother ride.

The New Dynamic Jaguar XF

There are two versions of the all new XF, both of which come with the 4.2-liter V-8. One merely pumps out 300 horsepower. My test model, however, included the supercharger, which boosts the horsepower to 420. Press the gas and wait a moment for the supercharger to take over. It's like giving into the sweet temptation of chocolate, firing neural synapses in that pleasure center in my brain.

Most of this car is just as creamy, smooth and delicious.

The leather, the wood, the super cool shifter that rises out of the center console when you start the car all play a role in showing you how different this vehicle really is. The shifter looks like the giant button used to launch a missile. Even the dash vents rotate open when you start the car, turning with a quiet electric whir. Yes, you are special, and so is this car.

If this is the new face of Jaguar, I'm starting to become a fan. It's got the fun and looks of the XKR but the price of the X-Type. OK, my $70,000 test vehicle might buy two base model X-Type sedans, but this one you'll want to leave on your driveway so your neighbors can appreciate your taste. The X-Type you quietly park in your garage at night.

While most Jaguars have a certain classic look, the XF moves that design in a new direction: the future. Its clean and curvy lines rise and fall with its silhouette. The profile pulls the eye back, and the fast windshield -- lifting out of the long hood and curving gently down the back -- makes it look like it's leaning slightly, ready to pounce.

The crazy cat is back. This car hauls in that tricky kind of way. The kind where you're somewhere outside of Dexter and all of a sudden you're west of Jackson. On those beautiful empty back roads of fresh asphalt road, the quiet ride disguises your speed. Move your hands to 9 and 3 on the steering wheel, block out the stereo and focus on the road.

The suspension is smooth but still stiff enough to keep you taut on the road. Anticipate the curve, keep your eyes up, look farther ahead and oops, you're breaking the law again. Get used to it in the XF.

While most sounds are removed from the luxurious cabin, the engine's note bleeds through perfectly. You can hear the sweet charger kicking in and the V-8 throbbing at lower rpm.

I always like vehicles with two personalities: One for daily driving and the other for reminding people you've got a beast just under your skin of your sports coat.

Inside, the XF offers all of the creature comforts of a luxury car. The dash bespeaks refinement with touches of aluminum and wood trim.

The seven-inch display screen on the center dash controls most of the amenities in the car: the heated seats, back-up camera, air conditioning. This helps clean up the center stack that other car companies have started to bulk up with buttons and switches. Less is more in this case.

Jaguar also uses proximity sensors to let the driver turn on the lights or open the glove box by just moving his finger close to it.

Then there's the stereo. The optional 440 watt Bowers and Wilkins uses a trunk full of speakers to play anything you want, as loud as you want. Naturally, classical music is recommended, and if you don't have any, you can just tune into some Ann Arbor station.

There are also some practical points to this machine. It can carry five adults comfortably, and the spacious trunk can haul a foursome's set of clubs.

However, all of the luxuries in the world wouldn't matter if the XF didn't perform. This car can out-perform most drivers' abilities, which is what a good driver should own. There's still some challenge left in it.

The XF is a welcome entry into the luxury sport segment.

And if you ever get the chance to drive one, head out near Dexter. Stay off the highways and choose the better pavement. It's a much smoother ride.

Spectacular New Jaguar roadster sports car set for 2011

Jaguar has earmarked March 2011 and the Geneva show to launch a new two-seat sports car, likely to be called the Jaguar XE.

“Geneva 2011 will be the 50th anniversary of the launch of the E-type and what better way to celebrate that than to launch a new sports car,” company boss Mike O’Driscoll told Autocar.

The new sports car is tipped to be a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive, alumninium car based on a cut-down Jaguar XJ platform. Speculation is also mounting that it could be powered by a supercharged V6 engine, based on the all-new V8 motor powering the new Jaguar XFR saloon, which was unveiled at this week’s Detroit motor show.

O’Driscoll also hinted that a new sports car was not the only ambition of Jaguar and that he and his team were considering a fifth, smaller model.

But the new small Jaguar would not be a direct replacement for the X-type, which is due to bow out next year. O’Driscoll said: “A smaller car could be interesting for us, but it shouldn’t be a cheaper Jaguar.” He wouldn’t be drawn on Jag’s exact plans, but insiders have hinted that a car based on the 2003 RD6 concept is still being considered.

O’Driscoll hasn’t ruled out further engine options for the Jaguar XF either. “In a couple of years there’s no reason why we shouldn’t put a four-cylinder diesel in it," he said.Jaguar XFR

Spectacular New Jaguar roadster sports car set for 2011

Jaguar has earmarked March 2011 and the Geneva show to launch a new two-seat sports car, likely to be called the Jaguar XE.

“Geneva 2011 will be the 50th anniversary of the launch of the E-type and what better way to celebrate that than to launch a new sports car,” company boss Mike O’Driscoll told Autocar.

The new sports car is tipped to be a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive, alumninium car based on a cut-down Jaguar XJ platform. Speculation is also mounting that it could be powered by a supercharged V6 engine, based on the all-new V8 motor powering the new Jaguar XFR saloon, which was unveiled at this week’s Detroit motor show.

O’Driscoll also hinted that a new sports car was not the only ambition of Jaguar and that he and his team were considering a fifth, smaller model.

But the new small Jaguar would not be a direct replacement for the X-type, which is due to bow out next year. O’Driscoll said: “A smaller car could be interesting for us, but it shouldn’t be a cheaper Jaguar.” He wouldn’t be drawn on Jag’s exact plans, but insiders have hinted that a car based on the 2003 RD6 concept is still being considered.

O’Driscoll hasn’t ruled out further engine options for the Jaguar XF either. “In a couple of years there’s no reason why we shouldn’t put a four-cylinder diesel in it," he said.Jaguar XFR

Jaguar’s new XKR limited edition arrives in Jordan

Mahmoudia Motors announced the arrival of the XKR Limited Edition, a lightweight sports coupe produced exclusively for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) market. With a limited 30 units being sold in MENA, the XKR Limited Edition is only be available as a coupe.

Taking the Jaguar sports car experience to a new level, the XKR Limited Edition delivers a combination of high speed performance, dynamic excellence and crafted luxury that is unique to Jaguar.

“Taking on the success of the XKR in Jordan and rest of the region, Jaguar has developed a high performance sports car based on the well-proven capabilities of the renowned sports car. The XKR Limited Edition has all the attractions and attributes of the XKR that made it so popular, but is more focused on performance. It is truly a beautiful fast car that will enthral any sports car enthusiast,” said Samir K. Rifai, General Manager of Mahmoudia Motors.

Providing a driver-focused high speed performance experience, the XKR Limited Edition is capable of reaching 0-100 kph in 5.2 seconds. Sharing the XKR’s class-leading six-speed sequential automatic transmission, the XKR Limited Edition has exceptional refinement and the option of ultra-fast manual shifts controlled by steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts – with shift times measured in milliseconds to make this one of the fastest shifting transmissions in the world.

The XKR Limited Edition adopts the most powerful brakes on any Jaguar production model. Plus extensive changes to its suspension and steering provide further enhanced ride and handling characteristics without compromising comfort.

The exterior of the XKR Limited Edition has been subtly enhanced to make it recognisably different without being overstated. Distinct styling cues include a contrasting new front aerodynamic splitter, side sill extensions, rear diffuser panel and 20" Senta alloy wheels. A revised rear spoiler provides further visual and aerodynamic enhancement.

While the mechanical specifications and the exterior revisions are driven largely by performance and dynamic enhancement, the interior changes reflect Jaguar's vision of the XKR Limited Edition as an uncompromisingly luxurious sports car. From full soft grained leather with contrast stitching to the use of the acclaimed Bowers & Wilkins surround system, the XKR Limited Edition takes premium sports car ownership to a higher level.

The XKR Limited Edition is currently available for sale in Mahmoudia Motors showroom located in Wadi Saqra.

Jaguar's stunning XJ220

It’s set to be one of the fastest cars ever built, and positive proof that the future of the British motor industry has never been brighter…

Jaguar is getting ready to reinvent its stunning XJ220, Auto Express can sensationally reveal – and it looks likely to make a dramatic appearance at a major international motor show in the next 18 months.

According to our network of spies, the revolutionary sports car is being developed by the firm’s best engineers as a rival to the Audi R8. It’s based on an all-new aluminium chassis, which has been developed using the same know-how behind both the XJ and XK models. 
The car will have aluminium panels stretched over an alloy and composite tub, while under the bonnet is likely to be a tuned version of the 503bhp 5.0-litre supercharged V8, set to power the eagerly anticipated XFR. A mildly modified version of this engine has already propelled a near-showroom-spec XFR to an incredible 225mph on the Bonneville salt flats in the US. The new supercar is likely to match this figure, while the sprint from 0-60mph should take less than four seconds.

The two-seater is tipped to be called the XE, and has been styled by a team led by Ian Callum. Our exclusive pictures offer a taste of what drivers can look forward to. Pulling together the very latest in design and combining it with influences from the company’s history, the model evokes the best of Jaguar’s past and present.

At the front, there’s an oval grille – inspired by that on the E-Type – framed by narrow, ultra-efficient LED headlamps. A steeply raked windscreen keeps the car’s overall height as low as possible, while the wide rear end supports buttress C-pillars, similar to those on the new Ferrari 599 GTB. As in the R8 and Ferrari’s F430, the engine will be visible through the rear windscreen.

Wide air intakes dominate the model’s front end, and deep scoops in the flanks help feed cooling air to the supercharged engine. Yet despite the new Jaguar’s huge performance potential, environmental credentials are set to be at the top of the agenda. CO2 emissions will be less than 300g/km, while the powerplant will be capable of running on biofuel-blended petrol – so the newcomer will be one of the cleanest high-performance cars money can buy. Liberal use of lightweight materials, including aluminium and carbon fibre, will further improve the machine’s fuel efficiency and performance.

Despite Auto Express’s scoop, Jaguar is denying this car exists. A spokesperson insisted that it was not in the company’s product plans… Speaking at the Detroit Motor Show, Jaguar managing director Mike O’Driscoll didn’t rule out the potential to add to the line-up, but claimed the company’s focus at present was solidly on the XK, XF and forthcoming XJ.

“I’d love Jaguar to build a sports car one day,” he said. “It would complement our flagship XK coupé. The brand is all about producing great sports cars and sports saloons.”

Jaguar’s next sports car likely to be a lightweight roadster

Jaguar first previewed a lightweight roadster back in 2000 with its F-Type concept car

There are numerous reports about Jaguar working on a brand new sports car, with some speculating that the car will be a mid-engined supercar to take on the likes of the Audi R8, while others claim it is more likely to be a lightweight roadster designed along the lines of the Porsche Boxster or BMW Z4. According to inside sources, this second theory is the more accurate one.

Speaking with AutoWeek at this month’s Detroit Auto Show, a Jaguar insider revealed that the company is looking at launching an affordable, front-engined sports car to be called the XE. Last September it was revealed that Jaguar had actually registered the XE title as a trademark in the UK, however, the insider explained that the project had not been given a final sign off yet.

If given the go ahead, the XE is expected to be launched around 2012 or 2013 along with the replacement for the XK. Supporting the project is the boss of Jaguar’s new parent company, Ratan Tata, who has voiced enthusiasm for an entry-level Jaguar sports car even before he had bought the company.

In Jaguar’s more immediate future is the launch of the next-generation XJ flagship next year as well as a diesel-powered XK.
source: motorauthority

2010 Jaguar XFR First Drive

The 2010 Jaguar XFR sneaks up on you. You have to drive with one eye on the speedometer, cross-checking your perception of speed with the reality displayed in black, white and red. The XFR is not a raw-edged racing sedan; it's a supercharged 510-horsepower express that baits the BMW M5 with its sheer sophistication.

The Jaguar XFR is a fast, beautiful and very British challenge to the hegemony of German sport sedans, good enough to makes moustaches quiver in Ingolstadt, Munich and Stuttgart. If the introduction of the XF sedan last year woke Jaguar from its self-induced slumber, the 2010 XFR gives it a potent shot of caffeine.

With the 2010 Jaguar XFR, the guys at Jag have finally delivered the car they've been promising ever since Ford began pumping money into the company in 1990. It's ironic that new owner Tata Motors will be the one to get the credit.
As Always, It Starts With an Engine
It's been a long time coming, but the new 5.0-liter Jaguar V8 is finally with us. A naturally aspirated example will follow soon, but it's the supercharged version that concerns us here. It might be known as the AJ-V8 Gen III, but this is effectively an all-new motor with just two parts shared with the old 4.2-liter V8. The key technology in this R-Type application is direct injection, variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust, twin intercoolers and the latest Roots-type, twin-vortex supercharger.

Turbochargers have been in the news a lot lately, especially with BMW's decision to implement the technology in its street cars, but a new generation of supercharger technology has also recently arrived. Jaguar chose to continue its past work with supercharging in the interests of throttle response, efficiency and packaging. Now that AMG has largely abandoned the Kompressor, the use of supercharging also gives the Jag a key point of difference compared with its German rivals. The new engine is mated to the familiar ZF 6HP28 six-speed automatic, although it's been uprated to cope with the extra thrust.

And the thrust ratings are certainly impressive, as the Jaguar engineers targeted 500 hp in the belief that this is now a prerequisite for entry in the hyper-sedan club. To this end, the 2010 Jaguar XFR's supercharged 5.0-liter V8 offers up 510 hp between 6,000 and 6,500 rpm, with 461 pound-feet of torque between 2,500 and 5,500 rpm. This compares pretty impressively with the Audi RS6's ratings of 580 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, the BMW M5's output of 500 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque and the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG's 507 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque.
Get Down the Road
Those figures are impressive, even in a car that weighs 4,169 pounds. Jaguar claims the XFR gets to 60 mph from a standstill in 4.6 seconds on the way to the quarter-mile in 13.1 seconds. It accelerates from 50 mph to 70 mph in just 1.9 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. This is a thunderous car, and you don't have to work for the performance as you do in the naturally aspirated Merc or BeeEm. You rely not on the power but on the huge dollops of torque served up by the compressor.

This distinctive power production together with the superbly smooth gearbox is the key to the XFR sedan's stealthy performance. Plus the engine is so quiet that you're never aware that it's working very hard. Jaguar has all but eliminated the supercharger whine that always laid down a soundtrack to the old blown 4.2-liter V8, and the 5.0-liter V8 emits a deep, bass woofle that's never more than subdued. And just like the 2010 Ford Mustang and 2009 Ford Focus RS, there's a system in place to introduce engine sounds into the cockpit for a little more personality.

Nevertheless, this engine is actually too quiet. After all, if you've spent this much on a sport sedan, you deserve a bit of theater. The 2010 Jaguar XFR is another modern car that sounds better from the sidewalk than it does from the driver seat. Perhaps Jaguar might do well to offer an optional version of the new active exhaust system featured by the latest Jaguar XKR sports car.
A Sport Sedan That's Sporting
There are two significant chassis developments that the R-Type designation brings to the XF sedan: Active Differential Control (ADC) and Adaptive Dynamics. ADC is simply a differential that uses electronics to control the torque distributed to each wheel, operating only when required. The differential control works in conjunction with the stability control to manipulate the horsepower in all road conditions. It is hugely effective, enabling the car to pull away smoothly and cleanly with significant steering input, even on a wet surface.

Meanwhile, the Adaptive Dynamics system modifies the throttle and gearbox response depending on the way you're driving, while also altering the parameters of the continuously variable suspension damping. Put simply, it recognizes that you now want to play and will quickly switch to a more aggressive damping setting. As a result, you can take advantage of the suspension's comfort without having to sacrifice readiness for the fun zones.

Of course, this technology also makes the 2010 Jaguar XFR nowhere near as raw as an M5. The BeeEm demands your full attention, all of the time. The Jag isn't like that. The ride, while significantly firmer than a standard XF, is still pleasingly supple. Even with standard 20-inch wheels and tires plus a fast-acting steering ratio, the R-Type feels more sophisticated than the M-car. Yet this shouldn't be mistaken for a lack of talent, or ambition. The XFR sedan is stealthy, but still capable and entertaining.

The harder you try, the better it responds. You brake hard and deep into the corner (the front discs now measure 14.9 inches) to offset any initial understeer and then lean on the throttle pedal and ride the engine's torque. In high-speed corners, the XFR starts to feel lighter and smaller than it actually is, helped by crisp, accurate and well-weighted steering that's significantly better than that of the opposition. The six-speed ZF automatic is also an ideal foil for the V8, swapping cogs swifty with the aid of the shift paddles on the steering wheel and, in manual mode, refusing to change up without human intervention.

The stability control also has two modes: standard and track. In theory, the latter allows you to play a little, but it still intervenes strongly and relatively early. Of course, you can also turn the system off altogether, at which point the Jag can easily be tempted into glamorous, heroic powerslides, the sort of thing Jaguar development driver Mike Cross has spent a lifetime perfecting. The Jag XFR is much more amenable to oversteer than an M5 or an RS6. It isn't the Jag's default setting, but if you want to be a hooligan, it's happy to oblige.
The Look of Speed
The XF has been designed from the outset as a sport sedan, but the R-Type has given it an added dose of machismo. The chrome-mesh air ducts in the redesigned front fenders and the usual R-Type mesh grille are the most obvious visual changes that contribute to the car's aggressive new face. You'll also notice a deeper front bumper, louvers in the hood, extended rocker-sill skirts, a subtle spoiler on the deck lid, quad exhaust tips and of course the big 20-inch wheels inscribed with "supercharged." It's a comprehensive package that stays on the right side of tasteful.

The revisions within the interior are modest. You get discreet "R" badges on the steering wheel and fascia, a new twist to the aluminum trim, plus sport seats that move in 14 different directions. The only other tweak is to the instrument dials, which now boast a "supercharged" logo and a red needle. The Jaguar XFR remains a thoroughly nice place to be, even if there isn't as much room in the rear seat as you'd find in the Audi RS6.
The Price of Speed
The 2010 Jaguar XFR will come with a price tag of $80,000, which is a long way from the $52,000 of the entry-level XF sedan, but also a fair way below the supercharged $96,000 XKR coupe. Most important, the XFR sedan's price tag is $5,500 less than a BMW M5.

Just as with the XF sedan, the new R-Type probably won't get the instant badge recognition of a car from AMG, the M division or Quattro GmbH, but this new Jag deserves to run with the best. Handsome, massively quick and hugely capable, this car fulfills the XF's potential.