Jaguar XF Updated For 2021 With Revised Styling, A New Interior And Two Four-Cylinder Engines

Jaguar has just taken the covers off the facelifted 2021 XF and not only does it have a fresh new exterior, but it benefits from a number of technology and powertrain upgrades.

Starting with the exterior, the refreshed Jaguar XF includes a revised front grille and new headlights with ‘Double J’ LED daytime running lights. Jaguar’s designers have also crafted new front and rear bumpers for the new XF, while also fitting a set of tweaked taillights.

Under the skin, the U.S. market ditches the available V6 of the outgoing model and is available with two petrol four-cylinder mills. The first is rated at 246 hp and 269 lb-ft (365 Nm) and is coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive while the second is also a 2.0-liter turbo unit but delivers 296 hp and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm). It too comes exclusively with an eight-speed and all-wheel drive as standard.

Jaguar says the entry-level 2.0-liter model can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 6.5 seconds while the flagship petrol variant with all-wheel drive hits the same mark in 5.8 seconds.

Other markets will be offered a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine that comes complete with a mild-hybrid system with a 48-volt system and a belt-integrated starter generator. This variant produces 201 hp and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque and has an eight-speed auto available with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive systems.

Inside, the highlight of the facelifted 2021 Jaguar XF is an all-new 11.4-inch curved glass HD touchscreen not currently available in any other Jaguar model. Not only is this screen 48 per cent larger than the previous screen but it is also three times brighter and has a simplified menu structure that allows drivers to access or view up to 90 per cent of common tasks from the homescreen in two taps or less. The display also includes the automaker’s latest Pivi Pro operating system that has Apple CarPlay as standard and Android Auto as standard in select markets. The Pivi Pro system also offers software-over-the-air updates.

Jaguar has also equipped the new sedan with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that offers a configurable layout and works in conjunction with a Head-Up Display.

Pricing and availability details for the U.S. have yet to be announced.