Jaguar XF boasts new technology

The latest iteration of the Jaguar XF boasts ground-breaking technology such as extended navigation. This feature, which combines two separate mapping packages offered for the first time as a single, integrated solution, will give Jaguar XF drivers an unprecedented trans-border navigation capability, allowing for safe and efficient travel across Africa.

"The XF continues to offer a compelling blend of style, performance and refinement, and the changes effected from MY14.5 - as these updates are known internally - it remains a car which will appeal to those who are used to the finer things in life," commented Nigel Clarke, operations director of JLR SSA.

"For these people, their time is one of the most important commodities and with extended navigation they can use time even more efficiently by getting straight to where they want to go, with minimal delay thanks to exceptional intuitiveness and usability, not to mention an impressive array of features."

Additional features

As well as extended navigation, the MY14.5 introduces additional convenience features, including rear park aid for luxury derivatives, and reverse park camera for premium luxury derivatives. All 3.0 litre diesel and 3.0 litre petrol models boast a rear spoiler as standard.

This rear spoiler will be offered as an option on the 2.2 litre diesel and 2.0 litre petrol models, while a full aerodynamic - which adds a revised front bumper, black grille with chrome surround, body-coloured rear valance and 'R' Style side sills - is also available. The Black Pack - available as a standalone or in addition to the Aero Pack - adds further gravitas thanks to the gloss black side window surrounds, black grille/grille surround and black boot lid garnish.

As far as the interiors are concerned, Premium Luxury models can be enhanced with the Sport Pack, comprising heated and cooled electrically-adjustable (with a dual-position memory for the driver) sports seats in soft grain leather, bright stainless steel pedals, and Jet Morzine treatment for the headlining and the roof pillars. A number of sound system and interior veneers are also available as well as a television tuner.

Eight models

The MY14.5 XF range comprises eight models, with a choice of four engines - two turbo diesels (2.2 litre four-cylinder and 3.0 litre V6), a 2.0 litre turbo-petrol with 177kW, as well as the supercharged 3.0 litre V6 with 250kW and 450Nm. The flagship of the range is the V8-engined XFR-S (405kW), offering a blend of exceptional performance along with superb dynamic ability. The 375kW XFR remains available.

"The XF range has been the Jaguar brand's mainstay for a number of years and with this latest round of changes will continue to do so. Extended navigation is especially significant in the sub-Saharan markets, where it will give us a unique selling proposition," concluded Clarke.