Jaguar XF gets New 163PS Version of 2.2-liter Turbo Diesel

Jaguar is doubling the XF's four-cylinder diesel offerings with the presentation of a new base version of its 2.2-liter unit that produces 163PS (161bhp) and supplements the 190PS (187bhp) variant already on sale in Europe.

The new lower output diesel accelerates the XF from zero to 62mph (100km/h) in 9.8 seconds en route to a top speed of 130mph (210km/h), while returning a combined fuel economy of 52.3mpg UK (43.5mpg US or 5.4lt/100km) and emitting 149 g/km of CO2.

In comparison, the 190PS model returns the same fuel economy and CO2 figures but it goes from standstill to 62mph in in 8.5 seconds and achieves a maximum speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).

The new entry-level 163PS XF 2.2-liter Diesel is priced at £29,950 OTR in the UK with standard features including suedecloth and leather seats, a touch screen centrally mounted display, electronic climate control, an 8-speed automatic transmission and Stop-Start.

Jaguar said dealers are taking orders for the new base model now ahead of the first deliveries in March.

 

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Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Completes Coast-to-Coast Trip

A Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel driven by independent testers, and David Alexander Madgwick, completed his epic journey from New York to Los Angeles on Monday, covering a distance of 2,884 miles (4637 km) in seven days.

The British registered, the model of RHD was brought to the U.S. for Jaguar to emphasize the qualities of his XF diesel, which was recently introduced in Europe, but is not available in the states.

Jaguar says the luxury sedan has returned an average fuel economy of 62.9 mpg, although the company did not specify if the number is * mpg U.S. mpg Imperial or - if the latter, then is equal to 52.4 miles / gal 4.5lt 100 km.

The automaker said the XF 2.2D requires four steps for fuel and the economy reached a peak of 67 mpg on the penultimate day of the trip.

Jaguar XF Project Manager, Paul Alcock, who was present throughout the trip, said:

"This project was designed primarily to test the potential of the economy of the XF 2.2 The surprising figures made by the car were made for each element of the new XF as effective as possible -. In the aerodynamics of its 2.2 liter diesel engine four-cylinder connected to a gear box of eight reports. The whole team is incredibly proud of what has been achieved and XF is a graphic demonstration of the power engineering integrity, and efficiency of the car. "

The XF 2.2D is powered by a new turbocharged 2.2-liter diesel that produces 190 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, which accelerates the car from zero to 60 mph (96km / h) in 8.0 seconds before peak at 140 mph (225 km / h).

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Diesel-Powered Jaguar XF Sets to Cross America in a 2,800 Mile Journey

Jaguar may not currently provide its new diesel-powered XF 2.2D in the Claims, but the Indian car maker would like People to know about the fuel-saving benefits of its four-cylinder style.

To do so, Jaguar introduced a British-registered, right-hand generate XF 2.2-litre diesel-powered style to the U.S. with the purpose of spanning the region from New You are able to Location to Los Angeles in seven times, in a trip that ranges more than 2,800 variety and 11 states.

The business said with the vacation, it programs to exhibit individuals just how just how cash conscious the 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel-powered powerplant can be.

The first ever diesel-powered Jaguar to get into the Claims is piloted by UK check people Mark and Alexander Madgwick, who remaining New You are able to Location at 13:15 GMT on Friday, We have seen 7.

This is not initially that two people have examined the XF 2.2D's energy proficiency on a long-range vacation as the couple lately visited from Jaguar's manufacturing facility at Adventure Bromwich, UK to Munich, Philippines masking a variety of 816 variety (1,312km) on 1 container of diesel-powered, calculating 47.5 mpg US (57mpg UK or 4.9 lt/100km).

The XF 2.2D's new four-cylinder model offers and result of 190-horses and 332 lbs ft of twisting, that allow the management saloon to comprehensive the 0-60mph dash in 8.0-seconds before accomplishing a top pace of 140mph (225 km/h).

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