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Jaguar 2021

Jaguar 2021 In the past few years, Jaguar’s lineup of heavyweight cars has shifted rapidly towards crossovers , and now the 2021 XF is the brand’s only sedan – that is, until the British automaker unveils its next-generation XJ, which will be an electrified model.

And unlike the brand’s SUVs , the XF dashboard comes with more than a decade of performance and luxury expectations. For anyone looking for a high-end sedan, the 2021 XF might be just the ticket. Jaguar has streamlined its powertrain offerings for this year, cutting out the supercharged V-6. This makes the turbocharged four-cylinder engine the only engine that lacks the efficiency of the six-cylinder versions of competitors such as the BMW 5-series and Mercedes-Benz E-class. But the brand has added some new technologies and revamped the look. So, lowered the price.

Jaguar has updated the mid-size sedan and lowered prices. Unfortunately, he also removed the optional pre-charged V-6 from the lineup, leaving the XF with two versions of the less powerful four-turbo engine. A reshaped front end and new wheel designs help update the look. Interior changes include subtle design tweaks and new features such as the 11.4-inch curved touch screen.

In order to maximize the sedan’s value , we’re going with the base P250 S. We see no reason to upgrade to the more powerful engine in the P300 or add all-wheel drive. Our favorite model comes with several desirable features, including an 11.4-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 360-degree camera system, a 12-speaker Meridian stereo, indirect hands-free entry, and wireless charging.

2021 Jaguar Engine, Transmission & Performance

The XF is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder in two capacities. The P250 produces 246 horsepower while the P300 produces 296 horsepower. Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, but only the less powerful engine offers rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The P300 comes exclusively with all-wheel drive.

While we didn’t get a chance to test both engines on track, we evaluated an older XF with the standard four turbo. It was two seconds to 60 mph slower than the supercharged V-6 now, but the exhaust still looks great. We appreciated the Jag’s flex suspension, which delivers fluid handling along with exceptional ride quality. The XF’s steering subtly switched between low-light speed and high-speed manual. The soft brake pedal had a gradual response, too.

2021 Jaguar fuel economy

Neither the EPA nor Jaguar has released fuel economy estimates for the 2021 XF four-cylinder engines. However, we don’t expect the city and highway ratings to differ much from the previous year’s model. The EPA puts the 2020 rear-wheel drive P250 up to 25 mpg city and 34 highway. The four-wheel drive P300 should manage 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Once we can test the latest XF cars on our 75-mph highway, which is part of our comprehensive testing regime, we’ll update this section with our real-world results.

Interior, comfort and cargo

Inside, the XF has received a subtle makeover. The center console’s rotary transmission and the external air vents that rotate open in the dashboard are gone. Now, next to the new shift knob is the drive mode selector that lowers into the console when not in use. Jaguar overhauled the climate controls, too, with dials that have self-contained temperature settings.

The redesigned center console hosts a new standard wireless charger, and Jaguar says the space offers more storage space. The front seats are wider than before and have larger heating and cooling zones. Passenger and luggage space remains unchanged, preserving the car’s roomy rear seat and spacious luggage compartment.

Information, entertainment and communication

Jaguar adorns every XF with an infotainment system called Pivi Pro that works through an 11.4-inch touchscreen with curved glass. We haven’t interacted with this new interface yet, so we can’t say if it’s more responsive and less cluttered than the company’s previous systems, but we’ll keep you posted. In addition to supporting over-the-air updates, the setup comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and 12 Meridian stereo speakers.

2021 Jaguar Safety and Driver Assistance Features

The 2021 XF has not been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Jaguar’s mid-size sedan offers a satisfying array of optional driver assistance technologies. Key safety features include:

 Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are available

 Blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert are available

 Lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist are available