Across the range upgrades for 2012 models

April 2011

Jaguar has introduced upgrades across its range of 2012 models at the New York Motor Show.

The XF sports sedan has received powertrain updates to improve performance and economy and a new interior look and exterior design.

A new 186mph XKR-S tops the XK range and new option packs emphasise luxury and sporting personality.

And the still new XJ luxury saloon now has a rear Seat Comfort package offers sumptuous limousine experience.

“The new 2012 Jaguar range is our finest yet. Every one of our models fully embodies the brand ideals – innovation, bold design, and effortless high performance. Our designers and engineers strive continuously to keep Jaguar ahead of the competition – creating cars that stand apart from mainstream premium offerings, while remaining accessible to an ever wider spectrum of customers,” said Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director, Jaguar Cars.

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Substantial changes and improvements across the XF, XK and XJ ranges bring performance, refinement and economy to new levels, while fresh design enhancements strengthen the contemporary appeal of Jaguar’s latest line-up.

The 2012 model year XK builds on the car’s award-winning reputation as a high-performance sporting GT. A new range-topping variant, the XKR-S, creates a new performance flagship for Jaguar by becoming its most powerful production car ever, capable of 186mph and 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds.

Purposeful cosmetic alterations to the front and rear are made to the entire XK range, bringing its visual appeal right up to date, while further personalisation options are available to both the car’s performance and styling through a series of special order upgrade packages. New interior options will allow the discerning driver to emphasise either the luxury or performance aspects of the XK’s nature.

The XF, which has won more than 80 awards around the world for both its performance and styling, now receives bold new front and rear revisions to its appearance that bring it in line with the flagship XJ. The supercharged XFR features further uniquely dramatic design enhancements that signal the performance available in this potent range-topper.

Major technical advances include an all-new, state-of-the-art 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel engine in the XF, which comes with a fuel and emissions-saving Intelligent Stop/Start system for the first time in a Jaguar. This market specific version of the XF will be the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the Jaguar line-up – achieving 5.4 lit/100 kms combined and 149g/km CO2 – while retaining the performance and refinement that make it stand out as a true Jaguar sports saloon.

For the flagship Jaguar XJ luxury saloon, a suite of enhancements to the interior and options list includes a new Rear Seat Comfort package, which incorporates electric recline, lumbar adjustment and massage functions to reinforce the ultimate executive limousine experience.

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These three cars are the result of a design and technology revolution at Jaguar, led by award-winning Design Director Ian Callum, the architect of the company’s future success:

“The world has been introduced to an entirely new generation of Jaguars in the past few years. With the new product range, today’s Jaguar is at full-strength for the first time. The 2012 XK, XF and XJ are design-led products that break new boundaries. We believe our cars resonate with customers on an emotional level and that’s reflected both in the way they drive and the way they look.”

Highlights of the 2012 Jaguar XF include, dramatic design changes to bring the XF’s exterior into line with the XJ flagship, with the range-topping XFR receiving unique, assertive styling treatment.

Bi-function HID xenon headlamps incorporate LED daytime running lights with a distinctive ‘J-Blade’ signature and three discrete front bumper and lower rear valance treatments differentiate between variants.

The tail lamps are now LED for stop, tail and direction indicator functions and the refreshed exterior is complemented by new alloy wheel choices and paint colours.

The new AJ-i4D diesel model is the most economical Jaguar ever, with a range of more than 800 kilometres with 126 kWs and 450Nm. The engine introduces Intelligent Stop/Start technology, improving fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to 5.4 litres/100 kms and just 149g/km of CO2 emissions.

A new 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox with optimised response rates, shift quality and efficiency complements all the engines.

An upgraded interior has new seats, instrument panel and optional 1200W Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system.

The 2012 Jaguar XK has dramatic front and rear styling giving the XK a dynamic new appearance. New intelligent LED technology is incorporated into slimmer headlamps.

The new XKR-S model is the ultimate expression of Jaguar’s GT duality: intelligent performance with everyday drivability. It achieves 300km/h and can accelerate to the legal limit in 4.2 seconds and emits fewer than 300g/km of CO2.

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Strong, lightweight advanced aluminium body architecture maximises performance, agility and economy.

Revised interior enhances the contemporary luxury feel of the XK’s cabin, with a Performance sports seat option offering 16-way adjustability, heating, cooling and memory functions.

There is a new XKR Dynamic Pack for enhanced driving characteristics.

An expanded range of option packages allows a greater degree of personalisation and new paint colours pay homage to Jaguar’s racing heritage.

The 2012 Jaguar XJ continues with its pioneering lightweight aluminium construction to deliver superior agility and economy. The bold, beautiful styling re-energises the Jaguar design language.

The existing range of powerful, efficient power plants is supplemented by Jaguar’s 3.0-litre petrol V6 engine.

XJ is available in both standard and long-wheelbase versions, the latter providing even more luxurious accommodation for passengers. A new Rear Seat Comfort package is available on both wheelbase variants and includes electric recline, lumbar adjustment and massage functions.

Technology is seamlessly integrated throughout the car and managed via an innovative dual-view central Touch-screen. And a new Executive Package helps allow the long-wheelbase derivative to function more effectively as a mobile business centre.

An optional Illumination Package offers the ambient lighting effects previously only available on the range-topping Supersport variant and new interior colour combinations have been added by customer request.

The 2012 Jaguars will arrive in New Zealand late this year.

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