Auto Review: Meet The 2016 Jaguar FX...Fantastic Machine, Worthy Ride

The second-generation Jaguar XF sedan will debut at the New York Auto Show in April 2015. The Jag XF comes in new lightweight aluminum architecture with the RWD model losing 132 pounds and the AWD model losing 265 pounds.

The 2016 Jaguar XF offers two supercharged V6s, ranging from 340 to 380 hp. Both versions are matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive cars get Jag’s Intelligent Driveline Dynamics system, which “delivers rear-drive handling with the performance and traction benefits of AWD.” The All-Surface Progress Control system, standard on the XF, manages the brakes and throttle on low grip surfaces, allowing the driver to pull away easily from a stop.

According to Jaguar, the new FX has a near 50:50 weight ratio with front double wishbone and rear integral link suspension setups. The optiona6l Adaptive Dynamics system changes up the stiffness of the dampers, and the electric power steering system was ported from the F-Type. When fitted with the Jaguar Configurable Dynamics system, the driver can tailor the steering, suspension, engine and transmission settings as he or she deems fit. The new XF wheelbase is 2 inches longer. Leg room, knee room and headroom are all up.

Inside, the XF has a 10.2-inch central touchscreen and a 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster. The Jaguar InControl suite of programs features a quad-core processor and works with the owner’s smartphone.

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