Test Jaguar XF V6 3.0 Premium Luxury AWD Supercharged

Jaguar XF V6 3.0 Premium Luxury AWD Supercharged

Price: $50,000
Engine: 3.0L Supercharged V6
Fuel Type: Gas, Compare Gas Autos
Drive Type: AWD (Compare AWD / 4x4 Autos), RWD (Compare RWD Autos)
Transmission: 8-speed Automatic (with manual mode)
Seating Capacity: 5 passengers
Doors: 4-Door
Features: Interior (Features: A/C with Climate Control
, Auxiliary Audio Input Jack, Bluetooth, Hands-free Calling, Heated Front Seats, Keyless Ignition, Leather Upholstery, Parking Assistance, Power Exterior Mirror Control, Power Seat(s), USB / iPod Connection, Video Display). Exterior Features (All-season Tires, Alloy Wheels, Moonroof). Safety Features (Active Head Restraints, Brake Assist, Child Seat Anchors (LATCH), Daytime Running Lights, Driver and Passenger Seat Airbags, Engine Immobilizer, Rain-sensing Windshield Wipers, Rear Center 3-point Belt, Rear Door Child Safety Locks, Side/Curtain Airbags, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring, Traction Control).

Test & Review

Jaguar XF V6 3.0 Premium Luxury AWD Supercharge Complete serenity. Reassured by his transmission with four-wheel drive unprecedented, the XF has a fresh British phlegm in the worst conditions. But the English brand the reserve V6 petrol 340 hp.

A few months ago, Ratan Tata, then head of the Indian industrial empire eponymous owner of Jaguar, asks his troops what developments they want for the future. "We need a break," exclaims the European Team Jaguar.

"An all-wheel drive," replies his American counterpart. The arrival in late 2012, the body of the XF Sportbrake has granted the first wish. Remained the four-wheel drive version, the XF (but the XJ) now offers. Specifically motorized XF by the recent 3.0 V6 petrol supercharged 340 hp. An ideal engine for the North American market. Least for France, given its price and the penalty (in 2013) of € 6,000! However, this does not demerit AWD. Equipped with snow tires suitable, "our" XF has proved an excellent companion to join Albertville, Savoie, in winter conditions.

+ Driveability, Successful Comfort, Bloated equipment

- No AWD on diesel versions, Maximum penalty, Management that isolates too

Admittedly, it takes some getting used to gauge - 4.96 m long 1.94 m wide - and do not underestimate the weight (1880 kg announced). But then, it addresses the mind relaxed, roads covered with a white coat. The less adventurous can activate the Winter button to send more power to the front wheels. With a distribution of up to 50/50 between the front and rear, it is effective to stabilize the vehicle. For now, I'm having fun, safe, thanks to a well-managed traction control, winding bends slightly slip back. Transmission of torque to the front wheels via a multi-plate clutch is imperceptible. However, management insulates a little too much of the road, and the eight-speed automatic transmission does not offer enough engine braking (even in Sport mode). Nevertheless, it is a pleasure to shake the suspension well damped and Jaguar. Evidence that the changes imposed by the addition of the AWD did not alter its driving qualities.

If the mild V6 petrol adds to the cozy atmosphere, it should be wary of his civilized temperament gum sensations of acceleration. We are back in the valley, perfectly plowed. Boosted by a compressor Root (which unfortunately stifles the voice engine) type, the V6 makes overtaking under his breath. Operating elegance that goes a refined atmosphere on board. The finish has nothing to envy the German. And English, which is not offered under the Premium finish, offers a plethora of equipment: leather everywhere (dash, upholstery), burr walnut inserts, memory seats ... That explains a "rate base" of 65 900 € (price in May 2013), which places this Jaguar between the Audi A6 3.0 V6 TFSI S tronic Avus (310 hp € 63,810) and Fascination Mercedes E350 4Matic (306 hp , € 71,900), just restyled. The originality in addition to the full XF.