Complete listing of changes for MY12 with pic FAQ
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Complete listing of changes for MY12 with pic FAQ
This was released to the US dealers and breaks down all the changes to the 4 different XF models for MY2012: 2012MY XF US Product Brief 4_20_11.pdf
Last edited by VetteOwner; 05-13-2011 at 11:20 PM. Reason: bad PDF link
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Kippo (05-13-2014)
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As to release, seems no one will/can say, sometime btwn end of June to late August it appears. Mike
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I noticed that too. I see at the end that additional info pertaining to specs, standard and optional equipment is listed in a "XF ordering guide"; don't have it but that'd be nice to get a hold of.
Last edited by VetteOwner; 05-14-2011 at 10:00 PM. Reason: spelling
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I actually prefer the look of the current headlights. They give the car more character - Jaguar character. The new lights look more generic, almost could be an Audi. Everything else is better on the 2012, as it should be, though there is nothing that I "have to have". Well, maybe the additional hard switches for the nav and phone.
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By no means the 2012 XF is ugly, but I do prefer the design of the 1st-gen one. While the headlights are almost a non-issue for me (although, arguably the orignal's are better), the rear facelift (should we call it a butt-lift) is a total failure. I don't like the fake diffusers (XF S/C and XFR) and the lights seem too crowded somehow.
But worst of all is the new XFR...why, would they ruin a super-looking sports sedan like that? I mean the front end looks Korean car-like! The original XFR is probably my dream Jaguar at this point and I was really disappointed with the redesign.
However, when you compare XF with the competition, it still stands head and shoulders above the rest, in terms of design, inside and out. I just wish they hadn't messed with the good thing so much, you know?!
But worst of all is the new XFR...why, would they ruin a super-looking sports sedan like that? I mean the front end looks Korean car-like! The original XFR is probably my dream Jaguar at this point and I was really disappointed with the redesign.
However, when you compare XF with the competition, it still stands head and shoulders above the rest, in terms of design, inside and out. I just wish they hadn't messed with the good thing so much, you know?!
Last edited by Saahov; 05-29-2011 at 01:40 AM.
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Take a look at the current Kia Optima. I happen to think that for its price bracket, it may be the best among its competitors.
I can see what you mean, however, when you look at the 2012 XFR's new headlights.
While we're at it, look at the Hyundai compared to the Mercedes.
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In case you want to make your own (copy and then reduce in size, then print onto adhesive paper or use plain paper and rubber cement):
Last edited by Need4Spd; 05-29-2011 at 06:47 PM.
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Thats it.. Can't take it anymore... Gone to get a 2012 in Kayanite Blue, Then I will do a face to face comparison with Need4Spd... LOL... All joke aside, I think we are just locked into the looks of the present car. As I remember, There where alot of Jag owners who really didn't care for the looks XF when it first shown in 2007. The problem which almost killed Jag is that they never changed over the years. Change can be good.. BTW, I'm not a fan of the new butt lift either but that IMHO...
I to may change my mind once I see it in the show room..
I to may change my mind once I see it in the show room..
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jagnut54 (09-24-2022)
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Thats it.. Can't take it anymore... Gone to get a 2012 in Kayanite Blue, Then I will do a face to face comparison with Need4Spd... LOL... All joke aside, I think we are just locked into the looks of the present car. As I remember, There where alot of Jag owners who really didn't care for the looks XF when it first shown in 2007. The problem which almost killed Jag is that they never changed over the years. Change can be good.. BTW, I'm not a fan of the new butt lift either but that IMHO...
I to may change my mind once I see it in the show room..
I to may change my mind once I see it in the show room..