Jaguar Teases 2016 XF
#61
The more photos and videos they put out, the less impressed I am. It's really not that different, which is good I guess, but side by side I'm sure the differences will be more obvious.
I still think they really should have kept the rear similar to the existing XF. That was actually the best part of the first model. And the facelift even made it better. The new double boob led rear lights look rediculous on the XF. They were perfect on the F type as a nod to the E-type, and not even that bad on the XE. But two dips looks just odd. Too forced. Miss the stunning facelift DRL too. Now it looks like the XE from a distance. I wouldn't be happy if I had my XF confused with an EX! Facelift drl leaves no area for confusion what car you're seeing from a distance. Totally unique in the drl universe!
And I'm so sick of those stupid horizontal fake vents that all cars are using! The facelift triangle vents were great. Modern, and unique to Jaguar and the XF.
I understand a design DNA across the brand, but each model MUST have a distinct difference to justify its price, impression, and over all desire. Just my opinion.
I still think they really should have kept the rear similar to the existing XF. That was actually the best part of the first model. And the facelift even made it better. The new double boob led rear lights look rediculous on the XF. They were perfect on the F type as a nod to the E-type, and not even that bad on the XE. But two dips looks just odd. Too forced. Miss the stunning facelift DRL too. Now it looks like the XE from a distance. I wouldn't be happy if I had my XF confused with an EX! Facelift drl leaves no area for confusion what car you're seeing from a distance. Totally unique in the drl universe!
And I'm so sick of those stupid horizontal fake vents that all cars are using! The facelift triangle vents were great. Modern, and unique to Jaguar and the XF.
I understand a design DNA across the brand, but each model MUST have a distinct difference to justify its price, impression, and over all desire. Just my opinion.
#62
#63
Much better pictures of the interior here. Looks great in ivory/oyster 2016 Jaguar XF : New details on brand?s crucial rival to the BMW 5 Series
I don't know why they used the plain black in the initial release shots, it looked very dated, or very BMW, or both.
And I see the instrument cluster has a temp gauge!
I don't know why they used the plain black in the initial release shots, it looked very dated, or very BMW, or both.
And I see the instrument cluster has a temp gauge!
Last edited by BruceTheQuail; 04-01-2015 at 01:43 AM.
#65
For the most part, the interior is good but there are a couple disjointed details. First, the glove box opener. Cheap and just not worthy of a car of this price.
Second, the space with the middle vent. Should have been wood and the vent should have had the titanium chrome trim to tie it to the center stack, visually. (Reminds me of the old "ford plastic" complaints from early ford era models)
Third, the aluminum fascia should have continued where the ivory strip is. Or even wood repeated. Or widen the aluminum and add a chrome finished edge to tie it to the center console.
Fourth, I still would like to see the wood panels in the door cards.
The lower center console is fine but still too close to the cheaper XE for my taste.
I still prefer the original interior. To be honest, I'd love the roll top on the existing console. I'm sick of fingerprints when I close the lids!!
I think they could have put a bit more thought to the new interior. It almost looks like the new was the first and the old was the "evolution"!
Second, the space with the middle vent. Should have been wood and the vent should have had the titanium chrome trim to tie it to the center stack, visually. (Reminds me of the old "ford plastic" complaints from early ford era models)
Third, the aluminum fascia should have continued where the ivory strip is. Or even wood repeated. Or widen the aluminum and add a chrome finished edge to tie it to the center console.
Fourth, I still would like to see the wood panels in the door cards.
The lower center console is fine but still too close to the cheaper XE for my taste.
I still prefer the original interior. To be honest, I'd love the roll top on the existing console. I'm sick of fingerprints when I close the lids!!
I think they could have put a bit more thought to the new interior. It almost looks like the new was the first and the old was the "evolution"!
#67
I see architectural elements to the main fascia, and I like that. It's elegant. I just hope the door cards, console (right through to the back seat air vents), and glove box aren't hard and plasticky the way they look in the photos.
Though I have to say I love the original XF interior and didn't want to change anything.
Though I have to say I love the original XF interior and didn't want to change anything.
#68
42 posts and nobody has said anything about the lack of a V8 option? I get that everything these days is going smaller displacement with turbos, but the JLR V8 is used across so many different models I'm surprised it's not even mentioned in the press release, let alone as one of the XF trim level options.
Maybe they're waiting a year or two before releasing a V8-equipped R model?
Maybe they're waiting a year or two before releasing a V8-equipped R model?
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well they have to have room to add a hot "S" version which i am sure will be V8 powered in a smaller, limited run.
I like the F-Type rear lights but the overall tail view reminds me of Audi A7.
I like the interior, you still have the rotating vents on the side. A big difference will be the color combo you chose, all black may not be the color to go. My 2011 XF SC was Oyster and Truffels and i thought that combo made it look very classy while a all black interior looks more dull and more like most interiors. Obviously just my humble opinion.
I like the F-Type rear lights but the overall tail view reminds me of Audi A7.
I like the interior, you still have the rotating vents on the side. A big difference will be the color combo you chose, all black may not be the color to go. My 2011 XF SC was Oyster and Truffels and i thought that combo made it look very classy while a all black interior looks more dull and more like most interiors. Obviously just my humble opinion.
Last edited by Schwabe; 04-02-2015 at 06:59 AM.
#76
I see architectural elements to the main fascia, and I like that. It's elegant. I just hope the door cards, console (right through to the back seat air vents), and glove box aren't hard and plasticky the way they look in the photos.
Though I have to say I love the original XF interior and didn't want to change anything.
Though I have to say I love the original XF interior and didn't want to change anything.
#77
well they have to have room to add a hot "S" version which i am sure will be V8 powered in a smaller, limited run.
I like the F-Type rear lights but the overall tail view reminds me of Audi A7.
I like the interior, you still have the rotating vents on the side. A big difference will be the color combo you chose, all black may not be the color to go. My 2011 XF SC was Oyster and Truffels and i thought that combo made it look very classy while a all black interior looks more dull and more like most interiors. Obviously just my humble opinion.
I like the F-Type rear lights but the overall tail view reminds me of Audi A7.
I like the interior, you still have the rotating vents on the side. A big difference will be the color combo you chose, all black may not be the color to go. My 2011 XF SC was Oyster and Truffels and i thought that combo made it look very classy while a all black interior looks more dull and more like most interiors. Obviously just my humble opinion.
#78
The only things I don't like are the static centre vents (I love the rotating vents), and there's something about the rear-end...
...I can't quite put my finger on it, but it looks more Audi than XF.
Speaking of V8s - imagine squeezing a V8 into an XE and putting it to the M3 crowd!
...I can't quite put my finger on it, but it looks more Audi than XF.
Speaking of V8s - imagine squeezing a V8 into an XE and putting it to the M3 crowd!
#79
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Configurator is up All New 2016 Jaguar XF - Sport Sedans | Jaguar USA
The new tech does look good, seems to be growing on me the more I look at it
The new tech does look good, seems to be growing on me the more I look at it