Jaguar XF test drive since 2007 sedan
Xtra Fitness
Fitness definitely benefited Yaguaru to the advantage. With the release of XF, the wild cat was younger, and her skin was breaking again. It is simply impossible to skip such a car in the stream ... Xtra Fitness just such a decoding of the letter designation of the latest Jaguar comes to mind at the first acquaintance with XF. Fitness relatively fresh trend, accepted in circles of successful, ambitious business persons and designed to bring the owner of a slender body and Olympic health to a qualitatively new standard of living. 10 steps forward and not a step back - this is the motto of these people charged with energy.
In such a conceptual way, a novelty was created from the cat family Jaguar XF. A company that has experienced not the best times, it was simply necessary for a individual that could fundamentally change the idea of \u200b\u200ba brand, hitherto known as a manufacturer of excellent exhibits for auto gourmets. And running a little forward, they must state that this victorious jump in the mainstream team, which created XF for a record period of 3 years, was a success!
Without opening America, let's say that, of course, the first impression of the consumer is formed in the appearance of the car, and that the sin to hide the design is a very significant factor when choosing.
Yes, Jan Kolam (chief designer Jaguar, formerly Aston Martin chief designer) worked on fame. With his light professional hand, the collapse of the stereotypes about Jaguar began. It would be incorrect to keep silent about the first brainchild of Kolama in a new place of work. And it was precisely the symbiosis of the XK Sports Cope and the predecessor of the XF S-Type that allowed the public a miracle in such a short time. It is also logical that the visualization of the new model is smoothly intertwined with the previous creation of the chief designer, the XK compartment. The XF body has an impeccable, graceful bend and an elegant compartment overhang of the back, recently gaining crazy popularity. Going around the car behind with the clear intention of establishing himself in the revolutionary flight of the fantasy of the creators team, we understand that someone who is, and Jan Kolam knows a lot about pumped tasks. Remember at least Aston Martin DB9. And in this case, the focus was also a success. XF feed, even in a static state, is rapid, as if you observe a car that is not dormant in the parking lot, but that takes place in front of your eyes to the distance, beyond the horizon. Following a look at the dynamic bends of the steel body, by the way, having one of the most effective aerodynamic coefficients (SC 0.29) in its class, we move on to the front of the car. It is here that kinship with
the previously created sport-coup of HC. And it was in this area of \u200b\u200bwork, in our opinion, Jan Kolam relaxed a little. In tandem with an undeniably dynamic and aggressive hood, having a very embossed V-shaped structure of the height difference, too wide open eyes of the front optics, devoid of predatory squint, which previously presented the C-XF prototype was helplessly. But in general, the effect has been achieved. A fit muscular body rushing into battle for leadership in the class of business sedans, in which Aryan calm and peace have reigned for quite some time.
We figured out the relief and muscles, and now it's time to get into the soul, that is, the very salon, the development of which was allocated almost most of the means launched to create a model. The task set for Alistair Welan, the captain of the interior XF, was not easy. To roll out onto the automobile market something that no manufacturer offers on a given day, without giving up the most valuable atmosphere of the Jaguar premium along the way. Settling in a 100 % cozy chair, trimmed with first -class leather, a driver of any build will find a convenient position for himself due to a lot of accessible adjustments and even be able to configure the necessary microclimate between the throne pillows and
own body, using several options for the work of heating and ventilation of the seats. You will say that you will not surprise anyone with such know-how in a modern automotive industry, and you will be right. The fairy tale about obtaining non -technological ecstasy will begin a little later. We sat down and looked at. Unlike its predecessor, S-Type, which makes the impression of a spacious car, but in fact has a rather scarce dimensions of living space, XF gives to the maximum all its free space for the sake of the convenience of the owner. In order to make the spacious interior more airy, the team under the strict guidance of Walan lowered the rib of the central panel closest to the front saddocks almost as many as 12 cm, giving the panel a pleasant sloping silhouette. And the central console, which separates the driver and the front passenger, on the contrary, was raised to create a sensation of a monolithic, cozy, slightly sprinkled cockpit.
We slam the door, and here it was earned! The uncompromising machine of technological progress and engineering and design flight of the thought of the creators. In the central tunnel, in the place where we tried to find the automatic transmission sector, and stumbled only on the polished circle, drowned in the bowels of the same panel, blood-red, simulating a leisurely heart rhythm, began to puls the engine start and stop button. According to some information, Apple took part in the development of the interior, because this is exactly how the creations of Steve Jobs, MAC computers, pulsate the power button. Or maybe just peered? And only the fractions of the second separate us from the contemplation of this representation to pressing the button itself. We also recover a car with some unnatural and, as it seems, functionally laid vibration throughout the body, comes to life. Ah, here she is! The secret of a polished circle on the console is revealed. Not having time
remove your hand from the engine start button, you begin to feel light support of the palm from below. Having lowered your eyes, you see how a cool puck (cast from a zinc) of the automatic transmission selector imposingly floats out of the tunnel. At the same instant, simultaneously with the intricate lever of the checkpoint, the air duct deflectors come to life, elegantly turning around in the seats around their axis and opening the way for air flows. All this is already enough to charm the potential buyer, but the developers acted with English accuracy for sure, having blocked the salon under the eyeballs, even the touch sensors, the control of the ceiling ceiling. To turn on the light, just bring your hand to the lamps. The same technology was used for a glove box, placing a sensor on a decorative wooden facade, crowning with a torpedo. Unlike plafones, its opening requires a more accurate hit on the tiny target of the sensor in order to avoid unacceptable opening of the glove compartment, for example, in the process of dusting.
To create a special atmosphere, even the most affordable configurations are equipped with the Bowers & Wilkins acoustic system, which can boast of innovation, such as a diamond dome tweeter and cevlavr diffusers. Are you already in love? It's time to dilute sweet chants with a spoon of a well -known vile mass. And the name of the finish is her name. Unfortunately, with such rapid changes in the general concept of Jaguar, the composition of the decoration materials has also changed. Less skin and wood became noticeable, but plastic of different textures and quality was significantly added. But the creators one hundred percent cannot be reproached for lies in this salon, everything is honest: everything that looks like a metal or wood is a metal with a tree, and what looks like plastic and there is plastic. Having thickened a little paint, I want to add bright notes again and notice that even the presence of polymeric materials in unexpected places does not break off the overall impression of the breathtaking interior. And in its main place is a multifunctional display, which allows you to control and regulate all car systems. Only the most necessary hot audio control keys and climate control controls are made to the central console.
The bloody sunset sank into the city, and the light sensor immediately set to work, inflicting a blow to the blow and crossing out all the prevailing impression of the interior. From now on, this is a different dimension that smoothly envelops you with a soft turquoise light. Literally every element of the salon has this divine glow in the style of counter-adhesive advertising signs of huge megacities. In a word, space! Devices that are not very read in the daytime are not very read turquoise. Therefore, during the day it is preferable to move with the light turned off. The final part, the most insignificant in volume, would like to devote a wild cat to the running qualities. You ask: why so? The fact is that XF is a more designer project. There are no latest developments used in the construction of the platform and power units. The concept remained unchanged classic rear-wheel drive and sufficiently powerful V-shaped engines. Platform
although modernized, but inherited from the precursor S-Type, which retained the power elements of the body. The British declare an increase in the hardness of the body by 25 %. A 3.0-liter XF with a peak capacity of 238 l.C. visited our test. This is the slowest unit of all the range offered in Russia (also available: V8 4.2, V8 4.2 SuperchaRged, with a supercharger), but by no means slow in the city stream. In pairs with a 6-speed automatic machine from ZF, the engine transfers all its potential without visible delays and tangible failures, showing excellent accelerating dynamics.
In the urban cycle and at low speeds, a rather strongly overloaded steering wheel at small angles of rotation is felt cotton and does not shine with a feedback. But it is worth breaking into a more speedy site, as the response of the car on the steering wheel becomes more acute and sensitive. And all this is on a standard suspension. Perhaps more interesting will be an optional suspension with electronically controlled CATS shock absorbers
(Computer Active Technology Suspension), but this is an occasion for a more serious comparative test. Yes, and the brake dynamics is very impressive: 3.0-liter XF are equipped with excellent brake systems with a 326 mm disk. Having gathered all the facts together, we come to the conclusion that Fitness has definitely benefited Yaguar to the benefit. With the release of XF, the wild cat was younger, and her skin was breaking again. It is simply impossible to skip such a machine in the stream, and as for the minor disadvantages, they sometimes even attract.
The only thing that is doubtful when it comes to XF is not even a characteristic of the car, but its new owner. How will the Indian Tata dispose of its new acquisition? Can Jaguar survive without powerful financial and engineering support of the Ford concern? So far, the company's future raises questions much more than answers. Although what does it matter when Jaguar is already offering a beautiful and progressive car
Dmitry Malygin
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A breathtaking design
Balanced suspension
Price
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Separate materials of the finish
Low overhang in the rear seats
Inhibited reactions Touch-Screen
The price of the tested car is 2 045 000 rubles
Specifications
Body
Type of body sedan
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 500/923
Equipped mass, kg 1679
Full mass, kg 2215
Length, mm 4961
Width, mm 2053
Height, mm 1460
Wheel base, mm 2909
Road clearance, mm 160 160
Engine
Type gasoline
Front location, transversely
Location and number of cylinders V6
Working volume, cm 2.967
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm 89.0/79.5
The degree of compression is 10.5
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Maximum power, L.S./rpm 238/6800
Maximum torque, Nm/rpm 293/4100
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed automatic transmission
The rear drive
The front suspension is independent, on double triangular transverse levers, adaptive, with a reptile stabilizer
The rear suspension is independent, 5-lever, adaptive, with a reptile stabilizer
Front brakes Disco ventilated
Rear brakes Disco ventilated
Tires
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 237
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, from 8.3
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle 15.8
country cycle 7.5
mixed cycle 10.5
Fuel tank capacity, l 69.5
AI-95 fuel
Source: Carclub.ru
