Test Drive Jaguar XK since 2006 coupe

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Jaguar has updated the model range. I updated what is called, radically, that is, I went from the motors. No, no one forgot about making changes to external features: new strokes in the design of models of the 2010 line of 2010, of course, added - in full compliance with the marketing traditions and the intention of the company to keep up with the times. But the main thing is still hidden under the hood, and the main hit was the diesel engine for XF.
Externally, the cars have changed slightly. Fresh front bumper design, chrome front air intakes, painted in body color side gills. Also slightly changed the design of the hood cover. However, restyling is easier to notice from behind: LED optics everywhere, and the reverse lanterns have become double. LEDs appeared in repeaters of rotation pointers on side mirrors, and in the front sweathers. On the XKR version, a new rear spoiler is also installed, and the silencer nozzles swollen to finally indicate the road aggressor. Inside, everything is quite recognizable, although there is the main difference - XK got a DRIVE SELECT washer, which was previously installed only on XF. Pretty stylish thing, although the old hoof was quite pleasant in circulation.
In the new XF, the creators also corrected the form of the front bumper, and in the charged version with a turbocharged gasoline engine lowered the front air intakes just below. To emphasize again, the new 20-inch wheels installed on the version R and the shape of the trunk cover was slightly changed.
Both cars acquired another embodiment - Portfolio. If the focus is on dynamic characteristics in the R series, Portfolio is the maximum comfort and personalization. In this version, the client receives ventilated seats, a contrasting cabin firmware, a velor ceiling, a variety of wood breeds in the inner design and a lot of pleasant little things. The turbated gasoline motor is not installed on these versions - still it is necessary to somehow divert this sentence with R. option
Now you can go to the main one. New five-liter engines AJ-V8 Gen III (third generation of motor) installed on both modifications of the car. As usual, the car can be equipped with the R-version of the turbocharged motor and 510 liters. With. But the atmospheric capacity of 385 hp Perfectly copes with its task. Engineers are inflated from pride: according to them, this is the best, most effective engine of those that the company has produced in its entire history. It seems that the atmospheric version added even compared to the previous engine 4.2 supercharged. Although in general the sensation from the car was not particularly changed. Like the previous version, XK is very pleasantly fits in turns of mountain roads and firmly stands on the trajectory. It is much easier to feel and catch than sedan. In addition, the aluminum body has become even easier and tougher, which is very nice.
XF, as conceived, more places to Cruzing. You can hooliginate on it, but scary. It seems to be without special prerequisites, it is not going anywhere, but long feed and deeper slopes are calling for a rather calm driving style. As a musical accompaniment - the selected British playlist with carefully granted by the IPOD organizers, pouring through the stunning acoustic system from Bowers & Wilkins.
Ventilated seats (and we got exactly the version of Portfolio) - very practical thing, especially when landing in the car hesitated in the sun. The velor ceiling is a pleasant thing, but if you suddenly think of the children in the back seat (which is more likely to XF), they gladly draw something with a porous surface. During a test drive in the Mountains of France, even adults were engaged in this type of creativity. However, velor can be combined and put in the original state with one hand movement. What we did, removing the consequences of the most radical expressionism on the ceiling of the test car.
Finally, we have at their disposal a major hit premiere - the diesel version of the XF with the three-liter six 275 hp The engine is equipped with two turbines. We long to explain the principle of their series connection, although in general, with some approximation of shares, the system can be called a familiar word twin turbo. Compared with the characteristics of the petrol versions the figure looks modest 275 forces. And in the case of the diesel sports car - it's all somehow strange, though Jaguar has already had successful experiences with diesel fuel. Unusual approach to the car with the engine running - well-muffled, but still typical tractor sound like something does not fit with the brand. Especially by Russian standards.
On the advice of the engineers begin to move in manual mode. Soon it becomes clear that the notorious Jaguar-feeling has not disappeared anywhere. Due turbine engine provides thrust margin throughout the rev range, great brakes during downshifts and also shoots vigorously pressing the accelerator. Pure enjoyment for the driver and a serious challenge to ukachivaemost - for the passenger. The machine is not to blame - it's damned French mountain geography. However, you will agree, the fee for an interesting track is low.
It is not a feeling of diesel ride inside the cabin is complemented by the roar of the engine, which miraculously falls into one tone with gasoline counterparts. In automatic mode, the machine is also better than the previous XF, which we liked even during its debut two years ago. But Jaguar diesel control for a first experience - just set off. Add to that the consumption of 9.5 liters of diesel per hundred kilometers in the city and will do a fantastic machine.
About three years ago to import diesel cars in Russia were afraid of almost all middle-class manufacturers, not to mention the luxury-brands. The situation has changed. And who does not risk - at least to change their understanding of diesel engines - that is counter not only champagne, but, perhaps, and under Jaguar.
 
JAGUAR XF
Diesel engine 3,0 V6
Displacement 2993 ccm. CM
Maximum power 275 LS at 4000 rev / min
Acceleration to 100 km / h 6.4 C
The maximum speed of 250 km / h
Fuel consumption on the combined cycle for 100 km 6.8 L
Transmission 6-speed automatic gearshift with petals

TEXT: BASIL REZNICHENKO
PHOTO: JAGUAR
 

 

A source: "Autopilot"