Perhaps what is more appealing with the XF-R Sport is its visual appeal
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN
Lovers of cutting edge technology when it comes to automobile will surely find the latest edition of Jaguar XF R-Sport attractive. It is a collectors’ item that combines unique, assertive R-Sport body styling with performance and outstanding economy that the Jaguar brand is known for.
The XF R-Sport is a luxury car that combines effortless handling and intelligent performance with the added fuel efficiency of intelligent stop and start technology which switches off the engine when the vehicle is stationary.
Perhaps what is more appealing with the XF-R Sport is its visual appeal. It is a show stopper with a great visual impact. Looking at it from afar, the Jaguar sporting lineage is utterly unmistakable with its unique exterior body styling that includes a Sport front bumper, R style side sills, rear spoiler as well as new R-Sport badging on the side power vents. The assertive R-Sport body style is complimented by unique R style side sills, featuring sculpted appliqués. Also its distinctive gloss black finish to the side windows further enhances the exterior profile of the XF R-Sport. The R-Sport’s alluring body style is enhanced by the distinctive rear spoiler. Likewise, the slimline Bi-function HID Xenon headlamps with integral LED daytime running lights give a distinctive visual signature to the R-Sport as the built-in washers come as standard.
The luxurious interior of the new R-Sport makes it a car like no other. Inside the cabin, you can relax into the comfort of 6-by-6 way Bond grain leather and suede cloth seat inserts with a Bond grain upper fascia. A choice of veneers from Dark Oak, Piano Black or Carbon fibre further compliment the XF R-Sports dynamic character, while your quickest route is easy to find via the Navigation system through the Touch-screen.
The contemporary luxury of XF’s ergonomically optimises interior with the excitement of R-Sport. It’s there the moment you open the door and you see R-Sport tread plates and R-Sport badging on the steering wheel. Sportiness meets comfort and quality with premium carpets, Dark Oak veneers and bright stainless steel pedals.
The form hugging 6-by-66 way Suedecloth seats are there to support you on long journeys and grip you through tight bends – or opt for the even greater luxury of Bond grain leather on 18/18 way performance seats. XF Sportbrake R-Sport features the versatility and practicality of up to 1,675 litres.
To cap it all, the R-Sport comes with a 2.0 litre i4 240 turbocharged petrol engine. Owning the R-Sport, means you can experience the economy and performance of a four cylinder engine with the refinement and excitement usually found with 6 cylinders. This state-of-the-art turbocharged engine provides outstanding driveability with strong low rpm performance and a broad power band. It achieves 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds with 240PS of power and 340Nm torque.
With a combined fuel economy; up to 8.1 l per 100km CO2 emissions; 189 g per km transmission: 8-speed transmission with intelligent stop and start, the R-Sport is a choice car to own.