Driving Dynamics

The strong, rigid body architecture of the vehicle provides an exceptional driving experience with taut, responsive steering that will satisfy even the most demanding drivers. The XF Supercharged and the XFR offer an even more exhilarating drive, with Adaptive Dynamics for suspension control and Active Differential enhancing the balance between comfort and road-holding for impeccable high-speed handling.

• JAGUAR SEQUENTIAL SHIFT™

  All XF models feature a six-speed automatic transmission which provides smooth gear changes, constantly adapted to suit the style of driving. In addition, drivers seeking greater involvement have the option of changing gears manually, with paddles behind the steering wheel. Paddles can be used at all time with XF Supercharged and XFR and when Sport mode is engaged only on XF and XF Portfolio.

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  JAGUARDRIVE SELECTOR™ AND JAGUARDRIVE CONTROL™

  The automatic transmission is controlled by the beautifully designed JaguarDrive Selector™, which rises into the driver’s hand once the ‘Start’ button is pressed. The driver simply turns the selector to engage transmission settings, or to move from Drive to Sport mode. JaguarDrive Control™ offers further driving modes: a Dynamic mode offers more responsive acceleration, while a Winter mode gives more progressive control in slippery conditions.

• DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL

  The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has two settings. The default setting comes into play as soon as it detects the wheels slipping. The Trac DSC setting, on the other hand, allows some slipping and overspin before it intervenes – this allows for a sportier drive and is also essential with snow chains.

• ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS

  The Adaptive Dynamics system – only available (Standard) on the high performance XF Supercharged and XFR– is designed to sharpen and hone the already impressive handling agility of the vehicle. Adaptive Dynamics deliver a superb balance between a comfortable, luxury car ride and hard-edged sports car handling. The system analyzes body movement and driver and road-wheel inputs up to 500 times every second. Suspension settings are continuously adjusted to maintain a flat and level body, and improve handling without loss of ride comfort.

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  ACTIVE DIFFERENTIAL

  The electronic Active Differential on the XF Supercharged and XFR is designed to detect any slipping and vary the power supplied to each wheel to help keep the car as stable as possible.

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  SERVOTRONIC STEERING

  Variable-ratio power-assisted Servotronic steering makes it easier to park and maneuver and gives more precision at higher speeds.

• CRUISE CONTROL WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED LIMITER

  Working in tandem with cruise control, an Automatic Speed Limiter allows the driver to select a maximum speed that should not be exceeded.

• ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST AND ACTIVE FRONT SEAT BELT

  When Adaptive Cruise Control is fitted, a microwave radar in the front bumper is designed to sense if the vehicle in front slows down, and then use the throttle and brake to maintain a constant time gap. Once the road clears, it will take the car back up to the previous speed. The radar also operates a Forward Alert, which gives the driver an audible warning if the traffic ahead slows quickly or another vehicle moves into the same lane.  Intelligent Emergency Brake (IEB) works with the cruise control and uses the radar to sense if a collision is imminent.  It then prepares the brakes in order to minimize the speed of impact. Active seat belts detect how firmly they need to be applied during emergency braking.

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  ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

  The braking system works with the JaguarDrive Selector™ to release the parking brake as the car drives away. The driver can also choose to operate the parking brake manually.

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