Driving Dynamics

XF's strong, rigid body architecture provides an exceptional driving experience with taut, responsive steering that will satisfy even the most demanding driver. Adaptive Dynamics allows high performance suspension control while XF's Active Differential perfectly balances comfort and road-holding for impeccable high-speed handling.

• 

  JAGUAR SEQUENTIAL SHIFT™

  XF's 8-speed electronic automatic transmission constantly adapts to suit driving style for almost imperceptible, faster, smoother gear shifts with the ability to multi-downshift, avoiding any loss of power between changes.  It allows manual gear shift control using one-touch paddles mounted behind the steering wheel for the instant power needs that manoeuvres like overtaking can demand.

• 

  JAGUARDRIVE SELECTOR™ CHOOSE YOUR DRIVE

  XF's automatic transmission is controlled by the precision engineered, chrome, rotary JaguarDrive Selector™, which rises into your hand as the "start" button is pressed. It also offers an enhanced performance Sport Mode, exploiting the full power of the XF engine holding on to gears for longer, ready to kick in faster.
  JaguarDrive Control™ offers two further modes to suit your driving preferences or the prevailing conditions.
  Dynamic Mode instantly recalibrates engine responsiveness to deliver even sharper acceleration for a thrilling, sporting experience.
  Winter Mode automatically dampens acceleration to achieve a more gradual traction on ice, so tyre grip is increased and skid risk reduced.

• 

  ACTIVE DIFFERENTIAL

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

• 

  SERVOTRONIC STEERING

  XF's variable-ratio power-assisted Servotronic steering makes it easier to park and manoeuvre while allowing more accurate control at higher speeds.

• 

  ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL [ACC]: STRESSFREE DRIVING

  When the optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  is on, a radar in the front bumper monitors the vehicle in front and, if it slows down, the system automatically slows XF to maintain a constant distance. Once the road clears it will take the car back up to the pre-set speed. The radar also operates the Forward Alert, giving the driver an audible warning if traffic ahead slows quickly or another vehicle moves into the same lane. 

• 

  ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE: QUICK RELEASE

  XF's 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.

• 

  INTELLIGENT STOP/START

  Jaguar is dedicated to lowering emissions without compromising performance. Intelligent Stop/Start technology features on V6 and V8 petrol engines delivering 5-7 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions produced while idling in traffic. The system detects when the engine is not needed and cuts it off. As soon as the brake pedal is released the engine bursts into life, fully operational, before the driver’s foot reaches the accelerator. 
  
  Click here for more information on XF's engine range >

• ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS: DESIGNING THE PERFECT RIDE

  Jaguar's optional Adaptive Dynamics system is designed to sharpen and hone the already impressive handling agility of XF. Adaptive Dynamics deliver a superb balance between a comfortable, luxury car ride and hard-edged sports car handling. The system continuously monitors XF's speed, steering and body movements, analysing the suspension response and varying the damping to suit conditions, whether cornering, navigating uneven surfaces or accelerating on an open road. The system calculates the appropriate suspension response 500 times every second keeping the vehicle flat, stable and secure.
  
  Not available with 2.2 Diesel and 2.0 Petrol engines, 17" or 18" wheels 

• 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.