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The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Jaguar XF page on 19 October 2017, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Jaguar XF is an executive/mid-size luxury car and estate produced by British car manufacturer Jaguar. It was first unveiled in autumn 2007 as a replacement for the Jaguar S-Type.
First generation (X250, 2007-2015)
The XF was developed at Jaguar's Whitley design and development HQ in Coventry and is built at Castle Bromwich Assembly facility in Birmingham. During its development the XF was known by its codename X250.
The XF was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, following the public showing of the C-XF concept in January 2007 at the North American International Auto Show. Designed by Jaguar's design director Ian Callum, it was a significant design change from its predecessor. The styling of the finalised production XF varies from that of the C-XF, most notably around the front lights and nose, which incorporates an oval mesh grille harking back to the original Jaguar XJ of 1968. The boot lid retained the S-Type's chromed blade to its edge, but also included a "leaper" Jaguar logo as well.
The interior included some unique features such as the air conditioning vents which are flush-fitting in the dash, rotating open once the engine is started, and a rotating gearshift dial called the JaguarDrive Selector which rises out of the centre console. Another departure from the traditional Jaguar cabin ambiance is the use of pale-blue backlighting to the instruments, switchgear, and around major control panels. Some minor systems, such as the interior lighting, are controlled simply by touching the light covers. The glove compartment also opens to the touch. Unusually the XF has no cloth interior option, with even the entry level model being fully trimmed in leather - even areas that have employed plastic on previous Jaguars. Real wood veneers are available, but have been joined by aluminium, carbon fibre and piano black lacquer trims to create a modern look to the passenger compartment.
Customer deliveries commenced in March 2008, with a range of V6 and V8 engines.
Second generation (X260, 2015–)
The second generation XF (codename X260) was launched in September 2015, with a phased roll-out to other markets to follow. It is the first Jaguar with LED headlamps. Because of extensive use of aluminium, the car will be 190 kg (419 lb) lighter than its predecessor, although it strongly resembles its predecessor - as well as the smaller XE range which was launched the following year. Engines range from 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) diesel to 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp) petrol, with up to 700 N·m (516 lb·ft) of torque. The XF is available with the same eight-speed automatic transmission, and also carries a six-speed manual for the first time.
The car is 7 mm (0.3 in) shorter than the predecessor, but the wheelbase is 51 mm (2.0 in) longer, enabling the manufacturer to claim an increase in the space available for passengers in the back.
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
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| 15 November 2007 | Jaguar Launches New XF At The Middle East International Motor Show | Anthony Fontanelle |
| 12 December 2012 | Driven - Jaguar XF Sportbrake  | Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey |
| 8 September 2013 | Jaguar XF air vents GIF! | Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey |
| 1 October 2013 | Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 Supercharged Portfolio review | Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey |
| 22 October 2013 | The Jaguar XF - Early Impressions On A Wet Day | Geoff Maxted, DriveWrite Automotive |
| 28 October 2013 | Jaguar XF - A Smooth Operator | Geoff Maxted, DriveWrite Automotive |
| 25 November 2013 | Jaguar XF Sportbrake Initial Impressions And Gallery | Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey |
| 6 December 2013 | Jaguar XF Sportbrake S Portfolio Review | Matt Hubbard, Speedmonkey |
| 5 January 2014 | Hello Dolly, Fancy A Spin In My Jag? | Geoff Maxted, DriveWrite Automotive |
| 19 May 2015 | Petition for Exemption From the Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC | Raymond R. Posten |
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 11 May 2009 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, Upper Interior Head Impact Protection 2009 Jaguar XF National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |  PDF - 4.8MB - 166 pages |
| 9 July 2009 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 225: "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems" 2009 Jaguar XF National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 2.0MB - 81 pages |
| 14 March 2011 | Jaguar Recall Number J018 – 2010 Model Year Jaguar XK and XF vehicles for Power Assisted Steering (PAS) Pipe Replacement From: John Kobylarz, Jaguar Land Rover To: Claude Harris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 439KB - 5 pages |
| 14 March 2011 | NHTSA Recall 11V168000 2010 Jaguar XF, 2010 Jaguar XK National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 16 March 2011 | Power Assist Steering Pipe Replacement From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: John M. Kobylarz, Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 28KB - 3 pages |
| 17 March 2011 | Administration Bulletin Notification of Safety Recall J018 (NHTSA # 11V168) Jaguar Service NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 25KB - 1 page |
| 5 April 2011 | NHTSA 11V168 (Jaguar Recall Number J018) 2010 Model Year Jaguar XK and XF vehicles for Power Assisted Steering (PAS) pipe replacement - Amended Part 573 Notification From: John Kobylarz, Jaguar Land Rover To: Claude Harris, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 315KB - 5 pages |
| June 2011 | Safety Recall J018 - Power Assisted Steering Pipe Corrosion Protection Jaguar NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 36KB - 4 pages |
| June 2011 | Safety Recall J018 - Power Assisted Steering Pipe Corrosion Protection Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 40KB - 2 pages |
| 15 June 2011 | Administration Bulletin Safety Recall J018 (NHTSA # 11V168) - Update Jaguar Service NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 49KB - 3 pages |
| 15 June 2011 | Technical Bulletin Power Assisted Steering Pipe Corrosion Protection Jaguar NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 76KB - 3 pages |
| 11 July 2011 | 49 CFR Part 572.7 Quarterly Completion Report — Q2 2011 Jaguar Land Rover NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 125KB - 3 pages |
| 14 October 2011 | 49 CFR Part 572.7 Quarterly Completion Report — Q3 2011 Jaguar Land Rover NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 77KB - 2 pages |
| 18 January 2012 | 49 CFR Part 572.7 Quarterly Completion Report — Q4 2011 Jaguar Land Rover NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 74KB - 2 pages |
| 25 April 2012 | 49 CFR Part 572.7 Quarterly Completion Report — Q1 2012 Jaguar Land Rover NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 43KB - 2 pages |
| 16 July 2012 | 49 CFR Part 572.7 Quarterly Completion Report — Q2 2012 Jaguar Land Rover NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 275KB - 2 pages |
| 18 October 2012 | 49 CFR Part 572.7 Quarterly Completion Report — Q3 2012 Jaguar Land Rover NHTSA Recall 11V168000 | PDF - 95KB - 2 pages |