Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Premium Luxury MY12 Review: Let's start torque-ing

Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel Premium Luxury MY12 Review: Let's start torque-ing

The updated Jaguar XF range features a new entry-level diesel model. Can the new, fuel sipping 2.2D tempt Singaporeans out of their petrol powered executive saloons? Raymond Lai finds out.

OneShift Editorial Team
OneShift Editorial Team
22 Jan 2012
What we like:
pros
Fuel sipping nature
pros
agile handling
pros
smart looks
pros
strong mid-range punch
pros
superb eight-speed box
What we dislike:
cons
Expensive diesel tax
cons
slight loss of refinement at low speeds
cons
slight laziness when moving away from standstill

When the XF was launched four years ago, its cabin offered an ambience that was unlike any previous Jaguars. It featured many revolutionary details like the pulsating start/stop button, a rotary gear selector that rises up from the centre console and baby blue lighting while retaining traditional wood inlays and sumptuous leather throughout.

The updated model retains the basic design of the original car’s cabin. According to Jaguar, there are new seats as well as new trim and dashboard inlays but most will only visually recognize the new touchscreen menus and additional hot keys for the infotainment system, which is adopted from the XJ. Other detail changes include new instruments and a slightly different finish for the rotary knob gear selector.

At the rear, passengers will enjoy reasonable amounts of legroom that matches the class best. Headroom isn’t shabby either, considering the sloping roofline and the large expanse of rear glass. The boot is spacious and is commodious enough to swallow at least one full golf bag with drivers.

While diesel power is hugely popular in Europe and fast gaining popularity even in the US, it is not so here in Singapore due to the additional tax imposed on diesel vehicles registered as passenger cars. This will surely limit the XF 2.2D’s appeal to the executive car buyer here, which is a real pity indeed as the XF 2.2D offers a nice blend of performance, road holding, style, luxury and last but not least, fuel economy.

Credits: Story by Mark Yeo Photos by Yang and Raymond Lai

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