Jaguar Land Rover has now confirmed that JLR will be launching the new XF in India in October, 2016. Jaguar’s mid-range 4-door sedan is based on JLR’s aluminum intensive architecture. The British automaker also claims the car offers better torsional stiffness and a near 50:50 weight distribution for improved handling. Apart from a new structure, the car’s wheelbase is also larger with more room on offer for your head, shoulders and knees.

Depending on the market, the new XF is offered with 2 petrol and 2 diesel engines. The diesel variants are likely to be paired with a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission, while the petrol variants may come with the automatic.

Cosmetically, it gets minor updates like a large and bold front grille, restyled bumpers, LED tail lights and LED headlights. 

In the cabin, occupants will be welcomed by a 12.3-inch HD TFT instrument cluster that can display the navigation interface, a drive mode selector, the ‘InControl Touch Pro’ infotainment system with a 10.2-inch touchscreen and sound systems by Meridian.

The expected price of new Jaguar XF is Rs 50 lakh and as of now, the car will be launched as a direct import.