Jaguar XF Aero Sport Edition

XF Aero Sport Edition Review

JLR has launched a special edition variant, Jaguar XF Aero Sport Edition in the car market. This trim has all features of their Luxury version along with a few additional aspects, which gives it a distinct look. The list of these added aspects includes a rear spoiler, R-style sills, a slick front bumper and black radiator grille with chrome surround. It is being offered in four sparkling exterior paint options, which includes Polaris White, Ultimate Black, Sapphire Blue and Odyssey Red for select from. This variant is fitted with a 2.2-litre, turbocharged diesel engine, which comes with a displacement capacity of 2179cc. This engine is capable of producing a power of 187.7bhp along with a pounding torque output of 450Nm. It is mated with an advanced 8-speed automatic transmission gearbox that is further incorporated with JaguarDrive selector. This saloon is all about high end luxury, style and sophisticated technology, which makes it unique in its class. It has a luxurious internal cabin, owing to its long wheelbase of 2909mm. It offers enough leg room and shoulder space for all occupants. All the seats can be adjusted in 20 different ways using an electric function and three programmable memory settings. Furthermore, they also have features like ventilation, heating and massage, which explains about the luxury inside. This variant also gets a panoramic heat-reflective glass, which filters UV rays and floods natural light to the cabin. All these features put together makes it one of the most comfortable and luxurious vehicles in its class.

Exteriors:

This variant has the same sleek and lustrous body structure and is fitted with several striking features. The front facade has a black radiator grille with chrome surround. This grille is flanked by a well-lit headlight cluster that is equipped with high intensity bi-xenon lamps along with LED DRLs and turn indicators. Its new sporty bumper houses a large air intake section and is surrounded by a pair of bright LED fog lamps. The bonnet which is quite broad and long has four expressive lines that compliment the design of its grille. It has a large windscreen, which gives good visibility ahead. It is accompanied by a pair of rain sensing wipers. This saloon has a classy side profile featuring elegantly sculptured cosmetics and R-style side sills. Its window frames are treated in chrome while the B-pillar has a high gloss black finish. Its rear profile has a distinct design featuring a curvy boot lid and a rear spoiler. It is accompanied by a slanting backward windscreen, which gives it a coupe kind of a look. It has a defogger along with wash and wipe function and a LED high mounted stop lamp as well. The taillight cluster looks thin with sweptback design, but it is powered by LED brake light along with turn indicator. Its bumper has a decent design featuring a horizontal chrome strip, which is further fitted with two exhaust pipes.  

Interiors:

The manufacturer has designed its interiors exceptionally well and packed it with many advanced features. The roomy cabin has a contemporary interior design that is further complimented by wood and chrome inserts on dashboard and center console. The cockpit is incorporated with an elegantly designed dashboard that comes equipped with a stylish center console, a large glove box with cooling effect and leather wrapped steering wheel that is mounted with various control buttons. The seats are covered with soft grain premium leather upholstery with contrast stitches. The front seats have heating and ventilation facility along with 3-position memory function. It is available with a rear seat comfort pack, which includes reclining seats, four way adjustment for the lower back, massage features with three intensity settings along with winged headrests. Moreover, the rear seat occupants can even move the front seat forward at the touch of a button, which contributes towards making more leg space. The wood and chrome inserts on door panels further enhances the look of its interiors. In addition to these, it includes a few utility based aspects like front seat back pockets, rear parcel shelf, boot compartment light and many other such aspects.

Engine and Performance:

This variant is powered by a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine, which is coupled with an eight speed automatic transmission gear box. It enables this saloon to attain a breathtaking top speed of 225 Kmph and it can cross the speed mark of 100 Kmph in about 8.5 seconds from a standstill. This diesel motor can produce 187.7bhp at 3500rpm in combination with 450Nm at just 2000rpm. With the help of an advanced fuel supply system, this saloon can deliver about 16.36 Kmpl under standard driving conditions. 

Braking and Handling:

The braking system is quite efficient and is augmented by ABS along with electronic brake force distribution. Both its front and rear wheels are fitted with a set of internally vented disc brakes. At the same time, it is bestowed with adaptive dynamics system that monitors the suspension mechanism and adjusts the damping to suit according to the road condition. For keeping it agile, it is integrated with automatic speed limiter along with track dynamic stability control system. It is also integrated with features like ASR and dynamic stability control, which makes handling quite simple. The cabin is incorporated with a speed sensitive power steering system, which provides a effortless driving experience.

Comfort Features:

The cabin has an efficient air conditioning unit including humidity sensors, air filtration and a two zone temperature control. It has an advanced Jaguar Sound System with single slot CD player. It also supports a 7-inch touchscreen display, which has control for audio, navigation, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, climate control and various other user settings. This variant has a cruise control function that maintains a steady speed on the highways and it also has automatic speed limiter function. It has a panoramic sun roof, which is made of heat reflective tinted glass. Apart from these, this saloon is bestowed with driver control button for front passenger seat away, illuminated rear vanity mirrors, electric rear window sun blind, LED rear reading lights, new style rear business trays and a lot of such aspects.

Safety Features:

It has a reinforced body shell, which has aluminum body panels and a monocoque chassis that are chemically binded together to give a strong body structure for protecting the occupants. It is also blessed with parking aid system, which has audible warnings and visual images on touchscreen display. The pedestrian contact sensor reduces the pedestrian injuries in a collision with energy absorbing bumpers and sensors. It also has dual front airbags along with side curtain airbags for extra safety. Apart from these, it is integrated with electric parking brake, an advanced engine immobilizer with security alarm system, three flash lane change indicators, rain sensing wipers, defogger with timer and rear doors with child safety locks. 

Pros:

1. Presence of JaguarDrive Selector is an advantage.
2. Its long wheelbase provides luxuriant leg space.

Cons:

1. Minimum turning radius is rather big.
2. Authorized service stations are quite less.