Jaguar XF Model Years and History

The Jaguar XF gets a new trim lineup but otherwise carries over with minimal changes for 2024.

The Jaguar XF adds adaptive cruise control for 2023 but otherwise carries over with minimal changes.

The Jaguar XF continues into 2022 with minimal changes.

The Jaguar XF continues into 2021 with a hand-full of changes this year. The trim lineup has been reduced from ten to three, the Sportbrake variant is no longer available, the V6 engine has been removed while the exterior has been restyled, and the interior gets some upgrades to the tech and look.

The Jaguar XF continues into 2020 with a hand-full of important changes this year. The Entry-level base XF and the R-Sport trim are discontinued this while a limited run of 300 Sport models will be produced this year. Inside, upgrades to the headliners, chrome-plated seat switches, metal pedals and illuminated metal scuff plates adorn the interior. An optional smartphone package brings Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration on a revised 10.2-inch touch screen as standard equipment with voice command.

The Jaguar XF continues into 2019 largely unchanged. However, the infotainment system has been improved this year and a 10-inch screen now comes standard. In addition, a new 300 Sport trim is available for cars that are ordered with the 296- horsepower 2.0L engine.

Entering its second year since it last major redesign, the 2018 Jaguar XF sees a few changes, plus the addition of a sport wagon, the new 2018 XF Sportbrake model. Jaguar also adds a new 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder to the lineup for 2018. New options include forward traffic detection, forward vehicle guidance, changes to the selectable drive modes, and a hands-free power trunk lid.

After a complete redesign for 2017, the Jaguar XF carries over into 2016 with only one major difference, the introduction of a diesel engine into the lineup. The new diesel is available in both front and all-wheel drive versions and fuel economy promises to be much improved over the bigger and more powerful supercharged V6 options.

The Jaguar XF has been completely redesigned for 2016. Perhaps the biggest change is the move from a steel body to a weight-saving all-aluminum one that is glued and riveted. Interior spaced -- particularly in the rear -- is greatly improved over the previous model thanks to the new skin, and power comes from one of two supercharged V6s, which are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The XF is priced from $51,900.

Jaguar has significantly changed the XF landscape by adding two trim levels for 2015, dubbed Portfolio and Sport. They've also shuffled the feature lists of the other trim levels in order to make room for the new ones. A Jaguar smart key system is now standard across all XF models.

What was introduced as a late-2013 model, the ultra-high performance XFR-S, will continue to be offered in very limited quantities for 2014. Otherwise, the XF is mostly unchanged coming into 2014.

The Jaguar XF gets two new engines for 2013: the base engine option is a 240-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder while the optional supercharged V6 is all new. Powertrains in the V8 XF Supercharged and XFR models carry over--although there's a new Speed Pack option for high-performance enthusiasts. All-wheel drive is new to the XF lineup--and offered only in supercharged V6 models. Fuel economy for all the powertrains is aided by a new Auto Start/Stop system--in each of the V6 and V8 engines--that shuts off the engine to avoid unnecessary idling. All models in the lineup get a new ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. The XF also gets a number of significant changes inside, including new premium audio systems from Meridian, plus an upgraded navigation and infotainment system with new Visual Lane Guidance, Dynamic Zoom and point-of-interest features.

The XF's trims get a little reworked. The XF now offers a base, Portfolio, Supercharged and XFR. The 2012 XF gets bi-xenon headlamps as standard equipment. The standard stereo is better than last year too, with 2 USB inputs, 10 speakers and HD radio. The optional stereo is upgraded as well. It's now a 1200-watt surround system with 17 speakers. The Sport Package, available on the Portfolio trim, adds a number of aerodynamic elements, adaptive headlamps, a rear spoiler, upgraded power-adjustable seats and a heated steering wheel. The standard stereo on the XFR has been upgraded to a 1200-watt surround stereo standard.

For 2011, the Jaguar XF sees few changes, though the 300-hp 4.2L V8 in base cars has been dropped in favor of a 385-hp 5.0L V8. New exterior colors include Caviar and Polaris White, as well as Stratus Grey and Crystal Blue. The XF now sports an optional heated front windshield, while run-flat tires have been discontinued

For 2010, there are three new trims for the Jaguar XF. The XF Premium trim offers a naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine, the XF Supercharged gets the same engine but delivers almost 100 more horsepower, and the high-performance XFR has an even more powerful engine that delivers 510 horsepower. All trims have additional noise-reduction materials for 2010. The 4.2L V8 supercharged engine from 2009 has been discontinued.

The all-new XF replaces the S-Type in Jaguar's 2009 lineup and takes a dramatic new design direction with a sportier focus.