

However Jaguar could surprise us by bringing the vehicle as a limited-edition model. The XF R-Sport may not be introduced in India, given the current variant positioning of the car here it will be a task to price it competitively. The vehicle gets stainless steel pedals, and a choice of three trims dark oak, piano black or carbon fiber with pronounced R-Sport badging on the steering wheel and door sills. The XF always had nice interiors and the changes inside are restricted, although, the cabin gets black Suede cloth seats that can be availed with a choice of three colours for contrast stitching.

Performance needn’t necessarily hamper efficiency the XF R-Sport will deliver a claimed 20.4 kmpl. The car is capable of achieving the sprint to 100 kmph from standstill in 10.5 seconds and can attain a top speed of 209 kmph. The car will be powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 163bhp and 400 Nm of torque mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

It gets 17-inch alloy-wheels with low rolling resistance tyres and gloss black trim. The revised XF R-Sport promises to offer a "compelling combination of elegance and real-world efficiency."The car gets a new sporty front bumper, reworked side skirts and a spoiler at the rear. The vehicle will be available in saloon and station wagon body styles. Jaguar has made it evident that it will be unveiling the XF R-Sport 2015 at the Geneva Motor Show. The 145hp BMW 518d M Sport starts at £33,095, compared to £33,995 for the 163hp XF 2.2d R-Sport but the Jaguar is an automatic the comparable 518d M Sport auto is £34,615.
