2011 Jaguar XF: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2011 Jaguar XF is the standard model’s stronger 385-hp 5.0-liter V8, which replaces the previous 4.2-liter engine. This is not a redesign, and most of the lineup carries over from 2010.
About the 2011 Jaguar XF
1st generation XF (X250), pre-refresh year just before the 2012 exterior and interior update.
Jaguar positioned the XF as a sport sedan with more emotion and drama than its German rivals. Its appeal was not just speed or luxury on paper, but a distinctive design, strong V8 power, and a cabin full of signature Jaguar touches like the rising rotary shifter and rotating air vents. For most shoppers, the XF’s identity was a stylish rear-drive luxury sedan that mixed comfort, performance, and a warmer, more character-rich feel than the segment norm.
The 2011 XF range runs from a well-equipped V8 luxury sedan to the performance-focused XFR. Premium adds richer cabin trim and heated and cooled front seats, while Supercharged brings a 470-hp V8. The 510-hp XFR adds adaptive suspension, larger performance brakes and distinctive bodywork.
What changed, by category
2011 Jaguar XF specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.0 Liter | V8, 5.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 510 hp | 385 hp | 385 hp | 470 hp |
| Torque | 461 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 380 lb-ft | 424 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 17.7 cu-ft | 17.7 cu-ft | 17.7 cu-ft | 17.7 cu-ft |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2011 Jaguar XF?
The biggest change is the standard XF’s 385-hp 5.0-liter V8, which replaces the previous 4.2-liter V8. It also gains larger front brakes and Jaguar Drive Control Dynamic mode.
Was the 2011 Jaguar XF redesigned?
No, the 2011 Jaguar XF was not redesigned. It remains a pre-refresh first-generation XF, with the major exterior and interior update arriving for 2012.
Did every 2011 Jaguar XF get a different engine?
No, only the standard XF changed engines for 2011. Premium kept its 385-hp 5.0-liter V8, Supercharged retained its 470-hp supercharged V8, and XFR continued with its 510-hp supercharged V8.
How did the 2011 Jaguar XF trim lineup change?
Base joined the lineup as the entry trim, while the previous XF trim was dropped. XF Premium became Premium, and XF Supercharged Sports became Supercharged.
Was adaptive cruise control standard on the 2011 Jaguar XF?
No, adaptive cruise control changed from standard to optional equipment across the 2011 XF lineup.