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2016 Jaguar XF: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 Jaguar XF is fully redesigned, marking the debut of its second generation. The headline change is a lighter aluminum-intensive structure that supports a longer wheelbase and a roomier rear seat.
About the 2016 Jaguar XF
2nd generation XF sedan (X260), first year of the redesign.
Jaguar positions the XF as a midsize luxury sport sedan that blends sleek design, a driver-focused feel, and upscale cabin materials with everyday usefulness. The core pitch is that it offers more personality than the usual German rivals while still delivering the space, refinement, technology, and all-weather capability expected in this class. The aluminum body, rear-drive feel, and strong supercharged V6 setup are central to that identity.
The Premium is the straightforward entry point, while the Prestige adds leather, heated front seats, navigation, and parking sensors. The R-Sport pairs sportier bodywork with added driver-assistance features, and the XF S is the performance-focused version with adaptive suspension and S-specific styling. Every U.S. launch model uses a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
What changed, by category
Structural
The second-generation XF uses a new aluminum-intensive structure that lowers weight compared with the 2015 model. Its longer wheelbase creates more rear-seat space while overall length changes only slightly.
Powertrain
Every U.S. launch model uses a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The lineup includes rear- and all-wheel-drive versions, and the entry model no longer uses the previous turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Styling
The exterior was redesigned for the new generation. R-Sport models have a sport front bumper, body-colored side sills, and a rear spoiler, while the XF S has its own body kit and gloss-black details.
Safety
All-Surface Progress Control, which helps the car pull away smoothly on slippery surfaces, is standard across the lineup. R-Sport adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic detection, lane-keeping assistance, and a driver-attention monitor.
Tech
Jaguar’s newer touchscreen system is standard across the lineup and uses an 8-inch display.
2016 Jaguar XF specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Shft | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Shft | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Shft | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Shft |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 380 hp | 340 hp | 340 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 19.1 cu-ft | 19.1 cu-ft | 19.1 cu-ft | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2016 Jaguar XF compared with the 2015 model?
The 2016 XF is a complete redesign and the first model year of the second generation. It has a lighter aluminum-intensive structure, a longer wheelbase with more rear-seat room, a standard supercharged V6 across the U.S. launch lineup, and a newer 8-inch touchscreen system.
Is the 2016 Jaguar XF the first year of a new generation?
Yes. The 2016 XF is the first year of the second-generation X260 sedan, replacing the previous-generation 2015 model with a new structure, cabin, and body.
What engine does the 2016 Jaguar XF have?
Every U.S. launch version of the 2016 XF uses a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The lineup includes both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.
Is the 2016 Jaguar XF roomier than the 2015 model?
Yes. The 2016 redesign has a longer wheelbase that increases rear-seat space, even though the car’s overall length changes only slightly.
How did the Jaguar XF trim lineup change for 2016?
The Prestige trim joined the lineup for 2016. Premium became 3.5t Premium, Sport became 3.5t R-Sport, and XFR-S became XF S; these were name changes rather than separate new trim lines. Portfolio, Supercharged, and XFR left the lineup.
2016 Jaguar XF Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Jaguar XF.
4.2
2016 Jaguar XF
(208 reviews)
“It's beautiful and drives well. Drawbacks - automatic air-conditioning does not work well; not as smooth a drive as my Audi and the auto stop feature is the biggest pain ever.”
“This is my first European made vehicle and overall impressed by the engineering of the motor train, styling and attention to detail. Exceptional car, ride and overall appearance.”