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2021 Jaguar XF: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Jaguar XF receives a substantial mid-cycle refresh led by a redesigned cabin and a new 11.4-inch touchscreen. It also gets updated exterior styling, more standard technology, and a simplified three-trim U.S. sedan lineup.
About the 2021 Jaguar XF
2nd generation XF (X260, 2016-2024), mid-cycle refresh year.
Jaguar positions the XF as a beautiful, driver-focused luxury sedan that blends British style with a calm, quiet cabin and responsive road manners. For 2021, the brand leans especially hard on serenity: a cleaner interior, carefully chosen materials, supportive seats, and easy-to-use connectivity. In shopper terms, the XF is Jaguar’s alternative to the usual German midsize sedans for buyers who want something more distinctive without giving up modern tech, comfort, or everyday usability.
For 2021, the XF range starts with the well-equipped P250 S, while the P250 SE adds built-in navigation and extra convenience features. The P300 R-Dynamic SE is the sportier flagship, pairing a 296-hp engine and all-wheel drive with gloss-black trim and sport seats. Every trim has the new touchscreen, Meridian audio, wireless phone charging, and a 3D surround-view camera.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The simplified U.S. lineup uses two turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder setups: a 246-hp P250 with rear-wheel drive and a 296-hp P300 with all-wheel drive. Both use an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Styling
Jaguar refreshed the grille, front and rear bumpers, headlights, and rear detailing. Inside, the XF gets a redesigned cabin and center console with a new control layout.
Safety
A 3D surround-view camera becomes standard across the U.S. lineup, and a Clear Exit Monitor joins the equipment offered for 2021.
Tech
A new 11.4-inch curved-glass touchscreen anchors the redesigned dashboard. Wireless phone charging with signal boost, a 12-speaker Meridian audio system, and keyless entry become standard across the lineup.
Structural
The underlying platform carries over, but the XF adopts Jaguar’s EVA 2.0 electrical architecture, which supports software updates over the air.
2021 Jaguar XF specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 246 hp | 246 hp | 296 hp |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10.5 cu-ft | 10.5 cu-ft | 10.5 cu-ft |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Jaguar XF a full redesign?
No. The 2021 XF is a mid-cycle update of the second-generation model rather than a full redesign. Its platform carries over, but the cabin, exterior styling, electronics, and trim lineup receive substantial changes.
What changed inside the 2021 Jaguar XF?
The 2021 XF gets a redesigned dashboard and center console built around a new 11.4-inch curved-glass touchscreen. It also gains a new control layout, wireless phone charging, standard Meridian audio, and electronics that support software updates over the air.
Did the 2021 Jaguar XF lineup change?
Yes. Jaguar replaced the previous U.S. range with three sedan trims: P250 S, P250 SE, and P300 R-Dynamic SE. The XF Sportbrake wagon and the previous 25t, 30t, and XF S trim names were dropped.
What engines and drivetrains does the 2021 Jaguar XF have?
The 2021 U.S. XF has turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder power throughout the range. P250 S and P250 SE models have 246 horsepower and rear-wheel drive, while the P300 R-Dynamic SE has 296 horsepower and all-wheel drive; every version uses an 8-speed automatic transmission.
How is the 2021 Jaguar XF different from the 2020 model?
The 2021 XF has a more modern cabin, a new 11.4-inch touchscreen, refreshed front and rear styling, added standard convenience features, and a much simpler sedan-only trim range. It remains part of the same generation, so the main differences are the interior, technology, appearance, and lineup rather than an all-new platform.
2021 Jaguar XF Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Jaguar XF.
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2021 Jaguar XF
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“I like the design of the car and comfort of the interior. It handles well and has plenty of storage space in the trunk”
“The Jaguar XF has been a fun to drive car and performs really well. The look is very appealing. I have been really pleased and at this point would purchase another one after this car.”