ягуар xf 2.2 дизель se

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The Jaguar XF remains a viable and attractive alternative to the default German choices. The new lower-powered diesel opens that choice up to more company drivers but it isnвІ t a game-changer for the British-built executive saloon.

Given the spacious cabin, full electric adjustment on the driverвІ s and front passengerвІ s seat, plus electric adjustment of the steering wheel, this is a very comfortable place to be. The XF still provides a cossetting experience for high-milers.

The Business SE is the trim level of choice for company car drivers. You get half leather/half cloth interior, Bluetooth, USB and iPod connection and sat nav as standard. There is the marginally cheaper standard SE but you donвІ t get sat nav and itвІ s not available as an option. Moving up to the Luxury specification gets you a full leather interior.

The reduction from 187bhp down to 160bhp seems sizeable on paper but the reduction in torque is less so with the new engine set-up, producing 400Nm versus 450Nm on the higher-powered version. It explains why the XF still feels engaging out on the open road and is quick to respond to the throttle.  

Hitting the country lanes or twisty B-roads, the XF makes the most of the dieselвІ s pulling power. There is a sports mode enabling the driver to use the paddleshifters mounted behind the steering wheel. With eight gears to choose from it is easy to keep the Jaguar's revs high.

Out on test the trip computer read 34.7mpg after moderate driving. Sustained cruising should see that rise just as a heavy right foot will see it fall.

By 50mph you are into top gear and at 70mph the engine revs sit at a low 1,500rpm. ThatвІ s good news for fuel economy and Jaguar claims that it should average 52.3mpg. 

So has reducing the power strangled the fun out of the XF? Not that you would notice. Out on the motorway the XF accelerates smoothly and slips seamlessly through its eight gears - the automatic gearbox is very quiet. Performance remains strong with 9.8 seconds for the 0-60mph dash and a top speed limited to 130mph.

For a 40% tax payer choosing the standard Business SE edition with a P11d value of Вё31,315, it's a monthly tax bill of Вё240.08 There's a cheaper SE version with a P11d value of Вё29,765 (monthly tax bill would be Вё228) but it doesn't come with sat nav and it canвІ t be specified as an option.

The power reduction has lowered the price, which means a lower P11d value and, ultimately, a less onerous tax burden. 

Although power has been cut from 187bhp to 160bhp, CO2 emissions are still at 149g/km and it still remains in the 23% BIK tax band for the tax year 2012/13. 

The Jaguar XF is now available with a lower-powered version of its popular 2.2-litre diesel that is specifically aimed at the company car driver.

Model tested: Jaguar XF 2.2-litre diesel Business SE

P11d value is Вё31,315, 23% BIK for 2012/13

Business SE edition offers sat nav and Bluetooth

New lower-powered XF means lower company car tax

Jaguar XF 2.2-litre diesel road test

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