Jaguar XF Hybrid
The Jaguar XF Hybrid is a diesel-powered version of the XK according to inside sources. This short review about the XK hybrid talks about the release date, performance, and Land Rover’s plans for a sister vehicle.
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Many people think that this is fantastic news for anyone who loved the look of the XK car, but simply could not afford the cost of running a 4.2-litre V8 due to fuel prices . The "oil burner" will be available in both the XK Coupe and Convertible. The XK (non-hybrid ) was released in early 2005. Jaguar had no intent to make a diesel-powered version. However the ecological state of the climate has forced them to re-think.
The diesel driven Jaguars power will derive itself from the 2.7-litre V6 TD – as currently used in the Jaguar XF. Although this is very unlikely to be anything other than a 3.0-litre version.
No performance figures being mentioned just yet and no other mention from the good people at the British Motor Show but at the least the diesel XK will require 250bhp along with a combined fuel consumption of more than 30mpg to remain at the top with the rest of the competition.
With a diesel powered Jaguar XK on the way, we’re very unlikely to see petrol-powered versions taking up partial hybrid technology like regenerative braking .
Ian Callum as Jaguar’s Design Director stays true to form and maintains that the XK is a proper sports car . Simply adding partial hybrid technology runs the risk of adding much uneccessary weight and will inevitably ruin the Jaguar driving experience, in my opinion.
Jaguar is going to reflect the trends and will always be investing in diesel-hybrids. Along with it’s sister company Land Rover it will be a major player. Something to look out for and in the not far distant future then, perhaps another 3 years?