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Jaguar has revealed its all-wheel drive variants of its XF and XJ models, mated to its new 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine

Jaguar has revealed its all-wheel drive versions of the Jaguar  XJ and XF at the Moscow motor show. The new powertrains have been developed using expertise from sister company Land Rover.

The all-wheel drive powertrain will be mated exclusively with Jaguar’s new 335bhp 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine and an eight-speed ZF gearbox.

Jaguar cites its key markets as the North American ‘snow belt’, Russia and China. There are currently no plans to introduce it to the UK market, unless exceptional demands warrants it.

Adrian Hallmark, global brand director said: “Jaguar has revitalised its core range, and is now undertaking an extensive programme of introducing new models, strategic powertrain and technologies to reinvigorate the Jaguar brand around the world.”

The AWD system operates intelligently, directing torque through a multiplate wet clutch operated by a transfer case control module, to direct torque to the front and rear as required. A new cross member, engine mounts and exhaust system have been engineered in both the Jaguar XF and XJ.

The front driveshafts run through the sump to lower the centre of gravity in order, and the suspension and steering systems of both cars have been modified to deliver what Jaguar says is the “same involving handling as their rear-drive counterparts”. In dry conditions, the all-wheel drive system operates a rear bias except during step off when torque is pre-loaded to the front for a smoother start. Maximum torque split is 50:50 front:rear.

The AWD system works with Jaguar Drive Control, allowing the driver to select Winter mode which alerts the system to a likely reduction in traction, allowing it to apportion more torque to the front wheels. 

Jaguar’s new 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine, introduced as part of 2013 model year revisions, delivers 335bhp and 332lb ft between 3500-5000rpm with 295lb ft available from 2000rpm. It features dual independent variable valve timing and a new sparkplug positioning which aligns the electrode more accurately for enhanced combustion and efficiency.

A twin-vortex Rootes supercharger is mounted within the ‘Vee’ of the engine and incorporates electronically-managed boost control. Jaguar claims this improves efficiency by up to 20 per cent.

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Chips 17 August 2012

Sport brake is a europe only

Sport brake is a europe only product.

Diesel is a mainly european market product offering.

Biggest 4wd market at XF and XJ level is US snowbelt (China and Russia next).

US and China favour saloons and petrols.

QED - when on restricted development budget, satisfy the largest perceived market first - in this case, LHD petrol saloons with AWD.

The market for RHD diesel saloons and estates with 4wd is relatively small - but the cost of engineering and 4wd system for a RHD layout and the diesel package (which is far more restrictive than the V6 petrol) would not be met by the relatively minor increase in sales revenue.

Citytiger 19 August 2012

Chips wrote: The market for

Chips wrote:

The market for RHD diesel saloons and estates with 4wd is relatively small - but the cost of engineering and 4wd system for a RHD layout and the diesel package (which is far more restrictive than the V6 petrol) would not be met by the relatively minor increase in sales revenue.

I find it a bit strange that Peugeot can engineer a Diesel Hybrid AWD estate in LHD or RHD, the 508RHX, but with the engineering and AWD experience available to JLR they cant.. I dont know how many Peugeot sell, but I suspect Jaguar could sell a lot more...

 

Ski Kid 17 August 2012

Jaguar AWD for the uK

I can understand that for USA,Russia and China that the new petrol engine is likely to sell very well as those markets are not really diesel biased, unlike Europe. certainly an AWD diesel XF,Sportbrake and XJ would sell very well and expect that they would take over the market in most cases except the bottom range lead in fleet models.I would be on the list for a diesel awd Sportbrake even BMW are soon starting the awd with the 3 series and perhaps 5 series in the UK.

They  have the engine already in the XF from the Range Rover Sport and Discovery the 3 litre  diesel you would expect it to be quite easy and relatively inexpensive to transform it to awd XF XJ etc.all that they are doing is restricting choice and their own sales

Peter Cavellini 17 August 2012

Problems?

And about time too!!, might cause the XFR hassle though?.....