RE: Driven: 2012 Jaguar XFR
Discussion
I used to confuse the XF with a Mondeo because of its proportions and stance more than actual similarity. However, there was no mistaking the constantly surprised XF front end. I think this one actually nails it and the front focus is now on the grille not the headlights so it looks more instantly "Jag" (though a version with vertical slats still wouldn't go aniss...) and the raer lights never looked "finished" and I think these new lights now allow you look at the Jag emblem and not get distracted by the lights.
Essentially the brain will determine what cues to pull from a car and will "auto-complete" a first impression so it is no wonder some people see disparate cars when looking at new ones. In this case, i think the cues the brain will now pull from it are more positively "Jaguar".
Essentially the brain will determine what cues to pull from a car and will "auto-complete" a first impression so it is no wonder some people see disparate cars when looking at new ones. In this case, i think the cues the brain will now pull from it are more positively "Jaguar".
Schnellmann said:
Although changes to the front (in particular the lights) are not significant it has made the XF/XFR so much better looking - to me at least.
I agree! The headlights are now much closer to the design of the orginal prototype which was, unfortunately, badly diluted for the original production model.A big improvement.
Edited to correct photo link
Edited by RichardR on Monday 27th June 16:52
FWDRacer said:
Driven:
So you've the Portimao circuit and an XFR and the article reads like an advertorial highlighting all the visual changes. You've given us pictures, the changes are for all to see. What was the driving experience like?
Exactly like the old one I imagine - there are no changes apart from styling.So you've the Portimao circuit and an XFR and the article reads like an advertorial highlighting all the visual changes. You've given us pictures, the changes are for all to see. What was the driving experience like?
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