Jaguar gives XF sedan 2021 makeover

While sporty luxury cars may be fading from showrooms in the SUV and crossover era, Jaguar is not leaving a segment it helped create more than 50 years ago with the now-classic XJ6.

The 2021 XF arrives at dealers in January sporting a host of changes – inside and out – designed to improve aerodynamics, upgrade connectivity and reduce dealer service visits for software reflashes. The XF 2021 XF will be available in just one body style and with one engine, a 2.0-litre turbo four available with either 246 or 296 horsepower.

The optional V-6 engine and Sportbrake wagon have been dropped from the 2021 XF lineup. Three models will be offered: the base XF P250 S, the P250 SE – both available with rear- and all-wheel drive – and the P300 R-Dynamic SE, offered only with all-wheel drive.

Jaguar's design team focused on refining the XF's interior with higher-quality materials, such as open-pore wood trim, real aluminum accents and contrasting colors that are pleasing to the eye. The speaker covers are laser-etched. The interior makeover also included a new and larger screen, 11.4 inches, and an infotainment system that enables over-the-air-updates to the car's software.

The XF's sleek exterior styling, with its slim quad LED headlights and mesh grille, shows a closer connection to Jaguar's F-Type sports car. Jaguar will announce prices close to the car's on-sale date.