Jag's new XF dips under £30k 16 | 01 | 2012

JAGUAR HAS LAUNCHED a new entry level model to its XF range: and the new 161bhp version of the 2.2-litre turbodiesel ducks under the £30,000 barrier.

With a price tag of £29,950 — that's £1000 less than the current entry XF — the new model covers the 0-62mph sprint in 9.8sec, and accelerates on to a top speed of 130mph.

Jaguar's new 186mph XKR-S Cabrio

As if that wasn't good enough, it'll also return 52.3mpg and emits 149g/km of CO2. It also comes with an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox with stop-start as standard.

Standard equipment levels are pretty good too, with part-leather seats, a touchscreen in the centre console and climate control all as standard.

Jaguar dealers have their order books open now for the latest XF.

Read our roadtest of the Jaguar XF 3.0TD

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Jim McGill