The all new Jaguar XF Sportbrake - the ultimate estate you can buy, and a beautiful looker too !

Dynamic new estate revealed as Jaguar celebrates a decade of XF production

• Sports car dynamics, sports car looks and a 1,700-litre load space
• All-wheel drive and All-Surface Progress Control keep you safe whatever the weather 
• Cabin Air Ionisation gives you and your family clean air
• Gesture Control lets you operate the panoramic sun blind or open the boot when your arms are full of kit
• Super-sized panoramic roof floods the interior with light
• Forget the keyring and swim, surf, cycle or run with an activity key 
• Two-tonne towing capacity lets you take the trailer, boat, jet ski or horse box 
• Choose from a range of clean and efficient Ingenium petrol and diesel engines

Jaguar's dynamic new estate has been revealed by world tennis number one Andy Murray. The two-time Wimbledon champion pulled the covers off the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake before placing his precious Wimbledon trophy inside and sending it on a UK-wide tour to inspire the next generation of players.

Jaguar is the Official Car Partner of The Wimbledon Championships and to celebrate the relationship the premium estate was revealed on a replica Centre Court.

 “Winning my first major title ten years ago was an amazing moment for me; the culmination of everything I'd worked for my whole life. I feel very lucky to have got to where I am today and hope that anyone passionate about tennis gets the opportunity to play and improve.

"Letting go of the trophy will be difficult, but there's no better vehicle than the Jaguar XF Sportbrake to take it on this UK tour. I'm pleased that people are going to be able to get up close to the trophy when it visits schools and tennis clubs, and hopefully it might encourage people to pick up a racket this Summer.”

Andy Murray, world tennis number one

The XF Sportbrake joins Jaguar's award-winning XF saloon in its tenth year of production. The XF was launched in 2007 and has now claimed almost 200 global awards. The saloon’s new Sportbrake sibling delivers equally impressive performance, design and technology, with greater practicality and space. 

With sports car-derived handling, a practical 565-litre load space and advanced convenience and safety features, the XF Sportbrake has the best of Jaguar design and technology. It also delivers impressive aerodynamic efficiency of Cd 0.29.

"The iconic Jaguar posters of the 1950s promised customers grace, pace and space. The XF Sportbrake re-imagines this offer for 21st-century active families, with stunning looks, sports car performance and a load space fit for active lifestyles."

Ian Callum, Jaguar Director of Design

Innovations include an intuitive gesture-controlled sunblind for the Sportbrake's super-sized, full-length, panoramic roof, Driver Condition Monitoring to detect signs of tiredness after an active day and a waterproof Activity Key you can wear while playing sport. Customers can also specify Cabin Air Ionisation, which purifies air to provide protection against environmental pollution and promote health and wellbeing.

Self-levelling rear suspension ensures an effortless ride, even when towing loads of 2,000kg. The XF Sportbrake is available with Jaguar’s advanced range of clean and efficient four-cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel engines with CO2 emissions as low as 118g/km.

“As with the XF saloon, every line on the Sportbrake serves a clear purpose, creating a fast, sweeping silhouette. This gives the car a sense of speed and a very dynamic appearance. As a result, I think it looks just as sporty as the saloon, if not more so.”

Ian Callum, Jaguar Director of Design

After helping to introduce the XF Sportbrake, Andy Murray warmed up for Wimbledon with a light-hearted celebrity doubles match on a pop-up court. Murray and coach Jamie Delgado faced comedians Rob Brydon and Jimmy Carr in a contest streamed live online, with commentary by Tim Henman.

Jaguar is entering its third season as Official Car Partner to The Championships at Wimbledon, which runs from Monday 3 July to Sunday 16 July. Jaguar will supply 170 vehicles from its award-winning range, including the XE, XF, XJ and F-PACE.

To help inspire the next generation of tennis talents, Jaguar is doing something that has never been done before in the history of the Wimbledon Championship, and is taking the famous men’s singles trophy on a nationwide tour of clubs and schools. As Andy Murray counts down to the defence of his Wimbledon title later this month, the gilt cup will be chauffeured between venues in an XF Sportbrake.

The XF is manufactured at Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich Plant alongside the XE, XJ and F-TYPE. Castle Bromwich is now building six model lines, double that of ten years ago when XF was introduced. Employees who build the new model celebrated by watching the live launch coverage.

A decade of Jaguar XF – ten key moments:

2007 – Launched at Frankfurt Motor Show. First Jaguar saloon designed under Ian Callum
2009 – XFR announced featuring new 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, 0-60mph 4.7s, 510PS
2011 – New XF 2.2 Diesel, 1,313km, one tank of fuel
2012 – First XF Sportbrake revealed
2013 – 200,000th XF produced
2015 – All-New XF Launched, from 104g CO2, Up to 190kg lighter
2015 – All-New XF achieves Five Star Euro NCAP rating
2016 – All-Wheel Drive Launched globally. Long wheelbase XFL revealed at Beijing Motor Show
2017 – 190 awards won globally to date, Jaguar’s most decorated car
2017 – New XF Sportbrake revealed

Tim Henman, A jaguar XF Sportbrake and Twitter, just to wind up Andy Murray.

• Prototype new Jaguar XF Sportbrake driven to world's most remote tennis court for a special selfie
• Location picture answers Andy Murray’s question with help from Jaguar and Tim Henman
• New XF Sportbrake will be revealed on 14th June by world number one tennis player, Andy Murray
• Jaguar Is official car partner of Wimbledon 2017

Jaguar has teamed up with former British tennis number one, Tim Henman to help one Scottish tennis fan answer a question from the world’s number one tennis player, Andy Murray aided by the new XF Sportbrake.

When Susan MacCormick, from Edinburgh, tweeted Andy Murray suggesting the remote Bunabhainneadar Tennis Court on the Scottish island of North Harris feature on the ATP World Tour, she didn’t expect to get a reply. But the tennis ace and Jaguar brand ambassador couldn’t believe his eyes and responded by asking: ‘Is that even real?’ 

With Andy just weeks away from beginning the defence of his Wimbledon title, Jaguar arranged for Tim Henman to collect Susan in a specially camouflaged prototype and travel to the stunning location to prove its existence. 

The new XF Sportbrake will be the most dynamic premium estate car in the world when it debuts on 14 June, combining traditional Jaguar design and agility with a spacious and practical interior. 

“The Bunabhainneadar Tennis Court looks unreal, so I can see why Andy doubted Susan’s original message. We’ve proven that it really does exist now and the road to the court was the perfect place to try out the new XF Sportbrake as it mixes amazing scenery with some challenging corners. I can’t wait to drive the car again – perhaps a bit closer to home.”

Former British tennis number one and Jaguar brand ambassador Tim Henman 

Tim even had time for a quick match with up-and-coming junior tennis player Logan Urquhart, 13, from Nairn, who was being put through his paces by coach Mike Martin at the idyllic Bunabhainneadar Tennis Court. The trio are now lifelong members of the Outer Hebrides Tennis Club and free to use the remote facilities whenever they like, while Susan will get to meet the world tennis number one later this summer at the world premiere of the new XF Sportbrake. 

The XF Sportbrake premium estate will join the award-winning XF sports saloon in the Jaguar line-up and its dynamic silhouette has already been sketched on the grass of centre court at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Jaguar is official car partner for The Championships at Wimbledon 2017, which runs from Monday 3 July to Sunday 16 July.

Jaguar, Wimbledon and Andy Murray combine to produce a new logo on the best Crossover there is.

• New Jaguar UK Tennis ambassador Andy Murray is the 2016 Wimbledon Champion
• Jaguar create bespoke logo for Andy Murray, marking Jaguar as The Official Car of The Champion
• The Jaguar F-PACE is The Official Car of The Championships

#FeelWimbledon

To celebrate a historic second Wimbledon victory for World No. 2 Andy Murray, Jaguar honoured the occasion by creating a bespoke logo marking the Jaguar F-PACE as The Official Car of The Champion.

Jaguar changed the logo displayed on its fleet of luxury chauffeur cars provided to support tournament operations throughout The Championships to ‘Official Car of The Champion’ on Andy Murray’s bespoke Jaguar F-PACE. Today, Jaguar celebrated Murray’s success chauffeuring him to his duties at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in his bespoke car. 

The victory marks a momentous occasion for Andy Murray and British tennis who won the match in 3 straight sets against Milos Raonic.

Scott Dicken, Marketing Director at Jaguar Land Rover, said: “It is an absolute honour to be partnered with such a British icon and celebrate this historic win with him. We congratulate Andy on a fantastic performance throughout The Championships and we hope he looks forward to driving the F-PACE for himself”

Andy Murray, Jaguar’s latest UK Tennis Ambassador, has been the face of this year’s #FeelWimbledon campaign – an innovative virtual reality campaign that allows tennis fans to step into the shoes of a champion on SW19’s iconic Centre Court.

Jimmy carr surprised Andy Murray when he was on his journey to Murray's second round match at Wimbledon.

• British comedian Jimmy Carr and Team Murray join forces to stun Andy Murray
• Jimmy Carr takes on role as Jaguar’s Secret Chauffeur in surprise journey to Wimbledon for the British hero
• New Jaguar ambassador Andy Murray says he’s playing his “best-ever tennis and is hungry to win second Wimbledon title”
• Watch Jimmy Carr and Andy Murray star in the World No.2’s most revealing interview to date ahead of his second round match at Wimbledon, Which he won without any trouble. 
• Jimmy Carr drives the All-New Jaguar F-PACE, the Official Car of The Championships

#FeelWimbledon

British comedian, Jimmy Carr, and ‘Team Murray’ joined forces to pull off a prank on Andy Murray as he warms up for his second round match against Lu Yen-Hsun at The Championships.

An early alarm call from the world class stand-up, who swapped the stage on his sell-out tour for a role as Jaguar’s Secret Chauffeur, stunned the 2013 Wimbledon Champion outside of his home in an All-New Jaguar F-PACE. Murray’s support team and Jaguar had called upon Carr as part of a fun, practical joke on the Scot as he attempts to win his second Wimbledon title.

Murray rises to the occasion alongside Carr, whose instinctive wit and iconic sense of humour contribute towards the most revealing interview with the British hero.

The pair discuss yummy mummies, Ivan Lendl’s paunch, and the art of grunting whilst Carr offers some tactical advice on how Andy could put off his opponents. Watch Carr and Murray star in Jaguar’s Secret Chauffeur film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhyxq4i0UGw&feature=youtu.be

New Jaguar ambassador Andy Murray, who is the face of this year’s #FeelWimbledon campaign, said: “We have a really close team and are often playing practical jokes on each other – this was definitely one of the better ones. Jimmy is one of my favorite comedians, I’ve been to see him live before but to have a front-row seat to this show was amazing!”

He added: “Tuesday’s match was the perfect start to my Wimbledon campaign. Broady is a young player who has come a long way over the last few years and I’m confident he has got more to show us.

“Today’s match against Lu will hopefully go the same way. The last time we met at Wimbledon was the year I won the tournament, so I have fond memories of that match. I’m playing some of my best-ever tennis, I’m feeling healthy and I’m hungry to win my second title at Wimbledon. I feel I’ve got a great chance this year.”

Jimmy Carr, who is an avid tennis fan and will be present at SW19 on Monday to watch Murray, said: “I look like Roger Federer’s weird younger brother so who better to take on the position of Jaguar’s ‘Secret Chauffeur’.”

He added: “I love everything about Wimbledon; the excitement, the crowd, the anticipation, the £15 punnets of strawberries. Now we are chums hopefully Andy will give me a wave in the crowd this time and make it extra special.”

Andy Murray, Jaguar’s latest UK Tennis Ambassador, will receive his own F-PACE, which is now on sale at Jaguar retailers nationwide. Players and VIP’s will be chauffeured to and from Wimbledon during The Championships in the fleet of 170 luxury vehicles Jaguar provide to support event operations. 

Andy Murray vs Jaguar, who will win the battle, and who is the driver of the three jaguar cars, you can't be serious !

• Andy Murray takes on his fastest opponent – a 200mph Jaguar F-TYPE SVR driven by tennis legend John McEnroe
• British No.1 Andy Murray smashes 160mph target on the Jaguar F-TYPE SVR at Thruxton Motorsports Centre
• John McEnroe reveals himself as stunt opponent in Jaguar’s new Formula E racecar to Murray’s surprise
• To view & share the film featuring Murray and McEnroe click here:
• https://caa.app.box.com/s/1k7w84dlylsqd8wimx9hiwq9yv5dy97p

#FeelWimbledon

Andy Murray took on his fastest opponent ever when the British No.1 went head-to-head in a unique contest with Jaguar’s F-TYPE SVR driven by tennis legend, John McEnroe.

At Thruxton, the fastest motor-racing circuit in the UK, the British sporting icon squared off against McEnroe, disguised as a stunt driver behind the wheel of Jaguar’s supercharged high performance vehicles.

Murray said: “Trying to find an inch perfect serve at 130mph against the top players in the world is tough enough, but hitting a target racing past you at 160mph was the toughest and most unique match I’ve had.” 

Behind the wheel of Jaguar’s luxury, high performance vehicles, McEnroe initiated the challenge in the Jaguar XE, F-TYPE SVR and the new Formula E racing machine in teaser livery, testing Murray’s precision, power and reaction speeds to the limit.

McEnroe, who revealed himself at the end of the challenge as the driver in Jaguar Racing’s test vehicle, said: “I wasn’t going easy on Andy. You can see from his reaction when he realised it was me. It was priceless! I’ve seen him react badly before, but nothing quite like that.”

The three-time Wimbledon champion admitted he went through a full range of emotions on his first drive of the Jaguar F-TYPE SVR. He said: “Wow! The drive & handling was incredible. I was a bit nervous when the engine first sounded. It’s a bit like the first time you go on a rollercoaster – when the adrenaline kicks in - it’s exhilarating, especially going around the corners at 150mph. It’s a very different sensation to playing in front of 15,000 on Centre Court.”

Murray, who owns a Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé and has already placed an order for the new Jaguar F-PACE, insists he is ready to seal his second Wimbledon title. He said: “I have played my best ever tennis on clay this year, and my form is as good now as it has been over the last couple of years.”

Looking ahead to The Championships, which begins on Monday 27 June, Murray added: “At the start of the year, Wimbledon is the one tournament that every tennis player wants to win. There’s more competition for every point, and the pressure is more intense during these two weeks than at any other Grand Slam. I’m confident I’ve got a great chance.”

Jaguar agree terms to supply Wimbledon with cars for the annual tennis tournament.

• Luxury and sports car manufacturer Jaguar announced as official car partner to All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) for Wimbledon
• Jaguar to supply vehicles from its  award-winning range including XE, XF and XJ models
• Jaguar Ambassador José Mourinho launches Jaguar’s partnership with the AELTC as Official Car of Wimbledon
• Mourinho hails Wimbledon as “the special Grand Slam” on first visit to SW19

British luxury and sports car manufacturer, Jaguar, is announced today as The Official Car of The Championships, Wimbledon.  

Sporting icon and Jaguar ambassador José Mourinho was given his first Wimbledon experience to mark the occasion as part of a tour hosted by AELTC Committee member and Former British No. 1 tennis star Tim Henman.  

A new short film capturing Mourinho’s reaction to the Wimbledon experience may be viewed above.

Mourinho was given a tour of the historic surroundings of SW19 and followed in the footsteps of Wimbledon champions by making the celebrated walk to Centre Court. 

“Wimbledon is more than a Grand Slam. You have great tournaments, great matches, but Wimbledon is Wimbledon. The tradition, the history around this tournament is magnificent. There are some iconic moments in your sports history, and in football to play at Wembley is a special moment. It is similar to Wimbledon. The aura is very difficult to explain – you come in and you just feel it,” said José Mourinho.

Commenting on his favourite memory of the Wimbledon tennis championship, Mourinho said: “The one that I really felt was Andy Murray’s victory because it was very special for him. Winning Wimbledon is the same for all the players, but for a British player to win Wimbledon after so many years I felt so much emotion. I am not British, but on that day I felt like I was.”

Jaguar and Land Rover will supply 170 luxury and high performance vehicles to support tournament operations. The new Jaguar XE and XF, as well as successful XF Sportbrake and XJ models will be seen in London at this year’s Championships.

Laura Schwab, UK Marketing Director at Jaguar Land Rover, said: “Wimbledon is a British icon, which is recognised globally as the pinnacle of international sport. There’s no other event like it.

“The tournament captures our imagination in different ways. For some it’s the feeling of summer, but for others it’s British sport at its best. We’re very excited to be working with the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club to establish our new partnership and celebrate what makes Wimbledon so special.”

Former British No.1, Tim Henman, who now sits on the Committee at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club said: “When you talk about Wimbledon being a quintessential tournament and part of the British calendar, you can talk about Jaguar being a quintessentially, luxury British brand. I think they complement each other well.”

Mick Desmond, Commercial Director at the AELTC, added: “We're delighted to welcome Jaguar as a partner to Wimbledon and into our family of world class brands. We are very proud of our unique British heritage and are looking forward to another great tournament this summer with one of Britain's most iconic luxury brands."

The Championships, Wimbledon 2015 runs from 29 June to 12 July 2015.