Jaguar Releases New Images of Refreshed 2012 XF

One of the consequences of the financial crisis was Ford jettisoning most of its luxury operations. Aston Martin, Volvo and Jaguar/Land Rover were all sold off. This is despite previously dumping billions into these companies.

The case with Jaguar was interesting; right after being sold the company began to experience success with the all-new XF sedan. That has continued with the XJ sedan.

When the XF was launched, it was well regarded as a handsome design. However, we were collectively spoiled by the C-XF concept car that preceded it. The overall shape of the production car was the same, but key design details were different.

Apparently, that is because the concept was designed further along in the development process of the XF, once the production design was set. That is why the XJ luxury sedan that followed exhibited the same look. The answer then? A mid-cycle enhancement. Jaguar is keeping the XF fresh with an update.

We love it, just like we did the C-XJ and do the XJ sedan. It helps take an already impressive design to a new level, making sure Jaguar doesn't get left behind in the segment. Now Jaguar has released some new photos of the XF, after it was first shown to the public at the New York International Auto Show in April. You can check out our gallery of some of the best pictures below.