Motor Trend confirmed with Jaguar's North American CEO, Joe Eberhardt, that the upcoming XF Sportbrake will be available in the U.S. The XF Sportbrake is expected to make its debut at an auto show next year, but Jaguar has yet to specify which show, and when it'll go on sale.
Eberhardt told Motor Trend that the XF Sportbrake will be offered with engines from Jaguar's new Ingenium family, which currently consist of gas- and diesel-powered 2.0-liter four-cylinders. It's expected Jaguar will soon offer a 3.0-liter straight-six to replace its current 3.0-liter V6, so perhaps that engine will find its way into the Sportbrake too.
Jaguar is also rumored to be considering a V8-powered XF Sportbrake tuned by its SVR division, which we sincerely hope will come to the States. A British alternative to the Mercedes-AMG E63 Wagon would be much appreciated.
Jaguar has to assume the XF Sportbrake won't be a big seller in the U.S., but there is a fervent subset of car buyers who absolutely adore station wagons. That's the main reason why Mercedes continues to bring the E-Class Wagon to the U.S., and likely why Volvo is readying the V90 for these shores.
In any case, we're happy. We'll take one with a V8, please.
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