Most chases are remembered for the car in front. In No Time To Die, the more interesting car may be the one giving chase. The Jaguar XF No Time To Die chase car is a four-door executive saloon, not a coupé or a sports car, which is exactly why it suits a life lived off screen. It is a car for a man who needs four doors and would rather not look like he does.
In the film
Two XF saloons pursue the Aston Martin DB5 of Daniel Craig’s Bond through the narrow streets of Matera, in southern Italy, in the pre-title sequence of No Time To Die (2021). They are driven by the villain’s henchmen, not by Bond. A stunt car from the production was later offered at Christie’s. You can read more about the film on our No Time To Die page.
The details of the Jaguar XF from No Time To Die
A sporting profile. Jaguar describes the XF’s profile as sporting, and the F-TYPE-inspired tail lights sharpen the rear into a distinct silhouette. The LED headlights throw a light closer to daylight, and the grille mesh carries a monogram pattern finished in gloss black foil.
Two engines, one idea. Both versions of the late car use a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The P250 makes 246hp and drives the rear wheels only. The P300 makes 296hp and comes with all-wheel drive. Jaguar quotes up to 5.8 seconds from 0 to 60mph and a top speed of up to 155mph for the range, which is quick without being showy.
A cabin built around the hand. The drive selector is covered in leather with cricket-ball stitching, shaped to sit in the palm. The R-Dynamic SE carries an 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen and a Meridian sound system, and the cabin lighting can be set from a range of colours and moods.
Room for a weekend. It seats five, and Car and Driver fitted five carry-on suitcases in the boot. Boot space is 11 cubic feet. That is a practical saloon, and it asks nothing of you in the way of an SUV.
Owning it now
The XF is the answer for the man who has decided against an SUV and does not want the obvious German saloon. Car and Driver praises its refined road manners and ride quality, which is what you want over long motorway miles. We would choose dark grey or deep blue paint and leave the loud options alone.
Which one to choose. We would take the P250 R-Dynamic SE on rear-wheel drive. Its 246hp is enough for the car’s character, and Car and Driver reached the same conclusion about value. The P300 and its all-wheel drive make sense only if you live somewhere that needs them.
New or Approved Used. Our sources record the second-generation XF as built from 2015 to 2024. Jaguar’s own site still lists new pricing alongside an Approved Used search, so check current availability. Choose a later car with the 11.4-inch screen if you can, and buy on service history.
The Bond context. A Jaguar here is the pursuer, not the hero’s car, which is part of its appeal. For more on the film and its world, see the films.
Specifications
| Model | Jaguar XF four-door saloon (second generation, built 2015 to 2024) |
|---|---|
| Engine | Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder; P250 246hp, P300 296hp |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
| Drive | P250 rear-wheel drive; P300 all-wheel drive |
| Performance | Up to 5.8 seconds 0 to 60mph; up to 155mph (Jaguar) |
| Seating and boot | Five seats; 11 cubic feet of boot space (Car and Driver, 2024 model) |
| R-Dynamic SE equipment | 19-inch alloy wheels, 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen, Meridian sound system |
| Price | Check current Jaguar and Approved Used listings |
Full technical details are on Jaguar’s own XF specifications page.
Questions
Which car chases Bond in No Time To Die?
Two Jaguar XF saloons chase Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 through the streets of Matera, Italy, in the pre-title sequence of No Time To Die. The XFs are driven by the villain’s henchmen.
Does Bond drive the Jaguar XF?
No. In the Matera chase Bond is in the DB5, and the XFs are the cars pursuing him. They are the chase cars, driven by the villain’s men.
What engine does the Jaguar XF have?
The late XF uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic. The P250 makes 246hp and drives the rear wheels. The P300 makes 296hp and has all-wheel drive.
Can you still buy a Jaguar XF?
Production of the second-generation XF is recorded as ending in 2024, so the usual route now is a Jaguar Approved Used car or an independent dealer. Jaguar’s own site still lists new pricing, so check current listings for availability.
For more cars from Bond’s world, see our Bond vehicles.
