Who makes the Jaguar 2.2 diesel engine?
The Jaguar 2.2 diesel is not built by Jaguar; it belongs to Ford's Duratorq 2.2-litre diesel family and was supplied to Jaguar Land Rover under license.
That arrangement places the engine's origins firmly with Ford's Duratorq program, with Jaguar Land Rover integrating the unit into its models in the late 2000s and early 2010s. In the years since, Jaguar has migrated toward its in-house Ingenium diesel engines, beginning the shift in the mid-2010s. The following explains who makes the engine, how it was used, and where it stands today.
Origin and ownership
The 2.2-litre diesel used in some Jaguar models is part of Ford's Duratorq family. Ford designed and produced the Duratorq 2.2L for a range of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and Jaguar Land Rover sourced this variant for its vehicles through a licensing or supply arrangement.
Key points about the relationship between the brands:
- The engine is a Duratorq 2.2L four-cylinder diesel designed by Ford.
- Jaguar Land Rover did not develop or manufacture the 2.2 in-house; it procured the engine from Ford's supply network under a collaboration arrangement.
- The engine powered Jaguar models during the period when Ford–Jaguar collaboration supported shared powertrain technology.
Concluding: The 2.2L Duratorq engine represents a Ford-origin powerplant used by Jaguar Land Rover under licensing, reflecting a period of cross-brand engineering before Jaguar shifted its diesel strategy toward Ingenium.
Role in Jaguar's lineup and the engine's evolution
In its era, the 2.2 diesel provided a balance of torque and efficiency for mid-size Jaguar models. Jaguar Land Rover subsequently moved to its Ingenium engine family, starting with a 2.0-litre diesel, to improve efficiency, emissions, and platform integration. As a result, the 2.2 now stands as a historical engine within the Jaguar lineup, primarily found in older or used vehicles rather than new production.
Engineering lineage and current status
The Duratorq 2.2L is a Ford-designed engine that was used in Jaguar vehicles through a licensing framework. Jaguar’s modern diesel strategy centers on the Ingenium 2.0L family, which is designed and produced in-house by Jaguar Land Rover.
Summary: The Jaguar 2.2 diesel engine was produced by Ford as part of the Duratorq 2.2L family and supplied to Jaguar Land Rover under licensing. Jaguar has since replaced this engine with the Ingenium 2.0L diesel, making the 2.2 a historical powerplant in the Jaguar lineup.
Is the Jaguar 2.2 diesel a good engine?
It's considerably lighter than the existing V6 diesel version, saving a claimed 75kg. The official economy numbers are 52.3mpg and 149g/km of CO2. What's it like to drive? The 2.2D XF certainly doesn't feel like a hair shirt eco special, with decent performance and a sharp, dynamically focussed dynamic experience.
Do Jaguars still use Ford engines?
The V8 was first introduced just after Ford acquired Jaguar, and this has led some people to believe it is a Ford design, which has since been exacerbated by Ford introducing their own 5.0-liter V8 engine. But the engine was designed before Ford took over, and Jaguar currently doesn't use any Ford-designed engines.
Who makes the Jaguar diesel engine?
Jaguar Land Rover
The Ingenium family is a range of modular engines produced by Jaguar Land Rover, in both petrol and diesel variants.
Does the Jaguar 2.2 diesel have a timing belt or chain?
Whilst many Jaguar Land Rover engines are driven by timing chain these days, some engines are still use a reinforced belt and pulley system to connect the bottom of the engine (crankshaft) to the top of the engine (Camshafts), including the 2.2 Diesel.
