As crossover designs continue to work SUV boxiness into more fluid expressions with lower centers of gravity, along comes a new Jaguar design that sweeps the crossover design toward its logical conclusion: an awfully pretty form that nearly slides into station wagon territory.

But not quite. It still has more cargo room, and it’s definitely better looking.

The Jaguar XF Sportbrake, as it’s called, features a panoramic glass roof, a design element that’s catching on more and more; JLR also features it on its new Land Rover Evoque, which is priced squarely in the neighborhood of the Sportbrake’s $42K base sticker. If it gets a little too bright under the heavenly panorama, just wave your hand in front of the rearview, and the Gesture Blind system will take care of a little internal sunglassing.

Other tech features include Driver Condition Monitoring, and a waterproof Activity Key, which is a wearable smart-device which acts as the car’s key. An onboard air purification system will be an option on the XF S.

The XF Sportbrake will be available with a pair of engine options in Europe: the base 4-cylinder, and a 3L supercharged V6 that all American models will be outfitted with and which will push 380 horsepower. Jag’s press release gives a 0-60 time of 5 seconds for the American version, in AWD.

The engine will be matched with an eight-speed auto, and an AWD drivetrain, and V6 cars will also feature electronic road-condition compensation software ASPC and AdSR; those acronyms represent ‘all-surface progress control’ and ‘adaptive surface response.’ The dynamic systems detect and make changes according to road conditions and personal driving style.

Cosmetics for the XF S include a striking fascia, rear spoiler, and red calipers contrasted with gloss black sills. The model will feature 20” alloy wheels and twin exhaust. Cabins will feature Jag’s 10”-touchscreen-equipped In-Touch infotainment system.

Deliveries of the XF Sportbrake to North America are expected to begin next winter.