Some newer equipment that's becoming popular, such as LED headlights, are optional extras on all versions. The boot is a decent size, but the narrow tailgate and odd shape mean the XF Sportbrake is a lot more practical.īoth models come loaded with equipment, making the 'entry' level Prestige trim good value, as long as you avoid the juicier options, and cheaper insurance costs than most will help keep your annual bills low. Passenger space in the front and the back is up there with the class best, with room to seat four large adults or two parents and three kids with ease. The Jaguar XF's a very handsome car, but the interior is surprisingly roomy. Most rivals make a high-performance variant to get the pulse racing, and with such a superb chassis, we wish Jaguar built a version of the XF that could take on the best from Munich and Stuttgart, as it did before. Sadly, its petrol-powered units are lacklustre, feeling fairly sedate to drive, yet with the running costs of a sports car.
Rivals have offered plug-in hybrids for years in some cases, and the plummeting demand for diesel means having a PHEV is now a must. However, once again it feels like Jaguar is one step behind the times. Refinement is not the best though, and these units sound coarse when you try to accelerate in lower gears. In its lowered-powered form this engine is gutless, while the 240PS version is too pricey to recommend.
Most buyers will be happy with the 180PS Jaguar XF, paired with the optional eight-speed automatic gearbox. The previous XF was originally only available with big, thirsty V6 and V8 petrol engines, but as fuel economy became increasingly important to fleet managers, the most popular versions are now the 2.0-litre diesels. It’s built from aluminium, which is lighter than steel, so even though this is a large car, it can take on corners and twisty roads with poise and finesse, tackling bends with agility while gliding over any lumps and bumps. Still, what the Jaguar XF lacks in cutting-edge gadgets, it more than makes up for with genuine driving excitement. Their interiors feature more exotic, expensive-feeling materials, and in some areas are simply finished to a higher standard, but it's the simple layout that makes the Jaguar XF easy to use. This is a very competitive class, however, and rivals from Mercedes, Audi and BMW all feel more advanced and modern inside than the XF does. Get the lowdown with our Jaguar XF review. These business folk want to spend that time in comfort, luxury, and style and the Jaguar delivers that in spades.
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The touch screen interface isn't the most intuitive or easy system to use, either.The Jaguar XF is a big executive saloon aimed at company car drivers who drive many miles in a year. Those with grown children, or who frequently transport taller adults, may find that a small but annoying problem. Up front, it feels just the right side of cosy, but it’s more restrictive in the rear. This Brit still lags behind pretty much all of its rivals when it comes to the provision of sheer cabin space. We can only regret that Jaguar didn't find any extra space for passengers’ knees and elbows during the XF’s refresh. Being in a BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class or even the new and relatively lavishly appointed Audi A6 seems a dull and cold experience by comparison. It’s reassuring to find that’s still the case, even as the XF has come down in price with the introduction of smaller engines.Īs such, the cabin remains a real treat it is a pleasing piece of automotive theatre to settle into this cosseting cockpit, press the starter button and watch the gear selector dial rise to meet your fingertips, as the air vents rotate in their housings. Which is good news, because the XF has, since its launch, set a high standard when it comes to appealing, contemporary style and the luxurious feel of its interior.
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