Jaguar XF in-depth review - Carbuyer

The latest Jaguar XF may not look too different from the old model (or the smaller Jaguar XE), but dig beneath the sleek looks and you'll find a much-improved executive saloon. The XF is aiming to steal sales from the likes of the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E Class and Audi A6, and this model is better than ever with a range of powerful and efficient diesel engines, a great drive and stylish interior.

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[Alan_Mac]

People think it has a cheap interior? I took this for a test earlier in the week and cheap-looking it is not. People are mistaking 'cheap' for 'tastefully understated'.

This is an absolutely gorgeous car.

[Mohsong]

Bought the XF a week ago. Loving it. Bought the 300bhp variant. Rocket for me.

[zachsmith]

I couldn't care less about its flaws. I would love one on my drive.

[densalbeach]

I have had two XF's, a Premium Lux and a Portfolio S, both incredible cars, so good I have since bought an XJ Portfolio, my 6th Jag. If you decide to go for an XF get the 3ltr diesel, loads of power and still good mpg.

[andytan]

He has the potential as the fourth member for Jeremy Clarkson & Co.

[michaelsimpson]

Just brought one of these and I love it!!

[shirleymorman]

They are good and classic cars I've had mine 3yrs and loving it.

[Olliebobalong]

Before people bash Jags quality, or making out it is not as good as the Germans, remember there is more to quality than how solid the door sounds or how well lined up the stitching on the dashboard is. Exposed metal underneath the rear parcel shelf in the boot is nothing new and pretty much all this cars rivals are the same. I have just read an article about an owner of a new £30k Audi TT in which the owner had to reject it because of how many times it went back to fix squeaks and rattles. In the states Volkswagens have such a poor reputation for reliability and quality, BMW have the highest engine failure rate according to JD Power and Mercedes are slap bang average. Jaguar and Land Rover actually outscored the Germans last year for reliability, and overall customer satisfaction, they always score right at the top. Also remember this is the very first production run of this model, these thing get sorted out.

[stephenralph]

Just wanted to say that as ever, Mat Watson is an excellent presenter/reviewer. I hope that he ends up on Top Gear.

[monica]

I bought a used one this January. it is amazing

[TheCarxpert]

Looks great to me, I've been in the new XF and it's better than my previous BMW and my friends Audi A6...
XF-S and R-Sport models look sharper than this entry level model though. Interior is best in cream, white or suede, all black is a bit dull. The 10" touchscreen is a step up from the standard 8" in this one, it's faster and integrates into dashboard better.
F-Pace will probably be the pick of the new Jags when it comes out very soon!

[bou]

Everyone look so pumped up for the next e-class, not me. There is no true work, they just took the design of the s-class and force it on other models. Now If a merc passes in front of me i can barely differentiate the models. Not so long ago you could differentiate the cars, now merc is just doing like everyone else: Use the same design everywhere. For me there is no reason to be so hyped.

[nyashaterencemutemi]

Jaguar-Land Rover designers and engineers have made huge leaps in revolutionising these brands over the last decade in keeping up with Royal bred cars from Britain (except that this is an animal)...and the deciding factor would be reliability and as for the shortfalls mentioned, nothing comes "perfect". Well done Jag!

[ArthurBrinkman-cz]

People love to beat up on Jaguars. I'm in my 2nd. The 1st an 03 S Type with the 4.2 V8. Drove it 13 yy with, zero problems or issues. Drove 154k well loved miles. I only sold it to buy my 2013 XF Supercharged V8 Portfolio edition. Again in the 75k miles I have on it again trouble free no issues except I had to replace the battery at 6 years old. I love the car and unless Tata stops running them into the ground and destroying JLR my next car will be another Jaguar. If Tata hasn't gone out of business. If you want a good CF go for the 1st or 2nd generation. The quality is much better than the new

[earthstick]

Windows in the back a bit small making the cabin a bit dark? But you completely missed that they purposefully put in 1/4 light windows behind the passenger windows.

[bodrulm]

Jags look better than Merc and BMW. Just a bit classier yet restrained. The C Class is nice but it's a trophy car that screams look at me. E and S Class are for older gentleman. The XE and XF will suit young an old especially the Sport trim

[VladT]

1:05 - On par with the germans, you say? I just watched the new E Classe interior video, so, not any more, it isn`t...

[uldisanimated]

Whoa, that naked metal and everything at 5:17 looks bad and cheap. 0 effort was given.

[swxg]

Hang on I'm 6'3 and I sat in the back of a 2009 XF, when being picked up to get my hire car and my head didn't touch the roof!

[value]

New E-Class is way ahead in terms of technology and quality!