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2009 Jaguar XF Review

July 28, 2008

STYLING | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

looks a lot like a Lexus GS in profile
Automobile

a handsome sedan
Edmunds.com

emulates Aston Martin
Cars.com

radiates a modernity and sexiness
Motor Trend

Reviewers were universal in their love of the new 2009 Jaguar XF’s exterior and interior styling.

Edmunds.com credits its “crouching stance” and “coupelike roof,” that taper into a fastback-style tail, but thought the nose was “somewhat quirky.” Though both Edmunds.com and Automobile comment on the XF’s passing resemblance to the Lexus GS series, Automobile thought that gave the new Jaguar a little less “drama than you’d expect...nice but not stunning.” Without the Jaguar hood ornament, they think, you wouldn’t know which company built the new XF. Kelley Blue Book felt the “unorthodox” look has a “sleek, flowing profile.”

From the rear, the high-mounted LED taillamps looked familiar to an Aston Martin, Cars.com said. Motor Trend sums up the exterior critiques by saying, “Make no styling judgments until you've seen the XF in person...in the metal the XF radiates a modernity and sexiness that simply don't translate to the printed page.”

Inside, Automobile thinks “the XF's interior really scores,” and that “the cabin overflows with neat details, such as the gear shifter, covered HVAC vents that rotate to open, a start button that pulses red when you enter the car, and blue lighting around the instruments and dials.” The tech mavens at C/Net were “most impressed by the dashboard components,” like that clever shifter dial that reminds TheCarConnection.com’s editors of a high-end audio system. It’s the combination of “traditional cues with contemporary touches,” in Cars.com’s words, that gives this new Jaguar an ambience completely different from the larger XJ sedan--and from any Jaguar before it.

TheCarConnection.com’s car experts think the 2009 Jaguar XF is without question the most attractive car Jaguar has accomplished in decades. There's nothing heavy-handed or retro about the look. Quite the contrary--it is an extraordinarily modern interpretation that traditional luxury benchmarks like Audi should note well.

Conclusion

The 2009 Jaguar XF’s a modern icon for an old brand--with high-tech styling inside and out.

STYLING | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:looks a lot like a Lexus GS in profileAutomobilea handsome sedanEdmunds.comemulates Aston MartinCars.comradiates a modernity and sexinessMotor Trend Reviewers were universal in their love of the new 2009 Jaguar XF’s exterior and interior styling. Edmunds.com credits its “crouching stance” and “coupelike roof,” that taper into a fastback-style tail, but thought the nose was “somewhat quirky.” Though both Edmunds.com and Automobile comment on the XF’s passing resemblance to the Lexus GS series, Automobile thought that gave the new Jaguar a little less “drama than you’d expect...nice but not stunning.” Without the Jaguar hood ornament, they think, you wouldn’t know which company built the new XF. Kelley Blue Book felt the “unorthodox” look has a “sleek, flowing profile.” From the rear, the high-mounted LED taillamps looked familiar to an Aston Martin, Cars.com said. Motor Trend sums up the exterior critiques by saying, “Make no styling judgments until you've seen the XF in person...in the metal the XF radiates a modernity and sexiness that simply don't translate to the printed page.” Inside, Automobile thinks “the XF's interior really scores,” and that “the cabin overflows with neat details, such as the gear shifter, covered HVAC vents that rotate to open, a start button that pulses red when you enter the car, and blue lighting around the instruments and dials.” The tech mavens at C/Net were “most impressed by the dashboard components,” like that clever shifter dial that reminds TheCarConnection.com’s editors of a high-end audio system. It’s the combination of “traditional cues with contemporary touches,” in Cars.com’s words, that gives this new Jaguar an ambience completely different from the larger XJ sedan--and from any Jaguar before it. TheCarConnection.com’s car experts think the 2009 Jaguar XF is without question the most attractive car Jaguar has accomplished in decades. There's nothing heavy-handed or retro about the look. Quite the contrary--it is an extraordinarily modern interpretation that traditional luxury benchmarks like Audi should note well. ConclusionThe 2009 Jaguar XF’s a modern icon for an old brand--with high-tech styling inside and out. 2009 JAGUAR XF STYLING | 9 out of 10 Automobile: “looks a lot like a Lexus GS in profile” Edmunds.com: “a handsome sedan” Cars.com: “emulates Aston Martin” Motor Trend: “radiates a modernity and sexiness” Reviewers were universal in their love of the new 2009 Jaguar ...

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Other Choices:

BMW has long set the benchmark in this class; the 550i sports V-8 power, as well as BMW’s controversial styling of late. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a V-8 E550 edition that’s more conservative, probably the most reserved car in this class other than the Lexus GS 460, which offers a stellar dealership experience for its steep price of entry. Audi’s A6 can be outfitted with a V-8 engine and all-wheel drive, and is nearly as handsome as the 2009 Jaguar XF, although its interior is more drab and plasticky.

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Comments (5 total)

  1. By  Jack #1, Posted: 5/9/2008

    WOW what a car

    Jaguar XF... perfect gift for mom days.

  2. By emilym #2, Posted: 8/16/2008

    who wrote this?

    Let's see:
    Likes
    - Avant-garde shape (for Jaguar, that is)
    Dislikes
    - Shape may be a little derivative
    Are these not contradictory?
    "... the 2009 Jaguar XF, the brands new mid-size luxury sedan. It replaces the stuffy X-Type..."
    Er, actually, no it doesn't.
    If this was written by an "executive editor," you guys are in trouble.

  3. By  Dustin Erickson #3, Posted: 8/18/2008

    F'n LOVE IT!

    Just got one last Thursday! I love this thing!! Smoothest car I've ever drove!

  4. By  XtraFly #4, Posted: 5/8/2009

    XF Should Stand For

    Some say extra fantanstic, extra fabulous, etc. I say the XF stands for Xtra Fly! Great Car!

  5. By paul22 #5, Posted: 6/6/2009

    i like jaguar cars

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