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2009 Jaguar XF Quality Review

July 28, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

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You're at the glowing helm of your own Millennium Falcon
Motor Trend

You’re belted into a big easy chair
Car and Driver

all but unusable rear buckets
Motor Trend

beautiful leather dashboard
Popular Mechanics

The 2009 Jaguar XF has a stunningly high level of craftsmanship, but sensible drivers will want to look for a vehicle with more rear-seat room, road testers from enthusiast and consumer car Web sites report.

Car and Driver says the XF is 2.2 inches longer than the old Jaguar S-Type, the car it replaces. But the slinky new shape cuts into its usefulness, particularly in back. The effect is more sportscar than sedan, but it’s comfortable for front passengers: “You’re belted into a big easy chair, your elbows and trousers cosseted by fine leather,” they report. Road & Track thinks the shape is too tall to give the XF “a completely sporting aesthetic,” but their focus is on sportscars and Jaguar’s heritage.

Motor Trend complains that “its rear compartment is not its strong suit,” and refers to the XF’s “all-but-unuseable rear buckets,” and thinks it feels more “like a roomy four-door coupe than a true five-passenger sedan.” Edmunds.com notes that “the rear doors are wide for ample access and there are nearly 38 inches of rear headroom and 36.6 inches of rear legroom.” And both Road & Track and Car and Driver say the XF’s trunk is large for its class; “with folding rear seats, the XF is indeed practical for a luxury sedan,” Road & Track says.

The 2009 Jaguar XF’s craftsmanship leaves little to be desired, according to the reviews researched by TheCarConnection.com and our own time spent behind the wheel. Automobile calls the XF’s quality “as good as anything in the class,” while Motor Trend takes note of its seats’ “flawless twin-needle stitching” and says the cockpit has “more hand-rubbed tree than in any Jag in decades.” Popular Mechanics picks out details like “aluminum finishes and Motorola Razr-inspired phosphor blue ambient lighting” as its favorites, while Road & Track says that lighting “transforms the car from fancy restaurant to a swanky blue-neon nightclub.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Jaguar XF is built with great attention to detail, even if its backseat is a cramped place for adults.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:You're at the glowing helm of your own Millennium FalconMotor TrendYou’re belted into a big easy chairCar and Driverall but unusable rear bucketsMotor Trendbeautiful leather dashboardPopular Mechanics The 2009 Jaguar XF has a stunningly high level of craftsmanship, but sensible drivers will want to look for a vehicle with more rear-seat room, road testers from enthusiast and consumer car Web sites report. Car and Driver says the XF is 2.2 inches longer than the old Jaguar S-Type, the car it replaces. But the slinky new shape cuts into its usefulness, particularly in back. The effect is more sportscar than sedan, but it’s comfortable for front passengers: “You’re belted into a big easy chair, your elbows and trousers cosseted by fine leather,” they report. Road & Track thinks the shape is too tall to give the XF “a completely sporting aesthetic,” but their focus is on sportscars and Jaguar’s heritage. Motor Trend complains that “its rear compartment is not its strong suit,” and refers to the XF’s “all-but-unuseable rear buckets,” and thinks it feels more “like a roomy four-door coupe than a true five-passenger sedan.” Edmunds.com notes that “the rear doors are wide for ample access and there are nearly 38 inches of rear headroom and 36.6 inches of rear legroom.” And both Road & Track and Car and Driver say the XF’s trunk is large for its class; “with folding rear seats, the XF is indeed practical for a luxury sedan,” Road & Track says. The 2009 Jaguar XF’s craftsmanship leaves little to be desired, according to the reviews researched by TheCarConnection.com and our own time spent behind the wheel. Automobile calls the XF’s quality “as good as anything in the class,” while Motor Trend takes note of its seats’ “flawless twin-needle stitching” and says the cockpit has “more hand-rubbed tree than in any Jag in decades.” Popular Mechanics picks out details like “aluminum finishes and Motorola Razr-inspired phosphor blue ambient lighting” as its favorites, while Road & Track says that lighting “transforms the car from fancy restaurant to a swanky blue-neon nightclub.” ConclusionThe 2009 Jaguar XF is built with great attention to detail, even if its backseat is a cramped place for adults. 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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