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2009 Jaguar XF Safety Review

July 28, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Not yet tested
NHTSA

Not yet tested
IIHS

Doesn’t offer “the option of all-wheel drive
Edmunds.com

The 2009 Jaguar XF has a long list of standard safety equipment, which most reviews around the Web noted. Edmunds reports that the gear includes anti-lock brakes, stability control, active front headrests, and side and curtain airbags. “The Supercharged adds a blind spot monitor to the list,” they added.

At this writing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not yet performed crash tests on the 2009 Jaguar XF. Neither has the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an insurance industry-funded research group.

TheCarConnection.com will revisit the XF’s safety rating when crash data becomes available.

The sole omission from the 2009 Jaguar XF’s safety gear seems to be all-wheel drive.
In its class, Edmunds.com says, the XF faces competitors like the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Infiniti M45, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, most of which offer all-wheel drive, potentially “an advantage for those who have to deal with slippery weather conditions.”

Conclusion

It doesn’t offer all-wheel drive and crash data isn’t available yet, but the 2009 Jaguar XF doesn’t want for standard safety equipment.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Not yet testedNHTSANot yet testedIIHSDoesn’t offer “the option of all-wheel driveEdmunds.com The 2009 Jaguar XF has a long list of standard safety equipment, which most reviews around the Web noted. Edmunds reports that the gear includes anti-lock brakes, stability control, active front headrests, and side and curtain airbags. “The Supercharged adds a blind spot monitor to the list,” they added. At this writing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not yet performed crash tests on the 2009 Jaguar XF. Neither has the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an insurance industry-funded research group. TheCarConnection.com will revisit the XF’s safety rating when crash data becomes available. The sole omission from the 2009 Jaguar XF’s safety gear seems to be all-wheel drive. In its class, Edmunds.com says, the XF faces competitors like the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, Infiniti M45, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, most of which offer all-wheel drive, potentially “an advantage for those who have to deal with slippery weather conditions.” ConclusionIt doesn’t offer all-wheel drive and crash data isn’t available yet, but the 2009 Jaguar XF doesn’t want for standard safety equipment. 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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  1. styling
  2. performance
  3. quality
  4. safety
  5. features

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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