Jaguar Xf Reviews

Jaguar XF - THE CAT'S WHISKERS

Will It Suit Me?
It's good to see Jaguar back in the limelight. I'm old enough to remember the time when if you thought of an executive car in this country, you thought of a Jag. These days the leaping Cat is leaping once more thanks to the XF executive saloon. Still, I was pleased to slip behind the wheel of the facelifted XF I tried recently, the car designed to provide a real alternative to premium customers tired of Teutonic efficiency. I have to say that the revised front and rear styling is much more to my taste than the old car's - even if all those twinkling LEDs fringing the new headlights are a bit OTT. But it certainly makes a distinctive rear view mirror statement - just as the designers intended. Inside, the material upgrades make the cabin feel even more special and the German opposition even more dour. Love those rich wood veneers.

Practicalities
That said, this still isn't the most spacious car in its sector, with slightly less space in the back than a BMW 5 Series or a Mercedes E-Class. Jaguar are unapologetic, pointing out the undeniable fact that for most potential owners, as long as rear seat room is adequate, then luggage space and sporty styling represent higher priorities.In any case, the coupe-like lines of the XF do belie the amount of space inside. There's room for five adults in comfort, generous interior stowage and a boot capacity of up to 540 litres (plus the opportunity to fold the rear seats and add a further 420 litres). If luxury is a great priority, there's an optional voice activated control system which enables you to given spoken commands to the climate control system, the stereo and the 'phone. It also works on the satellite navigation system, which can respond to traffic congestion when calculating your route. I also liked the little touches like the headlights which turn on automatically.