New Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel 163PS

Fancy a posh car for very little money? Try the Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel 163PS. This entry-level beauty could be your pride and joy for only £29,950 on-the-road. It even has excellent fuel efficiency to complement its rock-bottom price, so that bloke who sells fuel at your supermarket should remain a stranger. Expect to average 52.3mpg. That is more than the entry-level Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo, and Renault Clio – and those are the size of stamps compared to the mighty Jag. And no, there is no need to worry about performance. The XF 2.2 163PS hits 62mph in a pleasing 9.8 seconds, which is much quicker than the less fuel efficient superminis.

The Jaguar XF has won over eighty awards since its launch in 2008. Since then it has been slightly tweaked, so new examples are even more capable than their predecessors. As such, the handling is masterful - the ride supreme – and the interior looks stunning. It feels bang- up-to-date, yet – in many ways - has the highly desirable feel of a classic Jaguar. The entry- level 2.2 Diesel 163PS also has: eight-speed automatic transmission, a start/stop system, and a touch-screen display. The parking sensors, Bluetooth, and cruise control complete the package. So, if you want to live the high-life for less than £30,000, treat yourself to the new XF.

By Stephen Turvil, motoring.co.uk

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