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2009 Jaguar XF Full Review
Date Published: 8/26/08
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2009 Jaguar XF
Sneak Peek
The 2009 Jaguar XF replaces the S-Type as this British automaker's premium midsize car. Three trim levels are offered: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Supercharged. All have a 4.2-liter V8 engine. Luxury and Premium Luxury have 300 hp, while Supercharged versions have 420 hp. All use a 6-speed automatic transmission with "JaguarDrive Selector," which uses a rotary knob for gear selection. The transmission also includes steering wheel paddles for manual gear changes. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. A navigation system with voice control is standard on Premium Luxury and Supercharged models and optional on the Luxury model. The system allows passengers to also record voice messages for playback at a later time. Rear-obstacle detection is standard, and front-obstacle detection is available. Also available are a rearview camera, three levels of audio systems, a blind-spot monitoring system, adaptive cruise control, and JaguarSense--a system that uses touch/proximity sensors to detect when an occupant wants to open the glovebox or activate the overhead interior lights.
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2009 Jaguar XF Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Acceleration | Room/comfort (front and rear) |
| Interior materials | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
The non-supercharged V8 is satisfying quick at any speed. The Supercharged is faster still. No opportunity for us to time, but Jaguar claims 6.2 seconds 0-60 mph for non-supercharged models and 5.1 for the Supercharged. Both estimates are credible. The transmission provides smooth, fast shifts with either engine.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 7 | 8 | 7.2 |
The non-supercharged V8 is satisfying quick at any speed. The Supercharged is faster still. No opportunity for us to time, but Jaguar claims 6.2 seconds 0-60 mph for non-supercharged models and 5.1 for the Supercharged. Both estimates are credible. The transmission provides smooth, fast shifts with either engine.
Fuel Economy
In Consumer Guide testing, a Premium Luxury averaged 18.2 mpg. A test Supercharged averaged 17.9 mpg. Jaguar recommends premium-grade gas for both engines.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 5 | 4 | 4.6 |
In Consumer Guide testing, a Premium Luxury averaged 18.2 mpg. A test Supercharged averaged 17.9 mpg. Jaguar recommends premium-grade gas for both engines.
Ride Quality
With its 19-inch wheels, the Premium Luxury is generally comfortable, though rippled roads induce nervous wheel patter. It also tends to thump over sharp bumps. Supercharged has 20-inch wheels, which are fidgety over bumps, with pronounced side-to-side motions.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 7 | 6 | 6 |
With its 19-inch wheels, the Premium Luxury is generally comfortable, though rippled roads induce nervous wheel patter. It also tends to thump over sharp bumps. Supercharged has 20-inch wheels, which are fidgety over bumps, with pronounced side-to-side motions.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Both Premium Luxury and Supercharged corner with good grip and little body lean. Supercharged is slightly sharper in fast cornering, but the tires' stiff sidewalls tend to follow every groove and crown in the road. Steering is well weighted and precise. Brakes are strong, but on one test car were touchy.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 |
Both Premium Luxury and Supercharged corner with good grip and little body lean. Supercharged is slightly sharper in fast cornering, but the tires' stiff sidewalls tend to follow every groove and crown in the road. Steering is well weighted and precise. Brakes are strong, but on one test car were touchy.
Quietness
Wind rush and mechanical noise are well muted. Both V8s have a pleasant growl under acceleration, but cruise quietly. Wheel patter can intrude on some surfaces.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6.7 |
Wind rush and mechanical noise are well muted. Both V8s have a pleasant growl under acceleration, but cruise quietly. Wheel patter can intrude on some surfaces.
Controls
Gauges are unobstructed. Give Jaguar credit for eschewing a control-knob interface (a la Audi and BMW) in favor of a touch screen for most audio and climate functions. Still, many simple tasks require several "virtual button" presses, though redundant controls on the steering wheel help.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6.7 |
Gauges are unobstructed. Give Jaguar credit for eschewing a control-knob interface (a la Audi and BMW) in favor of a touch screen for most audio and climate functions. Still, many simple tasks require several "virtual button" presses, though redundant controls on the steering wheel help.
Details
Quality wood, leather, and aluminum, with an abundance of padded surfaces contribute to an upscale ambiance. JaguarSense is an interesting novelty, as is the rotary-knob transmission gear selector.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 7.4 |
Quality wood, leather, and aluminum, with an abundance of padded surfaces contribute to an upscale ambiance. JaguarSense is an interesting novelty, as is the rotary-knob transmission gear selector.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Though not ample, space is adequate for most adults. A standard power tilt and telescopic steering wheel helps drivers find a comfortable position. The seats are comfortable with good support.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7.2 |
Though not ample, space is adequate for most adults. A standard power tilt and telescopic steering wheel helps drivers find a comfortable position. The seats are comfortable with good support.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Headroom is barely adequate, as is legroom if the front seats are pushed far back. Entry and exit require some twisting for taller passengers.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4.9 |
Headroom is barely adequate, as is legroom if the front seats are pushed far back. Entry and exit require some twisting for taller passengers.
Cargo Room
At 17.7 cu ft, the sedan's trunk is the largest in its class. Seatbacks fold flat, but headrests will have to be removed if the front seats are moved too far back. Interior small-item storage is good.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4.1 |
At 17.7 cu ft, the sedan's trunk is the largest in its class. Seatbacks fold flat, but headrests will have to be removed if the front seats are moved too far back. Interior small-item storage is good.
Value within Class
The XF trades the retro styling of its S-Type predecessor for something edgier. It offers a fine balance of ride and handling along with impressive powertrain performance. For those wanting distinctive style and fresh, "gee-whiz" technological features, this Jaguar is worth a look.
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 |
The XF trades the retro styling of its S-Type predecessor for something edgier. It offers a fine balance of ride and handling along with impressive powertrain performance. For those wanting distinctive style and fresh, "gee-whiz" technological features, this Jaguar is worth a look.
Total Score
| Premium Luxury | Supercharged | Class Average |
| 70 | 69 | 67.8 |
Scores for all Premium Midsize Cars
| Low Score | 56 | |
| Average Score | 67 | |
| High Score | 78 |
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2009 Jaguar XF Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 08/15/2008
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Luxury 4-door sedan | $49,200 | $44,772 | $775 |
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| Premium Luxury 4-door sedan | $55,200 | $50,232 | $775 |
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| Supercharged 4-door sedan | $62,200 | $56,602 | $775 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Luxury
Powertrain
4.2-liter V8 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, front-seat active head restraints, tire-pressure monitor, rear-obstacle-detection system.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, power tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, leather upholstery, 10-way power front bucket seats, memory system (driver seat, mirrors, steering wheel), center console, split folding rear seat, wood interior trim, heated power mirrors w/automatic day/night rearview mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, power sunroof, AM/FM/CD player, digital-media player connection, wireless cell phone link, tachometer, trip computer, rain-sensing variable-intermittent wipers, remote engine start, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night rearview mirror, rear defogger, automatic headlights, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, 245/45HR18 tires, alloy wheels.
Premium Luxury adds to Luxury:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Navigation system w/voice recognition, heated front seats, upgraded leather upholstery, keyless access and starting.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
245/40HR19 tires.
Supercharged adds to Premium Luxury:
Powertrain
4.2-liter supercharged V8 engine.
Safety
Front-obstacle-detection system, blind spot alert.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Heated/cooled front seats, 16-way power driver seat, 12-way power passenger seat, Bowers and Wilkins AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, satellite radio, rearview camera, power rear sunshade.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Bi-xenon headlights w/washers, automatic shock absorber control, 255/35ZR20 front tires, 285/30ZR20 rear tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Advanced Vision Pkg.
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Luxury, Premium Luxury
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$1,800
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$1,530
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Blind spot alert, front-obstacle-detection system, rearview camera, bi-xenon headlights w/washers.
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Cold Climate Pkg.
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Luxury
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$800
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$680
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Heated front seats and steering wheel.
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Warm Climate Pkg.
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Premium Luxury
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$975
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$829
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Heated/cooled front seats, power rear sunshade.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system w/voice recognition
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Luxury
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$1,500
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$1,275
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer
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Luxury, Premium Luxury
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$0
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$0
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Deletes digital-media player connection.
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Bowers and Wilkins AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer
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Luxury, Premium Luxury
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$1,500
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$1,275
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Satellite radio
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Luxury, Premium Luxury
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$375
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$319
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Heated steering wheel
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Premium Luxury, Supercharged
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$300
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$255
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Adaptive cruise control
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Luxury, Premium Luxury, Supercharged
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$2,200
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$1,870
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Power rear sunshade
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Luxury, Premium Luxury
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$450
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$383
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Special wood interior trim
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Luxury, Premium Luxury, Supercharged
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$0
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$0
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Special paint
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Luxury, Premium Luxury, Supercharged
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$1,000
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$850
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245/40HR19 tires
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Luxury
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$1,000
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$850
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255/35ZR20 tires
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Luxury
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$3,700
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$3,145
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Premium Luxury
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$2,700
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$2,295
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2009 Jaguar XF Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Jaguar XF 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 114.5 |
| Overall Length, in. | 195.3 |
| Overall Width, in. | 73.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 57.5 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4017 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 17.7 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 18.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.0 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.5 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.4 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 36.6 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V8 | Supercharged dohc V8 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 4.2 /256 | 4.2 /256 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 300 @ 6000 | 420 @ 6250 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 310 @ 4100 | 413 @ 4000 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 6-speed automatic | 16/25 | 15/23 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Jaguar XF 4-door sedan |
Coming soon.
Please check back for more information and Consumer Guide's full review.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 6/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 4/50,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 1/12,500 | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
England
Drivewheels:
rear-wheel drive
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Tester's Comments
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Major Options: Adaptive Cruise Control, Heated Leather Steering Wheel Consumer Guide® Fuel Economy: 17.94 mpg (what's this?) Problems During Test: None From The Back Seat Damon Bell One of the many challenges facing Jaguar these days is the need for fresh, cutting-edge styling that retains the marque's unique character and history. Though many might disagree with me, I think the new XF achieves that goal. The XF is much more striking in person than photographs suggest, and its impeccable interior bristles with many "surprise and delight" features that give the car a personality all its own. My gripes with this Supercharged model include the sometimes fidgety ride (blame the extremely low-profile 20-inch tires) and the convoluted touch screen controls that divert too much attention from the road. Grievances aside, I think Jaguar has a solid premium-midsize contender here. John Biel If you can live without 420 horsepower in your Jaguar, you can have a really worthwhile car in the $50,000s in the XF. However, the extra coin asked for the top-end model driven in this test buys a lot more than just a supercharger for the V8, so it seems like a good value for those who CAN'T live without 420 horsepower. Tom Appel With the XF, Jaguar has traded character for marketability. Where the out-going S-Type was elegantly traditional (some might say dated) the XF looks decidedly fresh, if not especially Jaguar-like. Still, apart from a small-for-the-class cabin, this is a fine car. The interior is nicely appointed, the powertrain refined, and the console refreshingly free of excess switchgear or some God-awful interface system (think i-drive, MMI, COMAND). The XF has the unenviable task of saving Jaguar; luckily it's really very good. |
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