Jaguar XF R (09 on) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
Last Updated: 03 June 2011
The XFR is designed to appeal to the kind of car buyer who previously would have bought a powerful German saloon like the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. It offers a tantalising blend of performance, luxury and cutting-edge engineering. At its heart is an all-new 5.0-litre V8 engine with 500bhp that powers the XFR to 62mph in less than five seconds and onto a top speed of 155mph. It's good to drive and is as happy to soak-up motorway miles as it is on cross-country B-road blasts. The package is completed by the stylish, modern interior that's not only beautifully crafted, but also matched to some of the latest in-car technology.
4.5 out of 5

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Safety

Large and expensive executive cars are rarely crash-tested and the XFR is no different. Even so, it comes with an impressive range of safety measures as standard. Some innovative features on the XFR are either cost options on other models or simply not available. These include a pop-up bonnet to minimise injuries if a pedestrian is hit plus a blind spot warning system (a cost option) – it alerts the driver with a light in the door mirror if you’re about to pull out on a car that you haven’t seen.

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Reliability

The XF went on sale in early 2007 and has already established a reputation for quality. Jaguar as a brand continues to perform strongly in reliability surveys on both sides of the Atlantic and although the XFR introduces some new technology, it should perform just as strongly.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.