2010 Jaguar XF Consumer Reviews

Real Performance... Real Luxury

Written by: Jaguar Purist on 11/10/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF XF Premium 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I leased my new XF before the lease expired on my Mercedes E350. I always felt the MB was a poor value, but I had no idea how poor until I got this new Jaguar. The 5.0 liter engine that seems to have unlimited torque. This car will pin you backside to the seat when opened up. The ride and handling must be experienced as no words exist to describe the road manners of this car! The interior redefines luxury. Ian Callum improved on the refinements of the Aston Martins he designed and put them in this car. I love the start button that pulses like a heartbeat! Very clever. Every aspect of this car is superb.

Favorite Features

Uncompromising power! Great styling. The Nav unit is marvelous. HUGE trunk.

Suggested Improvements

Only thing I can see, is make the power rear sunshade standard.

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Love my XFR

Written by: love my jag on 09/15/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF XFR 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I just picked my 2010 XFR and love it; a rocket on wheel with a luxury drive. The only negative; there is only one outlet and 3 cupholders in front ??? I wish you would have two outlets in front or the option to have a cigarette lighter that would solve this small annoyance; you can't plug your cell phone and a radar detector. I also cannot see contact name downloaded from my blackberry; only numbers.

Favorite Features

Fast, comfortable, brakes are wonderful and superb styling.

Suggested Improvements

Add an outlet in front; it's ridiculous to have one as I am sure that European cars coming with ashtrays are most likely coming with a cigarette lighter (outlet) and the plug in the armrest. They should retrofit all cars delivered with this on current model. Name won't sync with blackberry 8900.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Premium hits the sweet spot

Written by: 2010xf-Prem on 09/08/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF XF Premium 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Jag has been a dream car for my wife and with both kids out of college, we could justify another year of tuition/room/board (what's one more...) Tried to satisfy ourselves with the base XF, and were actually looking for left- over 09. Not many around. Anyway, the combination of color and features made us buy the Premium Luxury. Have been studying the manual, (which is quite thick) for the myriad features. Would have actually preferred 18" wheels- more rubber= better ride comfort. the 19" standard wheels look much better though and ride is great.

Favorite Features

Power and performance, styling (exterior and interior), build quality, level of standard features on Premium.

Suggested Improvements

Change speedometer to show only 140MPH, increasing usable range, since speed is electronically limited to 120MPH anyway. In town, and around schools, hard to read speeds in around 15-25 MPH. Confirm bluetooth docking when multiple phones are in car. Economy (A/C off) gives warm air- engine heats it.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Amazing new Jag

Written by: wh1tby on 08/20/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF XF Premium 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Excellent ride, performance and handling. Definitely not like the Jags of yore. Jury still out on reliability (I have not owned it long enough) but delivery quality excellent. Moved from BMW 5 series which was a tough move. Car attracts attention due to its looks, but this car gives me BMW performance with superb road presence.

Favorite Features

Handling, power from 5.0 liter 385 bhp engine, interior ambiance and appearance. Excellent touch screen control which reduces button count on dashboard.

Suggested Improvements

Front seats a little narrow, need to be wider. Steering a little too light, needs to be slightly heavier, especially in sports mode. Miss the BMW headlights which turn with steering.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Nice looking but awful reliability

Written by: RICH HARRIS on 08/13/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I decided to lease this car because of it's sleek looks and nice interior. However, after having this car only a week, the famous Jaguar reliability came through...with less than 500 miles on the odometer, the car conked out in the middle of the Long Island Expressway! Needless to say, I'm lucky to be writing this right now. The car was a complete lemon. The sensor to the fuel pump told it that I had no gas, even though there was almost half a tank so the fuel pump shut down. Absolutely horrible experience...I don't even want to look at another Jag.

Favorite Features

rear styling, interior

Suggested Improvements

Improve reliability and get rid of that stupid transmission dial.

0 out 10 people found this review helpful

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A meow with lots of WoW

Written by: gastank on 08/05/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF XFR 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

Awesome, ride, handling, and performance. Looks great and very functional. Huge trunk, folding seats and very useful. Fast doesn't have to be useless. There is not one on every corner either. Nice

Favorite Features

Sound of engine

Suggested Improvements

Coolant gauge

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Pick of the Litter

Written by: PCardali on 07/07/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF XFR 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I fell in love with this car at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Having test driven the XF SC I knew this car would be special. The car's best attributes rest in the driving dynamics of the vehicle. The massive torque and power this car has is amazing for not only the sheer force but how easy it is to access it. The handling in the real world is fantastic. Some may say X car is faster in the slalom or Y car creates more lateral G's in the skid test. But in the real world 99.9% of the time you will be on public roads and this car has the performance AND comfort that few others can match. Plus this Beast gave me 24mpg on my long distance highway trip. I'm blessed to own this car.

Favorite Features

500hp. 461 lb-ft of torgue. An interface screen with voice commands that is much easier to operate that I- Drive and more intuitive than some professional reviews give credit for.

Suggested Improvements

Have more "SYNC" like commands to access your I-Pods music library. Have a way to plug your key fob into the car to keep the battery charged.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Glad I waited!

Written by: decajun45 on 06/29/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF XFR 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I got my XFR a couple of weeks ago and all I can say is I love it. I saw the XF when it first came out, test drove it, and decided that was the car I wanted. Then I heard Jag was making the XFR and decided to wait for it. I am happy I did. The car is comfortable, stylish, and handles great. I drove it over retired railroad tracks when I was test driving it and didn't know it until I was on my way back to the dealership. The fuel economy is decent considering it has a 510 HP engine. I've had people look at me when I pass them and I've left Mustang GTs at the light (3Xs). This thing wants to go fast. Oh, and guys, take it from my experience. This thing is a chick magnet!

Favorite Features

Everything is standard on the XFR: sunroof, navigation, sport seats, rear view camera, bluetooth, keyless entry/start. Just about every other car I've seen you have to add most of those. Lots of space, even in the back seat. And very comfortable (even for someone with a bad back).

Suggested Improvements

A couple of times, when I back up then put the car into drive, the car doesn't get out of first gear. I have to shift into park then drive. I don't get the point of the opening vents. Bring back the leaping Jaguar hood ornament.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Purrrrrrrrfection

Written by: Cliff on 06/25/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF XFR 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

Picked up my xfr two days ago. Such a perfect balance of handsome beauty - well mannered understatement and EXPLOSIVE POWER!!!!!!!!! Nothing I have driven before has ever come close to this. BMW 550, M5, 750; Mercedes S550, E65, Audi S4, 5 and 6 all fade by comparison. I thought I had found the optimal automotive balance with my BMW550... but not today. The xfr is the epitome of elegantly understated design and scientifically honed POWER! Today the cat reigns supreme. It is Purrrrrrrfection. I've lived in the US for nearly 20 years... Today the Xfr makes me proud to be English. Well done Jaguar you have created a MASTER PIECE!!!

Favorite Features

The combination of architectural beauty and technical excellence in one vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Only one thing... PLEASE let me have a "Heads-up" display - nothing else.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Buy it, if you can find one!

Written by: murrayr1 on 06/23/2009

Vehicle

2010 Jaguar XF XFR 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

I have owned many cars in my life from luxury sedans to exotics. This is by far the best balance automobile I have driven. I first tested it on a track w/ professional drivers and was hooked. Jaguar has certainly made a statement about their desire to re-establish themselves as a quality brand. We had a deposit on the Panamera. No way that car is worth 30k more than this. And, the XFR comes fully loaded, no options necessary. I'd put it up against anything up to 120k.

Favorite Features

Refined power, adjustable handling features, fine workmanship. One of the best sound systems I've heard in a car (440W B&W). All the electronics work. Sounds funny but my last BMW couldn't sync with any of 4 different phones.

Suggested Improvements

The paddles are a bit weird in that they turn with the wheel. Shifting while turning takes a bit of getting used to. If this is my only observation (not a complaint), you get the picture.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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