Is the 2012 Jaguar XF a good car?
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Review
A bit of background to help frame my take on the XF: Nearly everything I've driven in the past has had two doors, and performance has always been paramount (past cars include an S2000 and a 328i). The XF is clearly a departure. It's large, plush, and gadget laden. Still, the car certainly satisfies my need for speed. It strikes a solid balance between the ability to carve canyons and coddle. I've been a die-hard BMW fan for years, and the decision to throw my hat into Jaguar's ring was the product of considerable research and multiple test-drives against the 528i (similar lease rate). The 5 is a fine car, but the Jag is more car (and more muscle) for the money.
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What options are available on the 2012 Jaguar XF?
Available Jaguar XF 2012 Submodel Types: Sedan, Diesel, XFR
Available Trims: Base, 35t Premium, Premium, 35t Prestige, Premium Luxury, Portfolio, 25t Premium, S, 35t R-Sport, 25t Prestige, Supercharged, 20d Prestige, 25t R-Sport, 20d Premium, 35t, Luxury, XFR, 20d, 20d R-Sport, 35t Portfolio Limited Edition, Sport
Exterior Colors: Polaris White, Ebony, Ultimate Black Metallic, Dark Sapphire Metallic, Rhodium Silver Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Ammonite Grey Metallic, Liquid Silver Metallic, Lunar Grey Metallic, Botanical Green, British Racing Green Metallic, Fuji White, Loire Blue Metallic, Italian Racing Red Metallic, Santorini Black Metallic, Stratus Grey Metallic, Botanical Green Metallic, British Racing Green, Cashmere Metallic, Ultimate Black, Azure Blue Metallic, Glacier White Metallic, Indigo Blue, Osmium Blue Metallic, Satellite Grey Metallic, Yulong White Metallic, Aurora Red Metallic, Caesium Blue Metallic, Carnelian Red Metallic, Caviar Metallic, Claret Metallic, Corris Grey Metallic, Crystal Blue Metallic, Firenze Red Metallic, Frost Blue Metallic, Porcelain, Quartzite Metallic, Rossello Red Metallic, Storm Grey Metallic, Stratus Grey, Tempest Grey Metallic, Vapour Grey Metallic, Winter Gold Metallic
Interior Colors: Warm Charcoal leather, Barley premium leather, Jet premium leather, Barley leather, Warm Charcoal premium leather, Ivory premium leather, Jet leatherette, Latte leatherette, Dove leather, London Tan premium leather, Light Oyster leatherette, Ebony w/Tonal Stitching leatherette, Ebony w/Tonal Stitching premium leather, Latte w/Tonal Stitching leatherette, Light Oyster w/Tonal Stitching leatherette, Barley/Truffle premium leather, Champagne premium leather, Latte premium leather, Light Oyster premium leather, Light Oyster w/Jet Inserts premium leather, Spice premium leather, Brogue premium leather, Brogue w/Light Oyster Stitching premium leather, Charcoal premium leather, Ebony w/Light Oyster Inserts w/Light Oyster Stitching premium leather, Ebony w/Light Oyster Stitching premium leather, Ebony w/Pimento Red Inserts w/Red Stitching premium leather, Jet w/Light Oyster Inserts premium leather, Jet w/Red Inserts premium leather, Latte w/Tonal Stitching premium leather, Light Oyster w/Tonal Stitching premium leather, London/Warm Charcoal Duo-Tone premium leather, Red Zone/Warm Charcoal Duo-Tone premium leather, Red w/Jet Inserts premium leather, Sienna Tan w/Tonal Stitching premium leather, Warm Charcoal w/London Tan Contrast Stitching leather
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Alarm, Heated seats, USB Inputs, Parking sensors, Upgraded Headlights, Leather Seats, Navigation, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Back-up camera, AWD/4WD, Blind Spot Monitoring, Cooled Seats, Post-collision safety system, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Stereo, Lane Departure Warning, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Heads up display, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Pre-collision safety system, Mobile Internet, 360-degree camera
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 8, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required), diesel
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, rear wheel drive
