The all new 2009 XF is the newest model from Jaguar that has received rare accolades around the world for its unique blend of sport performance and modern luxurious detail. The four-door, five-passenger Jaguar XF is a stunning luxury sport sedan with coupe-like exterior lines, 300-hp V8 power, and stylish interior. Its steering wheel-mounted paddles allow fast gear changes while the sophisticated JaguarDrive Selector offers a Winter Mode for cold climate peace of mind.
Equipment like iPod and Bluetooth integration, keyless start, and 7-inch color touch screen add a hi-tech touch to this brand new Jaguar model. The Bond Grain leather seating, polished wood veneers and aluminum dash components lend a contemporary feel. One can also add amazing Bowers & Wilkins sound, Sirius Satellite Radio, navigation with JaguarVoice, Adaptive Cruise Control, a rear parking camera, and 20-inch alloy wheels for comfort and convenience.
Power and performance
The 2009 Jaguar XF is a mid-size luxury sport sedan available in three trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury and Supercharged.
A 4.2-liter V8 good for 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque motivates the RWD Luxury and Premium Luxury trims. Jaguar claims a 0-60-mph time of 6.2 seconds for these models. The Supercharged boasts of a supercharged version of that V8 rated at 420 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque. It sprints to 60 mph in just 5.1 seconds. A six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddles is standard.
The Luxury trim delivers an EPA estimated 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway and the Supercharged is rated at 15/21.
Body and styling
The Jaguar XF is the latest in a lengthy line of beautiful, fast cars. It blends sports car styling and performance with the refinement, features and space of a luxury sedan. The styling is modern portraying Jaguar´s strength of driver-focused engineering and craftsmanship.
The Jaguar XF Luxury is one of the best equipped base models in its class, with features like dual zone climate control, rear park assist, passive keyless entry and start and a power glass sunroof included in the price along with the bond-grain leather seating with satin-finish walnut and aluminum trim, a sunroof, Bluetooth connectivity, a 320-watt, eight-speaker stereo and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Jaguar XF Premium Luxury’s standard equipment comprises a GPS navigation system, soft-grain leather on the seats, dash and door panels, three-stage heated front seats and 19-inch wheels, among other things. It also gets 19-inch wheels, heated 16-way power front seats, upgraded leather, a navigation system with voice activation, and keyless ignition/entry.
The Advanced Vision Package adds a rearview camera, front park assist, a radar-operated Blind Spot Monitor and self-leveling Bi-Xenon headlights to the Jaguar XF and Luxury and Premium Luxury trims. Larger wheels, an electric rear-glass sunblind, Sirius Satellite Radio hardware are among the other options. A premium audio package adds a 440-watt Bowers & Wilkins unit with surround processing, 13 speakers, an in-dash six-CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio.
The top of the line Jaguar XF Supercharged adds a more strong engine, 20-inch wheels, larger brakes, an active suspension (dubbed “CATS” - Computer Active Technology Suspension), a power rear sunshade, cooled front seats, bi-xenon headlights, front park assist, a rearview camera and an upgraded audio system with six-CD changer and satellite radio. A heated steering wheel and radar-guided Adaptive Cruise Control are optional.
Safety features
Dual-stage front airbags, front-seat side-impact airbags, head-protecting curtain airbags for all outboard seats, and a tire pressure monitoring system are standard. A rear park assist with a graphic display on the dash is also standard on all models.
A rearview camera, front park assist and blind-spot monitor are standard on the Supercharged trim and optional on other models. Dynamic Stability Control with an understeer managing feature and the latest-generation antilock brakes (ABS) have also been included among the standard equipment. The ABS features a brake assist for full force in panic stops and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). A component called Cornering Brake Control that proportions brake force from side to side to keep the car balanced while braking through a curve has been integrated into the EBD.
