2011 Jaguar XF

The following is a performance-capsule review of the 2011 Jaguar XF. It is based on our analysis of 31 published reviews and test drives.

2010 Jaguar XF

The 2010 Jaguar XF ranks 5 out of 13 Luxury Large Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 31 published reviews and test drives of the Jaguar XF, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The Jaguar XF boasts a distinctive personality.  An interior filled with high-tech toys, a pair of very powerful engines and a sporty profile distinguish this from more comfort-oriented luxury cars.

The 2010 Jaguar XF throws aside the retro-inspired designs Jaguar has pursued for years, opting for an aggressive, coupe-like profile outside and a high-tech ambience inside.  Playful touches -- like a start button that pulses until you push it to ignite the car's engine, and a stainless steel rotary shift dial that rises out of the console and into the driver's hand when the car starts -- set the XF apart from everything else on the market. 

The XF also makes no secret of its sporting intentions.  There is no V6 here.  The XF is available with a powerful V8 or an asphalt-rippling supercharged V8.