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2009 Jaguar XF Review
New sedan among the most appealing in its class.
2009 XF Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new 2009 Jaguar XF, which replaces the S-Type sedan, has all the earmarks of a hit. It's great looking, smooth and comfortable, with the features buyers expect in this class, and then some. Perhaps best of all, it accelerates quicker and handles as well or better than some of the best cars in its class, including the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, and Lexus GS. The XF's interior is both gorgeous and charming, and less confusing or annoying than some of its competitors. The 2009 XF offers a choice of powerful V8 engines, and both get excellent mileage for cars with this performance. The least expensive V8 model is priced the same or less than some comparably equipped, six-cylinder competitors.J.P. Vettraino filed this report after his test drive of all the Jaguar XF models in the Phoenix area.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | J.P. Vettraino |
| Model Lineup | Jaguar XF 4.2 Luxury ($49,200); 4.2 Premium Luxury ($55,200); 4.2 SC ($62,200) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.2-liter dohc 32v supercharged V8 with variable valve timing |
| Engines (optional) | 300-hp 4.2-liter V8; 420-hp 4.2-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags, curtain-type airbags for all outboard seats, front and rear park assist with graphic display, electronic stability control, antilock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | reverse view camera, radar-managed blind spot monitor |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-452-4827 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.jaguarusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 49200 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Jaguar XF 4.2 SC ($62,200) |
| Standard Equipment | soft-grain leather seating, dash and upper door panels, oak veneer and aluminum trim, heated 16-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with forced-air cooling and two-position memory, automatic dual-zone climate control, one-touch power windows, cruise control with automatic speed limiter, GPS navigation with integrated touch-screen control for climate, telephone and audio, voice command, Bluetooth phone and electronic device interface, 440-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio with 13 speakers, subwoofer, 6CD changer, Sirius satellite radio and auxiliary input jack, keyless passive entry and start, Homelink programmable garage opener, tilt-and-slide glass sunroof, rear-window sunblind, reverse-view camera, front and rear park assist with graphic display, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming mirrors, Bi-xenon auto-leveling headlights with power washers, 60/40 split folding rear seat, Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS), 20-inch alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 775 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | radar-guided Adaptive Cruise Control ($2,200); heated steering wheel ($300) |
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| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 65475 |
| Horse Power | 420 @ 6250 |
| Torque | 408 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 114.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 195.3/73.9/57.5 |
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| Turning Radius | 37.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/NA/41.5 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/NA/36.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 17.7 |
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| Front Suspension | independent unequal-length wishbones with coil springs and electronically adjusted shocks |
| Rear Suspension | independent multi-link with coil springs and electronically adjusted shocks |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 |
| Curb Weight | 4194 |
| Stock Tires | 255/35R20 front, 285/30R20 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.4 |
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