For The XF pretty much has it all: stylish looks, a dramatic cabin, sensational handling, a supple motorway ride and top refinement. The residuals are strong, too
Against Headroom is tight in the back, and there are no small-capacity tax-saving diesel engines. This is also a heavy car, so it's not the most frugal, and the low-speed ride is a little firm
A brilliant combination of sporting saloon and luxury limo. Refined, classy and well equipped, it's hard to fault
As you might expect of a former What Car? Car of the Year, there's not much to criticise about the XF. However, some may find the lack of smaller - and therefore cheaper to run - engines rather a disappointment. Of the engine range, the V6 and V8 petrol units are certainly impressive, but it's the punchy and refined diesels that are our favourites.
Prices for the range may look a little on the high side, but they're partly explained by the generous equipment list that means there's no need to buy anything dearer than the cheapest Luxury version.
There are a huge range of options available, including a rear-view camera and adaptive cruise control. You can also choose from a particularly wide selection of exterior colours and interior trim.
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