Jaguar XF 2.0 P300 Sport 4dr Auto AWD Review

Category: Executive car

Section: Version review

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RRP £48,230

Fuel type:

petrol

Gearbox:

auto

Doors:

4 doors

The Jaguar XF is great to drive, well equipped and manages to undercut key rivals with a competitive list price, and that helps to make up for an interior that isn’t quite as plush or tech-laden as the class best. Go for the D200 diesel if you’re a company car buyer or worried about fuel costs and stick with entry-level R-Dynamic S trim for the best value for money.

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The engine

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Surprisingly, the range-topping P300, despite having significantly more power than the D200 diesel, doesn’t feel significantly quicker in most day-to-day situations. That’s because you really have to rev it out to make swift progress; peak power being made at a heady 5500rpm. And while a revvy petrol engine might sound well suited to a sports-orientated saloon, the standard fit eight-speed gearbox (fitted to all XFs) can be a bit sluggish to respond when you ask for a quick burst of acceleration, rather undermining the point of plumping for the most potent petrol.

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