2011 Jaguar XF Sedan

Summary

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Available as a base XF, XF Premium, XF Premium with Portfolio Pack, XF Supercharged and the XFR model, the 2011 mid-sized Jaguar offers 5 passenger leather seating. The base XF standard equipment includes 7 inch full color touchscreen, DVD-based Navigation, rear parking aid and JaguarDrive Control. Softgrain leather with heated and cooled front seat as well as Xenon headlights have added to the XF Premium trim. The 2011 Jaguar XF Premium with Portfolio Pack improves luxury touches including a suedecloth Premium headliner. Out for 2011 is the Jaguar XF's base 300 horsepower 4.2 liter V-8 engine from last year. For the 2011 Jaguar XF, the 385 horsepower 5-liter V-8 will supply the base trim model. A supercharged powerplant for the 2011 XF Supercharged presents 470 horsepower while 510 horsepower is equipped on the Jaguar XFR model. Among its performance treatment, the 2011 Jaguar XF Supercharged and XKR versions are found with a 440-watt Bowers & Wilkins 13-speaker audio system working with a 6-disc CD charger. Possessing a 6-speed automatic gearbox, the 2011 Jaguar XF fitted with the normally-aspirated provides 19 miles per gallon in combined fuel economy while the supercharged variant musters usable range of 17 miles for every gallon.

Benefits of Driving a 2011 Jaguar XF Sedan

Jaguar's 2011 XF, with its sleek, coupe-like shape, sport-sedan performance and stunning interior, competes very well with models such as the BMW 5-Series, Lexus GS 460 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It also boasts higher-grade materials such as those available in more exclusive vehicles. And like other Jaguar models, the XF promises a uniquely British personality compared to other luxury cars. High-performance versions add even more sport to the XF, making it a serious performer among world-class tuner sedans from both BMW's M division and Mercedes-Benz' AMG shop.

What's new for 2011?

For 2011, the Jaguar XF sees few changes, though the 300-hp 4.2L V8 in base cars has been dropped in favor of a 385-hp 5.0L V8. New exterior colors include Caviar and Polaris White, as well as Stratus Grey and Crystal Blue. The XF now sports an optional heated front windshield, while run-flat tires have been discontinued

Model Strengths

Performance
stunning interior appointments
wide range of quality materials.

Model Review

Jaguar XF models are equipped with one of a range of 5.0L V8s, offered via three trim levels: XF base and Premium models sport 385 horses from the naturally-aspirated version, while Supercharged versions get a 470-horsepower version and the XFRs receive one that produces 510. Even in normally aspirated tune, the XF has strong acceleration on par with some of the fastest German sports sedans. According to Jaguar, the standard XF can accelerate to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds, while the top-of-the-line XFR can do it in just 4.7 seconds.

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