2023 Jaguar XF Sedan

　　

2023 Jaguar XF Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　The XF is a midsize luxury sedan and the English automaker's last remaining car. With plans underway to become an all-electric brand, Jaguar will likely discontinue the XF in the coming years. In the meantime, the aging XF continues to receive minor updates in order to keep it competitive. For 2023, the SE and top R-Dynamic SE trims now come with Amazon Alexa, a voice command system that can be used for making phone calls, playing music, navigation guidance and more. Adaptive cruise control, which makes highway driving easier, is now standard on all trims.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Jaguar XF P250 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$165/mo  for XF P250 S

　　XF P250 S

　　P250 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $47,000 MSRPP250 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $49,300 MSRPP300 R-Dynamic SE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $52,700 MSRP

　　vs

　　$198/mo

　　Avg. Large Car

　　The starting price of the XF is attractive when compared to expensive European rivals like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series, but not as low as the Lexus ES 350 or Cadillac CT5. If you can live without quick acceleration, engaging handling dynamics and the latest in tech but you enjoy an elegant and comfortable sedan with a high-quality interior, the XF could be a viable option. To help you decide, check out our test team's thorough review in the zzdcar Expert Rating below.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.3

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the XF drive? The XF has adequate power. We tested a P300 R-Dynamic with all-wheel drive, and it sprinted from 0 to 60 mph at our test track in 6.9 seconds. That's not great, but the Jag has enough muscle that it'll easily keep pace in traffic. The brakes are where this Jag shines brightest. Along with strong results in our 60-0 mph panic-stop test, the Jag also feels composed and confident in routine braking.

　　The rest of the driving experience is not so impressive. The eight-speed automatic transmission has lazy shifts that hold the engine back, and the steering lacks on-center feel and needs to be monitored often when you're cruising on the highway. Most disappointing is that the XF feels lively and playful at lower speeds, but it oddly fails to provide the handling capabilities to keep up as your speeds increase. This unpredictability prevents it from reaching any sporty potential.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the XF? The leather sport seats on our test vehicle were shapely and supportive on long drives, and the comfortable cushioning and side bolsters hold you in place under cornering. Up front there is a wide range of adjustability to suit drivers of different sizes. Ride comfort is another strength, muting imperfections in the road before they reach your seat. However, the suspension feels bouncy and is slow to return the car to a level ride. We noticed little noise inside the cabin at highway speeds.

　　One noticeable issue is the climate control system, which in our testing pumped out warm air even when turned to cooler temps.

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