Its engine isn’t as smooth as the turbo-4s of some rivals and its engine note has a hollow sound, but it delivers strong power and works well with the quick-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission.
The 296-hp version in the R-Dynamic model cuts that time to 5.8 seconds. With the 246-hp version of the 2.0-liter turbo-4, it launches from 0-60 mph in a competent 6.5 seconds. It’s reasonably quick, but the XF has no performance model to take on the top rivals. We rate it a 7 for performance based on those strengths.īase versions of the XF get rear-wheel drive, while the top model comes standard with all-wheel drive. The Jaguar XF’s slimmed down lineup leaves only two frisky turbo-4 engines, though its handling and ride quality make it a proper sport sedan. The interior now looks the part of a luxury car. The materials improve and now feature more contrasting light and dark colors that provide a greater sense of space. A larger 11.4-inch infotainment screen sits front and center, the puck-style shifter gives way to a gear lever, and other controls are simplified. Sleek lines on the hood and an intricately detailed insert behind the rear wheels add a touch of flair, and the car has an attractive coupe-like roofline despite its four-door body style.Ī 2021 refresh improves what was a bland interior. The upright grille, enlarged front air intakes, and slim cat’s-eye headlights give the car a performance feel. It’s not as staid as classic Jaguar sedans but manages to use some classic lines that play well on its mid-size body. The XF is the lone survivor to carry the water for Jaguar sedans, and it does it well. Mostly, though, it’s the sporty Jaguar lines on the outside we adore. The 2021 Jaguar XF is a beautiful sedan inside and out thanks to a 2021 interior redesign. The XF comes standard with automatic emergency braking, active lane control, blind-spot monitors with steering assist, and a surround-view camera system, among other features.
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The full spate of safety features also adds to the confidence. All XF models benefit from a long warranty that should give customers peace of mind.
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The base P250 model’s standard features include leather upholstery, the Pivi infotainment system with an 11.4-inch touchscreen, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-speaker Meridian sound system, wireless smartphone charging, and 18-inch wheels. It now starts at $45,145, down from about $52,000 last year. The 2021 Jaguar XF is a better deal than the 2020 model.
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The XF has good room for adults front and rear, plus a large trunk. That aging platform also provides plenty of interior space. Quick, direct steering helps the XF attack corners, though a somewhat soft suspension allows some body lean while also aiding comfort. The XF has the agility and ride quality appropriate for its accomplished class. Fuel economy, however, is good for the class as it tops out at 25 mpg city, 33 highway, 28 combined.
The wonderful V-8 is also now just a fond memory. We miss the powerful V-6 and wish Jaguar would replace it with its strong and smooth inline-6. The lone transmission is an 8-speed automatic that shifts responsively. We’ve only driven the R-Dynamic, which offers good power. P250 models make 246 hp and the R-Dynamic model spins up 296 hp.
2021 JAGUAR XF PRO
The redesigned interior has better materials with contrasting colors, the new Pivi/Pivi Pro infotainment system with an 11.4-inch touchscreen, and more traditional controls that most buyers will appreciate.Įngine choices are down to two, and they’re both versions of the same 2.0-liter turbo-4. The XF retains its attractive design that features a coupe-like profile, an upright grille, and large lower air intakes. The engine and model lineup are simplified to three turbo-4 sedan models (the wagon and V-6 are dropped), and the exterior gets a slight facelift. Jaguar gives the 2021 XF a much-needed interior update, with a new larger screen infotainment system with over-the-air updates, a revised control layout, and better materials. Jaguar sells the 2021 XF in three models, P250 S and P250 SE with rear-wheel drive, and R-Dynamic SE with all-wheel drive. Its lineup isn’t as varied as most rivals, and its platform is aging, but it still drives well with turbo-4 power. The 2021 Jaguar XF is beautiful, fun to drive, and it now has an attractive interior with modern infotainment.