Jaguar XF Review 2024
Jaguar XF At A Glance
Insurance Groups are between 28–39
On average it achieves 89% of the official MPG figure
The Jaguar XF is showing its age in a number of ways, but its looks and driving prowess are not among them. A simple range of one diesel and two petrol engines works well, with the diesel a fine choice for company drivers. Where the Jaguar XF now feels old is with its cabin design and the quality of some materials compared to the BMW 5 Series, the superbly built Audi A6 and the stylish Mercedes E-Class. Read on for our full Jaguar XF review.
Jaguar owes much of its current success to the original 2008 Jaguar XF, so there’s a heavy burden on the shoulders of this model. Fortunately, it delivers on all fronts where Jag customers are likely to be fussy.
It’s excellent to drive, luxuriously appointed and packed with up-to-date technology. For someone seeking an alternative to the usual German executive saloons or a Volvo S90, the Jaguar XF is perfect.
It is available with a choice of engines – a diesel and a petrol, with the latter in two states of tune. For the most part, the model is perfectly fine with the basic 2.0-litre 204PS diesel, which offers good economy. It comes with an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, as is now the case with all Jaguar XFs.
Your other choices are the 2.0-litre turbo petrol in 250 and 300PS forms, the latter with all-wheel drive in place of the other models’ rear-drive.
The Jaguar XF has a well finished cabin and it comes with plenty of feelgood factor, although if you dig a bit deeper some of the quality is not as good as on its German competitors nowadays.
Starting the ignition causes the vents to rotate open and the automatic gear selector to rise up, while the start button pulses like a heartbeat. These touches are completely unnecessary in the grand scheme of things, but they give the car real character.
There’s space in the back for adult passengers to get comfortable, with ample knee room and enough headroom for all but the tallest occupants. There are also creature comforts like heated seats and ventilation. Boot space is 540 litres but, like all saloon cars, the Jaguar XF is less practical than a hatchback or estate thanks to a narrow opening.
The Jaguar XF blends excellent ride quality with lithe, enjoyable handling, even on badly potholed roads. The steering is nicely weighted and immediate while the suspension keeps body roll in check. On the motorway the car is relaxed, refined, comfortable and quiet, plus it has standard-fit cruise control.
The Jaguar XF is a very good alternative to the cars like the Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series. It’s as well made as the competition, plus it offers excellent ride quality and enjoyable handling. Moreover, it’s charismatic and characterful in a way that rivals simply aren’t. Whether that is reason enough to choose one is up to you.
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Jaguar XF handling and engines
- Engines range from 2.0i 200 Automatic to 3.0i 380 S Automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 19–66 mpg
Jaguar XF 2024: Handling and ride quality
Whatever engine is under the bonnet, the Jaguar XF is a great car to drive. The suspension has been set up very well for British roads, with excellent ride quality even on potholed, broken road surfaces.
Despite this, the Jaguar XF has very impressive body control through corners, rolling around very little.
The steering is accurate and well-weighted, so the car can be placed neatly in corners and there is a reassuring amount of grip. The Jaguar XF is rear-wheel drive, but those worried about low-speed traction on slippery surfaces will be glad to hear that Jaguar has installed what basically amounts to very slow cruise control to reduce slip.
It should get drivers off slushy driveways without too much trouble.
Most executive cars spend their lives on the motorway and the Jaguar XF is great here, too. There is very little wind, road or tyre noise even at higher speeds, plus there is standard-fit cruise control on all models.
Jaguar XF 2024: Engines
With a slimmed-down engine range, the Jaguar XF is offered with a single diesel option and a pair of petrols. The D200 is a 2.0-litre diesel with 204PS and drives through an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard.
Together, they make for smooth, refined progress, unless you rev the engine towards its upper limits, when it’s not as quiet as a BMW or Audi. Still, there’s plenty of urge and the D200 can shift from 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds.
If you prefer a petrol engine, the P250 comes with 250PS and uses the same gearbox as the diesel. It’s quiet and very capable, knocking off 0-62mph in 6.9 seconds.
Or, you could have the P300 that comes with four-wheel drive as standard rather than other model’s rear-drive, and is able to deal with 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds.
Jaguar XF 2024: Safety
Because the Jaguar XF was last tested in 2015 by Euro NCAP, its crash test rating has now expired as testing methods have moved on.
At the time, it scored a full five stars and it’s still a very safe car, as it comes with twin front, side and curtain airbags, ESP traction control, lane assist, Isofix rear child seat mounts and automatic emergency braking.
Every Jaguar XF also has a reversing camera, all-round parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, driver fatigue alert and traffic sign recognition.
Higher trim level versions of the Jaguar XF also come with blind spot assist and keyless entry included.
Jaguar XF 2024: Towing
If you want the maximum towing ability from a Jaguar XF, you’ll be choosing the diesel as it’s rated at up to 2000kg with a braked trailer and 750kg with an unbraked one.
The petrol-powered Jaguar XFs can haul the same weight with an unbraked trailer, but they have a maximum of 1900kg with a braked trailer.
Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
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2.0d 163 | 58 mpg | 8.7 s | 104 g/km |
2.0d 163 Automatic | 53 mpg | 8.7 s | 109 g/km |
2.0d 180 | 57 mpg | 8.0 s | 114–126 g/km |
2.0d 180 Automatic | 54 mpg | 8.1–8.4 s | 114–142 g/km |
2.0d 180 Automatic 4WD | 50 mpg | 8.4 s | 129–144 g/km |
2.0d 240 Automatic | 53 mpg | 6.5 s | 139 g/km |
2.0d 240 Automatic 4WD | 48 mpg | 6.5 s | 144–151 g/km |
2.0i 200 Automatic | 42 mpg | 7.5 s | 154 g/km |
2.0i 250 Automatic | 39 mpg | 6.6 s | 154–165 g/km |
2.0i 250 Automatic 4WD | 41 mpg | 6.6 s | 159 g/km |
2.0i 300 Automatic 4WD | 37–38 mpg | 5.6–5.9 s | 163–180 g/km |
3.0d 300 Automatic | 46–48 mpg | 6.2–6.4 s | 144–163 g/km |
3.0i 380 S Automatic | 34 mpg | 5.3 s | 198 g/km |
D200 | - | 7.1–7.6 s | 131–140 g/km |
D200 4WD | - | 7.1–7.3 s | 144–152 g/km |
P250 | - | 6.9 s | 182–193 g/km |
P300 | - | 6.1 s | 205 g/km |
P300 4WD | - | 6.1 s | 194–204 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Jaguar XF
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
89%
Real MPG
19–66 mpg
MPGs submitted
256
Jaguar XF interior
- Boot space is 459–928 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
Dimensions | |
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Length | 4954–4962 mm |
Width | 1605–2091 mm |
Height | 1456–1457 mm |
Wheelbase | 2960 mm |
Jaguar XF 2024: Practicality
Take a pew in the front of the Jaguar XF and it’s a lovely place to park yourself. There’s a gently sporting air to the cabin, as you’d expect in a Jag, yet the seats are supportive and the driving position is excellent and easily adjusted.
The rear row is spacious enough for adults to sit in comfort, with ample knee and headroom for all but the very tallest occupants, plus there is a good-sized 540-litre boot.
It’s wide and deep enough for cases or golf bags, but this is a saloon, so it’s less practical than a hatchback or estate when it comes to bulky items.
Jaguar XF 2024: Quality and finish
Theatrical touches make the Jaguar XF’s cabin feel unique next to those of other executive saloons. The start button pulses with a red light until pressed, after which the air vents rotate open and the gear selector quietly rises up out of the transmission tunnel on automatic models.
While not necessary, those little touches really make the Jaguar XF feel special.
Material quality is very good on the whole. Some of the plastics fitted lower down aren’t up to the standards of the Audi A6, but they’re not far behind. Additionally, some of the switchgear feels a little less plush in the Jaguar XF than in an Audi – but everywhere else the car matches or even betters its German rivals.
Jaguar XF 2024: Infotainment
All cars come with an 11.4-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen system, complete with navigation. It’s a vast improvement on the system in the old Jaguar XF and it’s easy to pair smartphones and navigate menus, plus it’s linked to an excellent sound system – although this can be upgraded to an even more powerful Meridian set-up if you’re an audiophile.
The touchscreen, too, can be upgraded to a larger unit with dual-view, allowing the passenger to watch a film and the driver to look at navigation on the same screen at the same time.
Jaguar XF value for money
Jaguar XF 2024: Prices
The entry point to the Jaguar XF range costs almost £10,000 less than the equivalent Audi A6, which is a lot if you’re stumping up your own cash.
For company drivers, the gap is far closer when it comes to lease costs, as the Jaguar doesn’t hold its value as keenly as its German rivals. As a result, an eight-year-old XF with 80,000 miles can be yours from £12,000, while a three-year-old will demand a minimum of £23,000 for one with 30,000 to its name.
Buying new, the Jaguar XF range gets going at £35,660 for the D200 in R-Dynamic S trim. With the P250 petrol engine, trims start with the R-Dynamic SE Black, for which you’ll pay £40,160, and the 300 Sport starts from £48,145.
Jaguar XF 2024: Running Costs
It will come as no surprise to learn the diesel engine, which has mild hybrid assistance, is the most economical Jaguar XF, returning an official 56.8mpg and 130g/km of carbon dioxide emissions. That equates to £210 in road tax for the first year at the time of writing.
The petrol engines offer 35.4mpg and 182g/km for the P250, while the P300 registers 32.7mpg and 197g/km, with road tax at consequently much higher prices in the first year.
Servicing will be on a par for expense with the Jag’s main rivals, and new customers can opt for a service plan that runs for up to five years and 50,000 miles. Warranty cover is for three years and 60,000 miles, while insurance for the Jaguar XF ranges from groups 28 to 39.
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The entry-level model to the range is the Jaguar XF R-Dynamic S. It comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic wipers and headlights, electric door mirrors and windows and Jaguar Drive Control with selectable modes. There’s also an R-Dynamic bodykit.
On the inside, you find an 11.4-inch Pivi Pro infotainment touchscreen that works with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The seats are trimmed in black DuoLeather upholstery and the front seats have 12-way electric adjustment.
Next in line is the Jaguar XF R-Dynamic SE Black with 19-inch wheels, automatic high beam assistance, front sports seats, keyless entry and blind spot assist.
Step up to the Jaguar XF R-Dynamic HSE Black and you enjoy 20-inch alloy wheels, directional front indicators, a powered bootlid, 16-way electric front seat adjustment and an electrically movable steering column. This model also has the improved Meridian stereo.
Lastly, we come to the Jaguar XF 300 Sport trim that has its own 20-inch alloy wheel design, auto high beam assist and perforated black Windsor leather upholstery.
Dimensions | |
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Length | 4954–4962 mm |
Width | 1605–2091 mm |
Height | 1456–1457 mm |
Wheelbase | 2960 mm |
Miscellaneous | |
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Kerb Weight | 1545–1794 kg |
Boot Space | 459–928 L |
Warranty | 3 years / Unlimited miles |
Servicing | 7500–21000 miles |
Costs | |
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List Price | £33,975–£46,525 |
Insurance Groups | 28–39 |
Road Tax Bands | Alternative fuel, E–K |
Official MPG | 34.0–57.6 mpg |
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
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Adult | - |
Child | - |
Pedestrian | - |
Overall | 5 |
Currently on sale
Saloon | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
R-Dynamic HSE Black i4 D200 204 MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £40,805 | - | - |
R-Dynamic HSE Black i4 P250 Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £41,265 | - | - |
R-Dynamic S i4 D200 204 MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £33,975 | - | 7.1 s |
R-Dynamic SE Black i4 D200 204 MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £38,610 | - | - |
R-Dynamic SE Black i4 P250 Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £39,065 | - | - |
Sport i4 P300 AWD Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £46,525 | - | 6.1 s |
On sale until April 2023
Saloon | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
R-Dynamic Black i4 D200 204 MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £37,535 | - | 7.6 s |
R-Dynamic Black i4 P250 Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 6.9 s |
R-Dynamic HSE i4 D200 204 AWD MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £41,405 | - | 7.3 s |
R-Dynamic HSE i4 D200 204 MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £39,650 | - | 7.1 s |
R-Dynamic HSE i4 P250 Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 6.9 s |
R-Dynamic HSE i4 P300 AWD Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 6.1 s |
R-Dynamic S i4 D200 204 AWD MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £35,620 | - | 7.1 s |
R-Dynamic SE i4 D200 204 AWD MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £38,210 | - | 7.3 s |
R-Dynamic SE i4 D200 204 MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £36,735 | - | 7.1 s |
R-Dynamic SE i4 P250 Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 6.9 s |
On sale until December 2022
Saloon | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
R-Dynamic S i4 P250 Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 6.9 s |
R-Dynamic S i4 P300 AWD Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 6.1 s |
R-Dynamic SE i4 P300 AWD Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 6.1 s |
On sale until May 2022
Saloon | |||
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Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
S i4 D200 204 MHEV 48v Auto Start/Stop 4dr | £32,590 | - | 7.1 s |
S i4 P250 Sequential Shift Auto Start/Stop 4dr | - | - | 6.9 s |
On sale until December 2020
Model History
- April 2015: New Jaguar XF unveiled
- January 2016: Jaguar XF gets AWD option
- June 2017: New 300PS 2.0-litre petrol added
- January 2019: Black Edition announced
- October 2020: Jaguar XF updated for 2021
- August 2021: Jaguar XF R-Dynamic Black announced
- April 2022: Jaguar XF updated with 300 Sport trim, Amazon Alexa and what3words integration
April 2015
New Jaguar XF unveiled
On sale with prices from £32,300 for the 164PS Ingenium engined 2.0 litre diesel. This managed 71.7mpg in the ECDC tests and emits 104g/km CO2 with 6-speed manual transmission. First UK deliveries September 2015.
An eight-speed transmission is also available, for an additional £1,750, although economy drops 68.9mpg.
4,954mm long x 1,457mm high. Wheelbase 2,960mm. 24mm more rear legroom than previous XF.
Available in four trims - Prestige, R-Sport, Portfolio and S –the rear-wheel drive XF is initially offered with economical British-built 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engines with 163PS or 180PS.
The entry-level 163PS engine offers 380Nm of torque from 1,750rpm. An uprated 2.0 Ingenium diesel engine is available with 180PS and 430Nm of torque from £32,800. ECDC economy drops to 65.7mpg as a result, while CO2 emissions rise to 114g/km. Like the 163PS unit, the 180PS engine can be mated to a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic ‘box.
For £49,950, the 2015 Jaguar XF can be specified with a 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo diesel with 300PS and 700Nm of torque, fed through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The high powered diesel also gets improved suspension and brakes, while ECDC economy is 51.4mpg and 144g/km of CO2.
The F-Type’s 380PS 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol unit is also available for £49,950, with the same sports set-up and 450Nm of torque. The petrol is also the least efficient engine in the XF range though, returning 34.0mpg combined in the ECDC tests and emitting 198g/km of CO2.
The XF uses the same double-wishbone front suspension as the F-Type, with aluminium suspension at the back, which should make it sharper to drive with more grip and reduced body roll in the corners. Like the XE and F-Type Coupe, the XF uses an aluminium construction and weighs a considerable 190kg less than the old XF (base model 2.0 diesel 1,545kg).
The exterior takes a number of styling cues from the Jaguar XE, with a square front, prominent air intakes, enlarged grille and an aggressive wraparound bonnet. However, the XF retains its sleek headlights and coupe-like design, while the rear of the car is uses the traditional XF shape, using a similar sloping tailgate and angular rear light clusters.
The second-generation XF is 7mm shorter than the old model, but bigger inside with a 51mm gain in wheelbase length. Boot space in now 540 litres, while interior improvements more head and leg room all-round, along with an-new 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, revised smartphone connectivity and text-to-voice technology, which helps to reduce driver distraction by reading out incoming SMS messages. Range topping models also get a 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster features four visual themes and full-screen navigation display.
January 2016
Jaguar XF gets AWD option
The all-wheel drive system has been developed in-house by Jaguar and is identical to the one found in the F-Type AWD, with torque being delivered to the front axle when loss of grip is detected.
All XF AWD models get Land Rover's Adaptive Surface Response (AdSR) technology as standard, allowing the driver to optimise the throttle, automatic transmission and traction control to cope with everything from light rain to heavy snow.
The AWD system is available with just one four-cylinder engine - 180PS Ingenium diesel - linked to an eight-speed automatic 'box. Claimed economy will be a respectable 57.7mpg and 129g/km of CO2. AWD diesels will also achieve 0-60mph in 7.9 seconds.
June 2017
New 300PS 2.0-litre petrol added
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine produces 300PS and 400Nm of torque which gives the XF a 0-62mph time of 5.6 seconds with official fuel economy of 40mpg.
January 2019
Black Edition announced
Black Editions are available across five Jaguar models: XE, XF, XF Sportbrake, E-Pace, F-Type and F-Pace. All Black Edition cars come fitted as standard with black alloy wheels, Black Pack, Privacy Glass and metallic paint – in a choice of colours – as standard.
October 2020
Jaguar XF updated for 2021
Updates include the addition of a mild-hybrid 2.0-litre diesel engine, as well as the latest Pivi Pro infotainment system. Jaguar's ClearSight digital rear-view mirror is also available. Orders now open with prices from £32,585.
August 2021
Jaguar XF R-Dynamic Black announced
The XF’s Black Pack has been enhanced, with the Gloss Black finish applied to the door mirror caps and side sills in addition to the grille, grille surround, side window surrounds, fender vents, rear badges, and – on the Sportbrake – the roof rails. There’s also privacy glass and a panoramic roof – features that are now standard on the XE R-Dynamic Black too. Complementing these elements are 19-inch wheels with a Gloss Black finish – ‘Style 5031’ for XE and ‘Style 5106’ for XF – together with red brake calipers.
Saloon |
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Powertrain |
Derivative |
OTR |
CO 2 g/km |
D200 - 2.0 I4d MHEV 204PS AUTO RWD |
D200 RWD R-Dynamic S Saloon |
£33,975 |
131 |
D200 RWD R-Dynamic SE Saloon |
£36,735 |
137 |
|
D200 RWD R-Dynamic HSE Saloon |
£39,650 |
140 |
|
D200 RWD R-Dynamic Black Saloon |
£37,535 |
138 |
|
D200 - 2.0 I4d MHEV 204PS AUTO AWD |
D200 AWD R-Dynamic S Saloon |
£35,620 |
144 |
D200 AWD R-Dynamic SE Saloon |
£38,210 |
149 |
|
D200 AWD R-Dynamic HSE Saloon |
£41,405 |
151 |
|
P250 - 2.0 I4 250PS AUTO RWD |
P250 RWD R-Dynamic SE Saloon |
£37,860 |
190 |
P250 RWD R-Dynamic HSE Saloon |
£41,225 |
193 |
|
P300 - 2.0 I4 300PS AUTO AWD |
P300 AWD R-Dynamic HSE Saloon |
£44,800 |
204 |
April 2022
Jaguar XF updated with 300 Sport trim, Amazon Alexa and what3words integration
Offered exclusively with the Ingenium four-cylinder petrol engine and all-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, the Jaguar XF 300 Sport is distinguished by its Black Pack, Gloss Black contrast roof and privacy glass.
Customers can also specify a sliding panoramic roof on the XF 300 Sport saloon.
The XF 300 Sport Saloon features 20-inch wheels: ‘Style 5107’. The distinctive five split-spoke design is available in two finishes: Gloss Silver with Gloss Black inserts is offered as standard, while the optional Satin Black with Gloss Black inserts delivers even more visual appeal.
It can be specified in the full range of solid and metallic colours, including a choice of two premium metallic paints – Carpathian Grey and Silicon Silver. Highlights of the interior includes Satin Charcoal Ash veneers, metal gearshift paddles and bright metal pedals.
All Jaguar XF 300 Sport models feature double wishbone front- and Integral Link rear suspension systems, enhanced by Adaptive Dynamics: it continuously adjusts damping forces to deliver an optimum balance of comfort and agility. Configurable Dynamics enables customers to tailor steering, suspension and powertrain settings to their individual taste.
The four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine generates 300PS and 400Nm of torque. Together with all-wheel drive with Intelligent driveline Dynamics, it delivers outstanding performance and traction in all conditions. This enables the XF Saloon to cover 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds. Maximum speed is 155mph.
2023 Model Year XE and XF powertrains
The XF model range also offers the four-cylinder Ingenium diesel mild hybrid (MHEV) engine, with a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive. This 204PS unit develops 430Nm of torque, with refinement and responsiveness enhanced by the MHEV system. The Belt integrated Starter Generator (BiSG) recuperates energy usually lost during braking or deceleration by storing it in a compact 48-volt lithium-ion battery: this energy is redeployed to assist the engine when accelerating away. It also makes the stop-start function quieter and faster than conventional systems.
This engine is the most economical in the XF model range and enables the rear-wheel drive XF to deliver fuel economy of up to 57.6.mpg and 129g/km.
Customers can also choose the 250PS four-cylinder Ingenium petrol. Offered exclusively with rear-wheel drive, this refined engine develops maximum torque of 365Nm from 1,300-4,500rpm, delivering excellent driveability and strong performance. With this powertrain the XF Saloon can accelerate from 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds.
Ask Alexa
The new XF 300 Sport – like all models in the range – comes with Amazon Alexa. Seamlessly integrated, it brings the familiar Alexa experience into the vehicles and provides natural voice interaction with the Pivi Pro infotainment system’s features including navigation, music, podcasts and audiobooks, calls and compatible smart devices.
Requests such as ‘Alexa, navigate me home’, ‘Alexa, play my chill-out playlist’ and ‘Alexa show me nearby coffee shops’ can all be made by voice. You can also check news, weather, and manage your schedule or shopping list – just by asking. Alexa lives in the cloud and is always getting smarter, with new features and updates continually being added and delivered automatically.
The Alexa voice experience is intuitive to use, making it easy for customers to operate keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Alexa even makes it possible to control compatible smart home features such as heating and lighting from the comfort of
XE or XF’s luxurious interiors. Just ask: ‘Alexa, set the living room temperature to 20 degrees’, for example.
Existing owners of XF models with Pivi Pro are among more than 55,000 Jaguar customers to have been offered Alexa in a software-over-the-air update.
Customers in the UK will also be able to control and check on their car from anywhere using the Jaguar Remote Skill on any Alexa-enabled device4. ‘Alexa, ask Jaguar if my doors are locked’ or ‘Alexa, Ask Jaguar if my windows are open’ are just some of the features customers can use.
Now integrated into Pivi Pro is what3words navigation (market-dependant). Offering an alternative to setting destinations using post codes, what3words allows you to do this with greater precision via a unique combination of three words representing a three-metre square location: just type the words – clean.corporate.card for example – into Pivi’s navigation search box.
If you want to know the what3words reference for a given location, a long press on the map shown in the touchscreen will give you this information. Like Alexa, this feature has already been delivered to existing owners of XE and XF models with Pivi Pro via a software-over-the-air update. what3words is available globally except in China, Japan and South Korea.
Wireless Apple CarPlay® is standard. Wireless Android Auto™ is also standard. In addition, Pivi Pro can connect two phones simultaneously, and an optional wireless device charging pad in the centre console features a signal booster to improve network reception and Wi-Fi.
What to watch out for
Report of serious coolant loss from new Jaguar XF after 2,500 miles. Found to be a faulty Gear Box coolant hose that took some days to resolve by the Jaguar dealer.
03-08-2016:Complaint of trunk lid of May 2016 Jaguar XF rubbing on bumper and wearing off the paint. Suspect it needs the catch adjusting.
30-08-2017:Report of 2016/65 Jaguar XF 2.0d needing a new engine and a replacement steering rack. Other faults still unresolved.
28-09-2017:On Jaguar XF 2016 build Service Indicator Message not Displaying (Campaigns H007 / N010 / N020). SIM message not displaying. The issue lies with an incompatibility between the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Instrument Cluster during certain starting conditions. The Instrument Cluster reads the service interval to judge if a message should be displayed at the point where Power mode changes to crank or engine running. Whilst ignition is in accessory mode, the PCM can return to sleep mode. It will then be re-awoken when cranking is requested and at that point will send out an initial value for mileage to service of 32,000km meaning the message will not appear.
08-02-2018:Complaint by six foot driver of uncomfortable seats with poor range of adjustment and no lumbar support on a new Jaguar XF Prestige version. The base of the seats are too hard and the lumbar area too soft.
20-02-2018:Report of September 2017 Jaguar XF S (petrol model) recalled in Safety Recall (digital dash software issue). Jaguar dealer then informed owner there was a water leakage problem, a flooded rear foot well. The car was then sent to a Jaguar approved body shop for further investigation and repair. It transpired the leak was from the nearside A-Pillar, with water migrating to the rear. Owner without car for 19 days, with no offer of a replacement from the dealer. He managed to establish that to effect a repair, the seats, carpet, a wing, a door and the front bumper had to be removed.
09-03-2018:Report of TSB recall in December 2017 over "possible safety related problem" to modify infotainment software of September 2017 Jaguar XF Si4 250 Portfolio. Unfortunately, much delayed recall work on 19th February 2018 failed and resulted in no phone or wifi connection, and no radio and audio entertainment or reliable satnav, plus a number of minor non-functioning items. Dealer had to wait for a further satnav upgrade and had 20 other cars waiting for it. This came through on 2nd March 2018, tested positive on several XFs in dealer stock, but dealer cannot supply a courtesy car until 29th March.
02-05-2018:Report that crankshaft failures of Ford of Dagenham built AJD-V6 diesel engines would not be covered by a JLR extended warranty because under Clause 11: "Design Faults and Recalls: Any damage to parts, which are being recalled by the vehicle’s manufacturer or which have inherent design faults are not covered by this Warranty."
14-10-2018:Complaint of "clunky" 8-speed automatic transmission in new Jaguar XE 2.0 Ingenium petrol model. (Owner already has previous model XF 3.0D Sportbrake 8-speed auto with which he is very happy.) Jaguar dealer remapped the engine and owner was told he needs to drive 500 miles for the transmission to "learn" his driving style. (Other reports of same thing with recent XEs. See for XE: 25-7-2018: Report that hesitation from ZF 8-speed automatic transmissions of Jaguar XEs can be cured by an adjustment or eprogramming of the accelerator pedal potentiometer. That's where the problem lies.)
26-11-2018:Complaint of 2016 Jaguart XF 2.0 diesel needing new rear brake discs at 21,000 miles.
01-12-2018:Report of new £40,000 Jaguar XF Portfolio purchased on 14th September 2018. Within the last ten weeks the vehicle has been off road for just over four weeks due to major software or hardware issues with no end date of fixing the problems.
27-02-2019:Report ever since delivery 4 or 5 safety warning lights scrolling actoss the dash of a December 2017 jaguar XF Sportbrake. The car has been back to the dealer for 1 day, then 1 week, looked at during its first service and most recently in for almost 3 weeks where it was driven around for 500 miles against owner's wishes and still handed back faulty. It is booked back in next week again.
05-08-2019:Report of October 2017 Jaguar XF requiring replacement rear brake discs and pads at 11,400 miles because pad wear was down to 3mm and the discs were pitted, whereas the front discs were okay with 10mm remaining on the pads. Owner quoted £571.68. This might be due to less frequent use of the car, allowing surface rust on the rear discs to take hold. Or might be a fault with the electromechanical parking brake. Happily JLR agreed to replace the discs and pads etc at their cost.
10-09-2019:Report of various problems in the life of a March 2017 Jaguar XF 2.0 diesel: At about 7000 miles balancer shaft problems developed and owner was without the car for about two weeks. The engine had to be removed and stripped down. In July 2019 water started to leak into the front passenger footwell. Owner was was without the car for about four days whilst the source of the leak was identified and dealt with. On 24 August 2019 the turbo failed and the car had to be transported to the dealer on a recovery vehicle. On 8th September 2019 on the M6 the car lost power and a "restricted performance" message appeared. Owner had to wait 90 minutes for recovery. Car now standing on his drive. He wants to reject it.
14-12-2019:Warning about aftermarket space saver spares for the XF X250. On purchasing the car, owner did not opt to buy a Jaguar 'space saver' for £400 but bought one on-line for approx £140. On a longish trip recently it needed the spacesaver wheel to be fitted on the rear nearside. Over the next 30 miles, it shut the car down. Over the next hour or two, the dashboard instrumentation and information cumulatively ceased to operate starting with both speedometers. The failures gradually extended to much of the rest of the electronic dashboard. On reaching a friend's house, owner stopped the car and got out. On returning to the car, he discovered it had locked itself and the electronic key would not open the doors or boot. Car was transported back to local garage. They found that the shut-down and eventual lock-out was because the battery had been drained and this was triggered by the rear nearside wheel being linked into the electronics to measure speed, tyre pressures, and other functions. They replaced the proper road tyre, re-installed the electronics package, charged the battery, and weeks later all still seems to be well, but their warning was to get to a tyre repair/replace establishment directly without delay after fitting the spacesaver.