Jaguar

Introduction

The 2009 Jaguar XF is a new model, replacing the aging S-Type in Jaguar's lineup. This mid-sized, rear-wheel-drive sedan offers a fresh, engaging alternative to luxury imports such as the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class, and Lexus GS. After a 300-mile test drive, we'd rank the Jaguar XF near the top of its class.

The Jaguar XF delivers everything you'd expect in a contemporary luxury sedan, and then some. The big news with XF is styling, interior design and features, though the hardware underneath is anything but ordinary. A lot of it, including the suspension design, is borrowed from the Jaguar XK.

Factor in a well-engineered body structure, and the XF is exactly what it should be: smooth, quiet and responsive. It feels lighter and more agile than some of its competitors, and it bears up like a sport sedan when driven aggressively.

2009 XF Brakes, Suspension & Handling Specs


Four-wheel ABS

Brake assist system

Cornering brake control

Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs

Electronic hand brake

Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management

Immobilizer

Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel

Stability control

Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2009 XF Weight, Lights & Exterior Dimensions Specs


Body color front and rear bumpers

Chrome/bright trim around side windows

Driver and passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors with automatic operation indicator lights

External dimensions: overall length (inches): 195.3, overall width (inches): 73.9, overall height (inches): 57.5, wheelbase (inches): 114.5, front track (inches): 61.4, rear track (inches): 63.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.6

Halogen bulb headlights

Luxury trim wood/woodgrain on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood & leather on dashboard

Metallic paint

Fixed rear window with defogger

Glass electric front sunroof

Tinted glass on cabin

Weights: curb weight (lbs) 4,017

Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor

2009 XF Cargo, Stereo Speakers & Interior Feature Specs

12v power outlet: front and 1

Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2

Antenna

Peripheral interior monitoring anti-theft protection

Front and rear ashtray

RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3 and digital media card

Cargo area light

Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 28.6 and all seats in place (cu ft): 17.7

Front seats cigar lighter

Clock

Coming home device

Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel

Full dashboard console, full floor console with covered storage box, overhead console

Delayed/fade courtesy lights

Cruise control

Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders

Door ajar warning

Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats

External temperature

Floor mats

Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment

Bucket electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment

Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners

Front seat center armrest

Garage door opener

Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two height adjustable head restraints on rear seats

Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor automatic

Illuminated entry system

Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.0, rear headroom (inches): 37.4, front leg room (inches): 41.5, rear leg room (inches): 36.6, front shoulder room (inches): 56.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 56.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 93.0

Low tire pressure indicator

Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position

Parking distance sensors rear and radar

Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing

Vehicle speed proportional power steering variable rack

Front and rear power windows with two one-touch

Front and rear reading lights

Rear fog lights

3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side with pre-tensioners

Rear seat center armrest

Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments

Automatic operation rear view mirror

Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls

Remote fuel filler door release

Electric remote trunk/hatch release

Front and rear side curtain airbag

Front seat back storage

Leather seat upholstery with additional leather

Seating: five seats

Front side airbag

Nine speaker(s)

Leather covered electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment easy entry

Tachometer

Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror

Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation