2009 Jaguar XF Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The 2009 Jaguar XF represents not only a new direction for Jaguar, but possibly its last hope to resurrect the brand. Ford is in the process of selling Jaguar after a decade of disastrous attempts to revive the classic marque. The XF directly replaces the S-Type, which attempted a nostalgic, retro revitalization of the brand that failed both on the road and on the sales charts. The XF looks forward in both design and engineering.

Design-wise, Ian Callum, director of Jaguar design, and his team took some of the best lines from past Jaguars, like the Mark 2, but built on the best features of the XK sports coupe to create an edgy new look for Jaguar that has reviewers raving.

This new Jaguar experience all starts with the "Jaguar handshake." Sit in the driver's seat. A pulsating red, keyless Start/Stop button draws your attention to the center console. Push the button, and the car comes alive, and not just with the engine turning over. Concealed air vents on the dash slide open as the JaguarDrive Selector rises out of the center console into your waiting hand.

That innovative control module is a rotary shift knob. Turn it to Drive, and off you go. It also offers a Sport setting that accelerates transmission response time. If rotating knobs are not your thing, just pull one of the steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles and shift manually. If you hold the upshift paddle for two seconds, the system reverts to standard Drive. Reviewers report "brilliantly quick" shifts in manual mode - Jaguar says they're 10% faster than the XK coupe's.

The ZF six-speed automatic is mated to one of two engine choices in the U.S. version. Luxury and Premium Luxury XFs come standard with a 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 that produces 300 hp and pushes the 4,200-pound sedan from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, with a top speed of 121 mph. Move up to the top-of-the-line Supercharged XF, and that 4.2-liter V8 comes topped off with a Roots-style supercharger and intercooler combination that's good for 420 hp and propels this cat from 0-60 in 5.1 seconds with an electronically governed top end of 155 mph. The base V8 received an EPA estimate of 18/26 mpg city/highway, and the supercharged version got 17/23 mpg.

The XF utilizes the basic suspension package found on the XK sport coupe, with independent forged-aluminum double-wishbone arms, a 1.2-inch roll bar in front, and a 0.54-inch bar in the rear. The Supercharged versions add Jaguar's Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS), an adaptive-dampening system that balances body control with suspension comfort that modulates rough-road shocks. Adding to the impressive ride characteristics, reviewers found the variable-ratio power steering "magnificent; rich with feedback." This is all greatly aided by, according to Jaguar, the stiffest body structure in its class - the use of 25 grades of steel, plus aluminum and magnesium, greatly facilitates this stiffness. In addition, a composite undertray and double bulkhead add to cabin quiet.

Reviewers found the overall driving experience had a lot in common with the XK's, providing a direct sense of the pavement and firm grip even in the tightest corners. An excursion on drenched pavement convinced one reviewer that only a serious driver error or icy roads could cause the big cat to falter. They even went so far as to proclaim that Jaguar had come as close as anyone to the noted sport sedan feel of the BMW 5-Series. This adds up to a huge leap from the S-Type's road manners. The handling is actually a return to traditional Jaguar light-footed suppleness with, perhaps, more body control than has come to be expected from Jaguar.

In the cabin, Jaguar interior designer Alister Whelan was determined to further enhance the groundbreaking exterior and mechanicals. Rather than the traditional sport sedan conventions, Whelan opted for a sumptuous leather, aluminum, and wood environment; as a matter of fact, this Jaguar has more polished wood (your choice of American Walnut, Burl Walnut, or Rich Oak) than any previous model. The driver and front passenger seats have been compared to fine armchairs.

The dashboard is low, providing a sense of spaciousness and expansive down-the-road visibility. The ergonomics and styling are spot on. A seven-inch LCD touch-screen interface provides easy control of the audio, climate, and nav systems. The overhead lighting, button interface lighting, and glovebox operate via motion- and pressure-sensitive sensors. Adding to the style and beauty that abounds here is an ambient phosphor-blue lighting for the instrumentation. The only qualm is with the back seat, in which tall reviewers felt cramped. The trunk is spacious, with 18 cubic feet of cargo space and more with the back seats folded down. Reviewers enthuse that Audi's legendarily elegant interiors have finally found their match in the XF's cabin.

A diesel version is also slated for the U.S., and we'll quite possibly see a high-performance XF-R model with perhaps 500 hp. Jaguar is at a crossroads. Reviewers see the role of the XF as the company's salvation and believe it has all the elements of a great sports sedan.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by pat h
May 01, 2024
I love the car.Its absolutely beautiful, but I wish it was the premium.Because it would have had folded mirrors.Backup camera three c d dish et ceteraMay 01, 2024
by Cory W
Mar 04, 2024
The 4.2L supercharger rwd is a pleasure to drive. Excellent value at $10,000. Seamless shifting, smooth engine that sounds amazing. Interior is luxurious, comfortable and quite large considering Im a large person. Parts are very easy to find online should you need them. Servicing is very easy to diy. Amazing vehicle for the price. Mar 04, 2024
by Glenda P
Sep 24, 2023
Jaguars are a great choice of cars, I think ALL models are good for each driver, I like the features of the XF myself, the V8 IS GREATLY SURPASSED BY ANY OTHER Sep 24, 2023

2009 Jaguar XF Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Bower & Wilkins premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 320 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Bower & Wilkins premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 320 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · Bower Wilkins premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 440 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Speed Rating: (Y) · Type: performance

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing

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