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2012 Jaguar XF Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Make no mistake, Jaguar is one of the world’s leading luxury brands. Its refresh of the 2012 XF has attempted to address style complaints from earlier years. This car is made to appeal to luxury drivers craving a sportier ride, and the redesign emphasizes this.
Under the hood, the car stays the same with a powerful 5.0-liter V8 engine for all trim levels. The XF Base and Portfolio offer 385 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque, the Supercharged ramps power to 470 hp and 424 lb-ft of torque, and the top-of-the-line R has 510 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque. All models are rear-wheel drive, and one of the car's biggest issues is that Jaguar needs to offer AWD to stay competitive. All models come with a 6-speed manual transmission with paddle shifters with winter and dynamic driving modes.
The Base comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, with 19- or 20-inchers as options; the Portfolio comes with 19-inch wheels, with 20-inchers available; and the R comes with 20-inch wheels. A variety of attractive spokes and metals are available for each level as well.
Outside, the car has received enough nips and tucks in the fascia to make any Hollywood superstar jealous. The head- and taillights have been pleasingly reshaped—distinctive LED running lights dot the car’s lower eyelids—and the front end has been re-sculpted to be more aerodynamic. This brings it more in line with the XJ (but we’re still not crazy about the lower grille).
Inside, one is greeted with a redesigned steering-wheel system, new front and rear seats, and a new color control screen. Silver buttons have been replaced with a more easy-to-read black finish. When one pushes the glowing Start button, a mini light-and-sound spectacle begins, as the Jag’s knob-controlled gear selector rises from the center console, adding a (tiny) thrill to the drive even while still in Park. The distinctive Jaguar interior has been further enhanced with new wood and leather options. Navigation, USB connectivity and Bluetooth are standard for all levels.
Once the drivetrain is engaged, the fun really begins. All levels are nimble and powerful, but the Supercharged and R trims really take it over the top, with an Adaptive Dynamics System that scans the road ahead and adjusts the suspension accordingly. Even with the Base engine, 0 to 60 is clocked at 5.5 seconds, while the R gets there in 4.7. Watch out for speeding tickets!
Safety features in the XF include front and side airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags and an antilock braking system—standard in most cars of its class.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2012 Jaguar XF
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by kenneth m
Feb 15, 2024
Jaguars are great cars that really hold-up well. usually lots of useful options that you really use . They handle really well and are deserving of their reputation. I really liked this car and the Jaguars I have owned. Powerful, pleasant ride make these cars a real pleasure to drive. Feb 15, 2024
by Mr.A G
Feb 12, 2024
No nothing about this 1012, I own 2010 xf and a 2003 xj, owner over 20 cars and will own buy Jags now. In market for another one or F-Pace, .. no problems, I take of them and they dont let down. Both are V8Feb 12, 2024
by Leon N
Oct 17, 2022
Luxury sports car! Really fast and rides great. Watch out for electrical issues.Oct 17, 2022
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by kenneth m
Feb 15, 2024
Jaguars are great cars that really hold-up well. usually lots of useful options that you really use . They handle really well and are deserving of their reputation. I really liked this car and the Jaguars I have owned. Powerful, pleasant ride make these cars a real pleasure to drive. Feb 15, 2024
by Mr.A G
Feb 12, 2024
No nothing about this 1012, I own 2010 xf and a 2003 xj, owner over 20 cars and will own buy Jags now. In market for another one or F-Pace, .. no problems, I take of them and they dont let down. Both are V8Feb 12, 2024
by Leon N
Oct 17, 2022
Luxury sports car! Really fast and rides great. Watch out for electrical issues.Oct 17, 2022
by Richard W
Sep 24, 2022
They need to keep thy V8. The Ghibli and Quattroporte. Sep 24, 2022
by Ron D
Nov 17, 2020
It’s one of the best cars ever made styling perfect value pretty good missing touch needs more over all I give it a 9Nov 17, 2020
by Donald / DonYAH M
Aug 25, 2020
The 2012 Jaguar XF, is a very Excellent, luxury Sport Sedan. And with both impressive interior and exterior design. And very powerful high performance engine. built to last, top of the line Engineering and Computer Technology.Aug 25, 2020
by joe a
Apr 27, 2020
the Jaguars are the best very little road noise very comfortable to drive and ride great stereo sound Apr 27, 2020
by Anonymous
Oct 24, 2014
Great car for the price! Hard to find a European car with a V8 in the low $50's. Back seat is a little small for my taste, and MPG could be better, but what do really expect from a 385 HP sedan. Great looks, that come with a ton of compliments.Oct 24, 2014
by Pat M
Oct 06, 2014
Leasing this vehicle was a great experience, and tons of fun. It definitely had a sports car and luxury feel all in one. Highly recommend this generation Jaguar, but make sure you get the extras if you want the full experience. The design, and interior is top notch providing heritage and class.Oct 06, 2014
by Leonardo S
Jan 11, 2012
it's a fantastic car very elegance and sportive which has a big power and
a lot of acceleration and doesn't cost a lot to maintenance. it is also fun
to drive and it is perfect for all types of trip.Jan 11, 2012
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2012 Jaguar XF Pricing
Original MSRP
$53,000 to $82,000Price range
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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
USB auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · Bower & Wilkins premium brand speakers · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 400 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · 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: 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: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse
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
USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Bower & Wilkins premium brand speakers · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 400 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · 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): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
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
Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash CD: DVD · Bower & Wilkins premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 16 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: 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: 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 · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse
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
Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash CD: DVD · Bower Wilkins premium brand · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 16
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.0 · Front brake width: 1.42 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.0 · Rear brake width: 1.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 18
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome surround · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 14
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: 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: 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 · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse