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Jaguar XF

Expert Rating

Used car score:

60
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

70
%
B

Safety Rating:

62
%
C

Eco Rating:

58
%
B

Reliability Rating:

62
%
D

Running Costs:

45
%
D

How are our Expert Rating scores calculated?

Expert Rating

Used car score:

60
%
D

This model is no longer on sale or in production, so it doesn't have a New Car Expert Rating score.

Expert Rating report card

Media Rating:

70
%
B

Safety Rating:

62
%
C

Eco Rating:

58
%
B

Reliability Rating:

62
%
D

Running Costs:

45
%
D

Summary


The Jaguar XF was a large executive saloon and estate model, and for most of its production life, the largest saloon in the Jaguar range after the end of production of the flagship XJ range in early 2019.

This was the second-generation model, which was launched onto the UK market in the summer of 2015. Initially only available as a saloon, an estate model (called the Sportbrake) was added in 2017. Both were built at Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich plant near Birmingham in England.

The XF ended production in Summer 2024 as Jaguar began shutting down production of its entire model range ahead of a complete brand relaunch.

The Jaguar XF received mostly positive reviews from the UK motoring media. It received particular praise for its driving dynamics and generous standard equipment levels, but was criticised for its interior quality and engine efficiency not being up to the same level as most of its major rivals.

As of January 2025, the Jaguar XF holds a Used Car Expert Rating of D with a score of 60%. It gets good grades for strong media reviews, but running costs and reliability have been poor, while its safety rating is now only average compared to newer cars.

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Key specifications


Body style: Large saloon and estate
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price when new: From £35,640 on-road

Launched: Summer 2015
Last updated: Spring 2019
Discontinued: Summer 2024


Media reviews


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Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2015
Date expired: January 2022
Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 92%
Child protection: 84%
Vulnerable road users: 80%
Safety assist: 83%

Notes on safety rating

The Jaguar XF was tested by Euro NCAP back in 2015 and awarded a five-star rating. However, this rating expired in January 2022 and is no longer valid as the car no longer meets the standards required for such a rating. This is normal practice, as Euro NCAP reviews its ratings on most cars annually with most ratings expiring after about six or seven years.

Although the rating has now expired, the score is still useful if you are comparing a used XF to vehicles of similar age – whose ratings will have probably also expired.

Eco rating


Independent emissions and efficiency ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

The Jaguar XF was not tested by Green NCAP during its production life.

Reliability rating


Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

All data based on MotorEasy average workshop costs for extended car warranty claims

The Jaguar XF has a below-average reliability rating, according to workshop and warranty claim data provided by our partner MotorEasy.

Like other saloons in the Jaguar range, the most common repair than XE owners claim for is electrical repairs, which in this case cost about £500 on average. Gearbox problems are the most costly, with an average repair fee of £1,600. Fortunately gearbox issues are rare. Engine problems are much more common, with an average claim cost of more than £1,200.

If you’re looking at a used Jaguar XF, make sure any extended warranty cover you purchase covers all of these potential problem areas.

Running cost rating

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Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumptionAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models34 mpgD30 – 35 mpgD – E
Diesel models53 mpgB47 – 57 mpgB – C
CO₂ outputAverageScoreVariationScore
Petrol models191 g/kmC182 – 213 g/kmC – D
Diesel models139 g/kmB130 – 185 g/kmA – C
Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
All models34C25 – 42B – D
Service and maintenanceCostScore
Year 1£331C
Year 2£728C
Year 3£1,232C
Year 4£1,496C
Year 5£1,979C
Overall£5,766C

The Jaguar XF is a mixed bag when it comes to running costs, according to whole-life cost numbers provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our data partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Fuel economy is disappointing for petrol models but good for diesel-engined versions. Insurance costs and maintenance expenditure are predicted to be fairly average – not cheap but not overly expensive either.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Jaguar XF has received

2021

  • DieselCar & EcoCar Top 50 – Best Executive Car

2020

  • DieselCar & EcoCar Used Car Awards – Best Used Executive Car

2018

  • SME Company Car of the Year Awards – Company Car of the Year + Large Company Car of the Year

2017

  • Auto Trader AwardsNew Car of the Year

2016

  • BBC Top Gear Awards – Best Saloon Car
  • Fleet World Honours – Best Executive Car
  • Fleet News Awards – Best Executive Car
  • DieselCar Awards – Best Executive Car
  • SME Company Car of the Year Awards – Best Director’s Company Car
  • Tow Car Awards – Best Tow Car, 1550-1699kg category

2015

  • Auto Express Awards – Design Award

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