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.

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
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
The Car Expert
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic AWD R-Sport estate
“Some cabin elements do let it down a touch, but it’s still a premium machine and it benefits from a surprisingly involving drive, too.”
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Model reviewed: XF S saloon
Score: 7.6 / 10
“The Jaguar XF S is a worthy competitor in a very tough market. It’s not perfect, but it is a fine car.”
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic Sportbrake R-Dynamic S
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is a decent match for any rival in this sector, although a lack of plug-in hybrid tech counts against it.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“Jaguar’s latest XF is desirable and very good to drive, making it a genuine rival to the German alternatives.”
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Model reviewed: 2021 update
Score: 8 / 10
“Updates to the XF’s interior and tech have put it on an equal footing with the best executive models. It still drives exactly as we want a big Jaguar saloon to, blending comfort and refinement with agile handling.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 8 / 10
“Jaguar’s latest XF is desirable and very good to drive, making it a genuine rival to the German alternatives.”
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Model reviewed: Sportbrake range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is a match for any rival in this sector and a practical alternative to an SUV”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Saloon 2021
Score: 9 / 10
“Jaguar’s updated XF gets new tech, mild hybrid engines and impresses with its sporty handling and smart interior
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Business Car
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic Sportbrake R-Dynamic S
Score: 9 / 10
“The Jaguar XF shows it still has a few tricks up its sleeve, and isn’t shying away from the competition.”
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Car
Model reviewed: 2021
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar XF is still one of the most entertaining executive saloons to drive. It trades maximum comfort levels for driver enjoyment, but not by a detrimental amount, offering enough opulence, space and performance in a handsome-looking package.”
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Model reviewed: Sportbrake range
Score: 8 / 10
“If James Bond and M decided to patch up their working relationship with some fly-fishing in Scotland, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake is the car they would take. It’s stylish, practical, desirable, and fantastic to drive. What more do you need to know?”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic R-Sport saloon
Score: 8 / 10
“The humble entry-level Jaguar XF is a winner, bringing many of the benefits of Jaguar ownership to the company car masses.”
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Model reviewed: 3.0-litre V6 petrol automatic S saloon
Score: 8 / 10
“Jaguar’s quickest XF is a deeply accomplished and sophisticated saloon. Some may be put off by its nuanced and subtle approach to refined and rapid progress. Those that aren’t will be absolutely delighted.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Saloon range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Jaguar XF is a handsome four-door saloon with plenty of space and competitive running costs that’s also able to satisfy keen drivers.”
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Model reviewed: Sportback range overview
Score: 8.6 / 10
“While rivals have better interiors, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake is a sharp-handling and elegant executive estate.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Sportbrake estate range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is a good-looking car that is fun to drive. Still, it’s not quite as fuel-efficient as alternatives like the Mercedes E-Class Estate and Audi A6 Avant.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 7 / 10
“Straight out the box, the Jaguar XF is the best-driving car in its class and one of the best looking, while the new model’s added rear legroom means there’s now no practical reason not to choose it.”
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Company Car Today
Model reviewed: SPORTBRAKE D200 MHEV SE
“Update brings efficient, refined and powerful new diesel, as well as better infotainment and a classier interior.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic 250 R-Sport Sportbrake
“The Jaguar XF Sportbrake looks great, with the slight dimension changes giving it better proportions and a shorter rear overhang. It’s also refined, handles well and has excellent residuals.”
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Evo
Score: 8 / 10
“The XF’s impressive chassis is now joined by a plush new interior and slick tech, but powertrains remain a significant weakness.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic R-Sport 300PS
Score: 8 / 10
“Jaguar probably pips all three German rivals at this market level for driver appeal but currently lacks a true high-performance XF, while all three Germans offer better cabins and more up-to-date technology.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The new Jaguar XF may have its shortcomings, but in the right trim and spec it’s a compelling proposition and a strong alternative to its key rivals from Germany.”
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Model reviewed: 3.0-litre V6 petrol automatic Sportbrake S
“Jaguar’s exec estate still leads the class dynamically, but rivals best it technologically”
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Fleetworld
Score: 8 / 10
“As good to drive as ever, the premium feel to the new interior of the facelifted XF marks this Jaguar out, despite tough opposition.”
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel manual Prestige saloon
Score: 9 / 10
“Surely this Jaguar XF is the ideal company car for lots of motorway driving. It’s refined, quiet, comfortable, and has excellent fuel economy at 70mph. If you really want to save fuel, buy the XF rather than an SUV.”
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Sportbrake estate range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Jaguar XF Sportbrake is a compelling alternative to an SUV. It has plenty of space, thrilling handling and gorgeous looks. It can’t quite compete with the class leaders for cabin quality or boot volume, but it’s a neatly executed estate that comes loaded with kit.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Jaguar sells so many SUVs that it’s easy to forget what made the brand famous – big, beautiful saloon cars that were great to look at and thrilling to drive. The XF fits that traditional mould perfectly. It can’t compete with newer rivals for pace, efficiency or technology, but is still a great all-round package.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar XF is a very good alternative to the cars like the Mercedes-Benz 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.”
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Model reviewed: Sportback range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Jaguar XF Sportbrake doesn’t get anything dramatically bad, but equally it doesn’t excel in any particular area either. It is comfortable, efficient and luxurious. And for many family car buyers that will be more than enough.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Saloon range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“Stylish Jaguar XF showcases how executive saloons can deliver comfort and incisive handling”
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Model reviewed: Sportback estate range
Score: 8.4 / 10
“Best-looking large estate is also great to drive”
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The Sun
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic 250 Portfolio saloon
“Once you’re up and running on the open road, it steams along with effortless comfort. It’ll simply eat up the motorway miles. And that’s what the Jaguar XF will be used for by owners – as a long-distance cruiser with a generous boot for gear and comfy back seats.”
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic 250 Portfolio saloon
Score: 8 / 10
“Still a compelling alternative to usual German options”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic 240 Portfolio AWD saloon
Score: 6 / 10
“The Jaguar XF is spacious, efficient and comfortable – and a terrific thing to drive, too. But it falls down on interior quality a little and refinement a lot – and somehow, the raffish charm we’ve come to expect from Jaguar saloons has been diluted here.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic 250 R-Sport
Score: 8 / 10
“With Jaguar’s SUV sales thriving this XF Sportbrake estate could end up being a fairly niche choice. That’s not to say it’s not still a very fine car though, with a satisfying level of comfort, power and handling, not to mention a very handsome design.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Sportbrake range
Score: 7 / 10
“Jaguar said its SUVs made new estate cars pointless. It’s built one anyway, and it’s mostly a success.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 7 / 10
“In isolation, the Jaguar XF is a good car. But against an immensely talented – and varied – crop of rivals, it falls a little short.”
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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
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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
Total claims: 710
Average repair cost: £674.50
Last updated: October 2024
Reliability score
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.
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
Fuel consumption | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
Petrol models | 34 mpg | D | 30 – 35 mpg | D – E |
Diesel models | 53 mpg | B | 47 – 57 mpg | B – C |
CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
Petrol models | 191 g/km | C | 182 – 213 g/km | C – D |
Diesel models | 139 g/km | B | 130 – 185 g/km | A – C |
Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
All models | 34 | C | 25 – 42 | B – D |
Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
Year 1 | £331 | C |
Year 2 | £728 | C |
Year 3 | £1,232 | C |
Year 4 | £1,496 | C |
Year 5 | £1,979 | C |
Overall | £5,766 | C |
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 Awards – New 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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