RE: Jaguar XFR: UK Drive
Discussion
LewisR said:
I don't have 60k to spend on a car, so my opinion doesn't count but for what it's worth:
I'm glad that a lot of people do seem to like this car and i think it's a genuinly good car but I'm not convinced about the styling. It's not low & mean like the X300 XJR always seemed to look, yes, I know you get bugger all interior space.
Additionally, it has all this engine trickery on it CPS, variable intake tract length etc. for an efficient engine then has alot of its good work undone by having a supercharger bolted on to it. To me, this seems like an inefficient way of getting additional power (at full power, I think that the old XJR's supercharger took about 70bhp to run it - I'm sure someone reading this will know a more accurate figure). I understand that turbocharging is a more efficient way of charging an engine.
I hope it sells well.
Not all Jaguars are low like the older XJ, the MK2 for example.I'm glad that a lot of people do seem to like this car and i think it's a genuinly good car but I'm not convinced about the styling. It's not low & mean like the X300 XJR always seemed to look, yes, I know you get bugger all interior space.
Additionally, it has all this engine trickery on it CPS, variable intake tract length etc. for an efficient engine then has alot of its good work undone by having a supercharger bolted on to it. To me, this seems like an inefficient way of getting additional power (at full power, I think that the old XJR's supercharger took about 70bhp to run it - I'm sure someone reading this will know a more accurate figure). I understand that turbocharging is a more efficient way of charging an engine.
I hope it sells well.
Garlick said:
What I liked about the XFR was its dual personality.
Fancy heading home after a tough day? Well just turn off the 'dynamic' mode, used D instead of S on the auto, set the climate and pop on something relaxing on the DAB and waft all the way home.
Fancy an early morning blast? Well select S, select dynamic, turn the traction to the appropriate setting, use the paddle shift and the car firms up, the throttle responds in an instant, the gearchange is super fast and it starts to sound like a muted Nascar.
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is this not what the M5 can already do with a touch of the 'M' button so to speak?Fancy heading home after a tough day? Well just turn off the 'dynamic' mode, used D instead of S on the auto, set the climate and pop on something relaxing on the DAB and waft all the way home.
Fancy an early morning blast? Well select S, select dynamic, turn the traction to the appropriate setting, use the paddle shift and the car firms up, the throttle responds in an instant, the gearchange is super fast and it starts to sound like a muted Nascar.
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I love it.. To be honest although I am in great admiration of the German Counterparts I am confused and a little bewidlered by 7 speed gearboxes, 10 way differentials 8 turbos and the like.. You can always rely on Jaguar to simply supercharge an already glorious V8 and wrap it all in a stylish body... The name Jaguar still has something very Evocative about it..People won't hate you. Well done Jaguar
Steve_bullockuk said:
Great review, however, am i the only one who hasn't warmed to the XF's appearance?
No mate.I went on a factory tour 18 months ago and was disappointed to see the stary, bug-eyed headlights and plastic grill. The rear is huge and if this was a BMW the journo's would slate it. Admittedly I've not driven on and you would be either a fool or very,very rich to buy a petrol one.Edited by Steve_bullockuk on Monday 8th June 14:55
Burba said:
Garlick said:
What I liked about the XFR was its dual personality.
Fancy heading home after a tough day? Well just turn off the 'dynamic' mode, used D instead of S on the auto, set the climate and pop on something relaxing on the DAB and waft all the way home.
Fancy an early morning blast? Well select S, select dynamic, turn the traction to the appropriate setting, use the paddle shift and the car firms up, the throttle responds in an instant, the gearchange is super fast and it starts to sound like a muted Nascar.
...
is this not what the M5 can already do with a touch of the 'M' button so to speak?Fancy heading home after a tough day? Well just turn off the 'dynamic' mode, used D instead of S on the auto, set the climate and pop on something relaxing on the DAB and waft all the way home.
Fancy an early morning blast? Well select S, select dynamic, turn the traction to the appropriate setting, use the paddle shift and the car firms up, the throttle responds in an instant, the gearchange is super fast and it starts to sound like a muted Nascar.
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Best of both worlds IMO, and owning a Jag is just so much nicer
Lucozade said:
Definately a lovely car, however, I've been put off by the scary depreciation of the XF range. Better sticking with German in my opinion.
What makes you say that?Glass's predict best in class residuals for XF:
http://www.motorstoday.co.uk/JAGUAR-XF-RESIDUALS-T...
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