RE: Jaguar XFR-S: Review

[Fire99]

0a said:

Looks more like a VXR than a Jaguar, a bit too far for me though I'm sure it's fast.

Yep, the colour plus the spoiler etc looks more Holden (Vauxhall VXR) than Jaguar.

[xRIEx]

kambites said:

SidewaysSi said:

Not really sure what the issue, BMWs and Audis do not always ride properly TBH.

Sporty BMWs and Audis very rarely ride properly, in my experience, but that doesn't really give Jaguar an excuse to do the same.

Strange to see other reviews praising the ride quality, though. Maybe different options?

Agree, to my mind Jaguar's hallmark is their ride quality.

If it's at a pre-release event for the media, I would have thought they would all be similar/top spec.

I would guess it falls to individual reviewers' perceptions and expectations - whether comparing to BMW/Audi competitors, or to other Jaguars.

[monthefish]

Spookedmoose said:

SidewaysSi said:

The car gets a very favourable review in EVO, which I am more likely to believe to be honest. They say the ride is firm at low speeds but improves as you press on. I love the car and love all that Jaguar and LR are doing of late..far more desirable to these eyes than the equivalent German.

The ride is also praised in Jalopnik's review. www.jalopnik.com Odd that it's polarising opinion so much

Dare I say it, but, other than Chris Harris, I don't think PH has any professional car hacks on its team.

[Fire99]

Krikkit said:

I think in a more subtle shade, and without the huge wing, it'll be a lot less showy. Sounds like the ride would be a deal-breaker to me. Lovely thing to exist though, well done Jaguar!

ETA: Much nicer.

Edited by Krikkit on Monday 12th August 15:07

Looks good in a more 'toned down' shade like this.

[SidewaysSi]

monthefish said:

Spookedmoose said:

SidewaysSi said:

The car gets a very favourable review in EVO, which I am more likely to believe to be honest. They say the ride is firm at low speeds but improves as you press on. I love the car and love all that Jaguar and LR are doing of late..far more desirable to these eyes than the equivalent German.

The ride is also praised in Jalopnik's review. www.jalopnik.com Odd that it's polarising opinion so much

Dare I say it, but, other than Chris Harris, I don't think PH has any professional car hacks on its team.

My thoughts exactly. As for ride quality, how bad is it really? If no worse than the equivalent German, I don't see this as a problem as the handling is meant to be very good. If it is terrible which is probably not the case then it is more of an issue.

Comes down to product differentiation...this is a faster, harder XFR after all therefore I would expect it to have a worse ride!

Edited by SidewaysSi on Tuesday 13th August 12:25

[monthefish]

AdvocatusD said:

Is it just me, or is Jaguar the most exciting main stream car company at the moment?

The CX-75 and the F-type, etc. It really has risen well since the TATA takeover.

Absolutely.

Well done TATA.

[smilo996]

Reavenger said:

rob1234 said:

Looks a bit like an Octavia vRS at first glance...?!

Edited by rob1234 on Monday 12th August 15:09

Ha ha exactly what I thought!

New Octavia vRS body kit anyone?

Oh come on, the front of each car are totally different. The octavia has squared rear lights the jag landscape narrow ones, the wheels are very different, Jag has less side window space, no chrome window trims and a side slat. It does have four doors and four wheels though. That is just the obvious differences.

[E38Ross]

kambites said:

I wanted to like this car but however fast it is, what's the point in a two tonne barge with a rubbish ride and refinement?

Totally agree.

[E38Ross]

Sixpackpert said:

Really? Okay, I haven't driven the R-S but rubbish ride and refinement???

Can't fault mine for either to be honest, Jag are on a roll and I will be having the new XF in a couple of years.

Your post makes no sense. He asks what's the point due to poor ride and refinement which the article claims it has. You then say you haven't driven one, then shortly go on to say yours is fine.

So you do or don't have an XFR-S? If you don't, what's the relevance of your car? The article clearly states the ride is noticeably firmer than a standard XFR....

[Krikkit]

Spookedmoose said:

SidewaysSi said:

The car gets a very favourable review in EVO, which I am more likely to believe to be honest. They say the ride is firm at low speeds but improves as you press on. I love the car and love all that Jaguar and LR are doing of late..far more desirable to these eyes than the equivalent German.

The ride is also praised in Jalopnik's review. www.jalopnik.com Odd that it's polarising opinion so much

I would think that the roads Jalopnik drove one on (in my experience of US roads, which is limited) would be smooth sweeping affairs, not broken pot-holed stuff we have over here.

[Wolfsbait]

monthefish said:

Dare I say it, but, other than Chris Harris, I don't think PH has any professional car hacks on its team.

+1

[PunterCam]

Horrible. If you're buying something that obvious it has to be the big VXR.

[David87]

I don't care if an E63 is faster or an RS6 has a softer dashboard, I want this Jaguar, please.

[FestivAli]

The 430kw (580ish hp) HSV GTS has made this somewhat irrelevant in the world of slightly ugly blue saloons:







There is also an automatic option for people who don't really like driving or have missing limbs.

These were taken from the HSV website: http://www.hsv.com.au/Gen-F/see/gts/?rid=build (sorry PH if this is not allowed. For the record I don't work for HSV or any car company)

Yes it's slightly more bogan but being half Aussie half Brit I like to swing both ways when it comes to jingoism (though I have been going for Australia in the ashes because I feel I should be supportive of a puppy who is being kicked). That and having sat in XFs they don't really feel luxurious or prestige to me. I like my luxury cars to be all soft piped beige hide and slabs of tree.

Ali.

Edited for grammar reasons.

Edited by FestivAli on Wednesday 14th August 05:40

[MonkeySpanker]

My friend had one of these to take his granddaughter to her prom. No other car there got a look in. In the flesh THAT blue isn't so bad nor is the spoiler (although not my cup of tea). The noise it makes, however, is very, very naughty.

[xRIEx]

MonkeySpanker said:

My friend had one of these to take his granddaughter to her prom. No other car there got a look in. In the flesh THAT blue isn't so bad nor is the spoiler (although not my cup of tea). The noise it makes, however, is very, very naughty.

Have they actually released this car yet? The article's written as though it's about to be, but not available yet.

[thiscocks]

Is 100% stiffer twice as stiff?

[Cotic]

thiscocks said:

Is 100% stiffer twice as stiff?

From someone called 'thiscocks' that made me snort out loud.

[Stuperbulous]

xRIEx said:

Have they actually released this car yet? The article's written as though it's about to be, but not available yet.

I have one sitting right in front of my desk in Stratos Grey. A truly stunning car.

[iacabu]

Just had a look at building one on the website, what a poor choice of colours/wheels (same with many sports versions it seems). The blue doesn't suit it at all and I wouldn't spec it on an XKR-S either. Spoiler ruins it too.

Minus the above, these are one of (if not THE) nicest exec cars on the road