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It would not work using the device, or by using the voice-recognition system. Instead, the navigation system kept asking me to sign in to my account, an odd request given that the vehicle was owned by Jaguar and used specifically for members of the media to evaluate.įurthermore, with my iPhone paired to the system’s Bluetooth, Siri would not work. When using the voice-recognition system, I could not get the system to respond to a number of common prompts used to find a point of interest and program a destination. The infotainment system, at least the one provided in the test car, caused significant frustration. The instrumentation, similar in concept to Audi’s “Virtual Cockpit” technology, works well, though it takes a few minutes to get the hang of its steering wheel controls.
#2017 JAGUAR XF PRO#
The test car had Jaguar’s InControl Touch Pro information system, which equips the vehicle with a wide, 10.2-in. Overall, the layout comes across as somewhat half-baked. Remaining control buttons of various sizes are somewhat haphazardly arranged between them, and the climate system’s dashboard geography also integrates a disc player, volume control knob, hazard flasher button, and the engine start/stop button.
#2017 JAGUAR XF DRIVER#
Jaguar’s climate system appears to be straightforward, with dual-zone temperature controls and corresponding displays within easy reach of the driver and front passenger. It would be nice, however, if Jaguar offered a massage function for the front seats, especially at the test car’s price. Though positioned as a midsize premium car, the XF’s interior feels narrow and snug, what some people might perceive in a positive way as “intimate.” Seating is undeniably comfortable, though, up front and in the back.
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Nothing more than dated looking and somewhat haphazardly placed buttons marred the XF’s appearance, though the material covering both sides of the center console did not seem up to the standards expected in a vehicle priced north of $75,000. Buyers indicate their least favorite things about the XF are (in descending order) visibility and safety, the climate control system, infotainment system, storage and space, and fuel economy.Īrchitectural in style, featuring a 2-tone leather and trim treatment, aluminum dashboard panels, trendy gray wood, and gloss-black finishing, the test XF vehicle’s interior looked clean and contemporary. 88%).īuyers say their favorite things about the XF are (in descending order) the exterior styling, engine/transmission, driving dynamics, interior, and seats. 92%) or that they will pay extra to ensure their vehicle has the latest safety features (78% vs. Also, fewer XF buyers agree that their first consideration in choosing a vehicle is reliability (86% vs. 51%) and are more likely to strongly disagree that a vehicle is just a way of getting from place to place (59% vs. Jaguar XF buyers are more likely to strongly agree that they like a vehicle that stands out from the crowd (66% vs. 36%) and 44% of XF buyers are unwilling to pay more for a vehicle that is environmentally friendly (vs. Just 29% say that their first consideration in choosing a vehicle is miles per gallon (vs. Power data, 77% of them strongly agree that they prefer a vehicle that offers responsive handling and powerful acceleration (vs.
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Overwhelmingly, XF buyers identify themselves as performance buyers (73% vs. Only 22% of buyers identify themselves as Gen X (born 1965-1976) or Gen Y (1977-1994), compared with 27% for the segment. 61), and that their median household income is $208,333 (vs. 25% for the segment), that the average XF buyer’s age is 63 (vs.
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Power research data shows that 31% of XF buyers are women (vs. Jaguar Car & SUV Quality, Dependability & Performance Ratingsīefore we discuss the results of our evaluation of the 2017 Jaguar XF, it is helpful to understand who bought the previous version of this car and what they liked most and least about it.Ĭompared with the Midsize Premium Car segment, Jaguar XF owners are more likely to be women, slightly older, and enjoy a greater median annual household income. The price came to $76,735, including the $995 destination charge. 2017 Jaguar XF S front quarter right photoįor this review, our expert evaluated a 2017 Jaguar XF S with all-wheel drive (AWD), upgraded infotainment system, head-up display, Driver Assistance Pack, Comfort and Convenience Pack, and metallic paint.