Jaguar XF

The Jaguar XF is reaping more awards – the number is now up to 17 since its global launch in March...
Britain's best motoring website for women – evecars.com has named the Jaguar XF 'Best Executive Car' in its 2008 honours list.

The panel of women responsible for putting the XF and its competitors through their paces were, evecars.com editor Alex Jenner-Fust, Eve magazine's Rachael Ashley and Jessica Gibson, Autocar's Vicky Parrott and Eve reader Sarah Thane. Each appraised the cars using five key criteria: Comfort (driving position, space in the rear), Practicality (getting in and out, positioning a child seat), Space (boot volume and ease of loading) Parking and of course the Drive.

Commenting on the award, Alex Jenner-Fust, editor of evecars.com said: "For a car that will take you seamlessly from school gates to boardroom, look no further. The Jaguar XF combines cutting-edge technology with a classic British feel. Driving it is a real pleasure, whether you're on the school run or cruising to the south of France. The stereo system is easy to use, while the seats are so comfortable you won't want to get out."
And Britain’s Auto Express has voted the XF 'Car of the Year' – its fourth top title win. Jaguar's multi-award winning sports sedan claimed its crown following victory in the 'Best Executive Car' category ahead of the BMW 5-Series, the Mercedes CLS and E-Class, the Audi A6 and the Lexus GS.

Dan Strong, Editor of Auto Express magazine, said: "Jaguar’s XF is a machine that has proved the doubters wrong. It’s a car that impresses on every level, from design to drivability, practicality to price.
"But that’s not the only reason why our judges chose this car. Our winner has raised the standards in a class where excellence is considered the norm.”
Other recent awards include the prestigious 'Car of the Year' title from evecars.com's sister publication What Car?

“The variety of awards XF has gained confirms its combination of style and practicality appeals to a wide range of people,” said Wallis Dumper, the Managing Director of Motorcorp Distributors, the New Zealand importer of Jaguar.

"The female market is important as women are increasingly contributing to the buying decision. Yet XF also appeals as a sports sedan with more attraction to men.” Not only is the XF winning over motoring editors, it continues to capture the imagination of customers. Forward orders currently total 30,000 world-wide.

Priced from $114,990 for both the petrol V6 and turbo diesel V6 models, the XF comes as standard with a generous specification featuring a host of innovative, industry-leading equipment. Highlights include the all-new JaguarDrive Selector™ and JaguarSense™ – a smart technical solution introducing touch or proximity-sensing control for overhead console lights and glovebox.

What Diesel magazine and The Sun Motoring have also named the XF 'Car of the Year' while Top Gear magazine hailed it their 'Limo of the Year'. Other notable awards include 'Interior of the Year' from CAR magazine and the 'Design Award' from Autocar magazine.

Most recently, the optional top-of-the-range 440 watt Bowers & Wilkins in-car audio system in the Jaguar XF was voted Best Buy under £100,000 by The What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Ultimate Guide to High End Entertainment.