![]() ![]() Jaguar 2012 xf series#It's definitely worth checking out the Audi A6 and Audi A7, the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and E-Class. Most of this car's competitors are available with all-wheel drive and a less powerful, more fuel-efficient engine choice. Otherwise, the 2012 Jaguar XF carries on with its sharp handling, resilient ride and superb V8 engines. Other interior controls have been reworked to look, feel and function better. It still has some ergonomic issues and responds slowly at times, but it represents a big improvement. More important, Jaguar has installed its latest navigation system complete with the same touchscreen interface that's also used in the XJ. Inside the cabin, the base model's seats are more supportive this year and there are new colors available for the leather upholstery. ![]() Around back, the taillights are a big bigger and now utilize LED bulbs. The grille is a tad more upright, while the lower fascia has been made less fussy. The most prominent change can be seen on the headlights, which have been restyled to be sleeker and now more closely resemble those of the flagship XJ sedan. For 2012, the XF and high-performance XFR get a mild styling refresh that smoothes out some of the car's less elegant details. But as this midsize luxury sedan hits the midpoint of its lifecycle, there is certainly room for improvement. This is automotive theatre that makes similar efforts by various Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz models seem like uninspired dinner club productions.įor three years, such theatre has helped rejuvenate a Jaguar brand that had pretty much used up the last of its nine lives (our last feline reference, we promise). Pressing it brings the Jaguar V8 to life and then, like the curtain rising on La Traviata, lifts the circular gear selector into the driver's palm and rotates the four air vents into place. The console-mounted start button pulsates red as if there's a real feline heart beating deep inside. The 2012 Jaguar XF represents a bold take on the luxury sedan segment and it has a rich character that's immediately evident. ![]()
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