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Jaguar XF Is 2008 Best Diesel By What Diesel Magazine
Jaguar’s latest model, the XF, continued its winning streak today as What Diesel magazine named it the 2008 ‘Car of the Year’.

The luxury sport saloon claimed the top prize after clinching the award for top performing diesel in the ‘Best Executive Car’ category.

This is the tenth international award the model has received since its Frankfurt debut and with 2000 cars sold during March in the UK, it is clear that the XF has captured the imagination of the motoring fraternity and public alike.

Ian Robertson, editor of What Diesel said: “It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Jaguar XF has won the coveted title of What Diesel Car of the Year 2008. It is well deserved and is testament to all the fine people that are proud to say that they work for Jaguar. The car drives exceptionally, and looks absolutely stunning and catapults Jaguar right up the road to success.”

The 2.7-litre diesel, which is available for just £33,900 on the road, was selected from over one hundred new models by a panel of 10 motor industry experts including Sue Baker, Russell Bray and Lisa Curtiss. Praised for its ‘masterful blend of beautiful styling, quality, practicality, luxury and excellent ride and handling’ the XF claimed victory ahead of other category winners including, the Fiat 500, Ford Mondeo, Audi A5 and Volkswagen Eos.

Geoff Cousins, UK Managing Director of Jaguar Cars, said: “I am absolutely delighted that the XF has been named ‘Car of the Year’ by the jurors of What Diesel magazine. The diesel market is incredibly important for the XF – it accounts for 80% of sales in the UK and with competition getting tougher each year, this award is all the more satisfying.”

Another significant factor which contributed to the XF’s triumph was its class-leading residual values. Both CAP and EurotaxGlass’s have rated the diesel derivative above its BMW,

Mercedes, Lexus and Audi competitors with an RV after 36 months / 36,000 miles of 50% of the original value*. Combine this with a CO2, of 199 g/km** and the XF really is a car that will appeal both to the heart and the pocket, as judge, Lisa Curtiss agrees: “For me the XF really is an excellent choice for Car of the Year. It represents incredible value for money, particularly when you consider the level of specification you get as standard. The interior is like nothing else you have seen before and it drives like a dream.”

XJ Named What Diesel’s Best Used Executive Car

The XF was not the only Jaguar model singled out for recognition. The 2.7-litre V6 Diesel XJ won high praise from the panel to be named the Best Used Executive Car.

Complimented for its lightweight aluminium construction, commanding drive, excellent combined fuel economy and sumptuous interior the What Diesel jurors were left in no doubt that the XJ remains one of the best executive saloons on the market today – new or used.

Paul Stauvers, Used Car Sales Manager, Jaguar UK said: “When the XJ was launched in 2003, it set new standards in handling, precision and refinement. It is fantastic to see that those characteristics continue to delight drivers and passengers today.”

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 4/16/2008 9:25:50 AMView My AgentSpace
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That's a gorgeous picture of the XF.

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91z4me91z4me - 4/16/2008 9:50:15 AM
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It sure is. I saw my first one on the road yesterday. I actually just sat a stop light and watched it go past before leaving, I had the right of way. It is a stunning design, but the front still doesn't say Jaguar to me.


goochgooch - 4/16/2008 4:27:01 PM
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I just made that photo the background on my computer screen.


EL34EL34 - 4/16/2008 10:54:48 AM
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I love European cities and their cars :-)

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w209w114w209w114 - 4/16/2008 1:08:37 PMView My AgentSpace
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It was neither developed nor designed by Tata. Thus its not a Tata, but merely a model acquired by the company during it's takeover. Why the need to bash?

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w209w114w209w114 - 4/16/2008 1:10:10 PMView My AgentSpace
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My comment was aimed at a comment made by Toyota power claiming this car was a Tata.


cdokecdoke - 4/16/2008 1:39:49 PMView My AgentSpace
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...a comment which has mysteriously disappeared. No, the XF isn't a TATA, and if they keep their word no Jaguar will be.


ubercoolubercool - 4/16/2008 11:59:07 AM
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Awesome car, would love the supercharged version in ebony black parked on my drive thanx.

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goochgooch - 4/16/2008 4:26:37 PM
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Certainly, this is the most beautiful diesel car...
The XFs are absolutely stunning in the flesh. Like four-door XJs.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 4/16/2008 6:45:06 PMView My AgentSpace
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You mean four-door XKs? Yes.


goochgooch - 4/17/2008 7:17:33 AM
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Oops! Yep -- XKs I meant. Thanks.


xj13xj13 - 4/16/2008 6:46:14 PM
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The cat is back.

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umakechumpchangeumakechumpchange - 4/16/2008 9:27:12 PM
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It looks similar to a Buick Lucerne without the Jaguar emblem. It looks awesome

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umakechumpchangeumakechumpchange - 4/16/2008 9:29:51 PM
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excluding the haedlights


umakechumpchangeumakechumpchange - 4/16/2008 9:30:28 PM
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headlights*


Jagexpert2Jagexpert2 - 4/16/2008 10:31:26 PMView My AgentSpace
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Another win. On top of Motor Trend saying The XF is "Touching Greatness"

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Jagexpert2Jagexpert2 - 4/16/2008 11:02:37 PMView My AgentSpace
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http://www.jaguarnewswire.com/2008/04/jaguar-newswire-2009-jaguar-xf-touching.html

XF Touching Greatness


BoredBored - 4/17/2008 12:14:12 AM
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very nice.
even better that none of the toyota hybrid nutjobs have made a comment about this...so far.

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I95SPEEDINGTICKETSI95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 4/17/2008 1:27:44 AM
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Ok

What are the stats for this Engine and the Vehicle Performance ?

I see a lot of gushing over Superficial anecdotes and not one set of statistics which one could use to compare this 2.7 Jag Diesel Engine with the competition.

Last i checked the 2.7 Diesel in the Range Sport was swapped for a Larger V8 Diesel which had much better Performance and Efficiency, so how is it suddenly so great in the XF saloon ?

Ill go see if the Audi 2.7 and 3.0 Diesel or the BMW 3.0 Diesel is not better than this Jag 2.7 Performance and Efficiency wise.

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goochgooch - 4/17/2008 7:21:04 AM
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Why wouldn't the engine be better in a much lighter vehicle? Just because it didn't work for the RR Sport doesn't mean it won't for the XF.
It's not always about numbers -- I don't know why I have to keep saying that. It's about how the car feels. If you buy a car based on numbers alone, that's your choice, but it's not always the wise way to go.


abcdabcd - 4/17/2008 12:54:36 PM
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gooch:
"It's about how the car feels."
yes but this is rather subjective and you can`t definitely judge car about feelings . numbers are also important becouse they are objective .


RupertRupert - 4/17/2008 7:04:05 PMView My AgentSpace
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This 2.7 is twin turbo rather than the single turbo Land Rover ones.



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