2009 JAGUAR XF

After months of coverage starting with the C-XF concept, we were finally able to drive the all-new Jaguar XF in beautiful San Diego.

The Jaguar XF not only marks an evolutionary step forward for Jaguar in terms of form and function, but for the industry as a whole. Internally, a change of direction was a foregone conclusion. As XF Senior Manager for Jaguar Design Wayne Burgess confirms, “It was time for Jaguar to be bold and the XF fits that brief perfectly. With its dramatic styling, powerful yet beautiful flowing lines, and a distinctive face, the new XF looks like no other Jaguar sedan – and yet it could only be a Jaguar.”

“We have found exciting new ways to say ‘luxury’, says Jaguar Cars Interior Designer Alister Whelan. “The lines are clean and pure, the materials are familiar, but with a very modern flavor - from soft-grained leathers to real wood veneers with a bold, contemporary spin. Even the phosphor blue interior lighting has its own mood.”

The most striking details with the all-new XF, that we think will change the way cars are designed outside of Coventry, are found with the interior. In contrast to its luxury competitors, Jaguar aimed to “hide” its advanced technology to passengers, making it available only when needed. Says Mick Mohan, XF Chief Programme Engineer, “The interior of the XF is an outstanding combination of style and substance. It bristles with innovative, industry-leading features. From the smart technical solution of the JaguarDrive SelectorTM, through the seamless efficiency of rotating vents, to the simplicity of touch-screen control, the XF proves aesthetics and function can work together in perfect harmony.”

“The XF is a stage in a personal journey for me. It has always been my career goal to return Jaguar to its rightful place as leader in automotive design. Cars like the original XJ6 left a lasting legacy and my ambition has been to create something as seminal. The XF is that car.”
- Design Director Ian Callum

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Photos: Ash