2017 Jaguar XF review

1. A diesel option 

If you're a diesel fan, you'll delight in the new-for-2017 2.0L four-cylinder turbodiesel option. This 180-hp engine will prioritize fuel-sipping power, and it gets an EPA-estimated combined rating of 35 mpg for the rear-wheel-drive model and 34 mpg for the all-wheel-drive one.

2. Roomy interior and trunk 

Even though this is a midsize sedan, rear-seat passengers will have plenty of head and legroom for a comfortable ride. The 19.1 cu-ft trunk means you can carry both passengers and their things. Want more comfort and convenience? Be on the lookout for the (you guessed it), "Comfort and Convenience Pack", which adds cooled front seats, heated rear seats, power closing doors, and a power trunk lid. 

3. Elegantly appointed interior 

Combined with premium materials and solid touch points, the 2017 Jaguar XF has a luxury-grade interior meant to pamper its occupants. From the pulsing stop/start engine button to the rotor gear shift that rises out of the center console, this elegant sedan also has some pizzazz. If you want a little extra, look for available features like the heated-and-cooled seats, head-up display, digital driver's cluster, 10.2-inch infotainment screen, four-zone climate control, and 10-color ambient lighting. 

4. Technology that helps drivers 

If you have a problem with parallel parking, the 2017 Jaguar XF solves it. The available park assist functionally helps steer the vehicle into both perpendicular and parallel parking spots. But that's just the tip of the driver-assist tech available on this midsize sport sedan. Be on the lookout for things like lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, drowsy driver alerts, traffic sign recognition, a speed limiter that will automatically change the vehicle's cruise control speed based on the detected limit, and rear-cross traffic alerts. 

5. Fun-to-drive dynamics 

The precise steering combined with the ability to corner on the 2017 Jaguar XF will bring a smile to your face under aggressive driving maneuvers. Plus, the available configurable dynamics will allow you to set the throttle response and transmission shifts to your current mood — from leisurely to downright sporty. Even if you opt for the AWD model, the sporting nature of the vehicle preserves the RWD dynamics with an Intelligent Driveline Dynamics system inspired by the Jaguar F-Type.