2019 Jaguar XF review

The Jaguar XF is a comfortable and sophisticated midsize luxury sedan that competes against rivals like the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. That German trio all offer engines with more horsepower than even the XF’s most potent powertrain, a 380-horsepower supercharged V6 coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. That’s OK because the charms of the XF are found in its roomy cabin, sizable trunk, and, most importantly, its sporty handling and balanced suspension.

The base engine is a 247-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder, though optional powertrains include a 296-hp version of this same turbo-four, a 180-hp turbocharged diesel engine, and the 380-hp supercharged V6 in the S trim. All except the XF S can be had in rear- or all-wheel drive configuration—in the S, AWD is standard. There is even a wagon variant, dubbed the Sportback, that comes with the V6 and AWD. For the 2019 model year, the XF features a larger 10-inch touchscreen that’s available with smartphone connectivity, and the 300 Sport trim joins the lineup.