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Jaguar XF - best executive cars

The Jaguar XF is a great executive car, and a worthy rival to the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6

Jaguar XF - Best executive cars

The Jaguar XF is a handsome-looking, good-to-drive executive saloon that offers something different to the German models that dominate the sector. The cabin design is smart, but the touchscreen and navigation system are a bit dated. 

The Jaguar XF is poised and agile when on a twisty country road, and the steering is quick and well weighted too. There’s plenty of grip, but the XF does suffer from body roll on its soft suspension – although it’s well balanced and has good feedback through the wheel. The standard eight-speed automatic gearbox is responsive and smooth.

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Unfortunately, the low-speed ride is fidgety and uncomfortable, but comfort improves the faster you go, while wind and road noise are well isolated. The BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E-Class are quieter on the motorway, but the XF still cruises effortlessly.

Best executive cars to buy 2019

  1. BMW 3 Series
  2. BMW 5 Series
  3. Mercedes C-Class
  4. Alfa Romeo Guilia
  5. Volvo S90
  6. Mercedes E-Class
  7. Jaguar XE
  8. Audi A6
  9. Jaguar XF
  10. Tesla Model 3
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