2020 Jaguar XF review
Jaguar XF highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Steering reflexes
- Supple ride, quiet cabin
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are now standard
Cons
- Key rivals have more horsepower
- Infotainment system can still be quirky to use
- Limited interior storage
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 25 highway, 21 combined
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The Jaguar XF delivers a unique blend of comfort and sportiness
It’s not the fastest or the fanciest midsize luxury sedan, but the 2020 Jaguar XF offers a compelling blend of sporty handling, a comfortable ride, and a spacious cabin with very supportive seats. That it’s all wrapped in a handsomely designed package that stands out from rivals, including the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series, is an added bonus.
While Jaguar would be more than happy to lead the sales pack among these and other competitors, the XF’s rarity can be considered a strength for luxury-car shoppers looking for something outside the norm. Powering the base XF is a 247-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission. This engine is also offered with 296 horsepower and, for even more kick, a 380-hp supercharged V6 comes with the range-topping S trim. All-wheel drive is optional with the turbo-four and standard with the V6.
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are now standard features, as are front and rear parking sensors.
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What is new for the 2020 Jaguar XF?
- The XF is available in a variety of new trims, including the Checkered Flag and Prestige.
- The 20D Premium, 20D Prestige, 30T 300 Sport, 30T Portfolio, and 30T Premium trims have been discontinued for 2020.
- Remote Start, Rear Air Conditioning, and Full Roof Rack features are now available as options on select trims.
- The 25T Premium trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
2020 Jaguar XF trims
S:
- 380-hp, 332-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Sunroofs
- Front Seat Heaters
- Adjustable Suspension
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Memory Seats
- Power Seats
- Leather Seats
- Smart Key
25T Premium:
- Includes all features available on the S
- 247-hp, 269-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Leatherette Seats
- Turbo Charged Engine
25T Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the 25T Premium
- No significant upgrades found on the 25T Prestige
- View our Jaguar XF 25T Prestige inventory
30t Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the 25T Prestige
- 2.0L
- 296-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
Checkered Flag:
- Includes all features available on the 30t Prestige
- Rear Spoiler
Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the Checkered Flag
- No significant upgrades found on the Prestige
Jaguar XF photos
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Jaguar XF
What We Like
Ride and handling: The Jaguar XF is the kind of sedan that reminds you to have some fun while behind the wheel. True to Jaguar tradition, the XF has accurate steering that’s nicely balanced with a firm but well-controlled suspension. Comfortable enough for a daily commute, the XF also thrives on tight and twisty roads.
Smartphone connectivity: Having Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard is a major tech boost for the XF. These smartphone features are hugely important to car shoppers and they make the infotainment system much more intuitive and accommodating.
Roomy cabin and trunk: The cabin of the XF features supportive front and rear seats, not to mention generous amounts of headroom and legroom. You can even get three adults in the second row, so long as the trip is short and everyone is on friendly terms. The generously sized trunk measures in at around 19 cubic feet. The Sportback wagon nudges capacity to an SUV-rivaling 31 cubic feet.
What Needs Improvement
Cabin quality: We appreciate the amount of space inside the XF, but wish there was a little more quality and panache in terms of its build and design. Some of the interior materials simply don’t live up to this Jaguar’s billing as a posh and fun-to-drive luxury sedan.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Jaguar XF an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Below Average. This rating ranks Jaguar XF 68th out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars.
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S 4WD/AWD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Meridian Audio
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Supercharged Engine
- Traction Control
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Sunshade
- Remote Start
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
380
Torque (ft-lbs)
332
Engine type
Supercharged Gas
Fuel capacity
19.5
Wheelbase
116.5"
Overall length
195.1"
Width
78.2"
Height
58.9"
Leg room
F 41.5"/R 36.6"
Head room
F 37.1"/R 37.6"
Front tires
P255/35HR20
Rear tires
P255/35HR20
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Jaguar XF FAQ
The 2020 Jaguar XF is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 25t Premium: 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 25t Prestige: 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 30t Prestige: 23 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- S: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Prestige: 21 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Checkered Flag: 22 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
The Jaguar XF received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Below Average. This rating ranks the Jaguar XF as 67 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Car
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Here is what's new for the 2020 Jaguar XF:
- Checkered Flag
- Prestige
- Sunroof(s)
- Remote Start
- Rear Air Conditioning
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