JAGUAR XF

The original XF was introduced in 2008 and was tasked with dragging Jaguar into the modern world. If that wasn't a tough enough ask it had to compete with the ubiquitous German luxury saloons the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class. The XF certainly made a dent in that fiercely competitive market but not quite the splash it would have wanted.

With this all new XF some of the established competition may well be shaking in their fancy boots. The new XF is constructed from 75% aluminium and as a result is 190kg lighter and 28% stiffer than its predecessor. The XF is certainly a handsome beast with an aggressive stance and a muscular physique. The new car manages to pull off some form a witchcraft in that it is shorter than the previous XF but has more leg-room in the back and a bigger boot. There are a range of engines on offer from the four cylinder 2 two-litre diesel with 163bhp all the way up to a supercharged three-litre V6 with 380bhp. The manual 2 litre diesel emits just 104 g/km of CO2 and promises to use just 4 litres of fuel per 100km. The handling department is where the XF shines, with incredibly accurate placement on the road and a supple ride that handles bumps with ease, the athletic XF makes it competitors feel laboured and spongy in comparison. In terms of safety it scored a full five stars in the NCAP safety test and unsurprisingly comes with a raft of safety technology. The interior has taken a step up in design and quality, with an 8 inch touch screen standard across the range, high quality materials in use and much greater design flair than its competitors.