Jaguar XF is car of the year - again
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 20 August 2008
The new Jaguar XF executive sports saloon has been voted 'Car of the Year' for the fourth time since its launch in March.
The XF claimed its latest title at the Auto Express New Car Honours 2008, also taking the 'Best Executive Car' crown ahead of the BMW 5-Series, the Mercedes CLS and E-Class, the Audi A6 and the Lexus GS.
Dan Strong, Editor of Auto Express magazine, said: "Jaguar’s XF is a machine that has proved the doubters wrong. It's a car that impresses on every level, from design to drivability, practicality to price.
"But that’s not the only reason why our judges chose this car. Our winner has raised the standards in a class where excellence is considered the norm. It's a home-grown package, designed and developed in the UK and built by a highly-skilled workforce."
Geoff Cousins, UK Managing Director of Jaguar Cars said: "In July, total Jaguar sales were up 29.2% versus the same month last year and we now have over 7,000 orders for XF in the UK and more than 22,000 worldwide - we couldn't be more pleased with the reaction it has received."
What Car? magazine, What Diesel magazine and The Sun Motoring also named the XF 'Car of the Year' while Top Gear magazine hailed it their 'Limo of the Year'. Other notable awards include 'Interior of the Year' from CAR magazine and the 'Design Award' from Autocar magazine.
Priced from £33,900 for the 2.7-litre diesel, the XF is available in six models.
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