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Warranty Free car buyer service Car depreciation insurance For This may be the weakest diesel engine in the XF, but it's still more than up to the. Premium Luxury adds softgrain leather and wood veneers to the already impressive Luxury trim. Against You have to put with slightly less performance than with the stronger diesel engine - and without the attraction of better fuel economy. What Car? says 5 out of 5 stars Given how good the Luxury-trimmed model is, we're not convinced this is worth the extra. If we were going to upgrade, we'd be tempted to go for the stronger engine rather than more kit. Reader review rating 3.695652 advertisement Full review Compare Choose another bodystyle Female verdict Key facts 0–60mph 6.7 secs Top speed 149 mph Average mpg 42 Tank range 643 miles See all running costs Features See all equipment Size See all measurements View the whole Jaguar XF Saloon range Cheaper Saloon 3.0 V6 Luxury 4dr £29,900 Saloon 3.0 V6 Premium Luxury 4dr £33,600 Saloon 3.0D V6 Luxury 4dr £35,900 Saloon 3.0D S V6 Luxury 4dr £39,900 Saloon 3.0D V6 Premium Luxury 4dr £39,900 Saloon 3.0D S V6 Premium Luxury 4dr £43,600 Saloon 5.0 V8 S Premium Luxury 4dr £43,600 Saloon 3.0D V6 Portfolio 4dr £44,500 Saloon 3.0D S V6 Portfolio 4dr £46,900 Saloon 3.0D S V6 Portfolio DynamicsPk 4dr £48,350 Saloon 5.0 V8 Portfolio 4dr £52,900 Saloon 5.0 V8 XFR 4dr £64,400 More expensive Saloon 3.0 V6 Luxury 4dr £29,900 Saloon 3.0 V6 Premium Luxury 4dr £33,600 Saloon 3.0D V6 Luxury 4dr £35,900 Saloon 3.0D S V6 Luxury 4dr £39,900 Saloon 3.0D V6 Premium Luxury 4dr £39,900 Saloon 3.0D S V6 Premium Luxury 4dr £43,600 Saloon 5.0 V8 S Premium Luxury 4dr £43,600 Saloon 3.0D V6 Portfolio 4dr £44,500 Saloon 3.0D S V6 Portfolio 4dr £46,900 Saloon 3.0D S V6 Portfolio DynamicsPk 4dr £48,350 Saloon 5.0 V8 Portfolio 4dr £52,900 Saloon 5.0 V8 XFR 4dr £64,400 The Jaguar XF Saloon full review Read in full Performance 4 out of 5 stars There's brisk and there's fast Ride & Handling 5 out of 5 stars Wonderful; just a hint of firmness Refinement 4 out of 5 stars Not class-leading, but still brilliant Buying & Owning 3 out of 5 stars Large engines push up costs Quality & Reliability 4 out of 5 stars Plenty of sparkle; needs more solidity Safety & Security 5 out of 5 stars A full house Behind The Wheel 4 out of 5 stars Some niggles, but great driving position Space & Practicality 4 out of 5 stars Sloping roof cuts headroom Equipment 5 out of 5 stars All included in the price Watch video See all Or view… BMW 5 Series Mercedes-Benz E-Class Buyer's notes Target Price team says: As you might expect of a former What Car? Car of the Year, there's not much to criticise about the XF. However, some may find the lack of smaller - and therefore cheaper to run - engines rather a disappointment. Of the engine range, the V6 and V8 petrol units are certainly impressive, but it's the punchy and refined diesels that are our favourites.Prices for the range may look a little on the high side, but they're partly explained by the generous equipment list that means there's no need to buy anything dearer than the cheapest Luxury version.There are a huge range of options available, including a rear-view camera and adaptive cruise control. You can also choose from a particularly wide selection of exterior colours and interior trim. Reader test team says: Jaguar XF Saloon 3.0D V6 Luxury 4dr What a fabulous car. Had mine for just over a… chris penn 5 out of 5 stars Jaguar XF Saloon 3.0D S V6 Luxury 4dr I thought that cars had come on a lot in terms of… Ron from Cheshire 5 out of 5 stars Jaguar XF Saloon 3.0 V6 Luxury 4dr Been driving an Impreza with Prodrive since 2004. … Michael Rees 5 out of 5 stars Jaguar XF Saloon 2.7D V6 Premium Luxury 4dr Amazing looking car inside and out, a real head… Imran Rashid 1 out of 5 stars Post a reader review for your car View all reader reviews XF rivals BMW 5 Series Saloon 4 out of 5 stars Read review Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon 4 out of 5 stars Read review XF used car reviews Jaguar XF Saloon (07 - ) 4 out of 5 stars Read review More on this car Finance quotes Related video Latest model news Send to a friend Today's most popular reviews Hyundai Santa Fe 4x4 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Nissan Qashqai Crossover Honda CR-V 4x4 Land Rover Discovery 4x4 Other reviews in this category Jaguar XF Saloon BMW 5 Series Saloon Audi A6 Saloon Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Ads by Google My What Car? 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Back to top About the Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon This new car is available to buy new from buyacar. Like all Jaguar's it comes with the full standard Jaguar warranty - details of which can be found in the technical specification section below. This Saloon is available in a wide range of colours - which can be chosen when you continue on to configure your quote. If you have any questions about this car, continue on and save your quote - from there you can ask us any question you like! Jaguar XF brochure information There's no need to look elsewhere for information about the Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon, we've got the performance summary, technical details, standard equipment, fuel economy & emissions label information right here on this page. In fact, if there's anything you can't find the answer to then we'll eat your hat! However, the easiest way is to just ask us a question when you have created your new car quote and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Back to top Performance summary (Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon) What a great performer! See how this car stacks up... GEARBOX 6 SPEED AUTO ACCELERATION (0 - 60 MPH) Yes SECONDS INSURANCE GROUP GROUP 18 WARRANTY 3 YEAR / 999999 MILES FUEL ECONOMY 42 MPG EMISSIONS 179 g/km BAND I TAX COSTS 200.00 / Year (V.E.D) FIRST YEAR COSTS £1467.7085714285713 YEAR ONE Car dimensions 1460mm 4961mm 1920mm Advert Back to top Technical Specification (Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon) 0-62? Or maybe you want to be able to work out how many golf clubs you can fit in (ok maybe that's not there) - but it does give you the luggage capacity - a seemingly endless array of information can be found below. Emissions CO 0.286 CO2 (g/km) 179 HC N HC+NOx 0.214 NOx 0.176 Noise Level dB(A) 74 Particles 0.0009 Standard Euro Emissions EURO 5 Fuel Consumption EC Combined (mpg) 42 EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies Yes EC Extra Urban (mpg) 51.3 EC Urban (mpg) 30 Performance 0 to 60 mph (secs) Yes 0 to 62 mph (secs) 6.7 Engine Power - BHP 240 Engine Power - KW 177 Engine Power - PS Yes Engine Power - RPM 4000 Engine Torque - LBS.FT 369 Engine Torque - MKG 51 Engine Torque - NM 500 Engine Torque - RPM 2000 Top Speed 149 General Date car introduced to UK market 2009-01-01 00:00:00.0 Based On ID N Coin Description V6 Coin Series Luxury Insurance Group 1 18 Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 43E Insurance Group 2 E Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years 6 Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years 3 NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % N NCAP Child Occupant Protection % N NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 N NCAP Pedestrian Protection % N NCAP Safety Assist % N Safety Concerns? No Service Interval Frequency - Months 12 Service Interval Mileage 16000 Special Edition No Special Order No Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage 999999 Standard manufacturers warranty - Years 3 Engine and Drive Train CC 2993 Camshaft QUAD CAM Catalytic Convertor Yes Compression Ratio 16.0:1 Cylinder Layout V6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders - Bore (mm) 84 Cylinders - Stroke (mm) 90 Engine Layout NORTH SOUTH Fuel Delivery COMMON RAIL Gears 6 SPEED Number of Valves 24 Transmission AUTO Tyres Alloys? Yes Space Saver? No Tyre Size Spare TYRE REPAIR KIT Wheel Style VENUS Wheel Type 18" ALLOY Vehicle Dimensions Height 1460 Height (including roof rails) N Length 4961 Wheelbase 2909 Width 1920 Width (including mirrors) 2077 Weight and Capacities Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) 69.5 Gross Vehicle Weight 2360 Max. Loading Weight 540 Minimum Kerbweight 1820 No. of Seats 5 Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb 11.48 Back to top Standard Equipment (Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon) This new car comes with a range of standard options (which come with the car whether you choose them or not) or non-cost options that you can change - for example your car may well come with a steering wheel, but you might be able to upgrade it to a leather one when you configure your own in the next step! Security Drive away door locking Keyless Start Deadlocks Alarm/immobiliser Remote central locking Heating/Cooling/Ventilation Auto climate control Auto air recirculation Individual driver/passenger temperature controls Driver Aids Rear parking sensor Servotronic PAS Brakes Traction control DSC-Dynamic Stability Control Electronic parking brake Brake pad warning light ABS+EBA Driver Information 7" colour screen Trip computer with dual function Navigation system Body Glass Rain sensor windscreen wipers Bright window surrounds Laminated windscreen Electric front/rear windows with one touch/anti pinch Seats Isofix child seat preparation Front head restraints 60/40 asymmetric split folding rear seats 3 rear seat head restraints Exterior Body Features Body colour bumpers Bright mesh grille Chrome grille surround Safety Three 3 point rear seatbelts Driver/Front Passenger airbags Front/rear seatbelt pre-tensioners Side airbags Exterior Lights Automatic headlights Driving Mirrors Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors Door mirror integrated indicators Interior Features 3 spoke leather steering wheel Steering wheel gearshift paddles Twin front cupholders Twin rear cupholders Reach/rake electric adjustable steering column + entry/exit tilt away JaguarDrive selector Bond Grain leather instrument panel and door top rolls Jaguar sense Bond Grain leather upholstery Auxiliary power socket Front centre console storage box Interior Lights Interior mood lighting Communication Bluetooth telephone connectivity Entertainment Auxiliary input socket Steering wheel mounted audio/cruise controls No Cost Options These No Cost Options can be changed or upgraded when building your car as part of a factory order. Cruise control + speed limiter Satin american walnut veneer Jaguar sound system with single slot CD player Solid paint 8 way electric adjust front seats 18" Venus alloy wheels Tyre repair kit Back to top Fuel Economy & Emissions (Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon) These days your green credentials can define you as a person - so what will this car say about you? Be sure to check out the fuel economy and emissions of this new car and compare it to any others you may have on your wish list before you buy. Fuel Economy Environmental Information A guide on fuel economy and CO2 emissions which contains data for all new passenger car models is available at any point of sale free of charge*. In addition to the fuel efficiency of a car, driving behaviour as well as other non-technical factors play a role in determining a car's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. * This guide is provided courtesy of Department for Transport; please see their link at the bottom of this page for applications. CO2 emission figure (g/km) CO2 BANDI179g/km Fuel cost (estimated) for 12,000 miles A fuel cost figure indicates to the consumer a guide fuel price for comparison purposes. This figure is calculated by using the combined drive cycle (town centre and motorway) and average fuel price. Re-calculated annually, the current cost per litre is as follows - petrol 112p, diesel 113p and LPG 62p (VCA March 2010) £1467.7085714285713 VED for 12 months Vehicle excise duty (VED) or road tax varies according to the CO2 emissions and fuel type of the vehicle. 200.00 Make/Model: Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto Diesel Saloon Engine Capacity (cc): 2993 Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 6 SPEED AUTO Fuel Consumption: Drive cycle Litres/100km Mpg Carbon dioxide emissions (g/km): 179 Important note: Some specifications of this make/model may have lower CO2 emissions than this. Check with your dealer. Urban 9.415844799703066 30 Extra-urban 5.506341988130449 51.3 Combined 6.725603428359333 42 Jaguar XF Reviews Jaguar XF 3.0 Diesel DIESEL DOMINATOR? - Jaguar isn't about to let its XF fade from the limelight and the 3.0-litre diesel engines should keep the plaudits coming. ... 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NEXT STEP NEXT STEP Recent JAGUAR XF Deals Model RRP Target Bought at Savings XF DIESEL SALOON 2.7d Luxury 4d Auto£36,700£34,600£33,900£2,800Details3.0d V6 Premium Luxury 4d Auto£39,840£34,954£34,904£4,936Details3.0d V6 Premium Luxury 4d Auto£38,087£33,605£33,605£4,482Details3.0 V6 Luxury 4d Auto£33,420£29,366£29,366£4,054Details3.0d V6 Portfolio 4d Auto£44,490£38,426£38,700£5,790Details JAGUAR customer feedback on our service and the vehicle purchased Date Vehicle Customer Comments 08-Oct-2010 JAGUAR XF DIESEL SALOON 3.0d V6 Luxury 4d Auto Service rating : As with most internet based services that are used for the first time there is always some initial concern. Having checked various (positive)comments I chose to proceed and found Autoebid to be pro-active and helpful in progressing the process. However, although the target price was not fully achieved there was still a saving of £3,500 (after the Autoebid fee). The process was very clean and easy.Car Review: Excellent - built and delivered to my personal specification, although there was a slightly longer delivery time. 28-Jun-2010 JAGUAR XF SALOON 3.0 V6 Luxury 4d Auto Service rating : 2nd Time I have used AutoeBid and not disappointed. Great idea and service.Car Review: Excellent car 13-Aug-2009 JAGUAR S-TYPE 2.7D V6 SE Saloon 4d 2720cc auto A great idea that works. 13-Aug-2009 JAGUAR S-TYPE 2.7D V6 SE Saloon 4d 2720cc auto It worked for me when I bought my car View More Customer Feedback Model specification Model first introduced 01/01/2009 Technical Information Manufacturer Warranty (mths/mi): 36 / Unlimited Insurance Group: 43E CO2: 179 Cylinders: 6 Valves: 24 CC: 2993 Camshaft: QUAD CAM BHP: 240 Torque (Nm): 500 Compression Ratio: 16.0:1 Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel Capacity (l): 69.5 Aspiration: COMMON RAIL Transmission Type: AUTO Transmission Gears: 6 SPEED Length (mm): 4961 Width (mm): 1920 Height (mm): 1460 Kerb Weight (kg): 1820 Top Speed (mph): 149 0-60 MPH: True 0-62 MPH: 6.7 MPG Urban: 30 MPG Extra-urban: 51.3 MPG Combined: 42 Exterior Features Bright window surrounds Electric front/rear windows with one touch/anti pinch Laminated windscreen Rain sensor windscreen wipers Safety ABS+EBA Brake pad warning light DSC-Dynamic Stability Control Electronic parking brake Traction control Driver Convenience Bluetooth telephone connectivity Rear parking sensor Servotronic PAS 7" colour screen Navigation system Trip computer with dual function Exterior Features Door mirror integrated indicators Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors Entertainment Auxiliary input socket Steering wheel mounted audio/cruise controls Exterior Features Body colour bumpers Bright mesh grille Chrome grille surround Automatic headlights Interior Features Auto air recirculation Auto climate control Individual driver/passenger temperature controls 3 spoke leather steering wheel Auxiliary power socket Bond Grain leather instrument panel and door top rolls Bond Grain leather upholstery Front centre console storage box Jaguar sense JaguarDrive selector Reach/rake electric adjustable steering column + entry/exit tilt away Steering wheel gearshift paddles Twin front cupholders Twin rear cupholders Interior mood lighting Safety Driver/Front Passenger airbags Front/rear seatbelt pre-tensioners Side airbags Three 3 point rear seatbelts Interior Features 3 rear seat head restraints 60/40 asymmetric split folding rear seats Front head restraints Isofix child seat preparation Security Alarm/immobiliser Deadlocks Drive away door locking Keyless Start Remote central locking See available options Home New Cars New Vans New Car Reviews Finance How We Work Contact Us Terms & Conditions Site Map Motoring Blog © 2002 - 2010 Auto eBid Woollyeyes || || Autocar - News and reviews from the original car experts Skip to content Home Car Reviews News Blogs Videos Forums Cars for sale 6 issues for £1 Jaguar XF 3.0D S review More Pics Email Print Your say Comments: 15 Join the discussion Jaguar XF 3.0D S V6 Luxury First Drive Test date 11 March 2009 Price as tested £39,900 New 3.0-litre turbodiesel puts out a healthy 271bhp What is it? This is the Jaguar XF 3.0D S, which brings a new, more powerful turbodiesel to our favourite executive saloon. The engine is now a 3.0-litre unit rather than a 2.7. It’s from the same family – its block is still compact graphite iron, the four-valve heads aluminium, it’s built by Ford in Dagenham and Land Rover will get a single-turbo version of it later – but its aim is slightly higher. In 2.7-litre form the Jaguar XF looked a tad undernourished compared with the BMW 5-series. No longer. The new Jaguar XF 3.0D S is available in two states of tune: one with 237bhp (rivalling BMW’s 530d), or this, the 271bhp S version. It’s bang on 535d territory. Economy and CO2 output is 42mpg on the combined cycle and 179g/km – an improvement of more than 10 per cent over the 2.7. The increased capacity is only half the story. The new Jaguar XF 3.0D S also gets third-generation piezo-electric injectors at the squirty end of its common-rail fuel system, and improved exhaust gas recirculation. Apart from new wheels, a small boot spoiler and, naturally, an ‘S’ on the tailgate, there’s very little to tell the new Jaguar XF 3.0D S apart from older XFs. Jaguar claims that the XF 3.0D S weighs 1820kg (up from 1771kg for the 2.7), so with some options it is a near two-tonne car. That’s a power-to-weight ratio of 149bhp per tonne, short of the 535d’s 163bhp per tonne. BMW claims the 535d can hit 62mph in 6.4sec. Jaguar claims the less powerful, heavier XF 3.0D S will reach 60 in 5.9sec. Sound reasonable? No, nor to me, especially given that we couldn’t coax a 2.7D to 60mph any quicker than 8.4sec when the Jaguar claim was 7.7sec. What’s it like? Some engineers have told us that getting a diesel to meet Euro5 emissions is hard without increasing engine noise, but there’s no evidence of that with the XF 3.0D S. At idle it’s as smoothly thrummy as ever. It sounds neither louder nor quieter than a 2.7D. It pulls smoothly, too. The Jaguar XF 3.0D S’s interior really is lovely, and the hushed motor and slick six-speed ZF transmission suit it perfectly. The ’box has been adjusted to lock up its torque converter more frequently, but you don’t feel that when you’re in full auto mode around town. There are no suspension changes, so the firm yet comfortable and ably damped set-up continues. My guess is that on suspension derived from the XK, yet with some S-type floorpan bits, the XF has a light unsprung weight and a heavy body, which is not a bad combo from a ride perspective. It steers with a lovely fluidity and you aren’t aware of the extra weight in the handling, which is composed and predictable. What the Jaguar XF 3.0D S doesn’t feel, though, is instantly fast. Sometimes when you get in a 535d and put your toe down, it fairly blows your socks off. When the opportunity arises I try this in the XF and, well, it’s fast, linear and progressive, but my socks remain in place. But for me, it’s the Jaguar’s power delivery that’s more impressive than its pace. From as little as 1200-1300rpm, if you ask it, it quickly gets its skates on, all the while maintaining a fine quietness. It keeps on pulling, too. Should I buy one? Absolutely. Jaguar has nothing to fear from other car makers in terms of refinement and, unless you’re being really mean, pace. Which means – when it comes to the XF as a product – the XF 3.0D S has made complete something that was already exceptional. 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