The 2010 Chicago Jaguar XF is one amazing sedan.  Who doesn’t find the Jaguar brand intriguing?  They’re elegant, luxurious, and have amazing performance.  Let’s see what this current Jag brings to the table. One of the biggest highlights of the 2010 XF is the attractive styling.  While some sedans boast “run of the mill” exterior styling, the XF has a sleek, flowing body type. This sleekness gives it a sporty look.  It mimics the coupe styling sometimes found on those types of models.  The LED lights on the car’s rear are mounted higher than other Chicagoland used Jaguar models.  The front bumper of the 2010 XF has a look that sets it apart from other sedans in its class. The grille is smaller and is centered perfectly between the headlights that are shaped in a way that gives the car “attitude”.  Drive a 2010 XF and you’ll certainly get noticed on the roadways!

Moving to the inside of the 2010 Chicago Jaguar XF, you’ll continue to find quality leather that makes up the seating.  The leather is complemented by wood trimming and brushed steel trim.  In typical Jaguar form, you’ll get some drama when you press the start button.  By pressing it, the large gear shifter knob will rise out of the center console, beckoning you to start an exciting journey in your XF.  This feature can be argued by some in terms of its appeal, but I think it’s kind of cool.

The 2010 XF also comes with the choice of five engines.  One of these should definitely fit your driving needs.  You can opt for a 4.2 liter V-8, a 3.0-liter V-6, a 5.0-liter V-8 and a 5.0-liter supercharged V-8,  The top of the line supercharged engine will give you an amazing 510 horsepower and get you from zero to 60 in just under 5 seconds.  Opt for this engine and there’s no doubt you’re in for one exciting ride!  A base XF starts out around $57K and goes up from there.

The 2010 XF is one stylish, high performing vehicle that is definitely worth checking out at your Chicagoland used Jaguar dealership!

Jaguars are amazing cars, there’s no doubt about that.  When I think of one, I associate it with someone who’s successful, likes to show it, and is a bit more conservative all around.  In fact, when I was growing up my neighbor down the street was a doctor and he drove one.   Case in point, I guess!

It’s been almost 30 years since my neighbor came cruising down the street, and people I’ve spoken with still have the same association or mental picture in their mind of someone who would drive a used for sale Jaguar.  Things are changing though, and we can see this with new 2011 XJ.

The 2011 XJ is new, sportier, and Jaguar is hoping that it will appeal to many different generations.  In fact, they’ve put the XJ on TV ads and billboards throughout the US in hopes of attracting more urban, sophisticated car buyers into their Chicago Jaguar S Type dealership to take a look.

The XJ is certainly worth a test drive.  For starters, you can opt for a “regular” XJ or a supercharged version.  A base XJ provides a 5.0-liter V-8 that provides a whopping 385 horsepower.  Stepping up to the supercharged version will give you 470 horsepower and allow it to go from 0 to 60 in 4.9 seconds.  That’s proof there’s a sports car like quality to this amazing car!

The newest XJ still has the high quality interior design that Jaguar lovers recognize and expect.  The seats are made of high quality leather and have accents that make it stand out.  The dashboard is make of fine wood and the gauges are laid out in a quality manner.  In fact, the gauges are digital and can go away or change display information by simply pressing a button.

One look at the 2011 XJ next to a previously designed used for sale Jaguar and I can see the work that Jaguar has done to make this more appealing to drivers off all different ages, genders, and backgrounds!  Its sportier, more modern design makes me wanna drive one too!

The diesel engine powered car is widely used in the European auto markets and in other parts of the world, but isn’t as welcomed here in the US.  I think we’re just so used to our gasoline engines, no matter how much we complain about the high cost of gas!

Jaguar is currently designing a Chicago XF that would have a 4 cylinder diesel engine.  It will be a 2.2 Liter engine that is inspired by the LR2.  It will need a little bit of tweaking to make it work in the XF lineup.  It will need a new starting and stopping system to keep the fuel economy lower, since Land Rovers aren’t exactly known to be fuel friendly”.

After doing some research on diesel powered XFs, I found information about the Jaguar diesel police cars doing duty in England.  The Central Motorway Police Group, based in the Midland region of England, has 7 high performance cars that are based on the Chicago Jaguar XF Diesel S Model.

The Diesel S model cop car features plenty of bright LED lights and electronic upgrades to help the law enforcement do their job well.  The cars are powered by a 3.0L Diesel S engine with 275 Horsepower.  The model is reported to go from 0 to 60 in about 6 seconds!  If the diesels are good enough for English police-men and -women, perhaps we should be more open to them here in the US??

Furthermore, the Jaguar 3.0 Diesel S, 2010 Model, went on sale in 2009 in the UK.  Some reviews rated it higher than the BMW 530d and Mercedes E-Class, which are both excellent diesel powered options.  The technology used in this particular Chicago Jaguar XF diesel model lowers CO2 emissions, results in less pumping, and less overall fuel consumption.  Several reviewers were happy with the way it drove and said the engine was powerful and provided a nice ride!

Most Jag lovers in the US covet their powerful, gasoline powered Chicago XF too much to think about a diesel option.  Perhaps that will change as newer technology can make the unthinkable a reality!

What I’m trying to say in the most circuitous and bizarre method possible is that J.D. Power and Associates has rated Jaguar 2nd in its annual Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. Yes, Jaguar just got more APEALing.

The APEAL Study evaluates customers’ delight on their new vehicle during the first 90 days of ownership, particularly in the areas of vehicle design, content, layout and performance and is based on responses gathered between February and May 2009 from more than 80,900 purchasers and lessees of new 2009 model-year cars and trucks.

Thinking back to my Chicago Jaguar XK test drive a few months ago, I completely understand why Jag placed so highly in this study. Everything about a Jaguar is set up to please the customer. From the dealership, to the service, to the most important factors of driving feel and elegant styling, Jaguar delivers with precision the choicest of automobile to the choosiest of drivers.

In just its first year, the Chicago Jaguar XF took 2nd in the study among cars in the Midsize Premium Car category with a score of 859 – 80 points higher than the industry average and 21 points higher than its closest competitor in the category. Receiving especially high scores for the engine/transmission category, the Chicago Jaguar XF proved to be a pleasing purchase a true animal when it comes to passing power at highway speeds.

Check out the Chicago Jaguar XK and XF at your new and used Jaguar Chicago dealer, Patrick Jaguar. As the best new and used Jaguar dealer in Chicago, Patrick has a great inventory that features many trim levels of every Jaguar model.

The XF Diesel S made for police across the pond is propelled by a 271-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo that can make 0-60-mph under six seconds. In addition to acting as a performance vehicle for law enforcement, it saves them fuel as well, getting 42 mpg.

This model is set to run on diesel rather than gasoline, in case you missed that part and were wondering why those mpgs were so high on this police model. Jag has some great diesel technology, though, and it sounds like this XF is a real performer. If high-speed police chases weren’t exciting enough already, image the thrill added by this cat chasing down delinquents.

So far no British forces have added one of these fast cats to their fleets, but you can bet there will be a line to drive them when they begin to.  The XF actually makes a lot of sense for police.  It is a supreme performance vehicle that would lend itself to high-speed pursuits, and while on less exciting police work, drivers would be getting excellent fuel efficiency.

You may remember my Jaguar XF Chicago test drive a couple of months ago.  I think I can speak for officers everywhere when I say it would make an amazing ride for boys in blue over here in the U.S.

I love the XF. I might even enjoy being pulled over in one of these, if the officer let me look at it (through preferably not from the back seat).

On another note, I wouldn’t mind seeing a Jaguar XF Chicago diesel version.