Despite having a rather tame exterior, the XFR gets a ton of double takes. Although, admittedly, this R model does have a bit more flash - hood vents, trunk spoiler, and more chrome - than our unassuming Four Seasons XF. The 5.0L V-8 gets this car moving with a bit more urgency but, as many have noted, the base XF isn't exactly power deprived. Dynamically, it was difficult to differentiate the XFR from the standard XF on my mostly highway commute, which is no bad thing.
I'm still not a fan of the dial shifter, and the rotating vents that move when the car is turned on seem especially gimmicky on this sportier, more focused XF. Regardless, the cabin is really beautifully done. The mostly dark interior contrasts beautifully with the brushed metal accents and gives the cabin a warm and sumptuous yet modern ambience. The charcoal gray Alcantara headliner is especially gorgeous. Too bad Jaguar still hasn't reworked its infotainment system. The screen is far too small, the system is irritatingly slow, and functions such a radio presets and seat heaters should also have traditional buttons.
Jennifer Misaros, Production Editor
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