The result is stunning and by no means insignificant: 100 km/h in under 5 seconds, 80 to 120 K in some 3.5 seconds.
The snappy acceleration that wakens the 510-horse stable is accompanied by a veritable symphony of unleashed pistons that will give goose bumps to any driving enthusiast in the vicinity.
The only drawback is the steering. Because of the Jag’s size (nearly 5 metres long) and weight, it sometimes has trouble mastering more aggressive corners or sudden bends in the roads.
Even at very low speeds, in a parking lot for instance, you have to factor in a slightly wider-than-average turning radius. But that’s a very small price to pay.
Five-star hotel
Life inside a Jaguar is like staying in a five-star mansion as opposed to a modest country inn. The cabin is decked out in worthy materials, flawless woodwork and gorgeously supple leather.
On the flip side, the huge centre console and the rather eclectic presence of numerous controls complicates the experience somewhat.
The shifter, for example, is replaced by a rotating knob that disappears into the console once you kill the engine.
As for the all-electronic display, it allows you to take stock of the vehicle’s situation at the touch of a few buttons and is complemented by a navigation system set in the middle of the dash. The latter didn’t seem too taken with Montreal’s south shore, getting lost a couple of times in the maze of country lanes, but overall not posing any real problem.
Comfort and ride
Despite its potency and distinctive purring, the Jaguar XFR remains first and foremost a high-luxury car. It wraps the driver in a reassuringly downy hug. But the R version’s Mister Hyde is not without its Doctor Jekyll. Press the Dynamic Stability Control button and turn the transmission knob to S mode, and you’re dealing with a whole other personality.
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| The cabin is decked out in worthy materials, flawless woodwork and gorgeously supple leather. |
The snappy acceleration that wakens the 510-horse stable is accompanied by a veritable symphony of unleashed pistons that will give goose bumps to any driving enthusiast in the vicinity.
The only drawback is the steering. Because of the Jag’s size (nearly 5 metres long) and weight, it sometimes has trouble mastering more aggressive corners or sudden bends in the roads.
Even at very low speeds, in a parking lot for instance, you have to factor in a slightly wider-than-average turning radius. But that’s a very small price to pay.
Five-star hotel
Life inside a Jaguar is like staying in a five-star mansion as opposed to a modest country inn. The cabin is decked out in worthy materials, flawless woodwork and gorgeously supple leather.
On the flip side, the huge centre console and the rather eclectic presence of numerous controls complicates the experience somewhat.
The shifter, for example, is replaced by a rotating knob that disappears into the console once you kill the engine.
As for the all-electronic display, it allows you to take stock of the vehicle’s situation at the touch of a few buttons and is complemented by a navigation system set in the middle of the dash. The latter didn’t seem too taken with Montreal’s south shore, getting lost a couple of times in the maze of country lanes, but overall not posing any real problem.
Comfort and ride
Despite its potency and distinctive purring, the Jaguar XFR remains first and foremost a high-luxury car. It wraps the driver in a reassuringly downy hug. But the R version’s Mister Hyde is not without its Doctor Jekyll. Press the Dynamic Stability Control button and turn the transmission knob to S mode, and you’re dealing with a whole other personality.
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| The shifter is replaced by a rotating knob that disappears into the console once you kill the engine. |