Uk mag votes Jaguar XF “Car of the Year’
The Jaguar XF has yet again been voted “Car of the Year” its fourth top title win since being launch in March. This time the premier award comes courtesy of Auto Express in their New Car Honours 2008. Jaguar’s multi-award-winning sports saloon claimed its crown following victory in the “Best Executive Car” category ahead of the BMW 5-series, the Mercedez 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, practically 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 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; “I am absolutely thrilled Auto Express, the UK”s biggest-selling magazine, has awarded the XF with its top accolade. This has been a fantastic year for Jaguar with the XF leading the success of our revitalization plan. In july, total Jaguar sales were up 29.2 percent 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 recieved.”
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.