We drove the $71,000 Jaguar XF Sportbrake wagon to see if it will make you want to ditch your luxury SUV - here's the verdict

May 10, 2018, 20:00 IST

Meet the Jaguar XF Sportbrake.

It's based on Jag's stellar XF sedan and...

...Shares a platform with the company's award-winning F-PACE crossover SUV.

It's the latest in a new wave of hot wagons to arrive from Europe. It's a star-studded group that includes the Audi Allroad,...

Volvo V60,...

...Volvo V90,...

...Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and...

...The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo.

Aesthetically, the XF Sportbrake is nothing short of beautiful.

The Jaguar design team led by Sir Ian Callum has created a look that's striking and, yet, subtle and elegant.

The Jaguar corporate front grille and angular LED headlights set the tone stylish and aggressive tone for the rest of the car.

The Jag cuts a sleek and sweeping silhouette through the air.

The rear end of the Sportbrake is punctuated by its sloping roofline, wrap-around taillights, and dual exhausts.

Our test car's optional black 20-inch wheels look stunning here.

Inside, the Jag's cabin offers a seamless blend of modern design and old-world luxury. Overall material and built quality feel top notch. The cabin certainly has a premium feel.

Subtle details metallic accents and mood lighting strips adorn the interior. However, the restrained and somewhat minimalist design leaves up hoping for a bit more of a show. Even though the interior was really well designed and executed, it still felt a bit plain.

Subtle details metallic accents and mood lighting strips adorn the interior. However, the restrained and somewhat minimalist design leaves up hoping for a bit more of a show. Even though the interior was really well designed and executed, it still felt a bit plain.

The XF Sportbrake is loaded with tech. In front of the driver is a configurable 12.3 inch TFT digital instrument cluster.

While the center stack is equipped with an option 10-inch touchscreen. XF's come standard with an eight-inch unit. The touchscreen runs the latest version of Jaguar Land Rover's InControl Touch Pro infotainment system.

While the center stack is equipped with an option 10-inch touchscreen. XF's come standard with an eight-inch unit. The touchscreen runs the latest version of Jaguar Land Rover's InControl Touch Pro infotainment system.

InControl Touch Pro is found throughout JLR's line up and is one of the better systems out there in terms of feature content, presentation, and ease of use.

For instance, the widescreen map display is beautifully rendered. The system also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.

The XF Sportbrake is equipped with five cameras that are used to create a 360-degree view around the car. See the front camera?

As most Jags, the XF uses a rotary gear shifter.

Back seat passengers get their own set of HVAC controls. Our test car came with four-zone climate control.

The Jaguar XF Sportbrake offers plenty of room for five adults and their stuff.

Behind the second row seat is a solid 31.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold down the second row and space increases to an impressive 69.7 cubic feet. That beats out popular luxury crossovers like the Audi Q5, Lexus RX, Cadillac XT5, and Volvo XC60. It has only a couple of cubic feet less than the F PACE.

Behind the second row seat is a solid 31.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold down the second row and space increases to an impressive 69.7 cubic feet. That beats out popular luxury crossovers like the Audi Q5, Lexus RX, Cadillac XT5, and Volvo XC60. It has only a couple of cubic feet less than the F PACE.

Powering the XF Sportbrake is a 380 horsepower, 3.0 liter supercharged V6. It's the only the engine option available in the US and we're totally cool with that. The supercharged six smooth and powerful. We loved it in the F-Type sports car. We loved it in the Land Rover Discovery SUV, and we love it here. The V6 is paired with an equally impressive ZF eight-speed automatic.

Powering the XF Sportbrake is a 380 horsepower, 3.0 liter supercharged V6. It's the only the engine option available in the US and we're totally cool with that. The supercharged six smooth and powerful. We loved it in the F-Type sports car. We loved it in the Land Rover Discovery SUV, and we love it here. The V6 is paired with an equally impressive ZF eight-speed automatic.

According to Jag, the XF Sportbrake can hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 5.3 seconds and eventually reach an electronically limited top speed of 121 mph.

So, what's it like to drive?

The verdict.

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We drove the $71,000 Jaguar XF Sportbrake wagon to see if it will make you want to ditch your luxury SUV - here's the verdict

Meet the Jaguar XF Sportbrake.

It's based on Jag's stellar XF sedan and...

...Shares a platform with the company's award-winning F-PACE crossover SUV.

It's the latest in a new wave of hot wagons to arrive from Europe. It's a star-studded group that includes the Audi Allroad,...

Volvo V60,...

...Volvo V90,...

...Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and...

...The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo.

Aesthetically, the XF Sportbrake is nothing short of beautiful.

The Jaguar design team led by Sir Ian Callum has created a look that's striking and, yet, subtle and elegant.

The Jaguar corporate front grille and angular LED headlights set the tone stylish and aggressive tone for the rest of the car.

The Jag cuts a sleek and sweeping silhouette through the air.

The rear end of the Sportbrake is punctuated by its sloping roofline, wrap-around taillights, and dual exhausts.

Our test car's optional black 20-inch wheels look stunning here.

Inside, the Jag's cabin offers a seamless blend of modern design and old-world luxury. Overall material and built quality feel top notch. The cabin certainly has a premium feel.

Subtle details metallic accents and mood lighting strips adorn the interior. However, the restrained and somewhat minimalist design leaves up hoping for a bit more of a show. Even though the interior was really well designed and executed, it still felt a bit plain.

The XF Sportbrake is loaded with tech. In front of the driver is a configurable 12.3 inch TFT digital instrument cluster.

While the center stack is equipped with an option 10-inch touchscreen. XF's come standard with an eight-inch unit. The touchscreen runs the latest version of Jaguar Land Rover's InControl Touch Pro infotainment system.

InControl Touch Pro is found throughout JLR's line up and is one of the better systems out there in terms of feature content, presentation, and ease of use.

For instance, the widescreen map display is beautifully rendered. The system also features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.

The XF Sportbrake is equipped with five cameras that are used to create a 360-degree view around the car. See the front camera?

As most Jags, the XF uses a rotary gear shifter.

Back seat passengers get their own set of HVAC controls. Our test car came with four-zone climate control.

The Jaguar XF Sportbrake offers plenty of room for five adults and their stuff.

According to Jag, the XF Sportbrake can hit 60 mph from a standstill in just 5.3 seconds and eventually reach an electronically limited top speed of 121 mph.

So, what's it like to drive?

The verdict.