Jaguar XF

      Well let's face it, many of us came to know that Jaguar exists only when news started to surface that Tata has bought it. And soon when the fizz died out, so did the brands presence among the general folk. They had a launch party, cars were imported and few were sold.The main reason, I believe for this old and very well acclaimed brand's misfortune in India so far was simply due to lack of a diesel engine in their most practical car, the XF. The enthusiasts at this point must be wondering that this guy has gone bonkers...Jag got the supercharged M5-busting 503 bhp engine, what can be better that than. I agree. I would be ready to sell my kidney to get the moolah to buy and run that beast, but the businessman who is actually going to buy a car of that range cares more about his internal organs and the running costs. He would get a cheaper beamer or a three-pointed star that runs on diesel instead. Smart choice, Sire.

Jaguar XF

        But now they have come with a game changer; 3 litre V6 turbo-diesel for the XF. Priced at almost 50 lakhs, it undercuts the E-Class and Audi A6...the BMW 5-Series is just marginally cheaper. And this is a game changer indeed. Anyone who starts making it big will first think of buying a Mercedes-Benz, nothing says 'I've arrived' better than that. Anyone who is of this current generation will go for a BMW or Audi...something different to the same old Merc brand. But the sad part is that spotting any of these brands is not at all difficult anymore. They have become mundane. 

BMW 5-Series and Audi A6

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

       And this is where our saviour of the day, the Jag enters. What the Jaguar brand offers as of now, none can...exclusivity. Even if you choose to ignore such superficial factors, the car will not disappoint you at all. It has amazing build quality and a diesel engine which is by far the best of the lot. It may not give that tank-like solid feel like the Germans do, but heck it will definitely make you grin!! Coming to the looks, among the E-Class, 5 Series, A6 and XF...the E-Class I believe is the most well balanced of the lot. The BMW looks good too but in a rude way. The A6 is just too subtle to ignite passion. The XF is mix of all these, the rear is splendid and the side profile tantalizing and a pretty decent front too...not the ugly duckling at all.


      So if you folks out there need to spend half a crore on a sedan, take my advice and go for the Jaguar XF...looks great, drives great and moreover it that special X-factor and feels like it has a soul unlike the German machines.The guys in Coventry, UK have got this one spot on. And hey, don’t forget we Indians own it !!  
- Gaurav Singh
   TGM Team