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The Jaguar XF Scoops What Diesel's 'Car Of The Year'

Jaguar's latest model, the XF, has continued its winning streak as What Diesel magazine named it the 2008 'Car of the Year'. The luxury sport saloon claimed the top prize after clinching the award for top performing diesel in the 'Best Executive Car' category.

This is the tenth international award the model has received since its Frankfurt debut and with 2000 cars sold during March in the UK, it is clear that the XF has captured the imagination of the motoring fraternity and public alike.

Ian Robertson, editor of What Diesel said: "It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Jaguar XF has won the coveted title of What Diesel Car of the Year 2008. It is well deserved and is testament to all the fine people that are proud to say that they work for Jaguar. The car drives exceptionally, and looks absolutely stunning and catapults Jaguar right up the road to success."

The 2.7 litre diesel, which is available for just £33,900 OTR, was selected from over one hundred new models by a panel of ten motor industry experts including, Sue Baker, Russell Bray and Lisa Curtiss. Praised for its 'masterful blend of beautiful styling, quality, practicality, luxury and excellent ride and handling' the XF claimed victory ahead of other category winners including, the Fiat 500, Ford Mondeo, Audi A5 and Volkswagen Eos.

Geoff Cousins, UK Managing Director of Jaguar Cars, said: "I am absolutely delighted that the XF has been named 'Car of the Year' by the jurors of What Diesel magazine. The diesel market is incredibly important for the XF - it accounts for 80% of sales in the UK and with competition getting tougher each year, this award is all the more satisfying."

Another significant factor which contributed to the XF's triumph was its class-leading residual values. Both CAP and EurotaxGlass's have rated the diesel derivative above its BMW, Mercedes, Lexus and Audi competitors with an RV after 36 months / 36,000 miles of 50% of the original value. Combine this with a CO2 of 199 g/km and the XF really is a car that will appeal both to the heart and the pocket, as judge, Lisa Curtiss agrees: "For me the XF really is an excellent choice for Car of the Year. It represents incredible value for money, particularly when you consider the level of specification you get as standard. The interior is like nothing else you have seen before and it drives like a dream."

XJ Named What Diesel's Best Used Executive Car

The Jaguar 2.7 litre V6 Diesel XJ has won high praise from the What Diesel judging panel as they named it Best Used Executive Car.

Complimented for its lightweight aluminium construction, commanding drive, excellent combined fuel economy and sumptuous interior the What Diesel jurors were left in no doubt that the XJ remains one of the best executive saloons on the market today - new or used.

Paul Stauvers, Used Car Sales Manager, Jaguar UK said: "When the XJ was launched in 2003, it set new standards in handling, precision and refinement. It is fantastic to see that those characteristics continue to delight drivers and passengers today."

Jaguar XJ Long Wheelbase Wins `Chauffeur Car of the Year 2008'

Jaguar's XJ long wheelbase has been acclaimed 'Chauffeur Car of the Year
2008' in the under £50,000 category by The Chauffeur magazine. Judging the awards were members of the motoring media and key industry opinion formers.

David Spencer, Head of Corporate Sales at Jaguar said: "I am thrilled the XJ long wheelbase has won this award. We are very proud of our lightweight, luxury vehicle, particularly the more-recently introduced 2.7-litre diesel version which has been a big hit in the chauffeur market since its launch. With better economy and lower CO2 emissions, coupled with the benefits of our dedicated chauffeur programme, the XJ long wheelbase is an increasingly attractive proposition."

Paul Gibson, Editor of The Chauffeur magazine commented: "I am delighted to present this prestigious award to Jaguar for its XJ long wheelbase diesel, which has been welcomed by the chauffeuring industry. The vehicle represents real value for money, true luxury and gives the chauffeur everything he needs to carry out his job successfully."

Jaguar recently announced a new dedicated programme for the chauffeur market, offering an attractive package for chauffeurs who make the XJ long wheelbase their vehicle of choice. The Jaguar Chauffeur Programme* is designed to ensure buying, owning and maintaining a new Jaguar is an effortless experience.

Building on the success of the XJ diesel since its introduction in September 2005, Jaguar announced the XJ long wheelbase diesel at the British International Motor Show the following year. This car combines all the excellent attributes of the long wheelbase car with the refinement of the 2.7 twin-turbo diesel engine.

Jaguar will be attending Chauffeur Drive 08** in April to showcase both the XJ long wheelbase and the new Jaguar XF diesel. The first event of its kind, Chauffeur Drive 08 will allow those from Europe's chauffeur, private hire and limousine industry to test drive the world's most luxurious cars in one area.

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