Should you buy one?

It’s easy to overlook the Jaguar XF Sportbrake in favour of its German rivals if you’re in the market for a large estate car. But there’s an awful lot to like about it.

It’s very stylish as cars of this type go and it’s the most entertaining to drive, without sacrificing passenger space or practicality. It certainly achieves a better balance between those factors than the vast majority of SUVs, the Jaguar F-Pace included.

Yes, there are some refinement issues, but it’s generally a very quiet and comfortable car that’s well equipped and feels suitably upmarket. It won’t cost a fortune to run, either.

Add in the conspicuously low price that’s currently being asked for a new XF Sportbrake – the smaller BMW 3 Series Touring costs more – and it’s a thoroughly tempting option. A shame, then, that production stops in June 2024.

What we like

The Jaguar XF Sportbrake’s practicality and astonishing value for money will appeal to your head, it’s driving experience and looks will appeal to your heart.

We we don’t like

While the cabin looks great, it doesn’t feel quite as finely finished or robust as its rivals, particularly the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series. It’s also lacking the last nth degree of refinement that makes its rivals just that bit more relaxing to travel in.