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The new '09 Jaguar XF is one of the finest luxury sport cars we've ever driven, a gorgeous new rival to the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E Class, Audi A6, Cadillac CTS, Lexus GS 460, and Infiniti M45. The XF isn't offered with a stick shift, but if you want a sporty, rear-wheel drive sedan with a six-speed automatic transmission that can also be shifted manually via steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters—the package a large part of the buying public is opting for these days—this new Jaguar is a marvelous vehicle: quick, fun to drive, with coupe-like exterior styling and a truly beautiful interior. One big negative for snowbelt drivers: The XF isn't available with all-wheel drive, while many of its rivals are.
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