The 2018 Jaguar XF ranked #12 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Jaguar XF has a score of 8.0 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 19 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Comfortable, roomy cabin One of the largest cargo spaces in the class Well-rounded selection of peppy engines Superb fuel economy
Cons Portions of infotainment system are overly complicated Navigation system doesn't work consistently Low predicted reliability rating
The 2018 Jaguar XF lives its best life in Sportbrake form; the turbo-4 emerges here in untested form.
Pros Sleek shape; gorgeous Sportbrake More useful interior and cargo room Plethora of powertrains All-wheel-drive option Touchscreen interface is clean
Cons ...but infotainment is laggy No transmission choices Turbodiesel’s narrow power delivery Doesn’t stand out in a crowd
The 2018 Lexus ES ranked #5 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Lexus ES has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 42 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Supple ride quality Strong standard engine Upscale interior and plenty of standard features Above-average predicted reliability score
Cons Lackluster handling Frustrating infotainment controls
The 2018 Lexus ES 350 is unchanged.The standard 2018 Lexus ES 350 has just about everything we'd want in an entry-level luxury sedan. It offers a great combination of features and value. But to really enjoy the experience, you'll probably want to get at least a few extras.
PROS Extremely forgiving ride smooths out even the roughest roads Quiet, luxurious and well-built interior Smooth V6 engine and transmission Advanced electronic safety systems come standard
CONS Apple CarPlay or Android Auto aren't offered for smartphone integration Navigation system controller is distracting to use
Pros Interior design Bright instruments No touch-sensitive panels App-compatible multimedia system
Cons Overpowering spindle grille Remote Touch interface Leather upholstery not standard Unremarkable hybrid gas mileage estimates