Jaguar XF named "Best Buy" for in-car audio system

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Released in Egypt earlier this year, the new XF has quickly distinguished itself to both drivers and critics alike. "We all knew the XF looked better, and drove better than the competition," noted MTI General Manager Ahmed El Gharib''. "This is proof that it sounds better as well."

Up against competition from Lexus, Audi and Volkswagen, What Hi-Fi? judges considered the XF's Bowers & Wilkins in-car system on its sound-per-pound performance. They used a wide range of music to evaluate its performance and drove over a variety of roads at different speeds to evaluate its abilities under real-world conditions.

Bowers & Wilkins technology, which is exclusively used in Jaguar cars, is acclaimed by audiophiles, artists and recording engineers alike. The XF reviewed featured the Bowers & Wilkins 440W Surround Sound System with a remote amplifier, Dolby Pro-Logic II 7.1 Surround Sound and 14 speakers.

Editor of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Ultimate Guides, Andy Kerr, said:

"I've tested a great many in-car systems for both What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision and What Car?, and this Bowers & Wilkins has huge appeal. Its sound quality is terrific, and just as importantly, it's sensibly priced, meaning more drivers will choose to specify it."

"Reviews like this are particularly exciting, because they demonstrate how even the smaller details of the XF are built to perfection," explained El Gharib.

"To have reached such levels of sound quality in the XF is a marvellous achievement considering this is the first time Bowers & Wilkins has collaborated with a car manufacturer. I am delighted this has been recognised by such a well-respected audio publication," he added.

The Bowers & Wilkins 440 Watt Surround Sound System is available as an optional extra on all Jaguar XF models.