Reasons to sign-up for the new XJ
- Range-topping new Autobiography for ultimate luxury;
- New InControl Touch Pro touchscreen infotainment system offers door-to-door navigation, seamless iOS and Android connectivity, Wi-Fi hotspot and 26-speaker, 1,300W Meridian Digital Reference audio system
- Reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster now offers full-screen navigation display;
- Uprated 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine delivers 300PS/700Nm and reduces CO2 emissions by more than 6% to 149g/km;
- All-Surface Progress Control enables smooth, effortless drive-away on low-friction surfaces such as snow and ice;
- Suite of advanced driver assistance systems including lane keep-assist, adaptive cruise control with queue-assist, reverse traffic detection, closing vehicle sensing, 360° surround camera system and semi-automated bay- and parallel-parking;
- On sale from Autumn 2015, priced from £58,690 on-the-road.
FOR those company car driving execs who didn’t think the Jaguar XJ was quite luxurious enough, there’s a new Autobiography model to preen the business ego.
Subtle changes to the exterior design, accentuated by full LED headlights, help to make the XJ stand out even more in the corporate car park.
And the range-topping Autobiography gets penthouse suite level cabin materials such as semi-aniline leather and inlay veneers.
Yet on top of this old-school craftsmanship there is state-of-the-art technology, including a new infotainment system. InControl Touch Pro offers features such as door-to-door navigation and 1,300W Meridian digital audio system.
Jaguar claims the driving experience is better than ever, thanks to a V6 diesel engine which offers more power and torque and less fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and an electric power-assisted steering system aiding agility and responsiveness.
The latest 3.0-litre V6 diesel features a host of new technologies designed to boost output and reduce emissions. Now Euro 6 compliant, this motor develops a whopping 700Nm and can accelerate the XJ from 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds while returning a claimed 49.6mpg and emitting just 149g/km of CO2.
The Autobiography model, new to XJ in the 2016 model year and available only with the long-wheelbase body, can be identified on the outside by chrome front bumper air intakes and 20″ Maroa wheels.
Inside, there’s a unique Autobiography Intaglio, quilted semi-aniline leather seats with contrasting stitching, a leather headliner, rich oak inlay veneer, and illuminated stainless steel tread plates, air vents and boot finisher. Rear seat occupancy is provided by individual seats with seat back movement and massage function, and a rear seat entertainment system with two folding 10.2″ HD screens.
Maps stored on InControl Touch Pro’s solid-state drive can be accessed in a fraction of the time needed with conventional hard drives. Dead-reckoning functionality accurately determines the vehicle’s position even when GPS signals cannot be received – ideal for cities.
InControl Touch Pro also enables door-to-door route planning and guidance, including public transport options. A companion app allows you to plan your route offline and then load it into the system at the start of the journey.
