WITH the successful XF executive saloon under its belt, Jaguar has turned its attention to the luxury XJ saloon.
And the new car should be a moment to rejoice for chairmen of small businesses and luxury chauffeur hire firms desiring a trad Brit luxury contender. But one that’s thoroughly modern, too.
Prices start at £52,500 for the standard 3.0 V6 diesel luxury model; and £55,500 for the long-wheelbase (LWB) version.
Running costs promise to be competitive, too. The diesel V6 XJ has an average of 40.1mpg and CO2 emissions of 184g/km.
Jaguar Cars managing director, Mike O’Driscoll, commented: “The new XJ is truly beautiful. It re-imagines the ultimate sporting luxury car.”
An innovative new panoramic glass roof is an integral part of the all-new XJ’s design. It allows the car to have a lower, more streamlined roofline, while enhancing the feeling of light and space inside.
For chauffeur firms, the long-wheelbase offers an even more sumptuous and refined environment for rear-seat passengers with an additional 125mm of legroom. Whichever the wheelbase, the XJ’s 520-litre boot can swallow two large suitcases side-by-side.
“The new XJ is a thoroughly modern interpretation of the quintessential Jaguar. Its visual impact stems from the elongated teardrop shape of the car’s side windows, that powerful stance and its wide track. It is the most emphatic statement yet of Jaguar’s new design direction,” said Ian Callum, Jaguar design director, at the car’s unveiling.
The new interior blends luxury and sporting design, says Jaguar, while there will be a choice in colours, veneers and leathers not seen before in a Jaguar.
There are three specification levels: Luxury; Premium Luxury; and Portfolio. In addition there will be the Supercharged and the top-of-the-range Supersport models.
New Jaguar XJ price list
- XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury £52,500; LWB £55,500
- XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Premium Luxury £55,900; LWB £58,900
- XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Portfolio £62,900; LWB £65,900
- XJ 5.0 V8 Petrol Premium Luxury £62,900; LWB £65,900
- XJ 5.0 V8 Petrol Portfolio £69,900; LWB £72,900
- XJ 5.0 s/c V8 Petrol Supersport £85,000; LWB £88,000
Further information
For additional comment on the new Jaguar XJ saloon, read the Editor’s Blog Judging the Professional Driver Awards
All-new luxury Jaguar saloon announced
