Jaguar XJ Car Review
26-August-2010
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$193,800 - $362,800
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Diesel or petrol models
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520 litres
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Review by Georgia Dawes.
3 words to describe the Jaguar XJ?
Luxurious, premium, modern.
What was your first impression of the new Jaguar XJ?
A modern twist on a luxurious icon! The new Jaguar XJ is the car that turns heads on the road and will have your friend and other drivers green with envy.
The new Jaguar XJ is sleek and classy – the perfect car for a Sunday drive (with driving gloves, neck scarf and everything). With a modern twist, the new XJ is perfect for modern roads and modern traffic (lots of it!).
Drivers of the XJ will feel like movie stars, rock stars and all out super stars. The new XJ makes it all about the journey, not the destination.
What about the interior?
This is a car you won’t ever want to get out of. With a leather interior, plenty of leg and head room, this 5-seater is serious first-class driving.
The interior combines comfort and practicality with sheer indulgence. It’s got entertainment systems, surround sound system, lush leather seating and easy-to-reach switches and touch screen, offering superior quality for both the driver and the passenger.
How’s the drive?
When you’re driving the new Jaguar XJ bumpy roads turn into silk ribbons, steep inclines flatten completely and bumper-to-bumper city driving becomes an absolute pleasure as you recline into your ultra-comfy massage chair and pump up your surround sound system.
Sharp turns, open roads, small parking spaces and steep hills – the New Jaguar XJ laughs at these tough road conditions. Not only does the new XJ handle roads with ease, it also creates a very comfortable ride for the driver and passengers.
What are the funkiest features of the new Jaguar XJ?
- Heated seats
- Massage chairs
- Dual screen in front (think one screen that is a hologram so that the driver can watch the map while the front passenger can watch a movie)
- Touch screens
- 1200W Bowers and Wilkins concert Hall surround sound system (you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of a concert). The windows on the new XJ are sound-proof so say ‘Goodbye’ to other drivers hearing the daggy song you have cranked up!
- Panoramic roof (bringing the outside in!)
- Controls at your fingertips! No more reaching to turn up your favourite song
- Heated steering wheel
- Rear business trays set into the driver and front passenger seats.
It’s gorgeous & stylish, but is it safe?
The new Jaguar XJ offers an extensive range of safety features to lessen the risk of accidents and to protect occupants and other road uses. When you drive the new XJ, it’s like you’re wrapped in cotton wool.
Aluminium Body construction: This means that less energy needs to be absorbed in the event of a collision
- Airbags and seat occupant sensing system: Surround airbags and anti-whip lash technology
- Pedestrian-Contact-Sensing system: When the bonnet senses an impact with a pedestrian, the bonnet will be raised to ensure the pedestrian doesn’t hit the ‘hard parts’ of the car
- Adaptive cruise control: Behind a slow car? The XJ will ease your speed to prevent collision
- Blind spot monitoring system
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Advanced braking system.
Will your wallet love this car as much as you do?
If you have a big and very full wallet the new Jaguar XJ shouldn’t hurt your wallet too much. It your wallet is a little less full, you may need to start saving! But it’s definitely worth it!
The new Jaguar XJ ranges from $193,800 for the 3.0 litre V6 Diesel entry model and goes up to $349,800 for the 5.0 litre V8 Supersport. The 2010 Jaguar XJ price for Australia for the long wheelbase models starts at $201,800 for the base V6 and goes up to $362,800 for the top of the range V8 Supersport.
Styles & colours?
The new Jaguar XJ comes in your choice of 14 body colours, 10 wheels, 11 veneers and 14 interior colour combinations. With the XJ, you get to design your own car!
Space & storage?
- The Jaguar XJ has enough room for the whole family: lots of leg space and wide seat spacing.
- The Jaguar XJ has enough room for all your shopping (especially when you go on a huge shopping spree): Hello big boot.
- The Jaguar XJ has enough room to hold that extra coffee: cup holders galore.
If personified, who would the Jaguar XJ be?
Audrey Hepburn, because like the Audrey, the Jaguar XJ is sleek, classy and timeless. 