2012 Jaguar XJ Speed and Sport Packages

2012 Jaguar XJ Speed and Sport Packages

2012 Jaguar XJ Speed and Sport Packages

2012 Jaguar XJ Speed and Sport Packages

2012 Jaguar XJ Speed and Sport Packages

2012 Jaguar XJ Speed and Sport Packages

The Sport pack is designed to give the Jaguar XJ a more athletic appearance, thanks to sportier body components and a new wheel design. A new front splitter helps reduce lift, and an enlarged trunklid spoiler helps improve high-speed stability. The front grille gets gloss-black mesh, the brake calipers are painted red, and the new 20-inch wheel designs are called "Venom."

"Performance version" seats headline the interior changes; they have larger bolsters and are upholstered in leather. There also are stainless-steel pedals and carbon-fiber trims.

XJ models with the 470-hp, supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 can be further upgraded with the Speed pack, which raises the car's top-speed limiter from 155 mph to 174 mph. Along with recalibrating the speed limiter, the Speed pack necessitates reprogramming the digital dashboard display and the tire-pressure monitoring system. Jaguar says the XJ is capable of traveling at such speeds only due to the fact that the Sport package improves the car's aerodynamic performance.

2011 Jaguar XJ First Look

2011 Jaguar XJ First Look

2011 Jaguar XJ First Look

2011 Jaguar XJ First Look

2011 Jaguar XJ First Look

2011 Jaguar XJ First Look

2011 Jaguar XJ

2011 Jaguar XJ

2011 Jaguar XJ

2011 Jaguar XJ

2011 Jaguar XJ

2011 Jaguar XJ

XJ nameplate; the driving experience follows up on the promise. It's true that the previous XJ had an aluminum body and roughly the same chassis architecture, so you could argue this is little more than a reskin and a repowering. But in the first few yards, you realize it represents a comprehensive rethink of what a large Jaguar luxury sedan should be.

It's shifting away from the S-Class or A8 or 7 Series. The XJ feels distinctly sportier. The ride is no longer the waft it was with the old XJ. The V-8 isn't intended to be silent. The steering is quick, the cornering agile. The design isn't meant to communicate formality or businesslike status: It's about panache and extroversion and a bit of fun. Just look at that interior. The most stylish cabin in the world today? I wouldn't disagree.

And as to the exterior: Well, as we drive through Paris, a city where people know about style, they stop and point and stare in amazement. Driving through the countryside north of that great city, where the traffic-free rural roads roads are alternately open and sweeping or twisty and bumpy, your reporter is continually amazed too-at the numbers being passed by the speedometer needle.

That is the achievement of the new XJ. Other big sedans use a wider array of active chassis technologies than the Jaguar does; it does without 4WD or 4WS or active steering or active anti-roll. But when the others hunker into their sport modes, they tend to lose fluency. They take every opportunity to remind you what a task it is to make an elephant dance. The XJ is different. It feels remarkably unflustered and natural.

Jaguar XJ Saloon

Jaguar XJ Saloon
Jaguar XJ Saloon
Jaguar XJ Saloon

2011 XJ Saloon is a perfect choice especially for owners, who demand exceptional luxury at reasonable cost of ownership. Jaguar XJ has further minimised running costs by lightweight aluminium structure, which not only contributes to lower fuel consumption when driving, but also significantly reduces the car’s overall carbon footprint. More than 50 per cent recycled aluminium is used to build the bodyshell.

The Long Wheelbase model offers extraordinary cabin space – a full metre of rear legroom and ample headroom. The boot is also impressive – 520 litre, so it can accommodate two large suitcases and a full set of golf clubs. XJ Long Wheelbase comes with illuminated rear vanity mirrors, four zone automatic climate control, rear privacy glass, a rear electric window sunblind and manual rear side window sunblinds. Rear business trays become standard on Portfolio and Supersport models.
The Jaguar XJ is powered by 3.0 Litre V6 Diesel , which offers class leading fuel consumption of 39.2mpg, and emissions of only 189g/km CO2.

The new Chauffeur Programme is available to Jaguar XJ and XF customers. It offers licenced a range of unique benefits to maximise the productivity and cost-effectiveness of their vehicle. The support package includes:

-A like-for-like replacement vehicle – minimise downtime with a like-for-like replacement vehicle in the event of a mechanical breakdown during the vehicle warranty period. Vehicles will also be PCO licenced for London based chauffeurs

-Jaguar Chauffeur Insurance – tailored hire and reward insurance available through Jaguar Cars Finance with a £500 insurance contribution for the first year of the policy – peace of mind and a significant saving for chauffeur businesses

-Jaguar accident management – part of Jaguar Chauffeur Insurance, a comprehensive service for fault and non-fault accidents, including arranging repairs at a Jaguar approved repairer and the provision of a like-for-like replacement vehicle which will also be PCO licenced for London based chauffeurs