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Jaguar’s full-size cruiser is known for its sumptuous appointments, taut body and alert road manners. But what really sets the XJ apart isn’t so much its resume as its effortless elegance and sheer magnetism.
What's New for 2014
The Supersport model has been dropped, its performance duties assumed by the more powerful XJR. The normally aspired V8 departs as well, leaving only supercharged engines in the lineup.
New options include a rear-seat entertainment system, reclining and massaging rear seats and a 26-speaker Meridian audio system. All models now carry soft-close doors as standard equipment.
Choosing Your XJ
The XJ starts out with a classy wood and leather interior that’s packed with features like navigation with an 8-inch touchscreen, a flat-panel instrument screen with virtual gauges, and a premium Meridian audio system. You also get a panoramic sunroof, front and rear parking sensor, a backup camera and a blind-spot warning system.
Beyond that, buyers have a choice two wheelbases and three supercharged engines spread across the wide model range:
XJ
The base XJ carries a 3-liter supercharged V6 with 340 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic transmission. As with all V6 XJs, all-wheel drive is available.
XJ Supercharged
Step up to the XJ Supercharged and get a 5-liter supercharged V8 with 470 horsepower. In addition to everything you get in the V6 XJ, it comes with 20-inch wheels with performance tires, 20-speaker Meridian surround sound, oak interior trim and a power rear sunshade. The long-wheelbase L model also gets fold-down tray tables in back. Opt for long-wheelbase XJL Supercharged.
XJR
Packing a 550-horsepower version of the supercharged 5-liter, the XJR also boasts high-performance brakes, sports seats and model-specific 20-inch wheels. Available in regular or extended length, the XJR receives sporty styling touches like hood louvers, quad tailpipes and a rear spoiler. Opt for long-wheelbase XJR.
It’s worth noting that the V6 and V8 achieve 27 mpg and 23 mpg on the highway respectively. That’s a superb economy-to-power ratio no matter how you slice it.
There’s a $45,000 price spread between the top and bottom of the XJ line. It’s intended to cover a lot of market territory, so don’t be scared off by the six-figure prices of some models.
