2013 Jaguar XJ

2013 Jaguar XJ

2013 Jaguar XJ

Base Price     $73,200
Drivetrain     Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)     4045
City (MPG)     16
Hwy (MPG)     23
Horsepower     385@6500
Torque (lb-ft)     380@3500
Wheelbase     119.4
Length (in.)     201.7
Width (in.)     74.6
Height (in.)     57.0

2013 Jaguar XJ

 The XJ is a full-size luxury sedan that represents a departure from Jaguar's formerly conservative design practices. For the latest model year, this athletic and coddling four-door gained a new supercharged V6 base engine in addition to an available all-wheel-drive system.
With headlights styled like narrowed eyes, a gracefully sloping roofline and unique black C-pillars, the XJ looks like nothing else in the segment.The tall front end, which no doubt was designed with European pedestrian safety standards in mind, is generally styled like the XF, although the grille juts out further from the fascia. From the side, the XJ takes a vastly different approach as the shape reaches the C-pillar, which does not sweep in the same vaguely Lexus style of the XF.Out back, Lancia-esque tail lamps curve up the rear and the dramatically sloped rear window gives the car a four door coupe-style profile.

2013 Jaguar XJ

2013 Jaguar XJ

 

The XJ's interior was also seriously re-worked for the latest generation. Taking little in the way of influence from the smaller XF, the XJ features a unique, wrap-around dash, complete with plenty of wood and leather accents. A large LCD screen is front and center while rounded air vents give the XJ's cabin an air of sportiness.
The XJ is also available as the long-wheelbase XJ L model, which features five extra inches of rear-seat space.A push button ignition and JaguarDrive Selector gear switch -- the same found in the XF -- bring the big cat up to speed with 21st century luxury motoring. Optional features include a 1, 200-watt Bowers & Wilkins sound system, hard drive-based audio and navigation systems and connectivity for external audio and video devices.
Technical features of the new XJ include an air suspension, Jaguar's continuously variable damping Adaptive Dynamics system and Active Differential Control.

2013 Jaguar XJ

Powertrain Lineup
The XJ is offered with no less than four engine choices.
The new entry-level engine is a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 that produces 340 horsepower. Next up in the powertrain hierarchy is a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 with 385 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of twist.The second most powerful XJ engine is a supercharged variant of the 5.0-liter V8 that makes 470 horsepower and 424 lb-ft of torque. The special order only Supersport model sits atop the XJ hierarchy, powered by a 510 horsepower, 461 lb-ft of torque version of the supercharged V8.All of the XJ's motors shift through an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive is available, but only with V6; otherwise, the XJ sends its power to the rear wheels only.Fuel economy is rated at 18/27 city/highway mpg for the V6 model; adding all-wheel-drive reduces those figures to 16/24 mpg. The naturally-aspirated V8 returns 16/25 mpg, while both supercharged motors are good for 15/23 mpg.
No matter the trim level, the XJ promises to be one serious sports sedan. With a relatively low curb weight - courtesy of its aluminum-intensive construction - the sedan's prowess on curvy roads belies its jumbo-sized dimensions.

2013 Jaguar XJ interior

2013 Jaguar XJ interior

2013 Jaguar XJ

2013 Jaguar XJ interior

Coddling Luxury Features
The XJ comes lavishly equipped with leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a touchscreen navigation system, a 14-speaker, 600-watt AM/FM/CD stereo system with 30GB of storage space, a panoramic sunroof, bluetooth connectivity, front and rear parking aids (including a rearview camera) and 19-inch wheels.
Highlights from the options list include adaptive cruise control, a rear-seat entertainment package and the Speed Pack, which raises the speed limiter from 155 to 174 mph and adds functional aerodynamic enhancements, sports seats and unique exterior elements.

Occupant Safety
All XJ models come standard with dual front, front side and full-length side curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems, brake assist and a blind spot monitoring system.

2013 Jaguar XJ

Key Competitors
The XJ is the sports car of its competitive set, which includes the technology-filled Audi A8, the conservatively-styled BMW 7-Series and the pampering Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It's hard to go wrong with any of these options.