What is it?
This is the new XJ, replacing the previous generation version, which first appeared back in 2002. Three different versions will be going on sale at launch; a very impressive 3-litre V6 diesel (0-60mph 6secs, 184g/km), a 5-litre V8 petrol (0-60mph 5.4secs, 269g/km) and 5-litre V8 supercharged petrol (0-60mph 4.7secs, 289g/km). All models are available in standard or long wheelbase format. This one costs £74,355.



Technical highlights
The new XJ is incredibly light compared to its rivals thanks to having an all aluminium construction. This new XJ is at least 200kg lighter than its rivals, benefiting performance, economy and handling. Inside, the new XJ is refreshingly different to any Jaguar before too, featuring an LCD screen for the dashboard, which changes to suit the different chassis setups available to the driver. Check out those dials…



What’s it like to drive?
The new XJ still has all the wafting ability you’d expect from a Jaguar limo but it’s the XJ’s new-found agility that really impresses. This car has been set up to be as good to drive as it is to passenger in. We drove the V8 5.0 petrol version as Jaguar’s development team reckon this is the sweetest handling of the trio, as it’s also the lightest.

With near perfect chassis balance, the handling is much more akin to something a lot smaller than the seventeen and a half foot limo a new XJL actually is. Ride comfort will prove contentious though, as while this is the best riding modern Jaguar, it’s a lot stiffer than Jaguar saloons of the past.



How does it compare?
It’s very competitively priced, with the range starting at £53,775 for the V6 diesel, rising all the way to a supercharged V8 petrol version which tops out at £90,455. Unsurprisingly, Jaguar is expecting most sales in Europe will be the very impressive diesel version, rather than the 5-litre petrol version here, but if you’re after an extremely spacious car that’s also great to drive, this is the one to pick.

 

I've never liked the XJ NEVER but I would choose this over an Sclass, 7 series, A8 even a QP I love it thanks for sharing

 

No you wouldn't

 

I really like the interior. The front looks a bit goofy to me in the photos but it actually looks halfway decent in person. The same goes for the rear. It looks really good in person but in these photos in particular, it looks too high and too narrow.

They keep mentioning how light it is compared to its rivals but they never listed how much it actually weighs.

 

It doesnt look bad, I am starting to like it however there are many cars I would consider before settling for a 4 door Jaguar.