Jaguar XJ Cars For Sale In Australia

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The XJ sedan first appeared to the public in the spring of 2003 as a 2004 model year. The car has the appearance of a typical representative of the Jaguar family. While maintaining its impeccable style, the XJ is the epitome of automotive innovation. For the first time in the history of the brand, this model received an all-aluminum monocoque monocoque body (60% stiffer and 40% lighter than its steel counterpart). Self-adjusting, air suspension adjusts ground clearance based on driving speed for better handling.

Nine optionsleather interior products will satisfy the most demanding customers, and DVD players and TVs in the headrests of the front seats will not let passengers get bored on the road.

Elegant, sensual lines, the use of the most expensive natural materials, exquisite interior decoration and impeccable quality - all this distinguishes Jaguar from a simple car.

The highlight for the XJ was the introduction of the long version of the LWB (3,034 mm wheelbase) in early 2004. The height of the roof above the rear seats has been increased by70 mm. In Russia, the XJ family is offered in the following versions: XJ 3.0 Classic with a 3.0l V6 24V engine (240 hp), XJ 3.5 Executive with a 3.5l V8 32V engine (262 hp), XJ 4.2 Executive with a 4.2 liter V8 32V engine (300 hp).

All models are equipped with only a 6-speed adaptive "automatic" ZF, a full set of electronic active and passive safety systems, air suspension with CATS, leather and wood trim, separate climate control and audio system.

For a surcharge, a Premium audio system (12 speakers + subwoofer), standard for Super V8, built-in GSM phone, is offered.steering wheel in leather and wood, sunroof, 20-inch wheels, navigation + TV, and for LWB (tables, DVD and two displays for rear VIP passengers, 4-zone climate control and much more).

In 2005, at the auto show in New York, Jaguar presented a "charged" version of the XJ sedan, moreover, built on the basis of its extended version. The car was named Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio. Under the hood, the XJ Super V8 Portfolio houses a 400-horsepower version of the new 4.2-liter V8 engine with a mechanical supercharger, which is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. From scratch dhundred kilometers per hour, the car can accelerate in five seconds, and its top speed is limited to 250 kilometers per hour.

In addition to the engine, the special version of the Jaguar XJ is distinguished by an exclusive body paint, stylish 20-inch wheels, a fine-mesh radiator grill and aluminum "gills" on the front fenders. Inside the car, there is an original interior trim, an advanced DVD system and some other details that distinguish the Super V8 Portfolio from the base versions.

In 2006, Jaguar continued to improvethe entire range of XJ sedans. To reduce the level of noise penetrating into the car interior, sound-absorbing multilayer side windows are used, and the most modern tire pressure monitoring system detects air pressure drop in all five wheels, including the spare. A new braking system with larger discs and stiffer calipers has improved the XJ's already superior braking performance.

In 2009, the Jaguar XJ underwent a radical update, it remains luxurious, but acquired futuristic features.in the body lines and became even more impetuous. The exterior turned out to be bright: an updated radiator grill, a drop-shaped window, a cat-like cut of the headlights. The xenon headlights are equipped with LED lighting and a sensor that automatically switches between high and low beams. Designers have done everything so that the car does not lose its classic charm. Squinting headlights, vertical taillights, bonnet and side moldings or an imposing radiator grill give the XJ a special luxury charm.

The car has become a little longer and wider., but most importantly, the body configuration has changed dramatically. The classic three-volume sedan with a pronounced trunk has been replaced, which is fashionable today, the concept of a four-door coupe, which from a distance can be mistaken for a two-volume body with a roofline dropping backwards, in which the trunk lid opens together with the rear window. The updated Jaguar XJ has a surprisingly low drag coefficient of 0.29.

The interior of the Jaguar XJ has remained true to itself. The salon is distinguished by its comfort and free space.wa: five people in the Jaguar XJ will feel great even on a long journey. There are only high-quality materials everywhere, wooden parts are created by hand and fit perfectly to each other. High-quality leather is present everywhere, not only armchairs, but also armrests, doors, central panel and dashboard are decorated with it. The sporty character of the exterior of the body is reminiscent of decorative inlays made of aluminum.

The classic layout of the Jaguar XJ controls organically echoes the latest technical solutions. Washer selectoand a 6-band automatic machine, which is convenient to operate with one hand, leaves the center console. Slightly higher is the touch screen of the navigation and infotainment system, where the tactile keys for climate control, communication functions, massage of the front seats and other wealth of optional choices are displayed.

The main feature of the touch screen is the ability to show two different information fields at once: thanks to the Dual-View technology, it is possible to simultaneously view the navigation by the driver and DVD.by a passenger. The 12.3-inch color display that pops up when starting the engine may vary depending on the driver's preference.

One of the most striking novelties of the salon is the panoramic glass roof. The boot volume is impressive, almost 520 liters.

At the buyer's choice, the Jaguar XJ can be equipped with a variety of engine types, from a three-liter twin-turbocharged diesel engine to a five-liter gasoline unit capable of delivering 510 hp. with amazing torque. All modificationstions of the car are equipped with an automatic six-speed gearbox, created in the laboratories of the German concern ZF. The top-end sedan is capable of accelerating to a hundred in just 4.5 seconds. The XJ's suspension is complemented by adjustable dampers for superior handling and passenger comfort.

In the summer of 2015, the British automaker presented the updated Jaguar XJ once again. The flagship of the "cat" brand has received minor changes in appearance, new configurations and improved steeringphenomenon.

The exterior of the sedan has changed slightly. The refreshed 2015 XJ can be distinguished from its predecessor by slightly different patterns of all-LED headlights, an enlarged and more steep radiator grille. In the top-end configuration, the air intakes are highlighted with chrome. The graphics of the characteristic elongated taillights have changed slightly, and the exhaust pipes have acquired an oval shape. The car has a classic look with a superb design that is eye-catching but not defiant.

As before the 2015 Jaguar XJAvailable in two wheelbases - standard (SWB) and extended (LWB). In the first version, the overall length of the sedan is 5,130 mm (wheelbase - 3,032), in the second - 5,255 (wheelbase is 3,157). The width of the car is 1,899 millimeters, the height is 1,460.

The main innovation in the cabin is the InControl Touch Pro infotainment complex with an Intel quad-core processor, an eight-inch touchscreen display, a 60 gigabyte hard drive and smartphone integration. There is navigation, Wi-Fi, Meridian audio system with 26 speakers and a power of 1300 VAt. The sedan is offered with adaptive cruise control, all-round cameras and a semi-automatic parking system.

The 2015 Jaguar XJ has received two new modifications: Autobiography and R-Sport.

The R-Sport version sports an aggressive front bumper, side skirts, an electric air intake, a small spoiler on the trunk lid, a quartet of tailpipes, sports seats and a signature steering wheel, a center console trim in piano black and 20-inch Mataivia wheels.

Luxury Autobiography is available onlyonly for long wheelbase XJ LWB. It features leather interior with contrasting stitching, illuminated stainless steel sills, natural oak trim, and separate rear seats with massage and ventilation functions, and 10.2-inch displays in the front seat backs.

The line of power units consists of powerful engines. They all come with direct injection and variable valve timing.

After the modernization, the output of the 3.0-liter diesel engine increased from the previous 275 to 300 hp, and the peak torque reachedtig 700 Nm against 600 previously. The engineers managed to achieve this by improving the turbocharging and injection system. This engine accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 6.2 seconds (it was 6.4 seconds) and has a low emission of harmful substances of 149 g / km, complying with Euro 6 standards.

Gasoline engines are a two-liter "four" (240 hp, 340 N • m), a three-liter "six" (340 hp, 450 N • m) and a five-liter "eight" in three versions (470 hp ., 575 N • m, 510 HP, 625 N • m or 550 HP, 680 N • m).

The gearbox for all versions is one - eight-speedth "automatic" ZF: 8HP70 or more compact 8HP45. The drive is rear and full.

In addition, hydraulic power steering has been replaced by electric EPAS, which has a beneficial effect on handling and reduced average fuel consumption in the combined cycle by 3%.

The car is produced at the JLR plant in Castle Bromwich, near Birmingham. Jaguar F-type and Jaguar XF are also produced there.

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