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 2005 Jaguar Xj-series Review
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Introduction | Lineup | Walkaround | Interior | Driving Impressions | Summary & Specifications

 Lineup

Jaguar XJ comes as five models. All are powered by 4.2-liter V8 engines and are built on a platform that makes extensive use of lightweight but strong aluminum architecture. The XJ8 and XJR are built on the standard 119.4-inch wheelbase. The XJ8L, Vanden Plas, and Super 8 are built on a longer 124.4-inch wheelbase that stretches the overall length of the vehicle from the standard 200.4 inches to 205.3 inches.

The XJ8 ($60,830) is Jaguar's flagship sedan, and it comes standard with a long list of luxury features. It's powered by a 4.2-liter V8 rated at 294 horsepower and comes with a six-speed automatic transmission, self-leveling air suspension, dynamic stability control, power-adjustable foot pedals, reverse parking assist, and frontal, side-impact and side-curtain airbags.

The XJ8 L ($62,830) is equipped like the XJ8, but offers more room in its back seat.

The Vanden Plas ($70,330) is the most luxurious Jaguar with a twin-stitched leather dashboard, burl walnut trim with Peruvian boxwood inlays, lambs wool rugs, 16-way power front seats, an electric rear sun blind, heated seats and steering wheel and a 320-watt Alpine premium audio system. This is true luxury.

The XJR ($75,995) is a high-performance model built on the standard wheelbase. XJR features a supercharged version of the V8 engine that pumps out 390 horsepower. It also gets a firmer suspension and larger Brembo brakes, plus bigger wheels and tires, radar-based adaptive cruise control and a 320-watt Alpine Premium audio system.

The Super V8 ($89,995) has the same powertrain as the XJR but puts it on the longer wheelbase and adds four-zone climate control, a DVD-based touch-screen navigation system, DVD-based rear multimedia entertainment system with two display screens, an electrically adjustable rear seat and front parking sensors.

Because of the extensive standard equipment, the options list may seem limited, though any XJ can be equipped with a heated windshield. Navigation and the rear-seat entertainment system are available as options on the XJ8, XJ8 L and Vanden Plas.


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