What is it" A mild revamp of Jaguar?s largest model.
What?s new" Jaguar?s XJ has always been an exclusive alternative for those who require executive car luxury with plenty of interior space. But it is seven years since the latest XJ launched as designer Ian Callum?s radical reworking of a long-lived Jaguar line, so a revamp, even a subtle one is overdue, together with addressing one serious failing against rivals such as the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series.
So the recipe in the new 2016 model year XJ begins with some reworking of the exterior look. The grille is larger and closer to the vertical, there are chrome additions and most notably new LED headlamps with Jaguar?s signature J-blade daytime running lights ? in this case with two blades ? incorporated. The rear LED lamps gain new signatures too. In today?s environment the 3-litre V6 diesel is the far more sensible engine in the XJ, a great deal more eco-friendly than its 5-litre petrol sibling, and its figures are improved in the latest version, already familiar in the XF range. Now Euro 6 compliant, emissions are cut by 10g/km despite power increasing by 25bhp and torque by 74lbft. And notable among other mechanical changes is the electric power steering replacing the previous hydraulic unit.
The big change, however, is inside, where the dated infotainment system makes way for an all-new unit dubbed InControl Touch Pro and including door-to-door navigation, iOS and Android smartphone connectivity, a Wi-Fi hotspot ...