Jaguar XJ

The Interiors of the car are beautiful, elegant and ultra luxurious. There is tons of space for all occupants and the rear seats also features folding trays for busy businessmen. The colour scheme and the finishing touches are really good and you can also choose from a wide variety of paint schemes and finishing materials. The dashboard is very modern while the instrument cluster is futuristic and completely digital. The ergonomics are spot on and the driver is immersed in comfort as well.

We drove the 3.0 litre V6 diesel engine that can pump out 270bhp and 600Nm of torque. This is the same engine found in the XF as well, and there is also a 5.0 litre engine if you need more power. The engine is a real beauty and sounds magnificent. The engine is mated to a beautifully crafted 8-speed auto gearbox.

The XJ is a great car to drive but it is very large foo crowded city streets. Thanks to the massive torque from the engine the car can pick up speed very well despite is big size. The suspension is setup for comfort and so is very soft allowing for a smooth ride. On the highway the car really performs well and is a joy to ride. The steering is also nice but we would have preferred a little more feel from the steering wheel. The XJ uses the same drivetrain and components as the XF and so the tyres also are very good and the car runs very well and stays planted around bends and curves. The brakes are all disc and so they are very effective as well. It’s a beautiful car to drive and it’s very smooth for a diesel engine. The gears change on point and you can always switch to manual and get instant change on demand. The drive is not the most engaging but as an occupant you will definitely enjoy this car more, as this is not in true fashion a real driver’s car.

We managed to get around 10 kmpl, which is very decent.

The XJ comes with full electric power steering with mounted controls and the steering wheel can also be heated as well as the seats. There is a fully digital instrument cluster, full automatic climate control, a 7-inch colour touchscreen that acts as a television as well, start stop button, electric parking brake, and a state of the art audio system with some really good quality speakers, and cruise control. The technology in this car is truly amazing.

Safety features include dynamic stability control, emergency brake assist, ABS, traction control, cornering brake control, pedestrian contact sensing system, parking sensors, adaptive front lighting and plenty of airbags to keep everyone safe.

Jaguar has grown in leaps and bounds when it comes to quality, and the XJ is a true example of this. It is perhaps one of the best quality executive cars around. Because everything is electric, there have been cases with faulty wiring, but otherwise the car is highly reliable and built with the best materials. Of course serving and components are very expensive.

You are getting every penny’s worth with this beautiful vehicle.

This is definitely the most beautiful saloon luxury car in the market today, both in terms of its exterior design and interior technology. The engine is a beauty and the car drives well at the same time providing ultra luxurious settings. However, this is a car that most people would prefer to be chauffeured around in, and rightly so, because it really is a 5-star hotel on wheels.