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Jaguar reveals 2016 XJ in readiness for autumn arrival

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Author: | Updated: 15 Jun 2015 11:38

Jaguar has revealed the 2016 XJ ahead of the car’s arrival this autumn. Gifted a light exterior refresh, new technology and an uprated 3.0-litre diesel engine, as well as a couple of new trim levels, the British brand claims that the £58,690 limo ‘reaffirms its status as the most dynamic, distinctive luxury saloon’.

Jaguar XJR 2016 Front Dynamic

On the outside, the 2016 XJ has been designed to look slightly more like the new XE than previously, with a slightly larger, more upright grille, and ‘J-blade’ LED daytime running lights with integrated turn indicators. The headlights themselves are now full LED units, as are the new tail lights, while the rear bumper has been updated to include a gloss black valance and oval tailpipes.

Inside, the car has been made so much more luxurious that what was high-spec Portfolio trim has now been downgraded to mid-range Premium Luxury trim. The base-spec Luxury trim is now the lowest rung of a five-trim ladder rising through Premium Luxury, R-Sport, Portfolio, XJR and Autobiography.

Jaguar XJ 2016 Portfolio Interior

Entry-level Luxury trim may be, but at just shy of £60,000 it’s by no means basic. Standard features now include 19in alloys, full leather upholstery, a new 8in multimedia system to replace the outdated unit previously seen in the XJ, and wood veneer, as well the usual features of a car in this class, such as keyless go, parking sensors and satellite navigation. Premium Luxury models add to this with 20in alloys, leather with contrast piping, 18-way adjustable seats and an 825W sound system.

A new addition to the XJ range is the R-Sport model, pinched from the XE and XF line-ups. Featuring a sporty body kit, sports seats, gloss black trim inside and out, black headlining and piano black trim in place of the usual wood, the R-Sport gives something of the XJR look without forcing the customer to either spend more than £90,000 or specify the thirsty 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine.

Jaguar XJR 2016 Rear Dynamic

Above R-Sport sits the new Portfolio model, which has gained quilted leather as standard and the smart Figured Ebony veneer.

The aforementioned XJR has an unchanged specification, with red contrast stitching setting the interior apart and a 542bhp V8 providing the 0-60mph time of less than 4.4 seconds.

Sitting at the head of the range, however, is the new Autobiography model. It’s a trim name lifted from sister company Land Rover’s range, and as with the 4x4s, it denotes the most luxurious models in the range. In the XJ, that means quilted leather with contrast stitching, leather headlining, Rich Oak veneer and illuminated tread plates.

Jaguar XJ 2016 Portfolio Interior Rear Seats

As before, the XJ is available in two wheelbase lengths, although only certain models will be offered in long-wheelbase format and the Autobiography variant will only be offered in extended guise.

Not only has the specification changed for the XJ, but the engine range has been updated too.

Most customers will go for the 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine which has seen such good service in both the XF and XJ, and Jaguar has made it even more attractive with the addition of an extra 25 horsepower (it now produces 296bhp) and 100Nm more torque, pushing the total output to 700Nm. It’s now Euro 6 compliant too, and CO2 emissions have dropped from 159g/km to 149g/km while fuel economy stands at an impressive 49.6mpg and the 0-60mph time is just 5.9 seconds.

Petrol options will be available, however, in the shape of the 335bhp 3.0-litre V6 also found in the F-Type, a 503bhp V8 for long-wheelbase versions and the 542bhp V8 for the XJR, all of which are supercharged.

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