“This is my third Jaguar. I have been very happy with each of them. I bought the FX because it was time for a change and the new Js were not yet available. I am very pleased with my 2015 Jaguar XJ.”
2015 Jaguar XJ: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Jaguar XJ is mostly a carryover, with flexible-fuel powertrains added to the XJ and XJL Portfolio. The engines, styling, safety equipment, structure, and cabin technology otherwise remain largely unchanged from 2014.
About the 2015 Jaguar XJ
X351 generation (2011-2019), final U.S. model year before the 2016 styling and technology update.
Jaguar positioned the XJ as its flagship luxury sedan for buyers who wanted something more distinctive and more driver-focused than the usual large German sedans. The core appeal was the blend of lightweight aluminum construction, sleek coupe-like styling, strong supercharged engines, and a cabin that aimed to feel special rather than clinical. Even in long-wheelbase form, Jaguar sold the XJ as a big luxury car with real driver appeal, not just a rear-seat shuttle.
The 2015 XJ is a full-size luxury sedan offered in standard- and long-wheelbase forms, with the longer XJL models emphasizing rear-seat room and comfort. The core trims use a 340-hp supercharged V6, Supercharged models have a 470-hp V8, and the sharper XJR pairs a 550-hp V8 with upgraded suspension, brakes, and more aggressive bodywork.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Flexible-fuel powertrains joined the XJ and long-wheelbase XJL Portfolio. The broader engine range carried over, including the 340-hp supercharged V6 and the 470-hp and 550-hp supercharged V8s, all paired with an 8-speed automatic.
2015 Jaguar XJ specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter / V6, Sprchrg, FF, 3.0L | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter / V6, Sprchrg, FF, 3.0L | V8, Sprchrg, FF, 5.0L | V8, Sprchrg, FF, 5.0L |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Sht & Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Sht & Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Sht & Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Sht & Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Sht & Spt | Auto, 8-Spd Seq Sht & Spt |
| Drivetrain | AWD / RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD / RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 16–18 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 16–17 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24–27 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 24–27 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 340 hp | 550 hp | 550 hp | 340 hp | 470 hp | 470 hp |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 502 lb-ft | 502 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 424 lb-ft | 424 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4190 lb | 4190 lb | 4190 lb | 4190 lb | 4190 lb | 4190 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.2 cu-ft | 15.2 cu-ft | 15.2 cu-ft | 15.2 cu-ft | 15.2 cu-ft | 15.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39 in | 39 in | 44.1 in | 44.1 in | 39 in | 44.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||||
| Cooled Rear Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Massage Rear Seat | ||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||
| Memory Rear Seats | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2015 Jaguar XJ redesigned?
No. The 2015 Jaguar XJ remained part of the X351 generation and carried over without a redesign. Its styling and technology update arrived for 2016.
What changed between the 2014 and 2015 Jaguar XJ?
The main change for 2015 was the addition of flexible-fuel powertrains to the XJ and XJL Portfolio. The rest of the lineup largely carried over, with no lineup-wide styling, safety, structural, or technology changes.
What engines does the 2015 Jaguar XJ have?
The 2015 Jaguar XJ lineup has three supercharged engines: a 340-hp 3.0-liter V6 in the core trims, a 470-hp 5.0-liter V8 in Supercharged models, and a 550-hp 5.0-liter V8 in the XJR models. Each uses an 8-speed automatic transmission.
How do the 2015 Jaguar XJ and XJL differ?
The XJL has a longer body and more rear-seat space than the standard-wheelbase XJ. Its 44.1 inches of rear legroom makes it the more passenger-focused version, while V6, 470-hp V8, and 550-hp XJR variants cover different performance levels.
Is the 2015 Jaguar XJ substantially different from the 2014 model?
No. The 2015 XJ is substantially the same vehicle as the 2014 model aside from flexible-fuel powertrains joining the XJ and XJL Portfolio. For a used example, condition, maintenance history, and trim are likely more meaningful than the model-year difference.
2015 Jaguar XJ Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Jaguar XJ.
4.6
2015 Jaguar XJ
(32 reviews)
“I sure wish this car had remote start, heads-up display, a cooled center console and a better audio user interface.”
“Only problem with car was the irregularity of the functioning of the automatic hi-beam controller. I have been driving the Jaguar XJ since 1977 as my only car.”