“The XJ is a very nice luxury car that doesn't seem to make you feel like it is your grandfathers car. There are options of performance engines and that is what I really like about this car. you don't have to sacrifice luxury for performance, you can have both”
2019 Jaguar XJ: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Jaguar XJ is the new XJ50 50th-anniversary special edition, offered with a supercharged V6 or V8. This is otherwise a light final-year update, with revised screen graphics, navigation voice control, and standard emergency braking on rear-wheel-drive models.
About the 2019 Jaguar XJ
X351 generation, final model year in the U.S. and end-of-run special-edition year.
Jaguar positioned the XJ as its full-size flagship sedan: a low, sleek luxury car meant to blend limousine comfort with sharper handling than the usual big-sedan formula. Its appeal centered on distinctive styling, aluminum construction, supercharged power, and a richly trimmed cabin with a panoramic roof. Compared with German rivals, the XJ leaned harder on character and driver involvement without giving up flagship-sedan comfort and polish.
The 2019 XJ lineup ranges from the comfort-focused, long-wheelbase XJL Portfolio to the 575-hp XJR575 performance flagship. The XJ50 marks the sedan’s 50th anniversary with unique bumpers, grille details, wheels, badging, and cabin trim, while the late-run XJ Collection pairs a 470-hp V8 with richer interior details and a broader set of driver-assistance features.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new XJ50 adds anniversary-specific bumpers, black grille mesh, wheels, badging, Gloss Shadow Walnut cabin trim, and a special dashboard inscription. The late-added, U.S.-only XJ Collection brings its own badging, Gloss Rich Oak trim, and commemorative cabin details.
Safety
Emergency braking becomes standard on rear-wheel-drive XJ models.
Tech
The 10-inch Touch Pro touchscreen gets refreshed screen layouts, and the navigation system gains voice command. The screen and digital gauge display hardware do not receive a major update.
2019 Jaguar XJ specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift & Sport Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift & Sport Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift & Sport Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift & Sport Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift & Sport Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift & Sport Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift & Sport Mode | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sequential Shift & Sport Mode |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 575 hp | 340 hp | 470 hp | 340 hp | 470 hp | 340 hp | 470 hp | 470 hp |
| Torque | 517 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 424 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 424 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 | 4190 lb | 4190 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft | 16.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 43.7 in | 43.7 in | 43.7 in | 38.9 in | 43.7 in | 43.7 in | 38.9 in | 43.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ||||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||
| Anti-Lock Brakes | ||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Cruise Control | ||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||
| Hill Start Assist | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| Stability Control | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
| Traction Control | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| Heated Windshield | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||||
| Power Mirrors | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||||||
| Cooled Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||||
| Massage Rear Seat | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||
| Memory Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Power Locks | ||||||||
| Power Steering | ||||||||
| Power Windows | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Jaguar XJ?
The biggest change is the new XJ50 50th-anniversary edition. It adds commemorative exterior and interior details and comes in V6 and V8 versions.
What is special about the 2019 Jaguar XJ50?
The 2019 XJ50 is an anniversary model with unique bumpers, black grille mesh, special wheels and badging, Gloss Shadow Walnut cabin trim, and a commemorative dashboard inscription. The V6 version has 340 horsepower, while the V8 version has 470 horsepower.
Did the 2019 Jaguar XJ receive new technology?
Yes, but the changes are modest. Jaguar refreshed the touchscreen’s graphics and added voice command to the navigation system without making a major hardware change.
Did the 2019 Jaguar XJ add any standard safety equipment?
Yes. Emergency braking became standard on rear-wheel-drive 2019 XJ models.
What is the 2019 Jaguar XJ Collection?
The XJ Collection is a U.S.-only final edition limited to 300 cars. It combines a 470-hp supercharged V8 with adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera, unique wood trim, commemorative cabin details, and heated and cooled leather seats.
2019 Jaguar XJ Reviews
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