Jaguar XJ

The Jaguar XJ is a full-size luxury sedan with room for up to five people. Before being discontinued in 2020, it was the British automaker’s largest sedan, measuring about seven inches longer than their midsize model, the XF. Jaguar built both standard and long-wheelbase versions of the XJ; the latter adds several inches of rear-seat legroom and is known as the XJL.

Jaguar sold the XJ in a wide range of trims, which correspond not only to equipment levels but also to the included powertrain. Since 2013, a 340-horsepower 3.0-liter supercharged V6 has powered the entry-level versions, including the XJ base, the XJ R-Sport, and (since 2014) the XJL Portfolio. Stepping up to the mid-tier XJ Supercharged or the XJL Supercharged upgrades the engine to a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 making 470 hp. An even more potent version of that mill (with over 500 hp) is fitted to the top-of-the-line XJs, which were originally known as the XJ Supersport and XJL Supersport before being rebadged XJR in 2014 and finally XJR575 in 2018. All versions since 2013 utilize an eight-speed automatic transmission with either standard rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. No hybrid or electric versions were produced.

Inside the cabin, all XJs come handsomely equipped with features and amenities, including soft-close doors, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, navigation, and front and rear parking sensors. A blind-spot warning system joined the standard-feature list in 2016, and lane-keeping assist followed in 2018, though for rear-drive versions only. Adaptive cruise control was offered as an option throughout the XJ’s production run; however, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration was only available in its final year (2019).