Pros: Sexy styling inside and out; regular- and extended-length versions available; relatively affordable pricing compared to class competitors; posh, luxurious cabin
Cons: Available upsized wheels and sporty suspension mean that ride can be clunky, especially for the class; rakish roofline and low seating position compromise rear visibility, some complicated, slow-to-respond touchscreen controls
CG Says: Jaguar’s flagship large sedan is carried over with no changes for 2015. All XJs are stately large cars with a charm all their own, but their fiddly touchscreen control layout lags behind most premium-large-car competitors. Luxury buyers may also blanch at the idea of a V6 engine in a car of the XJ’s stature, and since it’s the only way to get AWD, some might look elsewhere on those grounds alone. That’s not really warranted, in our view, as the supercharged V6 provides perfectly adequate power with better fuel economy. Compared to competitors such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the XJs are almost bargain-priced–while certainly not looking like it–and that’s one of the strongest points in their favor.
| Class | Premium Large Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Jaguar |
| Nation of Manufacture | England |
| Base Prices | XJ: $74,200 AWD XJ: $77,700 XJL Portfolio: $81,200 AWD XJL Portfolio: $84,700 XJ Supercharged: $90,600 XJL Supercharged: $93,600 XJR: $116,000 XJR Long Wheelbase: $119,000 |
| Base Engine 3.0-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 340 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16-18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-27 |
| Optional Engine supercharged 5.0-liter V8 |
| Horsepower 470 (550 in XJR) |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 23 |
