Jaguar XJ 3.0D V6 Luxury SWB
What is it?
THE new flagship Jaguar and a car that causes a real stir on the high street. Ian Callum-designed limousine is a huge leap forward over the traditionalist model it replaces. In comes a dramatic new look, a revolutionary interior and an updated lightweight rear-wheel drive aluminium chassis. Engines include a 3.0-litre V6 diesel and a 5.0-litre V8 petrol in both normally aspirated and supercharged form. Tested here in short wheelbase (SWB) 3.0D ‘entry-level’ Luxury trim. Priced at £55,500.
What’s hot?
- Those looks. New XJ really stuns on the road…
- …thanks to that imposing shape and sleek coupe-like tail
- Cabin is beautifully trimmed and stuffed full of hi-tech kit…
- …including an eight-inch touchscreen and digital instrument panel
- Put the car into Sport mode and the dials glow red
- Nimble chassis offers a really sporty driving experience
- Ride over large undulations is beautifully floaty and relaxing
- Muscular 275bhp diesel does 0-60mph in 6.0 seconds…
- …and is mated to a slick six-speed auto
- It’s frugal, too, returning 40.1mpg and emitting 184g/km
- Superb build quality throughout
- Satnav, electric sunroof, rear parking sensors all standard
What’s not?
- That coupe-like roofline means there’s not much headroom in the back
- Those blacked-out C-pillars can look odd from some angles
- The ride is on the firm side; perhaps too firm for a luxury limo
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 55,145 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 779 (CH)/£936 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 28%, 29%, 30% |
| Monthly BiK: | Click link for BIK |
| Engine: | 3.0 V6 turbo diesel |
| CO2 Emissions: | 184g/km |
| Power/torque: | 271bhp/600Nm |
| Economy: | 40.1mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
There’s no doubt about it – the new XJ is a revolutionary car for Jaguar. Apart from the slightly controversial tail, its forward-looking design is a real success – the majestic XJ turns far more heads than the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes S-Class. It’s great to drive too and although the ride could be smoother, it’s still a superb luxury car with a diesel engine that offers a fine blend of hushed, surging pace but decent economy.
