The XJ is best described as a race-bred luxury sedan. Available with a long or short wheelbase chassis, the base trim (the only all-wheel drive model in the family) relies on a supercharged 340-hp V6. For those hooked on British luxury and higher performance, supercharged V8 versions are available, producing either 470 horsepower or 550 horsepower in the R trim. Regardless of powertrain, all come with the eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Pros
- Modern and original silhouettes
- Powerful and sharp XJR versions
- Efficient all-wheel drive
- Smooth and silent
- Comfortable seats
Cons
- Leather seats fade too quickly
- Very limited rear visibility
- Significant glare from the sun in gauges
- No adaptive cruise control
- Zigzags in tire tracks (XJR)