"Jaguar XJ": photo, owner reviews, price, test drive and car tuning

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Jaguar XJ was introduced to the general public in March 2003. Serial production of the model began in 2004. The car featured an aluminum monocoque body supported by lower stringers. Rigidity was added by all six body pillars, the box profile of which was designed for significant side loads. In general, when comparing the 2004 aluminum body with previous steel bodies, the advantage of "AvionAl", a composite alloy with the addition of molybdenum, was obvious. This material was afraid of only one thing - bending loads, since this grade of aluminum has a low ductility coefficient. However, such deforming loads were not expected in the body structure of the Jaguar XJ. The aluminum body is more than 60% stiffer than steel and nearly 40% lighter.

Innovation

Innovations include the new Jaguar XJ front suspension of complex design, which stabilizes the car's swaying on uneven roads. The principle of operation of the suspension is to change the clearance, when the entirethe front of the car sags slightly, damping vibrations in a split second. And this happens due to the special contour pneumatics embedded in the upper suspension arms. Feedback from the owners of the Jaguar XJ testifies to the unprecedented smoothness of the car.

Sedan "Jaguar XJ" at the beginning of 2004 received an elongated frame in the "LWB" format, while the wheelbase of the car acquired a value of 3034 mm. Notable changes include a 70 mm soft roof lift in the rear seat area. Before that, when landing, passengers rested their heads against the ceiling, which was not very convenient. In a car of such a class as the Jaguar XJ, such incidents are unacceptable, and the comfort inherent in the car's interior must be comprehensive. The comfort level of the cabin is significantly increased by the Premium-quad audio system with two small but effective subwoofers. The same can be said about the air conditioner, which divides the cabin into four zones.

Leather and wood

In the interior of the "Jaguar XJ", the characteristics of which make it one of the most prestigious cars in the world, all the trim was made of expensive materials. The seats and door panels were upholstered in velor or natural leather, the floor mats were fleecy, plain and perfectly absorbed the noise of the running gear when driving. New for 2004 are two compact TVs integrated into the front seat headrests. The signature finish is considered to be a combination of leather and wood in the Jaguar cabin, a panel made of expensive wood (usually rosewood)encircles the passenger compartment, passing along the upper part of the door body and along the lower edge of the windshield seal. Everything that can be covered with leather is wrapped in leather, and due to this, the interior of the car looks cozy.

US Market

In 2005, at the New York Auto Show, Jaguar unveiled a modified Jaguar XJ called the Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio, equipped with a new 400 hp engine combined with a mechanical six-speed gearbox. The car develops 250 km / h, and this is not the limit. A test drive "Jaguar XJ", held at the site, showed the potential for a further increase in speed within 300 km / h. Acceleration to 100 km/h takes 5 seconds.

In addition to the impressive engine, the "Jaguar XJ Super V8 Portfolio" boasts 20-inch wheels, a stylish grille and exclusive body paint.

Comfort level

In 2006, Jaguar continued to work on the XJ line, and one of the priorities was the soundproofing of the cabin. To drastically reduce outside noise, special laminated side windows have been developed. At the same time, Jaguar engineers worked on automatic tire pressure monitoring for all four wheels, as well as the spare wheel. For greater efficiency of the brakes, the diameter of the brake discs and the working area of the brake pads have been increased. This required an increase in the rigidity of the caliper mounting. All scheduled taskswere completed successfully.

Exterior

Year 2009 was for the "Jaguar XJ" a year of even deeper improvements, the company took up the exterior of the car. Subtly futuristic features were added to the flying speed of the car, which enhanced the impression of the already transcendent dynamics of the car. The radiator grille has reduced the size of its cells and become more solid and stylish, the feline squint of the slanted headlights of the Jaguar XJ spoke of the car's readiness to take off and go hundreds of kilometers without stopping.

Management

The layout of the controls of the Jaguar family is recognized as one of the most rational and convenient among the best examples of automotive technology in the world classification. Four push-button switches are located on the steering wheel in a horizontal plane, which respond to a light touch of the driver's right thumb if you need to turn on the dashboard lighting, ceiling lights or parking lights. With the thumb of the left hand, the driver switches the air conditioning modes, activates the massage function of the front seat backs and adjusts the angle of the steering column. Most of the optional switches located on the steering wheel are duplicated on the center console so that they can be used by the passenger in the front seat.

There are two lever switches under the steering wheel. The right one turns on the turn signals, the left regulates the operation of the wiper, sets the frequencythe span of the brushes, as well as the intensity of the supply of washer fluid. The operation of the "wipers" and the washer can be combined into one automatic mode so that the driver is not distracted from driving by the secondary tasks of cleaning the windshield. In the armrests of the front doors, the switches for the electric lifts of all four side windows are mounted. There are also power buttons for adjusting the outside rear-view mirrors.

High-tech tooling

Because all Jaguars are equipped with automatic transmission only, there is no shift lever in the control area. The speeds are switched automatically, and the process is controlled by means of a selector puck that extends from the center console. Above and below the selector are buttons and keys for other vehicle communication functions.

The 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a touchscreen display that allows you to view navigation guides while driving. At the same time, a lot of options are offered, however, the driver, at the time of starting the engine and before starting to move, can select the most necessary, in his opinion, parameters. Also, the display screen can be divided into two parts: navigation view and DVD view at the same time. This opportunity appeared thanks to the technology "Dual-View". And since the diagonal color display is 12.3 inches, the dual image looks quite organic.

Engines

The power plant of the latest modifications "Jaguar XJ", the price of which in the domestic market varies from 3 million 200 thousand to 6 million 500 thousand rubles, is represented by a whole line of engines of various capacities and configurations, from a three-liter turbocharged diesel to a gasoline 5-liter representative of the family of sports engines with a capacity of 510 hp, capable of accelerating the car to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds. As already mentioned, all "Jaguars" are equipped with an automatic transmission, this is a 6-speed unit of the German manufacturer "ZF".

The Jaguar XJ is delivered to Russia in three versions: "XJ Classic 3.0" with a 240 hp engine, "XJ Executive 3.5" with a 262 hp engine. and "XJ Executive 4.2", engine - 300 hp