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2008 Jaguar XJ

2008 Jaguar XJ

At a Glance

Pricing$63,835 - $94,085
Drive TypesRWD
EnginesV8 (300-bhp), V8 (400-bhp)
TransmissionsA6
Fuel Economy15-16 (city), 22-25 (highway)

Our Ratings

Velocity Index77
Quality4 stars out of 5
Style5 stars out of 5
Utility3 stars out of 5
Livability3 stars out of 5
Value2 stars out of 5
Fun3 stars out of 5

A light aluminum body and unmistakable styling

Overview Information

The aluminum-bodied XJ is Jaguar's premium sedan. A 4.2L V-8 and 6-speed automatic assure excellent performance. The luxurious interior has generous amounts of Burl Walnut veneer and leather seats. The XJ8L stretched wheelbase model provides additional rear legroom. The Vanden Plas (based on the XJ8L chassis) offers power rear seats, even more wood trim, and exotic lamb's wool carpets. Performance enthusiasts will prefer the sporty XJR with its supercharged V-8, firmer suspension, 19-inch wheels with BremboŽ brakes, and an aggressive mesh grille. The Super V8 model takes the supercharged 4.2L engine, mates it to the long wheelbase chassis, adds DVD Navigation, and a rear entertainment system with dual TV monitors.

Model/Trim Eng. Trans. Velocity Index Base Price
XJ8 4.2l V8 (300-bhp) A6 RWD 70 $63,835
XJ8L 4.2l V8 (300-bhp) A6 RWD 70 $67,335
Vanden Plas 4.2l V8 (300-bhp) A6 RWD 70 $76,085
XJR 4.2l V8 (400-bhp) A6 RWD 77 $83,585
SuperV8 4.2l V8 (400-bhp) A6 RWD 75 $94,085

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