Jaguar XJ Saloon (03-09) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 04 February 2009
The XJ has been a success in the UK, but its traditional styling has struggled to win Jaguar new customers. The paradox of the XJ - a very modern car with traditional styling - has been tempered slightly with changes in 2007. While the revised exterior styling doesn't spectacularly transform the appearance of the car, it does seem to make it a little more imposing at the front. The modifications are light in terms of engineering changes, but they do offer improved comfort with redesigned seats and improved rear leg room. Only one diesel is available, but it's an excellent 2.7-litre V6 that is also used in the S-Type and XF.
4 out of 5

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Safety

There's no Euro NCAP crash test rating, but you wouldn't expect anything less than a comprehensive list of safety and security kit in a car that transports politicians. Front, side and curtain airbags are standard as well as electronic stability control. New for 2006 models is a tyre pressure monitoring system and uprated brakes. An armour plated version is available, and has gained much positive feedback from drivers as the car is so light before the armour is added, it doesn't become too unwieldy.

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Reliability

Quality and reliability have improved significantly in recent years, especially in terms of interior finish, and Jaguar continues to score highly in customer satisfaction surveys both in the UK and the US.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.