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Jaguar XJ Saloon review

1994 - 2003 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

At a glance

Price new £31,479 - £58,780
Road tax cost £345 - £415
Insurance group 32 - 48
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 321 - 481 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Massive power, deluxe comfort.

CONS

Punishing running costs.

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Overview

This XJ continues the Jaguar tradition of grace, pace and luxury. Revisions in 1997 refined it further, with V8 engines and a superb five-speed automatic gearbox. But at the competitive top end of the modern luxury car market – and challenged by the Audi A8 and BMW 7-Series – the XJ’s image seems just a little old-fashioned. A favourite with Government ministers, but don’t let that put you off.