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Jaguar XJ Saloon boot space, practicality and safety

2003 - 2009 (change model)
Practicality rating: 3 out of 53.0

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

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.

It might not be as roomy inside as its rivals, but it will still do a decent job of transporting five people in comfort. However although the boot is a decent size, you can’t help feeling it should be bigger given the sheer five-metre length of the XJ. It has 470 litres of luggage room, but other large saloons like the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes S-Class offer at least 500 litres.

Stowage in the front is adequate but the glovebox isn’t especially large and the central cubby between the seats is quite shallow and dominated by two cupholders.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (21)
  • ABS
  • Audio remote
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (9)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Metallic Paint
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (5)
  • Alarm
  • Climate control
  • Headlight washers
  • Lumbar support
  • Sat Nav
Executive Standard Equipment (6)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cruise control
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
Executive Optional Equipment (4)
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Headlight washers
  • Sat Nav
Portfolio Standard Equipment (14)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
Portfolio Optional Equipment
  • n/a
SE Standard Equipment (9)
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Metallic Paint
SE Optional Equipment (3)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Headlight washers
Sovereign Standard Equipment (12)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Sat Nav
Sovereign Optional Equipment (4)
  • Climate control
  • DVD
  • Telephone
  • TV
Sport Standard Equipment (7)
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Metallic Paint
  • Sports seats
Sport Optional Equipment (6)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Lumbar support
Sport Premium Standard Equipment (9)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Metallic Paint
  • Sat Nav
Sport Premium Optional Equipment (5)
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Sports seats
Super V8 Standard Equipment (12)
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Sat Nav
  • Telephone
  • TV
Super V8 Optional Equipment (5)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • DVD
  • Sports seats

Dimensions

Length 5090mm - 5215mm
Width 2108mm
Height 1448mm
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