Jaguar reveals improved XJ

David Ross, Editor
Mon, 02 Jul 2012

Jaguar has revealed its 2013 model year XJ which gets a host of improvements, the most significant of which is a new 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine, replacing the 5.0-litre V8. This new engine makes its debut in the XJ and the XF plus it will also power the much anticipated F-Type.

On sale from September prices for the new XJ start at £56,260 on the road which gets you the impressive 3.0-litre diesel version with 600Nm of torque. Like the new 3.0-litre supercharged engine, the diesel now gets a new eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox as standard which also features an intelligent start/stop system to save fuel in traffic. As a result the 3.0 D averages a claimed 47mpg (estimated) with CO2 emissions of 159g/km - an improvement of 14%.

The 3.0-litre supercharged petrol produces 340PS with 450Nm of torque giving the XJ a 0-62mph time of 5.9 seconds which fuel economy is 30mpg. Other changes to the XJ for the 2013 model year include re-calibrated spring and damper settings as well as remapped damper software - all designed to enhance ride isolation and passenger comfort on all road surfaces.

Improvements inside include DAB now fitted as standard plus a new premium sound system. Teaming up with British audio specialist Meridian, Jaguar has developed a 825W sound system. This top-of-the range 20-speaker system comes as standard on Portfolio and Supersport XJ models and is an option on other models.

XJ 13 MY SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine Variant	3.0 V6 S/C Petrol	5.0 V8 S/C Petrol
Layout	V6 cylinder	V8 cylinder
Capacity	2995 cc	5000 cc
Power	340PS	510 PS
Torque	450 Nm	625 Nm
Fuel economy	9.4 l/100km (30mpg)	11.3 l/100 km (25mpg)
CO₂ emissions	224g/km	268g/km
Performance (0-60 mph)	5.7secs	4.7 secs
Performance (0-100 kph)	5.9 secs	4.9 secs

Engine Variant	3.0 V6 Diesel S
Layout	V6 cylinder
Capacity	2,993 cc
Power	275 PS
Torque	600 Nm
Fuel economy	6.0 l/100 km (47mpg)
CO₂ emissions	159 g/km
Performance (0-60 mph)	5.9 secs
Performance (0-100 kph)	6.4 secs

XJ 13MY on-the-road (OTR) Pricing (£)
Standard wheel-base
XJ 3.0 Diesel Luxury	56,260
XJ 3.0 Diesel Premium Luxury	60,060
XJ 3.0 Diesel Portfolio	67,260
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Premium Luxury	65,365
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Portfolio	72,815
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Supersport	91,735

Long wheel-base
XJ 3.0 Diesel Luxury	59,260
XJ 3.0 Diesel Premium Luxury	63,060
XJ 3.0 Diesel Portfolio	70,260
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Premium Luxury	68,515
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Portfolio	75,815
XJ 3.0 S/C Petrol Supersport	95,235