2012 Jaguar XJ Photo Gallery
2012 Jaguar XJ
Jaguar XJ: The Details
At $73,700, the 2012 Jaguar XJ comes in two wheelbases and three trim levels, which are largely based on performance. The base XJ comes with a 385-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8 and includes standard features such as navigation, front and rear parking sensors with backup camera, dual-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a 14-speaker stereo with Bluetooth and iPod connectivity and push-button start.
If you’re looking for some extra legroom in the back seat, the long-wheelbase XJL Portfolio adds 4.9 inches to the XJ’s length, and $7,000 to the price tag, as well as more standard features. The Jaguar XJL comes with all the equipment listed above, but also adds four-zone climate control, upgraded front seats with massage and rear seats that are heated and cooled.
The German firm's product lineup includes an aero package comprising of a front apron that incorporates LED daytime running lights into the side air inlets, small rocker panels in front of the rear wheels, new trims for the front fender air vents, a discreet boot lid spoiler and a rear diffuser that packs Startech's stainless-steel trapezoid tailpipes.
The British limo now rides on three-piece, 21-inch forged alloy wheels mounted in wider high-performance tires in sizes 255/35 ZR 21 in front and 295/30 ZR 21 on the rear axle.
If you need more power, Jaguar also offers the XJ and XJL in Supercharged and special-order Supersport trims. Supercharged XJ and XJL models start at $88,600 and $91,600, respectively. These cars feature all of the equipment listed above, but also include a supercharged, 470-horsepower V8, a 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins surround sound stereo and adaptive headlights.
Supersport models offer even more power and standard equipment. XJ and XJL Supersport-trimmed cars add a 510-horsepower V8 and a back seat DVD system as standard features. The XJ Supersport starts at $111,200, while the XJL Supersport rings in at $117,700.
