Monday 15 August 2016

Features of Jaguar XJ L

Jaguar XJ L Price List by Versions

Jaguar XJ L, a Sedan has 4 versions available in India. XJ L has 2 Petrol cars and 2 Diesel cars. Jaguar XJ L comes in 14 colours, namely, Cashmere Metallic, Caviar Metallic, Claret Metallic, Ebony, Forst Blue Metallic, Indigo Metallic, Lunar Grey Metallic, Pearl Grey Metallic, Porcelain, Rhodium Silver Metallic, Spectrum Blue Metallic, Taiga Green Metallic, Ultimate Black Metallic, Vapour Grey Metallic.


The Jaguar XJL saloon was first premiered in July 2009 in London; however, the saloon takes about 3 years to enter into Indian market. The sleek and sporty luxury car made its Indian debut in 2012. This sedan rated high in every aspect, be it the driveability, safety and security features or engine performance. It is positioned above the XF saloon in the company's Indian portfolio. The extended wheelbase added to the XJ offers extra legroom for rear occupants.
Exterior
The XJL is basically the longer wheelbase version of the XJ saloon. The company claims that the vehicle's body is built using the aerospace-inspired aluminium body technology. The front fascia of the sedan is wider and has bold profile, featuring deep set mesh grille that accommodates Jaguar emblem. The grille is flanked by Intelligent High Beam Xenon headlamps. A panoramic sunroof is offered as standard on all XJ models which is made of heat-reflective, tinted glass that filters the UV-rays and glitter the cabin with natural light. At the rear, the saloon has 'Cat's Claw' like LED light clusters. It features electrically adjustable wing mirrors, auto dimming with courtesy puddle lamps, heated windscreen, rain sensing wipers, etc. The XJL is available in three different wheel sizes - 18-inch, 19-inch and 20-inch.
Interior

The Jaguar XJL sedan's cabin feature glove-soft leather, premium chrome and spacious cabin. The seats, instrument panel, door tops, centre console and armrests are covered in soft grain leather. The panoramic glass roof can slide upwards and outwards. The instrument panel positioned behind the wheels features a 12.3-litre high-definition glass screen. Features on offer are 1200W Bowers and Wilkins surround sound system, 20 speakers, a Media Hub to connect media storage devices including iPod touch and iPhone, four-zone climate control with air filtration, humidity sensing and air quality sensing, cruise control with automatic speed limiter, three-spoke leather steering column, Jaguar Smart Key System with keyless entry and start, rain-sensing windscreen wipers, etc.
Engine and Transmission
The Jaguar XJL is available in two engine options- 2.0-litre petrol and 3.0L turbocharged diesel. While the former is good for 237bhp of power at 5,500rpm and 340Nm of torque at 1,750rpm, the oil burner produces 271bhp of power at 4,000rpm and 600Nm of torque at 2,000rpm. Both the engines are paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels of the car.
Performance and Handling
The XJL petrol accelerates to 100kmph from zero in mere 7.5 seconds and hits a top speed of 241kmph. On the other hand, the diesel version of the sedan does 0-100kmph in just 6.4 seconds before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph. Like other Jaguars, the XJL is a good handler. The suspensions are tuned to absorb most bumps and the large potholes easily, but the low ground clearance and massive wheelbase do need extra care while going through rugged Indian roads.
Mileage
The 2993 cc Diesel - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 12 kmpl in city and 14 kmpl on highways, while the Petrol variant offers a mileage of 10 kmpl on urban roads and 12 kmpl and freeways, respectively.

Safety Features

The Jaguar XJL sedan is equipped with a range of safety and security features including airbags for driver and front occupants, curtain side airbags, anti-whiplash technology, seatbelt reminder, rear child safety locks, Lower Anchors, tethers for children, dynamic stability control with TRAC DSC model, Electronic Parking Brake, ABS, EBD, ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and Traction Control.
Braking System
The Jaguar XJ L features red painted brake callipers with Jaguar script at both front and rear disc brakes. The braking system is further assisted by emergency brake assist and electronic parking brake.
Verdict
The Jaguar XJL offers a great combination of driving pleasure and luxury to its buyers. The vehicle is tailor made for chauffer driven car buyers. It offers spacious cabin, lots of gizmos to play with and stylish exterior styling.
Competition
The XJL is the flagship model from Jaguar that rivals the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series and the Audi A8L.

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