What's New in the 2014 Jaguar XJ?
The big deal this year is the arrival of the ultra-high-performance XJR. In other news, the supercharged V6 has replaced the naturally aspirated V8 across the lineup, and power-closing doors are standard on every XJ.
Which XJ is the Best?
Our XJ would have to have a V8 in it. Jaguar's supercharged V8s are exceptionally entertaining. We'd stick with the plenty-powerful XJ Supercharged, though, as the XJR's extra 80 hp probably isn't worth the $25,000 price premium.
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How Much Does a 2014 Jaguar XJ Cost?
The 2014 Jaguar XJ sedan is offered in three main trim levels: base XJ, XJ Supercharged and XJR. All three are available in long-wheelbase form (denoted by a trailing "L").
Standard features on the base XJ ($75,095) include the supercharged V6, 19-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights with LED accents, adaptive dampers, a panoramic sunroof, burl walnut veneers, a power-closing trunk, power-closing doors, keyless entry/ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt-telescopic steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, leather upholstery, Bluetooth, a navigation system with an 8-in touchscreen interface and a 14-speaker 380-watt Meridian audio system with iPod/USB connectivity and both HD and satellite radio.
The long-wheelbase version of the base XJ is called the XJL Portfolio ($82,095), and it gets 5.1 extra inches of rear legroom, heated and cooled front seats with 18-way power adjustability, heated and cooled rear seats, softer leather upholstery, a suede headliner, manual rear sunshades (power sunshades are optional), ebony wood veneer, 4-zone automatic climate control and various fancy interior trim additions.
The XJ Supercharged ($91,495) includes the supercharged 470-hp V8, adaptive xenon headlights, 20-in alloy wheels, bigger brakes, oak wood trim and a 20-speaker 825-watt Meridian audio system, while the XJL Supercharged ($94,495) adds the rear-seat luxuries found on the XJL Portfolio.
The XJR ($116,895) boasts the 550-hp supercharged V8, exclusive 20-in wheels, performance-tuned stability control and electronic differential, sportier steering calibrations and various sport-themed exterior and interior styling flourishes. The XJR-L ($119,895) gets all of that plus the long-wheelbase upgrades.
Options, depending on trim and configuration, include semi-aniline leather trim, a rear-seat entertainment with dual 10.2-in screens and individual reclining rear memory seats with massage and lumbar functions.
Exclusively offered on long-wheelbase models other than the XJR-L is a 26-speaker 1,300-watt Meridian audio system with a new feature called Conversation Assist. Jaguar says that this novel technology "uses microphones to channel passengers' voices through the audio system speakers, mixing music and speech volume accordingly, for more comfortable conversation."
Cargo capacity in the XJ's trunk is a cavernous 18.4 cu ft.
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