What's New in the 2015 Jaguar XJ?
The 2015 XJ is essentially unchanged for this model year.
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 2015 Jaguar XJ Cost?
The 2015 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 ($75,125) include the supercharged V6, 19-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights with LED accents, adaptive dampers, a panoramic sunroof, burled 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 ($82,125), 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 veneer, 4-zone automatic climate control and various fancy interior trim additions.
The XJ Supercharged ($91,525) includes the supercharged 470-hp V8, adaptive xenon headlights, 20-in alloy wheels, bigger brakes, oak trim and a 20-speaker, 825-watt Meridian audio system. The XJL Supercharged ($94,525) adds the rear-seat luxuries found on the XJL Portfolio.
The XJR ($116,925) 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 ($119,925) gets all of that, plus the long-wheelbase upgrades.
Options, depending on trim and configuration, include semi-aniline leather trim, 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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