2016 Jaguar XJ Arrived with More Fresh and Luxury Outfit

JAKARTA: Jaguar has introduced the 2016 year model XJ which is equipped with a series of refreshments. It takes a keen eye to find differences with its predecessor because changes made to the Jaguar flagship model are not significant. The British manufacturer only gives a facelift with a number of the latest technologies, as well as the lines of the new model variant.

In the exterior, this four-door luxury sedan is now experiencing a minor change so that the figure look more luxurious. The front fascia is the XJ facelift is updated with full-LED lamp design known as 'quad lamp' which has a sharper and aggressive spotlight. Compared with the standard Bi-Xenon lights which have a color temperature of light similar to sunlight in order to enhance the visibility and efficiency of energy used by lights. This lamp is also connected to the steering wheel in order to illuminate the bend when the car takes turns along with the auto high-beam which is also embedded in it. Meanwhile, the DRL (Daytime Running Light) are designed to accent in the form of letter A in typical Jaguar pattern, so as to make it even more charismatic and elegant. The full LED headlights have also been revised slightly while the rear lights are mated with LED lights that also carries the signature-A.

The most important change is added to the luxurious car is the exclusive availability in long-wheelbase version wearing the Maroa 20 inch rims. In the interior, the most luxurious variant comes wrapped with the Autobiography Intaglio design material which consists of semi-aniline leather seats and contrast stitching in diamond pattern, oak wood material, as well as the outward appearance of the striking stainless-steel interior panels. Autobiography XJ rear seat are electrically adjustable with individual sitting position with the function of massagers and entertainment system via a touch screen measuring 10.2 inches in HD.

There is also a new variant in addition to Autobiography, the XJ R-Sport variant which is intended for those who want a sportier car rather than luxurious feel. The new line of XJ sedan is equipped with the latest side-sill, front three stacks splitter, hole cuts in the side, and rear wing. The grille in black is in matching the color of the glass sides of the car. Meanwhile, for the interior, R-Sport thick and sporty seats, R-Sport steering wheel, Jet-headliner, and piano-black or carbon fiber trim.

In addition, there are also other variants such as Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Portfolio. On these variants, there is a control function InControl Touch Pro Touchscreen which is able to support iOS and Android operating systems. There is also a 26-speaker sound system with the power of 1,300 watts Digital Meridian brand. InControl system Touch Pro also serves as a navigation system. These settings from one address to another can be done easily, and additional applications of this service can also be provided offline.

For the machinery sector, XJ can be ordered with a choice of diesel engines of 3,000 cc V6 common-rail turbodiesel engine that can generate power of 300 hp and torque of 700 Nm. Although the size of a vehicle is large, Jaguar XJ produces only carbon emissions of 149g/km, 6% lower than the previous generation. With diesel engines, the XJ is able to accelerate from 0-100 kph in just 5.9 seconds. This product of 2016 has also been equipped with electric power steering system.

Jaguar XJ also offers options in petrol engines. The first is a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine which churns out 340 hp/450 Nm with a choice of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. While the second is more violent with supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine with a blast of 510 hp/625 Nm for the XJ LWB 5.0PS / C Autobiography model. All Jaguar XJ engines are combined with 8-speed automatic ZF artificial transmission.