2012 Jaguar XJ review
Jaguar XJ highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Jaguar XJ?
- The XJ is available in a new trim called the L Portfolio.
- The L trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- XJ trims have been upgraded with Adjustable Suspension as standard equipment this year.
- Full Leather Interior and Rear Spoiler features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Supercharged trim now comes with Rear Seat Heaters and Rear A/C Seat(s) as standard equipment.
- The Supersport trim now comes with Cruise Control and Rear Sunshade as standard equipment.
- The L Supercharged trim now comes with Rear A/C Seat(s) as standard equipment.
- The L SuperSport trim now comes with Cruise Control and Rear Sunshade as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Jaguar XJ an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Below Average. This rating ranks Jaguar XJ 47th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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Base 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Automated Cruise Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Bowers & Wilkins Audio
- Cruise Control
- Rear Sunshade
- Seat Massagers
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
5.0L
Horsepower
385
Torque (ft-lbs)
380
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
21.7
Wheelbase
119.4"
Overall length
201.7"
Width
74.6"
Height
57"
Leg room
F 42"/R 39"
Head room
F 39.5"/R 37.2"
Front tires
P245/45R19
Rear tires
P275/40R19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Jaguar XJ FAQ
The 2012 Jaguar XJ is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- L Portfolio: 15 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- L Supercharged: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- L SuperSport: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Supercharged: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Supersport: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
The Jaguar XJ received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Below Average. This rating ranks the Jaguar XJ as 46 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
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