New 2016 Jaguar XJ launched at Rs 98.03 lakh

Jaguar has launched its flagship sedan – the new 2016 Jaguar XJ, with prices starting from Rs 98.03 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

The XJ draws power from a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with maximum power of 237bhp at 5500rpm and 340Nm of torque at 1750rpm while the 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine develops maximum power of 296bhp at 4000rpm and 700Nm of torque at 2000rpm. Both the engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The petrol model does the 0-100 km/h run in 7.9 seconds while the diesel achieves 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.

In terms of design, the facelifted XJ remains largely the same, but has been updated with more upright front grille designed with mesh detail, full-LED headlights and the double-J designed daytime running light. At the rear, revised bumper and tail lights are incorporated with LEDs.

Inside the cabin, the 2016 Jaguar XJ sedan gets remodelled 31.24 cm TFT screen to display speed, fuel and temperature gauges and a 20.32 cm touch screen instrument panel. The car also gets rear seat entertainment system with 25.90 cm HD screens and in-control touch pro infotainment system for connectivity with reclining seats, a panoramic glass roof and LED reading lights.

The new XJ is assembled in India at the Jaguar Land Rover facility near Pune. The luxury sedan competes with the Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the soon to be launched next generation BMW 7 series.