2009 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Available in five trims, the 2009 Jaguar XJ-Series remains the flagship of the Coventry company. These four-door luxury sedans maintain a classic tradition and styling as a carryover from 2008. The Jaguar interior is refined, classic, and defined by a juxtaposition of leather stitching and wood trim. Soon to be revamped, the 2009's exterior is made entirely of aluminum, giving it slightly better gas mileage and aerodynamics, according to Jaguar.
The XJ8, the base trim, carries a six-speed automatic paired with a V8 engine that produces 300 hp. Surprisingly enough, the EPA estimates that it gets 16/25 mpg (city/highway), which is on the economical end of the luxury spectrum. For more legroom and the most rear headroom in class, the XJ8L adds 5 inches of wheelbase to the XJ8. Aside from that, there isn’t much difference between the two trims.
As price goes up, so do features, as the Vanden Plas throws in lambswool rugs, Peruvian boxwood inlays, and an entertainment system on its extended frame. The backseat also comes with fold-down picnic trays, not unlike those on an airplane, suitable for a laptop.
The XJR adds some power, 100 hp specifically, and boasts a 4.2-liter, 400-hp supercharged V8. A sport suspension and brake package defines the sport trim, while Jaguar also adds radar-powered cruise control, which adjusts speed according to the traffic density.
If you want to have your cake, and eat it too, the XJ Super V8 is essentially a fusion of the Vanden Plas and the XJR, combining sport and entertainment upgrades. Its rear multimedia system has two 6.5-inch screens on the back of the headrests, and the rear bench seat has six-way automatically adjustable controls.
All XJ-Series trims have dual front and side airbags, as well as side curtain airbags for both front and rear.
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2009 Jaguar XJ-Series Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 320 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.18 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 16
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 7
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 29 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 320 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.18 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 16
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 7
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Heated: multi-level heating · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt
Safety
Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 29 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 320 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brake width: 1.18 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Mirror color: aluminum · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 29 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 320 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 31 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 17 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 320 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Exterior Features
Door handle color: aluminum · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 6.5 · Video system: DVD player
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature
Safety
Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 29 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent