2011 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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It's uniquely luxurious without being gaudy. It delivers brawny power and tight handling without sacrificing pristine comfort. And the brand new 2011 Jaguar XJ-Series is loaded with the latest technology, designed with a modern feel, and the most forward-looking Jaguar yet without losing touch with its classic British heritage.
Viewed from the front, the 2011 XJ-Series is clearly a Jaguar, which makes sense since the four-door luxury sedan is the company’s flagship vehicle. But move to the side and rear and you’ll notice the updates that depart from the Jaguar norm – the high-and-tight beltline, the sleekly narrow windows, the high, short trunk that has an air of French opulence, the flowing hood lines leading to the more-familiar cab-rearward design that leaves the XJ-Series looking like a living, breathing great cat sitting on its haunches with deadly calm.
The new XJ-Series is available in six trim levels with three engines and two wheelbase lengths. The Base XJ-Series comes with a direct-injection 5.0-liter V8 that produces 385 horsepower and goes from 0-60 in 5.4 seconds. The XJ-Series Supercharged gets 470 horsepower out of the V8 with the use of forced air and gets to 60 in 4.9 seconds. And the XJ-Series Supersport, available by special order only, cranks the horsepower up to 510 and drops the 0-60 time to 4.7 seconds.
All three engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and offer steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. And all three trim levels are available with the short wheelbase or the long wheelbase, which adds 5.3 inches to the car’s length. The short Base XJ-Series trim gets 19 combined mpg, and the long Base XJ-Series gets 18 combined mpg. The Supercharged and Supersport get 17 combined mpg regardless of length. Compared to other luxury sedans, those are very efficient numbers.
The exterior styling may not appeal to some, but it’s hard to imagine anyone not enjoying a ride in the XJ-Series. The transmission smoothly directs the car’s ample power to the rear wheels, allowing for rapid yet comfortable acceleration. The speed-sensitive variable-ratio power rack and pinion steering is ultra quick and gives the driver detailed maneuvering control.
A simple knob turn can shift the suspension of your XJ-Series into three driving modes – Standard, Dynamic, and Winter. The Dynamic setting is firm and allows for automated manual paddle shifting and spirited driving. The softer Standard setting handles rough road surfaces with a typically British calm and grace. Even if you’re not adjusting the ride, the XJ-Series is doing it for you with its self-leveling rear air suspension.
The XJ-Series' cabin also represents new territory for Jaguar. It is much more spacious than previous offerings, yet the lowered dash imbues that extra space with an intimate feel. The cabin bristles with technology and advances, a departure from the more traditional Jaguar cabins of the past. There is an 8-inch touch screen with audio, climate, Bluetooth, and navigation controls. The gauges are digital graphics displayed on a 12.3-inch thin-film-transistor screen, but they look like analog dials. When the “needle” on one of the gauges passes below a number, it glows brighter with what Jaguar calls a “torch effect.” And the gauges all turn red when the car is in Dynamic mode.
The Base XJ-Series comes standard with cruise control, dual-zone air conditioning, HDD-based navigation system, remote start and entry, programmable garage door opener, perimeter alarm with anti-theft engine immobilizer, electrochromic rear-view mirror, heated and cooled front seats with three-position memory (16-way power-adjustable driver seat and 12-way power passenger seat), leather upholstered dash trim, panoramic power glass roof, electrochromic heated and power-folding exterior mirrors with memory and puddle lamps and 19-inch “Aleutian” 10-spoke alloy wheels with P245/45R19 front tires and P275/40R19 rear tires.
The XJ-Series Supercharged upgrades with four-zone climate control, 20-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with massage, power-adjustable rear window sunblind, and 20-inch Kasuga 10-spoke alloy wheels with P245/40R20 front and P275/35R20 rear tires. The XJ-Series Supersport gets heated and cooled semi-aniline leather rear seats, front and rear premium leather-trimmed floor mats with the Supersport logo, oak veneer interior trim with linear inlay, metallic foot pedals, and 20-inch “Mataiva” five-spoke alloy wheels with P245/40R20 front tires and P275/35R20 rear tires.
The three longer-wheelbase trims are designed with chauffered driving in mind, as they all add rear business trays (like those in an airplane), power-adjustable rear window sunblind, manual rear side sunblinds, and illuminated rear vanity mirrors. The XJ-Series L (the longer version of the Base trim) also adds heated and cooled soft-grain leather rear seats, four-zone climate control, and the 20-way adjustable driver’s seat with memory.
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2011 Jaguar XJ-Series Pricing
Trims & specs
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
In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Bower & Wilkins premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 1200 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 16
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat: ventilated · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: rear
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Bower & Wilkins premium brand speakers · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 1200 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat: ventilated · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Bower Wilkins premium brand · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 16
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat: ventilated · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
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
In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Bower Wilkins premium brand · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 16
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: covered · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminated rear seat
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat: cooled · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Bower Wilkins premium brand · AM/FM radio · Remote control: video · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 16
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: with lighting · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 8
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat: cooled · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Bower Wilkins premium brand · AM/FM radio · Remote control: video · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 16
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Headliner trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Center console: with lighting · 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): front and rear · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: accessory hook · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.31
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 8
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat: ventilated · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse