2008 Jaguar XJ-Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$63,835 to $94,085

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For 2008, this third generation of the Jaguar XJ-series gets a mild reskin but remains mechanically the same, offering two wheelbases and five trim levels. In the front, a new bumper with upper and lower air intake mesh grills, "power vents" behind the front wheels, and new style mirrors that integrate the turn signals. In back, the reskin involves a new bumper, smaller trunk spoiler, and new tips for the tailpipes.

Engine offerings remain either the normally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 spinning out 300 hp or the XJR performance version with a supercharger that puts out 400 hp. Both engines mate to the wonderfully efficient six-speed ZF automatic transmission.

With the 2004 makeover, this latest XJ generation received an all-aluminum body wrapped around a stiff, lightweight aluminum frame. This tight structure forms the foundation for the XJ's competent, nimble handling. With an adaptive air suspension, this makes for a comfortable ride no matter what road conditions confront the driver. In the performance XJR and Super V8 trim lines, the higher horsepower, larger wheels, and more aggressively tuned suspension provide for an exhilarating driving experience.

The 2008 interior offers much more rear-passenger space with ample head and legroom. The front seats are well designed with excellent lower thigh, back, and lumbar support. The cabin features extensive leather, burl wood trim, and chrome. The XJ series offers the largest trunk in the Jaguar line. Some reviewers, however, were not satisfied with the traditional British sense of ergonomics finding some of the instrument layouts "illogical."

The British have stuck to the traditional design of the XJ in spite of the new automotive designs that their Japanese and German competitors are offering. In the view of several reviewers, this bias toward traditional styling while keeping up with technological innovations under the skin, might work against Jaguar sales at a time when it can ill afford such declines.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by alfonso g
Jul 12, 2024
XJ Vandan Plus its missing video screen in back of head restJul 12, 2024
by John W
Dec 04, 2023
I own one and it has everything you could needDec 04, 2023
by Dennis B
Jul 31, 2023
As far as Im concerned this model has everything a classic car would need. I tried other makes similar to this with no luck. A Jag has the comfort, luxury and the feel of a performance vehicle.Jul 31, 2023

2008 Jaguar XJ-Series Pricing

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$63,835 to $94,085
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Audiophile · HD radio · Remote CD changer location: in trunk · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 140 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: adjustable pedals · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · 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

Mount Location: inside

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in trunk · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 140 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: adjustable pedals · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · 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

Mount Location: inside

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

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 alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 320 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brake width: 1.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brake width: 0.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: power 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: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · 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

Mount Location: inside

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: chrome alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · HD radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 320 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Front headrests: power 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: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · 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

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation

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

Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · HD radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 320 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brake width: 0.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint

Headrests

Adjustable rear headrests: power adjustable headrests · Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 6.5 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Power adjustments: 2 · Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: performance

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation

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