2012 Jaguar XJ Supercharged Sedan Review

2012 Jaguar XJ Supercharged Sedan Review - In the mid-1960s, once-glamorous Jaguar sedan range looked worn and defeated by the more Modern Competition. In 1968, Jaguar founder Sir William Lyon made ​​a clean break with the past, generating the first generation XJ sedan, and declared the car to not only be the best company occurred, but also among the fastest when equipped with the optional 3.5-liter V-12 machines. The last car designed by Lyons himself, a sleek, low-slung XJ is a marked departure from, the old-fashioned old world-class sedan marked. Automotive press is given the award in the new model, and some even called it the best car in the world.

XJ is built on a lightweight all-aluminum structure and powerful. Three regular wheelbase trim available, XJ, XJ Supercharged and Supersport XJ. Three long-wheelbase trim is also available; Portfolio XJL, XJL Supercharged, and XJL Supersport. Three variations of 5.0-liter V8 is available, a 385-hp naturally aspirated, a 470-hp supercharged, or 510-hp supercharged. A six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters sends power to the rear wheels. Adjustable air suspension is responsible for the ability of XJ's impressive road handling and luxurious ride. Security features include dual front airbags, side curtain airbags and front side air bags. Antilock brakes, traction and management  electronic stability control are standard.

     

ability to take control of automatic transmission smoothly with steering-wheel mounted paddles and all manner of digital instruments quickly turns to red when you put the car into Dynamic mode.

L XJ is available with a range of powerful engines, including supercharged V8 with over 500bhp. However, the 3.0-liter diesel makes the most sense.

With enough grunt to overtake easily - something that proved vital on a single-carriageway road from the Highlands of Scotland - and the figures claimed fuel consumption of 40.1mpg, it offers the perfect blend of performance and economy.

For 2012, the XJ Supersport profit standard rear-seat entertainment system and Supersport XJL receive enhancements added rear seat. Otomodification