For Imaginative cabin design, brilliant to drive, luxury appointments.
Against You sit rather low in the back, and there’s not enough headroom in the rear.
The XJ’s somewhat controversial styling may divide opinion, but there’s no arguing with its great refinement, lavish comfort and engaging driving manners.
If you spend most of your life being chauffeured, you’ll prefer a Mercedes S-Class. But, if you enjoy driving, no other rival will reward you like an XJ.
Money no object? Try a 5.0-litre petrol car, with performance and handling to rival the quickest supercars. Yet, back off the gas, and it's as whisper-quiet as a toddler’s bedtime story.
Mind you, its thirst is as savage as its performance, so the diesel is the XJ of choice. It’s an effortless performer, with 40mpg economy and refinement to rival the petrol models.
The car comes in long- and short wheelbase forms, but neither is cramped, while dual-zone climate control, twin panoramic sunroofs, keyless entry and start up, a central touchscreen with navigation and interactive voice control are all included on entry cars.
If you’re feeling flush, Portfolio trim gives you a superb Bowers and Wilkins stereo, a rear parking camera, headlights that respond to your steering inputs and a suede headlining.
I picked my XJ up 2 weeks ago and I absolutely…
I am writing this based on a 45 minute test drive…