Test Jaguar XJ V6 3L Diesel Luxury

The Jaguar XJ offers the classic side
and dynamic on  XF

 With the new XJ, Jaguar radical break with the classicism of its iconic sedan. Much regret, others, like us, leaving it to the customer to decide to rent before any dynamic qualities of this excellent vintage ...

Listen to "Money" Pink Floyd, aboard the last XJ worth its weight in cash register.
The Bowers & Wilkins sound system very, very well. We had, it is true, the high end (1200 W), but it seems that 400 W original is good too. Rest with so many watts delivered by 20 speakers ("it's not a car, it is a maternity" exclaimed a colleague), better avoid putting everything thoroughly, otherwise s skinning the ears and might not "hear" the silence then in English. In this show rolling, ribboned leather rather well finished (this is however not the Audi rigor) and well equipped from the entry price, the last thought XJ welcomes you with honor and calm. Rolling noise are perfectly dominated wind noise as well (thank you the standard laminated glass), while the "noise" of the V6 diesel is pleasantly forget.

Even if it does not reach the severity of an Audi,
this rolling living ribboned ...

Benefits
    Dynamic behavior
    Smooth and fast transmission
    Very comfortable
Pitfalls of
    Vibrations at low speed
    Some finishing details

In short, the XJ offers comfortable quickly, especially as the interior design is flattering. Besides its inherent ranking refinement, Jaguar multiplies screens. Indeed, counters, tachometer and a part of the on-board computer are virtually displayed behind the wheel, while a more traditional touchscreen comes dressed elegant center console. All this is the most beautiful effect, comprehensive and very readable. "Money" is completed, it is time to see if the beautiful English plays the same music in the corners. The answer is yes. With its double-wishbone front suspension, rear suspension of his tires, managed by the intelligent system ADS (Adaptive Dynamics System) while the XJ is like a fish in water in the county. Easy, accurate, well-calibrated, direction recalls French best.

Tasting the dynamic qualities of the XJ

As for the chassis, it takes little roll, is very stable, sound, without unwanted reaction rear-wheel drive and relatively agile next to the template and weight. Indeed, despite a structure completely riveted-bonded aluminum, the XJ diesel admits 1796 kg on the scale, which is lower than its German rivals often close to two tons. Anyway, this XJ "into the ground", brings a real driving pleasure (for amateurs, trajectory control, effective, is completely switched off), while offering the luxury of being comfortable, despite the optional 20-inch wheels for this test. Apart from a few overly sensitive vibrations below 60 km / h, the sedan was launched at a normal pace, taking tunes flying carpet or more. This is not difficult, double diesel 3.0 turbo charging you to achieve unmentionable speeds fast enough.

Despite appearances, these meters are digital

While this engine is not a powerhouse, but with 600 Nm of torque, it provides good times, especially since it is served by an excellent six-speed torque converter. Fresh, fast and adapts to your needs, this transmission is commendable and is even fun in manual mode called Sport. If it melts now radically in the mass (the only sales will find this new plumage), the XJ "new look" wonderfully combines comfort, refinement and driving pleasure. Axioms that Jaguar had to respect. That is fact.