Jaguar XJ review - pictures
Brilliant drive and great styling; Jaguar XJ only really falls down on rear space and ride
By:Auto Express team
29 Aug 2013

The previous Jaguar XJ was one of the most conservative looking cars on the market but this model looks bang up-to-date and classy.

The Jaguar XJ is the best handling luxury car you can buy.
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The Jaguars interior borrows a lot of technology from the Range Rover.

The luxurious rear seats are even more spacious in the long-wheelbase model.
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Both driver and passenger sit low surrounded by plenty of leather and wood.

Rear seat passengers benefit from TV screens and flip-up tables.
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