Jaguar has updated its XJ large saloon range for the 2016 model year. Along with subtle styling differences, and an upgraded interior, the biggest headlines are the added XJ R-Sport and XJ Autobiography models at the top of the range.
Available from August this year, the R-Sport model gains new side sills, a three- piece front-splitter, side power vents and a rear spoiler, and the grille mesh, rear valence and window finishers get a gloss black finish. Wheels are 20-inch Venom pieces, and inside there are sports seats, an R-Sport steering wheel, Jet headliner and piano black trim.
Naturally, being the sporty model, the R-Sport comes with plenty of punch, and is fitted with Jaguar’s 5.0-litre V8 engine. The Autobiography model, meanwhile, is available only as a long-wheelbase version, and can be identified by its chrome front bumper air intakes and 20-inch Mataiva wheels.
Inside, there’s an Autobiography Intaglio, quilted semi-aniline leather seats with contrasting stitching, a leather head- liner, oak inlay veneer, and illuminated steel treadplates, air vents and boot finisher.
Across the range, Jaguar has updated the XJ’s infotainment system by fitting a new InControl Touch Pro touchscreen and a 26-speaker, 1,300W Meridian Digital Reference audio system. Jaguar has also fitted a reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster that now offers full-screen navigation display.
On the outside of the rest of the range, there’s a refresh with full LED headlights and double J-Blade daytime running lights, as well as Black Pearl options.