Test Drive Jaguar XJ since 2012 Sedan

Jaguar XJ 2.0. Jaguar with a bad appetite

We are accustomed to the Jaguar model is a luxury, respectableness, power. But nothing stands on the spot, and even large jaguars are planted on a diet. On the British dough XJ, we met the newest two-liter engine that breaks the former stereotypes.

Jaguar XJ 2.0. Price: 3 230 000 rub. On sale: since September 2012

It's time to save. Sad autumn sometimes on the Russian market comes a chic jaguar xj with a new two-liter engine. Rather, the new products will be two: 3-liter V-shaped six and already mentioned 4-cylinder kid, equipped with turbocharging. For the first time, these engines showed the automotive public in the spring at the Beijing Motor Show. And now, a few months later, serial products come to us.

Our test drive passed where it should be, that is, in England itself at the homeland of the famous brand. In those places a lot of winding roads with minimal differences in height. There are straight liters on which you can fully appreciate the dynamics of Jaguar. Probably, it was a mistake to start a test with the strongest version, after which the two-liter fellow may seem very weak. But the colleagues of competitors turned out to be more provoking, which raised the most economical version. Long stop at 340 soles will not. Yes, powerful, yes, fast, yes, real Jaguar. Without any doubts. By the way, the same engine with an increased up to 380 horses with power will be installed on the F-Type model.

Finally, it was my turn to control the XJ with a turbocharged 240-power engine. The habit is trying to take the steering wheel on the left side. But there is only a passenger seat, we are in England. I wonder Jaguar on the right and occupy a driver's seat. I translate the 1-step sauer-controller to the Drive position. Go.


It seems that designers XJ along with the interior painted and the sky

The first thought that arose in my head after the start I made a mistake and sat down again in the three-liter car. But no, under the hood the same kid. Could it be true? Hard to believe, especially when at the same time by pressing the accelerator pedal you relentlessly pushes a chair in the luxurious XJ. It seems that it will forever remain an imprint of my spine, which can be displayed instead of X-rays. Still, something is wrong here. Stop, open the glove box and begin to study the passport data. Now, pay attention: 2.0 I4 Ti 240 (the so-called completely new engine) is able to disperse the aluminum XJ from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.5 seconds! The maximum speed of a weak version of the 241 km / h. At the same time gasoline consumption remains within reasonable limits. For 100 km in the combined cycle Jaguar eat only 9.3 liters. A decent result.


Engine 2.0 I4 Ti 240 is able to disperse aluminum XJ to 100 km / h in 7.5!

The route of the first trip on the new Jaguar paved the green hills of good old England. Around the rich green fields where sheep graze, sheep and imagine the huge thick pheasants. Even as a child these birds wings clipped so as not to have departed. As a result, wild birds are transformed into a kind of pig with feathers. Every five to six kilometers on asphalt lay crushed pheasants, who have the power to slowly move the highway, but not enough to accelerate the car when you are prompted. Incidentally, according to the laws of the British driver, who shot down an animal or bird, take the prey is not allowed. But it can make any other person. What am I? And besides, that such a hulking pheasant decided to cross the road at the precise moment when I decided to check out Jaguar on a fast turn. It was too late to brake. Oily bird moved slowly forward, trying to block the fat beasts all the space highway. There was only one sharply accelerate and try to slip into the still not fully closed pheasant hole. Now I can be proud of. Thanks to my two-liter and the Jaguar, who was able to quickly increase the speed, saved the life of a bird. However, how long? Soon in England opened the hunting season, and my fazanchika can shoot.


Right wheel serious test for those who are first time traveling around England.

Let's go from lyrics to the technique. Small volume should not be misleading. The new motor comes to replace the atmospheric three-liter AJ-V6 engine. At the same time, today's two-liter unit develops the same torque as the 3.2-liter V8 is ten years ago. It has an impressive power and torque that was achieved through the use of a low-cost turbocharger. Its installation on a thin-walled exhaust manifold provided a quick engine warming up and low harmful emissions.
Economical Jaguar XJ with a two-liter motor will suit those who love to combine luxury and expediency. Excellent dynamics along with a small fuel consumption. Distinctive features of the novelty. As for the price, the choice of a variant with a small engine is promulit substantial savings. The cheapest version of XJ is a luxury package costs 2,230,000 rubles. PREM LUXURY is 235,000 more expensive. At the same time, the minimum cost of a three-liter version of 4,320,000. There is a difference!


Outside, nothing gives out the fact that inside a small but very innovative motor

Our verdict
Jaguar XJ with a 2-liter engine has sufficient power, which is expressed in good dynamics. For those whom the Ponte is worried, say: externally find the differences between the two-liter machine from more powerful versions is impossible. So do not worry. At the same time, preferred the most weak motor, the buyer gets the opportunity to save significantly. In my opinion, the game is worth it.
 
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
+
Efficiency, good dynamics.
-
Possible image losses.

Driving
The sufficient capacity of the 2-liter engine gives the driver full confidence in the extraordinary capabilities of Jaguar.

Salon
And what evaluation can I put Jaguar for the interior? Weird question!

Comfort
Better I did not see.

Security
It is difficult to imagine that Jaguar XJ would not meet the highest standards.

Price
As my friend says, only the lack of funds holds from immediate purchase.
 
Love not love
Stylish
All ingenious is simple: just circles, just numbers, but how much in this style!

Beautiful
It seems that designers XJ painted the sky together with the interior.


SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 5120x1895x1450mm
Base 3032 mm
Curb weight 1719 kg
Full mass
2300 kg
Clearance n. d.
520 l trunk volume
Volume of fuel tank 82 l
Gasoline engine, 4-cylinder., 1999cm3,
240 / 5500L.s. / Min - 1, 251/20004000 nm / min-1
Transmission automatic, 8-speed,
rear drive
Dynamics of 7.5km / h; 241SDo100km / C.
Fuel consumption 9.3 l per 100 km in mixed. Cycle
BMW 7-Series Competitors, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
 

A source: Magazine 5 Wheel [October 2012]