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    2008 Jaguar XJ

    Used from

    $154,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.1 - 12.3 L / 100km

    About the Jaguar XJ

    The 2008 Jaguar XJ is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $154,900 for the XJ6 variant and topping out at $245,400 for the Super V8.

    There are 4 variants of the XJ available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2007.

    Engine options include 2.7L turbo diesel common rail (152kW/435Nm), 4.2L multi-point injection (224kW/420Nm), 3.6L multi-point injection (190kW/335Nm) and 4.2L supercharger multi-point injection (298kW/553Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2008 XJ was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    2008 Jaguar XJ Price

    XJ6

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.7L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$154,900

    XJR

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$219,900

    Super V8

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$229,900
    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Jaguar XJ Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jaguar XJ

    XJ6

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Bumpers
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 8
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Front: 1010
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Rear: 980
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1480
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1480
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 8
      • Pedals
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    XJ8

    Adds to XJ6:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 999
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    Removes from XJ6:
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    XJR

    Adds to XJ8:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from XJ8:
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Bumpers
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 8
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 999
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather

    Super V8

    Adds to XJR:
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Bumpers
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Chrome
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 8
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 999
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Reclining
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
      • Type: Wood
    Removes from XJR:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Chrome And Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2008 Jaguar XJ Specs

    2008 Jaguar XJ Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Jaguar XJ

    The most fuel efficient Jaguar XJ is the XJ6 with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.7L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 8.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jaguar XJ that uses the most amount of fuel is the Super V8 with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.2L SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 12.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Jaguar XJ variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Jaguar XJFuel TypeCombined
    2.7L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel8.1 L/100km
    See all Jaguar XJ Fuel Economy

    2008 Jaguar XJ Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jaguar XJ?

    The Jaguar XJ offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Jaguar XJ FAQs

    The cheapest Jaguar XJ is the XJ6 that starts from $154,900.

    The most expensive Jaguar XJ is the Super V8 that starts from $245,400.

    The best towing capacity of a Jaguar XJ is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: XJ6, XJ8, XJR and Super V8.

    The largest Jaguar XJ is the XJ8 which measures 1860mm wide, 5215mm in length and sits 1448mm tall.

    The most powerful Jaguar XJ is the Super V8 which has 298kW of power from its 4.2L SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Jaguar XJ is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jaguar XJ is the Super V8 which weighs 2284 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jaguar XJ may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.