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Jaguar XJ Long (X351 facelift 2015) 3.0d V6 (300 Hp) Automatic
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Jaguar XJ:
The Jaguar XJ is a series of mid-size/full-size luxury cars produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars from 1968 to 2019. It was produced across four basic platform generations with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have been designed under the leadership of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and the model has been featured in a myriad of media and high-profile appearances....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Long (X351 facelift 2015) Overview:
Jaguar XJ (Long (X351 facelift 2015)). With 700 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7 l/100km). With a weight of 1860 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.2 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0d V6 (300 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, effortless torque delivery, providing excellent cruising ability and confident overtaking power.
Fuel Economy
Outstanding fuel efficiency for a luxury sedan of this size and performance, making it ideal for high-mileage drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stunning and distinctive exterior design
- • Luxurious and well-appointed interior with high-quality materials
- • Exceptional ride comfort, especially in long-wheelbase form
- • Powerful V8 engine options offer exhilarating performance
- • Efficient 3.0d V6 provides excellent fuel economy for its class
- • Refined and quiet cabin environment
- • Advanced infotainment system (post-facelift improvements)
Cons:
- • Rear headroom can be limited for taller passengers despite being a long-wheelbase model
- • V8 petrol engines have very high fuel consumption
- • Infotainment system, while improved, may still lag behind some rivals
- • No official Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Some interior plastics feel less premium than German rivals
- • Steering can feel less engaging than some competitors
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(X351: 2013 - 2015).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Jaguar |
| Model: | XJ |
| Generation: | Long (X351 facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0d V6 (300 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | July, 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 300 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 100.2 Hp/l [128mm more] |
| Torque: | 700 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 306DT More details about the engine 306DT |
| Engine displacement: | 2993 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.6 l |
| Coolant: | 9.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 16.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.2 kg/Hp, 161.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.7 kg/Nm, 376.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1860 |
| Max. weight: | 2450 |
| Max load: | 590 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 77 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5255 mm mm [128mm more] |
| Width: | 1899 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3157 mm mm [125mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2105 mm |
| Front track: | 1626 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1604 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.3 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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