2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0…Puuurfectly Sexy!

jaguar-xj-628I know physically it was impossible, but I could have sworn I heard the Jaguar XJ 3.0 let out a sexy feline-tinged purr when I first laid eyes on her. The fluid and elongated body style of this 4-door, 5-seater luxury sedan is intoxicating. The hypnotic profile flanked by just the right amount of chrome, keeps the Jaguar commitment to refinement in check.

2013-Jaguar-XJ-Engine-ViewPerformance-wise, the XJ 3.0 has the sweet spot in the full-sized luxury sedan segment with a supercharged 3 Liter V-6 engine that puts out 340 ponies (or should I say stallions) and 380 lb-ft of torque. Remarkably, gas mileage in this relatively lighter sedan is kept at a wallet-pleasing 18/27 City and Highway. In cruising mode XJ 3.0 is like floating on a luxurious cloud with the 8-speed automatic transmission. On 19-inch wheels, the XJ rolls in and out of corners. This sexy sedan is as smooth as caramel dripping over my nana’s homemade cake. On straight a ways, the XJ 3.0 is a beast out the gate and rips up the fast lane (of course within the posted speed limits…wink, wink, smile).

Jaguar-XJ-AWD-PicturesWords like opulence, elegance and refinement come to mind when I think of the interior of the Jaguar XJ 3.0. Supple leather accents and exotic wood grains fill the cabin. Cool bells and whistles like the Morzine headliner, massaging, heated and cooling seats soft leather seats are almost sinful. Talk about sitting in the lap of luxury! Baby, from the moment you step inside this luxury sedan, a sense of euphoria sweeps across you.

2013-Jaguar-XJ-3-0-gaugesTechnologically savvy with features like an intuitive multi-media touchscreen display, virtual full-color instruments gauges with a 12.3-inch display, ambient lighting, premium sound, navigation, LED taillights, panoramic moonroof with power sun blinds, illuminated Jaguar script tread plates and piano-black accents create a driver’s oasis.

2013_jaguar_xj_sedan_supercharged_shf_oem_1_500One of the coolest features is the chrome-accented rotary gear shifter that rises up when the engine is engaged. Talk about some James Bond-esque features!

While the performance and style of the XJ are unparalleled, the sound system has a soft spot in my heart. The Meridian™ 825-Watt 15-channel audio system with 20 speakers AND two subwoofers in a 7.1 surround sound platform would give Disney Hall a run for its money.

24-2013-jaguar-xj-v6-fdNotes and melodic rhythms waft throughout the inner-cabin in concert-like quality. Classics from George Duke, Nancy Wilson and Miles Davis treated my ears to my own private serenade. Easily navigated by either steering wheel-mounted controls or spoken commands, engaging the entertainment/audio features are just a touch or a word away.

The XJ 3.0 is ideal for consumers looking for style, luxury and power without selling their soul to the fuel pump gods.

MSRP ranges from $74K to $92K

For more info visit www.jaguarusa.com

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Written by The Car Diva