All-aluminium Jaguar XJ has an updated exterior design

The facelifted Jaguar XJ features a new, more progressive look, with an updated front fascia that includes a larger, more upright grille with a new mesh pattern, a subtly redesigned front bumper and newly sculpted chrome blades in the lower air intakes.  

The new XJ offers the familiar Jaguar range of all V6 and V8 engines. Each features direct injection, variable valve timing, forced induction and intelligent stop-start systems which deliver high-performance with enhanced efficiency.

The 3.0-litre supercharged V6 develops 340bhp and 450Nm of toque and is available with rear or all-wheel drive. Characterised by its linear power delivery and free-revving nature, this engine also delivers a unique soundtrack thanks to meticulously-tuned intake and exhaust systems.

For 2016, the XJ is equipped with InControl Touch Pro, an all new infotainment system designed to be simple and intuitive. Conceived in-house and built around a quad-core Intel processor, 60GB solid-state drive and a next generation Ethernet network, InControl Touch Pro can handle large amounts of data and is exceptionally powerful and responsive. 

The centrepiece of the system is an 8.0-inch capacitive touchscreen that works more like a modern smartphone than an automotive infotainment system. The home screen can be customised by selecting one of several available wallpaper images, while widgets offer shortcuts to favourite features and functions, and additional home pages can be added, if desired.

The new XJ is the latest Jaguar to benefit from the brand's new All-Surface Progress Control (ASPC) technology. Designed to help drivers pull away smoothly on very low friction surfaces, ASPC is a unique system that can make it easier to drive a powerful car at low speeds on snow, ice, wet grass or other low traction environments.