Jaguar XJ8 3.5 V8 Sport Reviews

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Jaguar XJ8 3.5 V8 Sport
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  • Tom H Rank: Colonel 26th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Good Points: Some good changes, making this a nice addition to the XJ series.


    Bad Points: None.


    General comments: Jaguar is aiming high. The all-new, seventh-generation XJ is perhaps the most advanced production car ever - although you might not realise. The styling is not exactly distinctive, while details such as the slatted grille are deliberately designed to resemble the original XJ of 1968. Take a closer look, though, and the proportions are more in keeping with those of a modern car.
    It's easier to see and understand the work that's been done from inside. Existing owners will scarcely believe the amount of leg and headroom on offer, which is now on a par with most class rivals.
    Yet as with the exterior, conservative design rules inside. Wood and leather dominate, as plastics have never been a Jaguar strong point. As for mod cons, the company wants it to be user-friendly. So the touch-screen sat-nav is simple, the auto handbrake is a delight to use and the pedals are now electrically adjustable, as are the steering wheel and seats.
    However, it's the new 3.5-litre engine that Jaguar is happiest with. The XJ8 3.5 has plenty of power and sounds truly beautiful. It's an effortless cruiser and the set-up is more driver-oriented than you might expect.