I just took delivery of a new 2012 XJL SC with the Sport and Speed Pack in Polaris White. This car sure does have a presence with this combo. IMO it looks larger than the car in darker exterior colors. The performance and handling are similar to the XKR I traded but with actual useable rear seats...lol...while driving the car it does not feel as large as it actually is.

 

Welcome an other cross-forum member. Congrats on the car. I agree that the Polaris White really looks large. That was my first choice too but, my wife vetoed it and we settled for a Cashmere.

As far as handling, the XJL is definitely better handler than my '08XK. Better, more accurate steering and a whole lot less under-steer and much less body lean in the corners. It does drive as a much smaller car on my home turf, which is made up of narrow, winding, hilly country roads. I can place the XJL with more confidence and accuracy in those tight roads than the XK. I also enjoy many of the added features my '08 XK does not have (cooled seats, adaptable lights, sun roof, voice control, dynamic mode etc)

Getting about the same highway mileage (27+) as I was getting with the XK.

Good luck with your XJL.

Albert

 

Welcome to this friendly Forum. I've moved your intro to the 'New Members' section so we can all say 'Hello'.
You've already found the XJL section for your car and put your details in your signature so all I can offer is your Regional section here
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Congratulations on the new XJL,

Quite some change from the XKR Convertible. Enjoy it.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum tommyd,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the congrats on the new car but I'm not a new member. I'm a senior member who purchased a new car and have owned 3 other jags.

-Tom

 

Thanks Albert. Your insightful positive review of the car was just the incentive I needed to complete the purchase. My wife and I just drove the car back from Chicago (800 miles) and the ride was superb. The power of the SC engine is almost instantaneous with plenty of power to propel this beast. The suspension soaked up bumps while being very responsive to steering input. We got about 23.5 mpg out on the highway. I also love all the additional features but not to sure about the virtual instruments. The jurynis still out in that department.

-Tom

 

Congrats tommyd

 

Hi Tommyd, and lucky you !!

As you can see I have the previous model. Maybe in time I will have the latest XJ when depreciation has done its work. This is a fine automobile and I am seeing more and more around our area. I'm sure you are going to enjoy this car.