Hi all,

New member here. But I have been following the forum for a while.
Very excited to be a new owner of 2016 Jaguar XJL Autobiography 3.0D

It is the same car in my Avatar.

Can't wait to get it and post the photos and my impressions and review.

Thanks
Amin

 

I am also waiting for your reviews/impressions. Don't have us waiting too long. Thanks.

 

Hi retriever-007,
Delivery is Next Wednesday 27/04/2016.

Vehicle specifications:

JAGUAR XJ DIESEL SALOON 3.0d V6 Autobiography 4dr Auto [LWB]
300 hp. 700NM (torque). 0-60 : 5.9s MPG: 49.7 combined.

Exterior colour: Dark Sapphire (metalic)
Interior: Seats: semi-aniline quilted and perforated leather with stitch (ivory/jet). Veneer:Gloss rich oak with linear laser inlay.
Leather headlining: ivory

Heated and cooled front and rear seats
Massage front and rear (5 programs front, and 3 programs back)
18 way front seats with 3 memory
Two individual airline-style reclining seats with 2 memory (can be programmed to return to an upright position when the door is opened. Also, a 'front passenger seat away' function. Leg stools for rear seats
Rear seat Entertainment system with 2x folding 10.2" HD screens (with remote and 2x headphones)
Rear business tables
Meridian Reference Digital Sound System (1300W) with conversation assist
Surround camera system
Park assist (self parking parallel and perpendicular, and parking exit)
Digital TV
Electric rear window blind
Electric sunblinds for rear side window
Footwell courtesy lights front and rear
Illumination pack ( Air vents, tread plates, boot plate, interior mood lighting and LED rear reading lights)
3 spoke softgrain wood/leather steering wheel
Air quality sensing with Auto recirculation
Air conditioning with 4 zone climate control
Blind spot monitoring with closing vehicle sensor and reverse traffic detection
InControl app
InControl protect
Incontrol pro service
Incontrol remote premium
Jaguar Voice front
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Alarm/immobiliser
Drive away door locking
Keyless entry
Keyless Start
Remote central locking + deadlocks
Alloy space saver spare wheel
Chrome radiator grille and surround
Chrome side power vents
Chrome window side surround
Electric adjustable door mirrors
Electric folding auto dimming door mirrors w/memory
Electric front/rear windows/one touch operation
Electric panoramic sunroof with electric sunblind
Headlight washers
Heated door mirrors
Heated front windscreen and timer
Heated rear window with timer
Laminated front side windows
Laminated windscreen
LED tail lights
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Solar control glass
Tinted rear windows
Twin exhaust tailpipes with chrome finishers
Premium carpet mats
soft closing doors
Traffic sign recognition
Adaptive front lighting with High beam assist

 

Thanks very much for listing all of the features on this automobile.

I'm jealous of this sound system you are getting. I hope this type of system will
be in my next Jaguar.

I'm looking forward to 4/27 and when you get this fantastic automobile.

 

MPG: 49.7 combined and 0-60 : 5.9s. Must be a typo. Too bad the diesel engine is not available in the USA for 2016.

Your car appears to have almost every option, and should be gorgeous. I'm curious what other options, other than adaptive cruise, were available that you didn't order. Looking forward to your impressions, review, and pics, particularly of the interior and wood veneer.

I'm sure you're going to love it! I hope you survive the anticipation!

 

Thanks retriever-007,

I will try to put photos and initial impression about the look,material, drive, and ride on Wednesday evening. Then extensive review + video of the features thereafter.

Stuart S,
Thanks for the nice words.
The Autobiography is almost fully loaded. Mine has 2 options: the inclusion of wood on the steering wheel, and the Air quality sensing with Auto recirculation.
The only other option not included is the adaptive cruise control. (The car is brand new in the showroom, as soon as I saw it, I fell in love. I didn't want to wait to order a new one, but I wanted the adaptive cruise control). No other option is available as it has the rest as standard.

The seats in 2016 look identical in Autobiography and Portfolio. But there is a difference in that the leather is semi-aniline in Autobiography, and soft grain in Portfolio.

 

MPG 49.7 is not a typo Stuart. I used to get 40mpg in my old S320 cdi (diesel) in long runs, and averaging 33mpg.
This is a newer engine, so I expect to averaging 40mpg, and north of 50mpg in motorway driving (highway).

 

looks like fabulous car. From my perspective the Autobiography is today's SuperSport but with engine options. One item i did not see either on your XJ or the UK Jaguar Build site was dual view for the front passenger.

 

Hi XJsss,
It is not available as option. I don't know why.

 

Congrats mate, beautiful car and excellent features!

 

Thanks LiquidIce.

There is a delay of 1 day for delivery. The fault is from my side (it turns out that I will be working till late on Wednesday). I will have the delivery on Thursday 05:00 pm UK time.

Apologies.

 

Got the car now.
Photos when I arrive home. For some reason I can't upload it from my phone.

 

 

 

Sorry, deleted my title and surname from the notice board.

 

I will give my proper review when I get acquainted more with the car.

But initial impression is that I am very very happy with the car.
It is simply gorgeous. The photos don't give the car any justice. For example, the ambient lighting is very nice and can't be replicated in the photos.

A detailed review will follow in the next few

 

Fit for The Queen! Much improved Nav and other displays, and very classy with the diamond stitch perforated leather. Pity it was a rainy day. And be very careful with those beautiful rims - not much protection with the low profile tires. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!

 

Very pretty indeed. All you need now is a dark tint on the windows and you will be set!
Does yours come with the chiller and champagne glasses?

 

A gorgeous XJ, may you have many years of pleasure with it.

 

Thanks Stuart. The tyres look like they are the kind that protect the rims. I will certainly upload a zoomed photo to show that.