I have switched from a 2012 XJL Supercharged 5.0 to a 2016 XJR LWB.

I started my search in January of 2019 and finally found everything I wanted in April 2019.
The car is 100% stock and I've added nothing to it YET....

 

Nice. Congrats. How do the R seats feel in comparison to the old ones? The steering wheel is thicker too, right?

 

It's gorgeous man. Love it!

 

Thank you and the seats are different. When I originally tested the R back in 2017 I didn't like the R seats as I had to climb over the bottom bolster.
Now that I've learned the trick of getting in and out of the car. I really like the R seats better.
My passengers do miss the massage as I don't think the R comes with massage seats.
The steering wheel feels the same to me. I'm not sure if ti's actually larger.

Thank you Sir

 

2012 XJL V8 Supercharged to a 2016 XJR LWB thoughts

Now that I've had the car a few months I can respond with a fair review and a little difference in years.
Likes:
The ride feels the same as I went from the V8 Supercharged XJL to the XJR LWB.
8-speed transmission is nice but a lot of paddle shifts.
The brakes are less grabby.
I love the J-Blade head/tail lights.
I love the look of the front/rear bumpers.
I love the InControl Remote App as I can start the car from anywhere. It helps to cool off the Black interior.
The sound system sounds so much better.
The exterior mirrors are quieter when folding.
I love the touchscreen that actually works when you touch it.
The electronic steering works fine for me
Instrument panel
No separate button for “Dynamic Mode” now I have to toggle between the drive modes using one button.

Dislikes:
I HATE EVERYTHING about the ECO Star/Stop. Yes, I know I can disconnect it but I’m still stuck w/seeing that stupid light. I feel like I’m starting up a F-16 lol.
I HATE the heated front windshield as it has glare at night from oncoming headlights and it basically looks dirty all the time.
The trunk will not close unless you have the remote with you.
Instrument panel (yes it made both list) as when you switch from “D” to “S” the gas and engine temperature gauges move.
When backup camera gets wet you can’t see anything and it’s not as true of a picture. It’s like the edge of the screen cuts off the actual view so you have to guess at the exact edge of the bumper.
The carpet floor mats are thinner less plush and the driver mat is shorter. I guess too many people were getting them wedged under the gas paddle.
I can’t get my text messages nor Android play as Jaguar says it wasn’t available on 2016 models.

 

I added Mina Exahust which made the car a little deeper sounding and saved me about 6lbs total.


Stock:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1nKi5q7psdqMTdXx6

Mina Exhaust
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FCUmxcfKhQQZ4yFV9

 

Gorgeous XJ, enjoy.

 

glad you found your chosen beast, the market here in Australia left me with very few options for selection. Joy looking ride, she will serve you well.

 

Great thread, and awesome sounding exhaust add. I'm hoping I can live up to your former build!

 

Thank you all, good luck on your build. The exhaust sounded much better on my 2012.
The 2012 had pops/crackles when I released the gas and the 2016 doesn't do it.
They are missed

 

Glad to see another XJR on board!
Keep posting we love to see it!
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