RE: New Jaguar XJ announced
Discussion
I think the reason petrol cars of similar spec are more expensive than diesels is to cover the EU fine for emissions
All manufacturers have to pay a levy for average CO2 emissions (even though its a discredited system) across the range and the extra cost is for this, even though in many cases a petrol car is actually cheaper to produce
All manufacturers have to pay a levy for average CO2 emissions (even though its a discredited system) across the range and the extra cost is for this, even though in many cases a petrol car is actually cheaper to produce
j90gta said:
Why is a V6 petrol £15,000 more expensive than the V6 diesel? Is the spec really that different?
Is the derv version 'decontented'?They should have charged more for the diesel as some people love to pay over-the-odds to save a buck or two on tax or use two litres less fuel per tankful.
Clivey said:
If I was in the market for a large luxury saloon, this would be it. For some reason, BMW and Mercedes don't offer their top models in short wheelbase in the UK and I just can't understand a long wheelbase AMG, for example, other than purely for showboating.
Are you sure?I'll check, but I'm sure one of my cycling buddies has just got a non-'L' 740d.
Since when did 'gopping' become an acceptable word to use?
The only thing more 'gopping' than an allegedly 'gopping' car is a Internet warrior repeatedly using the word. It's the virtual equivalent of the fat unlikable nerd in the office that thought his comes tie/waistcoat/sock combo was 'cool'.
The only thing more 'gopping' than an allegedly 'gopping' car is a Internet warrior repeatedly using the word. It's the virtual equivalent of the fat unlikable nerd in the office that thought his comes tie/waistcoat/sock combo was 'cool'.
Ares said:
Since when did 'gopping' become an acceptable word to use?
The only thing more 'gopping' than an allegedly 'gopping' car is a Internet warrior repeatedly using the word. It's the virtual equivalent of the fat unlikable nerd in the office that thought his comes tie/waistcoat/sock combo was 'cool'.
About the time you juxtaposed the last two letters of your name you fool.The only thing more 'gopping' than an allegedly 'gopping' car is a Internet warrior repeatedly using the word. It's the virtual equivalent of the fat unlikable nerd in the office that thought his comes tie/waistcoat/sock combo was 'cool'.
Clivey said:
Ares said:
Are you sure?
I'll check, but I'm sure one of my cycling buddies has just got a non-'L' 740d.
By "top model", I meant the 760 (or whatever they're calling it now). Same as the S63 & 65 AMG - Only on Merc's configurator in LWB guise. I'll check, but I'm sure one of my cycling buddies has just got a non-'L' 740d.
Aeroresh said:
Its like Jaguar seem to be the poor relation compared with Land Rover within JLR when it comes to investment in new models, which is a shame.
Have you been away for a long time:-2013 all new F type
2015 all new XE
2016 all new XF & all new F-Pace
2017 all new E-Pace & all new XF Sportbrake
Yes the XJ is the next in line to be replaced but is there a large enough global market any more ?, saloons in the US are outsold by SUV, the F-Pace is currently the biggest seller in the Jaguar range.
Looks like they've updated the XJs main weakness, the outdated infotainment system.
Dynamically it's often reported to be best in class, up there with the Porsche Panamera.
Not sure how long Jaguar can continue to use the supercharged 5.0l V8 for their top models mind, competition now getting more power out of smaller and more efficient engines.
Dynamically it's often reported to be best in class, up there with the Porsche Panamera.
Not sure how long Jaguar can continue to use the supercharged 5.0l V8 for their top models mind, competition now getting more power out of smaller and more efficient engines.
Domf said:
Have you been away for a long time:-
2013 all new F type
2015 all new XE
2016 all new XF & all new F-Pace
2017 all new E-Pace & all new XF Sportbrake
Yes the XJ is the next in line to be replaced but is there a large enough global market any more ?, saloons in the US are outsold by SUV, the F-Pace is currently the biggest seller in the Jaguar range.
Trouble is, all the new stuff from TATA is not as good.....2013 all new F type
2015 all new XE
2016 all new XF & all new F-Pace
2017 all new E-Pace & all new XF Sportbrake
Yes the XJ is the next in line to be replaced but is there a large enough global market any more ?, saloons in the US are outsold by SUV, the F-Pace is currently the biggest seller in the Jaguar range.
Yes, it is the beginning of the end. I'm in the US at the mo and on the news GM are ditching 6 saloons from their line up, as SUV's are similar prices and what peeps want.
As for this XJ it is a belter. I had one for two weeks recently, a 3.0D Portfolio and if we didn't have a dog I would buy one in a flash. Really had me hooked. I am slightly biased being a Jag fan, but driving a BMW or MB, although very modern, just doesn't 'have me at hello....'
I guess this is the last push before it goes, long live the XJ!
ArtVandelay said:
Looks like they've updated the XJs main weakness, the outdated infotainment system.
Dynamically it's often reported to be best in class, up there with the Porsche Panamera.
Not sure how long Jaguar can continue to use the supercharged 5.0l V8 for their top models mind, competition now getting more power out of smaller and more efficient engines.
The V8's will cease to comply to legislation on August 31st 2018.Dynamically it's often reported to be best in class, up there with the Porsche Panamera.
Not sure how long Jaguar can continue to use the supercharged 5.0l V8 for their top models mind, competition now getting more power out of smaller and more efficient engines.
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