2018 model year updates on XJ range includes the manic XJR575.
The XJR575 is distinguishable from the normal XJ range through a revised rear spoiler, side sills, front bumper, splitter and lower air intakes featuring Gloss Black surrounds. XJR575 exterior badging also helps to mark the vehicle out, with 20-inch Farallon gloss-black wheels with red painted brake callipers. Full LED headlights with J blade LED daytime lights feature on the XJR575 whilst the LED rear lights feature a J-signature tail and position light graphic.
The interior is typical XJ with the Riva Hoop layout featuring hand crafted venner and a layered instrument panel. The models now feature the latest 10inch Touch Pro Premium infotainment system with the 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster coming standard. For those that love their music, Jaguar offers a 17-channel stereo and surround sound Meridian Trifield technology system with 26 speakers, 1300W.
The XJR575 features sports seats with adjustable bolsters for support during hard cornering. A full-width panoramic glass roof is also offered. For rear seat entertainment, two 10.2-inch high-resolution screens are mounted on the back of the front seat headrests.
The revised XJ line up still features the 221kW/700Nm V6 3.0-litre Twin Turbo diesel, the 250kW/450Nm V6 3.0-litre Supercharged petrol and the 375kW/625Nm 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged petrol. The XJR575 features a 423kW/700Nm 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged V8 allowing the model to sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds before topping at 300km/h. All engines drive the rear wheels via an 8 speed automatic transmission.
Driving dynamics mixed with comfort are hallmarks of the XJ with the new range coming with electronic power steering. Adaptive cruise control, Blind spot monitoring, Autonomous parking and Reverse Traffic Detection are all latest systems designed to enhance driving and safety.
Local availability of the revised model range is confirmed for late 2017 with pricing to be announced closer to launch.