2008 Jaguar XJ6 D Review
February 21, 2008 by Anthony Crawford
2008 Jaguar XJ6 D – Road Test
“This is Jaguar’s version of diesel luxury – beautiful isn’t it?
Models tested:
- 2008 Jaguar XJ6 D – $154,900
Looks, refinement and absurdly good fuel economy
Not much to dislike here – rear seat legroom could be more generous
CarAdvice rating: 
Model range: $154,900 to $234,900
Options: None
By – Anthony Crawford
When Jaguar released their famous E-Type in 1961 Enzo Ferrari called it “The most beautiful car ever made”.
Not only was it drop dead gorgeous (still is) but also, the E-Type was a genuine 150mph sports car, which retailed for thousands less than anything from Porsche or Ferrari at the time.
A TV commercial in the United States agreed with Enzo and described the car perfectly:
“This is no ordinary motor car, this is the Jaguar E-Type, a concept so beautiful it has been displayed in the Museum of Modern Art.
A concept so strong its forbears won the “24-hour Le Mans Grand Prix of Endurance “five times”.
It is what Bach was to music, what Rodin was to sculpture.
The Jaguar E-Type, the highest expression of automotive art”
But if you’re thinking, well that’s old news and Jags have been out-styled by the competition from Germany these days, then not only would you be part of a minority but you’re most probably a citizen of Germany!
That’s right. In 2007, the worlds biggest selling car magazine, German title, Auto Motor und Sport and 16,000 of their loyal readers, named the Jaguar XJ as the ‘Most Beautiful Luxury Saloon’ in the world. The victory was all the more sweet, given the competition from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Jaguar is a company steeped in eighty years of tradition and a lot of that time, on a racetrack.
the problem with this car is that it is just so irrelivant! It could be the best car in the world but people will still not buy it simply because its style and class only appeals to jaguar enthousiasts, and most of them are all like “new jaguars aren’t really jaguars cos they are no longer brittish, whinge whinge, we are a pompus bunch of prats”
so, in short, no one buys a car like this. The new XF and XK on the other hand.. what machines! That is the kind of cars jaguar should be making, not modern day antiques like this
Hey Ford OZ how about this engine in our Falcon….come on make it happen ASAP!!!!!
that engine on a falcon would be a killer
Luverly Motor. And BM the diesel wins yet again!!! Tee Hee.
Richo – i’m sorta with you on your comments, i think some of its undesirability is the lack of practicality along with not being or looking particularly sporting. Yep the Jags are generally driven by OxBridge Politicians.
However I wouldn;t mind one on my driveway.
What a great review – I got lost in the nostalgia of my Classic Touring race days for a bit there (bring on Winton Historic).
I think Jag is very much overlooked these days when it comes to premium motoring.
So many German vehicles on the road – not that I don’t like them – I just think a lot of people would be surprised at how good an option Jag actually is if they bothered to walk in to a dealership instead of dashing blindly straight for the three big Germans.
While it’s quite a nice looking car, it’s definitely not as good looking as an XF. That car is a stunner.
Anyone else think that display in the instrument cluster looks like it doesn’t belong? Looks like something you’d see on a microwave or a high school project.
totally ugly car
The first pic on page 4 is hillarious. Looks like the dash of my $30,000 Focus (I hate that green display).
I think its a beautiful car however I would agree that the XF and XK are nicer but one thing that I will put out there is that I reckon this thing is flashier and has alot more presence than the XK. If I saw them parked either side of each other I know where my eyes would go. The only problems are is that I think that theres a slightly unfinished look about it and the front is a bit stubby. I would still buy one though.
$154k for a Jag….LOL
Cannot remember the last time i saw a new Jag.
The days of *wood-ducks* are over!
A no-where brand, be even worse when owned by Indian scammers
Cheers
F-0
This design was dated 10 years ago.
This design is so ancient as far as styling goes, I’m not surprised that Jaguar doesn’t sell any cars.
Not wrong TP…..MAYBE MORE THEN 10YRS AGO.
love the ford-esque tibby key! :P
Looks too old!
They definetly need the XF as quick as possible!
Total class…we have a 2007 xj..its a beautiful motor car, does everything have to be modern?? this is a traditional beauty we love it..