A powerful, luxurious large sedan, the Jaguar XJ was the most technologically advanced vehicle produced by the British company at the time.
As the 3rd generation started to become dated, the XJ was redesigned and improved for the 2008 year model.

While the exterior design was slightly redefined, it still shared many of its lines with he previous models, staying true to its roots.

Roomier than the previous version, the XJ had the same luxurious cabin with wood trims, leather and chrome inserts.

The 2008 model came in five different versions: base XJ8, Xj8 L (long wheelbase), XJR, Vanden Plas and Super V8.

Both the XJ8 and the XJ8 L came with standard 18-inch alloys, active damping suspension, xenon headlamps, a moonroof, full power accessories, Bluetooth connectivity and the Computer Active Technology.

The XJR was not available with an extended wheelbase and featured 19-inch alloys, a different brake system, adaptive cruise control, a tweaked suspension, a navigation system and power-folding side mirrors.

Stepping up to the Vanden Plas, the vehicle was equipped with a heated steering wheel, a navigation system, picnic trays for the rear cabin, power-folding exterior mirrors and a premium audio system.

Moving up to the top-of-the-range, the Super V8 was, of course, equipped with a V8 engine that cranked out 400 hp. Other features included most of the equipment available with the other trim levels and added a rear DVD multimedia entertainment system and a 4-zone climate control system.