Driving Dynamics

EXHILARATING DRIVING EXPERIENCE

With its rigid, lightweight body and innovative engineering technology, the XJ promises a truly exhilarating driving experience.

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  JAGUAR SEQUENTIAL SHIFT™

  The enhanced ZF six-speed automatic transmission delivers lightning-fast gear changes, optimising performance and fuel efficiency. Shift changes are constantly adapted by the system, to suit the style of the driver, ranging from economical to sporting. Drivers have the option of changing gears manually, with paddles behind the steering wheel.

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  JAGUARDRIVE™ SELECTOR AND JAGUARDRIVE™ CONTROL

  The automatic transmission is controlled by the beautifully designed JaguarDrive Selector™, which rises into the driver’s hand once the “Start” button is pressed. The driver simply turns the selector to engage transmission settings, or to move from Drive to Sport mode. JaguarDrive Control™ offers further driving modes. Dynamic mode offers more responsive acceleration and adds a red hue and gear position indicator to the Virtual Instruments display. Winter mode gives more progressive control in slippery conditions.

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  ADAPTIVE DYNAMICS

  Adaptive Dynamics analyse the XJ’s speed, steering and body movements 500 times a second and adjust the suspension with electronic dampers to achieve the ideal balance between comfort and precise handling.

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  DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL

  The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has two settings. The default setting comes into play as soon as it detects the wheels slipping. The Trac DSC setting, on the other hand, allows some slipping and overspin before it intervenes – this allows for a sportier drive and is also essential with snow chains.

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  ACTIVE DIFFERENTIAL

  On a loose road surface, such as asphalt, the Active Differential will instantly detect any slipping and vary the power supplied to each wheel to help keep the car as stable as possible. Active Differential is available on the XJ Supersport.
  

• AUTOMATIC SPEED LIMITER

  This allows the driver to select a maximum speed that should not be exceeded.