Jaguar Xj Price, Specs & Grades for Sale in Nairobi
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Specifications / Jaguar / Xj
The JAGUAR XJ is a popular Sedan imported to Kenya from Japan. This model is available in several configurations, with engine options from 1998cc to 5992cc and is often equipped with a 2WD drivetrain. This page provides detailed technical specifications for all available packages to help you make an informed decision.
Release Period: 2019.10~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PREMIUM LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PORTFOLIO | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| R-SPORT | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| R 575 | J12MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
| AUTOBIOGRAPHY LWB | J24MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
| R575 V8 FINAL EDITION | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2017.10~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PREMIUM LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PORTFOLIO | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| R-SPORT | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| R 575 | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc | |
| AUTOBIOGRAPHY LWB | J24MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2016.9~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | J12PB | 2WD | 8AT | 1998cc |
| LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PREMIUM LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PORTFOLIO | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| AUTOBIOGRAPHY | J24MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
| R-SPORT | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| R | J12MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2015.4~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | J12PB | 2WD | 8AT | 1998cc |
| PREMIUM LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PORTFOLIO | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| SUPERSPORT LWB | J24MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
| R | J12MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2015.11~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | J12PB | 2WD | 8AT | 1998cc |
| LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PREMIUM LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PORTFOLIO | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| R | J12MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
| AUTOBIOGRAPHY | J24MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2014.4~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | J12PB | 2WD | 8AT | 1998cc |
| PREMIUM LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PORTFOLIO | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| SUPERSPORT LWB | J24MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
| R | J12MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2013.9~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | J12PB | 2WD | 8AT | 1998cc |
| PREMIUM LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PORTFOLIO | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| SUPERSPORT LWB | J24MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2013.10~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | J12MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2012.12~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | J12PB | 2WD | 8AT | 1998cc |
| PREMIUM LUXURY | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| PORTFOLIO | J128B | 2WD | 8AT | 2994cc |
| SUPERSPORT | J12MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
| SUPERSPORT LWB | J24MA | 2WD | 8AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2010.5~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXURY | J12LA | 2WD | 6AT | 4999cc |
| PREMIUM LUXURY | J12LA | 2WD | 6AT | 4999cc |
| PORTFOLIO | J12LA | 2WD | 6AT | 4999cc |
| PORTFOLIO LWB | J24MA | 2WD | 6AT | 4999cc |
| SUPERSPORT | J12MA | 2WD | 6AT | 4999cc |
| SUPERSPORT LWB | J24MA | 2WD | 6AT | 4999cc |
Release Period: 2009.5~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 LUXURY LIMITED | J71VB | 2WD | 6AT | 2967cc |
Release Period: 2008.8~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTFOLIO | J72SB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
Release Period: 2008.4~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 EXECUTIVE | J71VB | 2WD | 6AT | 2967cc |
| 4.2 EXECUTIVE | J72SB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 4.2 SOVEREIGN | J73TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 4.2 SOVEREIGN L | J82TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| R | J73TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
Release Period: 2007.8~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 EXECUTIVE | J71VB | 2WD | 6AT | 2967cc |
| 4.2 SOVEREIGN | J73TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| R | J73TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 4.2 SOVEREIGN L | J82TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 4.2 EXECUTIVE | J72SB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
Release Period: 2006.6~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 SOVEREIGN | J73TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 4.2 SOVEREIGN L | J82TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 3.0 EXECUTIVE | J71VB | 2WD | 6AT | 2967cc |
| R | J73TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 4.2 EXECUTIVE | J72SB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
Release Period: 2006.1~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | J72TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 3.0 EXECUTIVE | J71VB | 2WD | 6AT | 2967cc |
| 8 L 3.5 | J80RB | 2WD | 6AT | 3554cc |
| 8 3.5 | J72RB | 2WD | 6AT | 3554cc |
| SUPER V8 | J72TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 8 L 4.2 | J80SB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| 8 4.2 | J72SB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| SUPER V8 L | J82TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
Release Period: 2006.11~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R LIMITED | J73TB | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
Release Period: 2005.9~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPER V8 PORTFOLIO | J82TA | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
Release Period: 2005.2~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 L 3.5 | J80RA | 2WD | 6AT | 3554cc |
Release Period: 2004.4~
Release Period: 2004.10~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 L 4.2 | J80SA | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
| SUPER V8 L | J82TA | 2WD | 6AT | 4196cc |
Release Period: 2003.5~
Release Period: 2001.7~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPORT 3.2-V8 | J13KB | 2WD | 5AT | 3252cc |
Release Period: 2001.6~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE 3.2-V8 | J13KB | 2WD | 5AT | 3252cc |
| EXECUTIVE 4.0-V8 | J13LB | 2WD | 5AT | 3996cc |
Release Period: 2001.11~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R100 | J15MB | 2WD | 5AT | 3996cc |
Release Period: 2000.10~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE 3.2-V8 | J13KB | 2WD | 5AT | 3252cc |
| EXECUTIVE 4.0-V8 | J13LB | 2WD | 5AT | 3996cc |
| R 4.0 SUPERCHARGED V8 | J15MB | 2WD | 5AT | 3996cc |
Release Period: 1999.10~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE 3.2-V8 | JLGC | 2WD | 5AT | 3252cc |
| EXECUTIVE 4.0-V8 | JLDC | 2WD | 5AT | 3996cc |
| R 4.0 SUPERCHARGED V8 | J15MA | 2WD | 5AT | 3996cc |
Release Period: 1998.10~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 3.2-V8 | JLGC | 2WD | 5AT | 3252cc |
| EXECUTIVE 3.2-V8 | JLGC | 2WD | 5AT | 3252cc |
| EXECUTIVE 4.0-V8 | JLDC | 2WD | 5AT | 3996cc |
Release Period: 1997.10~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 3.2-V8 | JLGB | 2WD | 5AT | 3252cc |
| EXECUTIVE 3.2-V8 | JLGB | 2WD | 5AT | 3252cc |
| EXECUTIVE 4.0-V8 | JLDB | 2WD | 5AT | 3996cc |
| R 4.0 SUPERCHARGED V8 | JLFB | 2WD | 5AT | 3996cc |
Release Period: 1996.11~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3.2 | JLGA | 2WD | 4AT | 3238cc |
| 6-3.2S | JLGA | 2WD | 4AT | 3238cc |
| 6-4.0S | JLDA | 2WD | 4AT | 3980cc |
| R 4.0 SUPERCHARGED | JLFA | 2WD | 4AT | 3980cc |
Release Period: 1995.10~
Release Period: 1994.11~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3.2 | JLGA | 2WD | 4AT | 3238cc |
| 6-3.2S | JLGA | 2WD | 4AT | 3238cc |
| 6-4.0S | JLDA | 2WD | 4AT | 3980cc |
| 12 | JLSA | 2WD | 4AT | 5992cc |
| R 4.0 SUPERCHARGED | JLFA | 2WD | 4AT | 3980cc |
Release Period: 1993.12~
Release Period: 1992.10~
Release Period: 1991.9~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3.2 | JLG | 2WD | 4AT | 3238cc |
| 6-4.0 | JLD | 2WD | 4AT | 3980cc |
| 6-4.0 SPORTS | JLD | 2WD | 4AT | 3980cc |
Release Period: 1990.10~
| Package | Chassis | Drive | Transmission | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-3.2 | JLG | 2WD | 4AT | 3238cc |
| 6-4.0 | JLD | 2WD | 4AT | 3980cc |
| 6-4.0 SPORTS | JLD | 2WD | 4AT | 3980cc |
Importing a JAGUAR XJ to Kenya
Learn the full process of importing this JAGUAR XJ from Japan directly to you in Nairobi. We handle shipping to Mombasa, customs clearance with the KRA, and ensure your vehicle meets all local import requirements.
KRA Import Duty & Tax Calculation
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the XJ reliable for business?+
For making an impression, it is unparalleled. However, for day-to-day dependability, its complexity means potential for unscheduled downtime. It is best operated as part of a fleet, with a more mundane vehicle like a Land Cruiser or Prado available as a reliable backup.
What is the real fuel consumption?+
Be realistic. In heavy Nairobi traffic, expect a sobering 4-6 kilometres per litre from the 5.0L V8. On a smooth, uncongested highway cruise, such as on Mombasa Road on a Sunday morning, you may achieve 9-11 km/L.
JAGUAR XJ vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class?+
This is a classic 'Heart vs. Head' dilemma. The S-Class is the logical choice; it is a technological tour de force with superior build quality and a more comfortable rear cabin. The Jaguar XJ is the emotional choice; it is significantly more beautiful, more engaging to drive, and possesses a character the S-Class can only dream of.
Common problems?+
Key weaknesses to watch for on imported 2017+ models include premature failure of the water pump and plastic cooling pipes on the 5.0L V8, leaks from the air suspension system, intermittent electrical gremlins affecting sensors and the infotainment screen, and accelerated wear of front suspension control arm bushings.
Is maintenance expensive?+
Yes, unequivocally. A routine service at a specialist is manageable, but any repair beyond that will be costly. An air strut replacement can run into six figures (KES). An issue with the timing chain on the V8 is a potential engine-out repair. This is not a car for the financially faint of heart. Budget generously for maintenance.