{"id":187439,"date":"2017-07-24T11:24:06","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T09:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=187439"},"modified":"2017-07-24T14:04:46","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T12:04:46","slug":"new-300kmh-jaguar-xj-coming-to-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/187439\/new-300kmh-jaguar-xj-coming-to-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"New 300km\/h Jaguar XJ coming to South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jaguar has announced a range of enhancements to its XJ luxury sports sedan, set to go on sale in South Africa in late 2017.<\/p>\n<p>The 2018 model updates include the introduction of the XJR575 performance flagship model, a host of technology upgrades, and the addition of the latest intelligent safety features.<\/p>\n<p>The new XJR575 performance flagship model joins the range with upgraded power from 405kW to 423kW (575PS) delivering 0-100km\/h time of just 4.4 seconds, the UK based company said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The new XJR575 is the most dynamic derivative in the line-up and delivers 423kW and 700Nm of torque for effortless acceleration and refinement. The 18kW uplift in power is delivered by Jaguar Land Rover\u2019s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine and powers the luxury sports sedan from 0-100km\/h in 4.4 seconds and to a top speed of 300km\/h,&#8221; it said.<\/p>\n<p>The new model features a number of technology upgrades which enhance connectivity with 4G Wi-Fi capability, allowing occupants to stay online on the move with as many as eight devices.<\/p>\n<p>Customers will be able to choose between two bespoke exterior colour finishes: Velocity Blue and Satin Corris Grey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>At a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>XJR575 joins the line-up alongside XJ Luxury, Premium Luxury, Portfolio, R-Sport and top-of-the-range Autobiography<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Exterior design includes full LED headlights and unique double \u2018J-Blade signature\u2019 daytime running lights<\/li>\n<li>Touch Pro infotainment offers door-to-door navigation, seamless iOS and Android connectivity<\/li>\n<li>10-inch central touchscreen features high-quality graphics and intuitive user interface<\/li>\n<li>Reconfigurable 12.3-inch TFT instrument cluster offers full-screen navigation<\/li>\n<li>Suite of advanced Driver Assistance systems including, Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist, Reverse Traffic Detection, Blind Spot Monitoring, 360-degree Surround Camera System and semi-automated bay- and parallel-parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar_XJR5754-e1500887151889.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-187443\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar_XJR5754-e1500887151889.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"357\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar_XJR5755-e1500887190415.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-187447\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar_XJR5755-e1500887190415.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar_XJR5752-e1500887219946.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-187449\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar_XJR5752-e1500887219946.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"255\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar_XJR575-e1500887245749.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-187451\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar_XJR575-e1500887245749.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"330\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Range summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2018MY XJ range consists of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>XJ Luxury<\/li>\n<li>XJ Premium Luxury<\/li>\n<li>XJ Portfolio<\/li>\n<li>XJ R-Sport<\/li>\n<li>XJR575<\/li>\n<li>XJ Autobiography<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The powertrain range consists of:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diesel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>221kW 3.0-litre V6 diesel automatic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Petrol<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>250kW 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol automatic<\/li>\n<li>375kW 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol automatic<\/li>\n<li>423kW 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol automatic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/187017\/volkswagen-launches-most-powerful-golf-ever-sold-in-south-africa-with-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volkswagen launches most powerful Golf ever sold in South Africa \u2013 with prices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaguar has announced a range of enhancements to its XJ 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