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    2012 Jaguar XJ

    New from

    $198,800 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7 - 12.1 L / 100km

    About the Jaguar XJ

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Jaguar XJ is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $198,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Premium Luxury variant and topping out at $376,100 for the Supersport.

    There are 3 variants of the XJ available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.

    Engine options include 5.0L petrol direct injection (283kW/515Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (202kW/600Nm) and 5.0L supercharger petrol direct injection (346kW/575Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 XJ is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    111.42 - 198.2 kW/t
    96.08 kW/t
    198.2 kW/t
    Boot Space
    520 litres
    490 litres
    520 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7 - 12.1 L/100km
    6.6 L/100km
    16.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    678 - 1,171 km
    568 km
    1,364 km
    Price
    $198,800 - $376,100
    $188,000
    $657,057
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited

    2012 Jaguar XJ Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Jaguar XJ

    Premium Luxury

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bowers & Wilkins
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: X351
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 161.25
    • Convenience
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 520
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1004
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1055
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1464
      • Front Track (mm): 1626
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 38.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.6
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12300
      • Overall Height (mm): 1448
      • Overall Length (mm): 5122
      • Overall Width (mm): 1894
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 946
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 988
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1437
      • Rear Track (mm): 1604
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3032
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 92.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 264
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 5.0
      • Engine (cc): 5000
      • Engine Code: Aj-v8 Gen Iii
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 93.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 82
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlight Control Speed Dependent
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 719
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 17.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 5.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 385
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 283
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 515
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 8
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Heated
      • Front Rear Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Code: Zf6hp26
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Full Service Distance (km): 100000
      • Full Service Distance (mile): 62137
      • Full Service Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2300
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1755
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1701
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275

    Portfolio

    Adds to Premium Luxury:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 20
      • System Brand Name: Bowers & Wilkins
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 182.88
    • Convenience
      • Front Dual-view Entertainment Display Screen
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 289
      • Compressor: Supercharger
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood & Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 678
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 18.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 5.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 471
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 346
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 575
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Suede
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 10
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Front Rear Seat Ventilated
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 10
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2365
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1892
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1838
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
    Removes from Premium Luxury:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 14
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bowers & Wilkins
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 161.25
    • Convenience
      • Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 264
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Speed Dependent
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 719
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 17.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 5.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 385
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 283
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 515
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 8
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2300
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1755
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1701
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 105
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40

    Supersport

    Adds to Portfolio:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 198.2
    • Convenience
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Purple
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.9
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 510
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 375
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 625
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    Removes from Portfolio:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 182.88
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 471
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 346
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 575
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Suede
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    See all 2012 Jaguar XJ Specs

    2012 Jaguar XJ Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Jaguar XJ

    The most fuel efficient Jaguar XJ is the Premium Luxury with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Jaguar XJ that uses the most amount of fuel is the Supersport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.0L Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection and uses 12.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Jaguar XJ variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Jaguar XJ Fuel Economy

    2012 Jaguar XJ Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Jaguar XJ?

    The Jaguar XJ offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Jaguar XJ FAQs

    The cheapest Jaguar XJ is the Premium Luxury that starts from $198,800.

    The most expensive Jaguar XJ is the Supersport that starts from $376,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Jaguar XJ is null kg offered by the following variants: Premium Luxury, Portfolio and Supersport.

    The largest Jaguar XJ is the Premium Luxury which measures 1894mm wide, 5247mm in length and sits 1448mm tall.

    The most powerful Jaguar XJ is the Supersport which has 375kW of power from its 5.0L Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Jaguar XJ is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Jaguar XJ is the Supersport which weighs 2390 kg (kerb weight).

    The Jaguar XJ may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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