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    1996 Jaguar XJ

    The 1996 Jaguar XJ is a luxury. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $129,990 for the XJ6 variant and topping out at $199,900 for the Sovereign variant.

    There are 4 variants of the XJ available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1994.

    The 1996 XJ was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Jaguar XJ include 3.2L in-line 6-cylinder (161kW/315Nm), 4.0L in-line 6-cylinder (183kW/392Nm), 4.0L in-line 6-cylinder supercharger (240kW/512Nm) and 6.0L v12 (234kW/478Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $129,990 - $199,900
    Transmission
    4-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $129,990 - $199,900
    Transmission
    4-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    1996 Jaguar XJ

    Available Variants

    The Jaguar XJ comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being XJ6 and the most expensive being XJR.

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    Power to Weight
    89.44 - 128 kW/t
    74.54 kW/t
    128 kW/t
    Boot Space
    410 litres
    410 litres
    524 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
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    1996 Jaguar XJ

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    1996 Jaguar XJ

    Dimensions

    5,024 mm
    1,799 mm
    1,307 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,024 mm
    Overall Width1,799 mm
    Overall Height1,307 mm
    Wheelbase2,870 mm
    Turning Circle12,100 mm
    Load Capacity420 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    1996 Jaguar XJ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Jaguar XJ is the XJ6 variant that starts from $129,990.

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    The most expensive Jaguar XJ is the Sovereign variant that starts from $199,900.

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    The largest Jaguar XJ is the XJ6 variant which measures 1799mm wide, 5024mm in length and sits 1307mm tall.

    The most powerful Jaguar XJ is the XJR variant which has 240kW of power and 512nm of torque.

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

    The heaviest Jaguar XJ is the XJ6 variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2220 kg.

    The Jaguar XJ uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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