1997 Jaguar XJ
The 1997 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 1997 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.

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Jaguar XJ
Features & Specs
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Exterior & Dimensions
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Interior
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Technology
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Safety & Security
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Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,024 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,799 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,307 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,100 mm |
| Load Capacity | 420 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1997 Jaguar XJ
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Jaguar XJ is the XJ6 variant that starts from $129,990.
See all Jaguar XJ PricingThe most expensive Jaguar XJ is the Sovereign variant that starts from $199,900.
See all Jaguar XJ PricingThe 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.