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2008 Jaguar XJ Safety Review

July 28, 2008

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

No test data available
NHTSA

No test data available
IIHS

monitors the positions and weight of the front seat passengers to determine how and when to deploy the various airbags
Edmunds

The 2008 Jaguar XJ boasts some impressive safety features, but it has not yet been crash tested.

Though it hasn’t been crashed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2008 Jaguar XJ has a complete list of standard safety gear. Cars.com says every XJ contains very sophisticated equipment: "Side impact bars, 4 door curb lights, illuminated entry, traction control, anti-skid system, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), driver and passenger airbags, driver side impact airbags, passenger side impact airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, occupancy sensor, front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, ignition disable, panic alarm, security system, and low tire pressure warning."

Although how much safer the "4 door curb lights" make the occupants of a Jaguar XJ is debatable, airbag technology has improved by leaps and bounds since it was first introduced. As Edmunds observes, the 2008 Jaguar's airbag system "monitors the positions and weight of the front seat passengers to determine how and when to deploy the various airbags."

The sleek shape of the 2008 Jaguar XJ has its drawbacks. “Visibility to the rear is compromised by a tall trunklid," writes ConsumerGuide. Of course, many of today’s luxury cars include front and rear obstacle sensors as standard equipment, and the Jaguar XJ is no exception. However, ConsumerGuide also reports, “The front and rear obstacle detection system was overly sensitive” on one Jaguar XJ test car. As with many other cars, though, the 2008 Jaguar allows its driver to disable the system if an annoying false alarm persists.

Conclusion

The 2008 Jaguar XJ is an unknown quantity when it comes to crash test ratings, but it has a complete set of safety gear.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:No test data availableNHTSANo test data availableIIHSmonitors the positions and weight of the front seat passengers to determine how and when to deploy the various airbagsEdmunds The 2008 Jaguar XJ boasts some impressive safety features, but it has not yet been crash tested. Though it hasn’t been crashed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2008 Jaguar XJ has a complete list of standard safety gear. Cars.com says every XJ contains very sophisticated equipment: "Side impact bars, 4 door curb lights, illuminated entry, traction control, anti-skid system, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), driver and passenger airbags, driver side impact airbags, passenger side impact airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, occupancy sensor, front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners, ignition disable, panic alarm, security system, and low tire pressure warning." Although how much safer the "4 door curb lights" make the occupants of a Jaguar XJ is debatable, airbag technology has improved by leaps and bounds since it was first introduced. As Edmunds observes, the 2008 Jaguar's airbag system "monitors the positions and weight of the front seat passengers to determine how and when to deploy the various airbags." The sleek shape of the 2008 Jaguar XJ has its drawbacks. “Visibility to the rear is compromised by a tall trunklid," writes ConsumerGuide. Of course, many of today’s luxury cars include front and rear obstacle sensors as standard equipment, and the Jaguar XJ is no exception. However, ConsumerGuide also reports, “The front and rear obstacle detection system was overly sensitive” on one Jaguar XJ test car. As with many other cars, though, the 2008 Jaguar allows its driver to disable the system if an annoying false alarm persists. ConclusionThe 2008 Jaguar XJ is an unknown quantity when it comes to crash test ratings, but it has a complete set of safety gear.  2008 JAGUAR XJ STYLING | [6 OUT OF 10] Cars.com: "In front of each front door is a chrome gill that Jaguar calls a 'power vent'" Kelley Blue Book: "If you're a Jaguar purist, you may not appreciate the XJ's tall profile" Edmunds: "Stately, elegant and maybe a little stuffy" The ...

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