Jaguar XJ review

The interior, all stitched spongy leather, has a handmade feel, yet by using all JLR’s cleverest infotainment and rotary gear selector parts, it’s a high tech place to be. Even more so since the latest facelift, with the arrival of Jaguar's fancy InControl Touch Pro infotainment system. This is as clever as BMW's iDrive and perhaps even easier to use. And it offers WiFi hotspot connectivity, so your rear passengers can use their iPads. 

Rear space is the Jag’s main bugbear, and if the rear seats are going to be put to much use, getting the long wheelbase version is imperative. It’s all much more decadent now though, particularly if you head to the options list and start building yourself a bespoke XJ. Who needs a Bentley? It may not have the S-Class’ brilliance, but the big Jag has character in spades.