2012 Jaguar XJ Portfolio V8 Auto | The Summer Serenade Auction | 18th July

The Jaguar XJ (X351) is a saloon car built by Jaguar Cars from 2010 to 2019. It is the fourth generation of the Jaguar XJ model. Referred to internally within Jaguar as the X351, it was announced in 2009 before going on sale in 2010 and combines revised styling with underpinnings of the previous Jaguar X350 generation. The model was discontinued in 2019. It is the final generation of the XJ, after the electric Jaguar XJ was cancelled in February 2021. Jaguar invited Jay Leno to unveil the new XJ during the launch at the Saatchi Gallery in London on 9th July 2009. The event was broadcast live on the Jaguar website and the US model was unveiled at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Production was initially only carried out at the Castle Bromwich Assembly plant in Birmingham, England. The XJ was designed at Jaguar Land Rover's Whitley plant in Coventry by a team led by design director Ian Callum. Design work began in 2005, with final design approval taking place in November 2006 and the design being frozen in the first half of 2008. The new design is a complete departure from any earlier XJ model; mechanically, the car is a development of its predecessor.

A superb example of Jaguar’s flagship luxury saloon, this 2012 Jaguar XJ Portfolio V8 was imported from Japan and is presented in elegant silver metallic with a contrasting black leather interior. The car is exceptionally well specified, featuring a panoramic glass sunroof, dual-zone climate control, heated and cooled seats, ensuring comfort in all seasons. Accompanying the vehicle are eight Japanese service receipts together with a stamped service book, providing reassuring evidence of its maintenance history. Importantly, this XJ is ULEZ compliant, making it suitable for use within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone without charge. Annual road tax is currently £375, offering relatively modest running costs for a luxury V8-powered saloon. Combining effortless performance, refined luxury and striking design, this well-maintained Jaguar XJ Portfolio represents an attractive opportunity to acquire one of Britain's most distinguished modern grand touring saloons. Consigned by James Good