Overview & Reviews

Jaguar's premium sedan receives only minor content changes for 2001. The XJ8 and XJ8 L both receive a six-disc CD changer as standard equipment. The Vanden Plas gets a premium sound system with the CD changer as standard, as well as heated front and rear seats. The navigation system is standard on the Vanden Plas Supercharged. For all models, Jaguar has added a new reverse parking control system and strengthened the chassis with new crush tubes, doors, hinges and steering columns. There are also new exterior colors, a new style of wheel for Vanden Plas models and an optional dealer-installed Motorola Timeport digital phone. Topping things off is a new no-cost scheduled maintenance program that covers four regular service visits under the four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty.

• Classic exterior styling, classic interior styling and materials, supercharged engine in XKR and Vanden Plas Supercharged.

• Somewhat cramped interior dimensions, sparse feature list, aging platform.

User Reviews:

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  VDP s/c is excellent! - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By fastjag - November 28 - 10:00 am

  Back seat is enormous....car feels faster than my XJR...

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  Best deal! - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Jagfan - September 27 - 5:16 pm

  Bought a used low mileage Jag - now owned it for a year and 15K. NO problems at all. Drives and handles beautifully, and draws looks and comments. I am shocked to find that with snow tires the handling is excellent on snow and ice. (a previous Jag I had was not a good winter handler) LOVE IT! Its a beautifully sculpted car that stands out from the crowd of jellybeans.

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  0-60 in 5.4 - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Peter - September 11 - 1:13 pm

  Bought in Canada and stuck with a speedo calibrated in klicks. Replaced front shocks two years ago. Replacing rear shocks this month. Transient engine shutdown dealer cannot diagnose... goes into failsafe mode. An outstanding car that lives up to all of its hype and more. Would not drive anything else. Performance for a 5,000 lb car is incredible. Pirelli P6 are ok for summer. Must use Blizzak for winter... makes it go like a tank in the snow.

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  I LIKE the car - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Dean Waddle - June 6 - 5:03 pm

  I LIKE the car a lot. Great stereo, great comfort, great accelleration when you want to pass, and you can pass anyone doing less than 150 mph. Whats not to like.

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  finally got one! - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By New Jag Guy - April 26 - 2:00 am

  The thing looks like its doing a hundred just sitting at the curb, and it definitely stands out in a sea of bubble cars. Soaks up the bumps better than even old Detroit sedans did, and yet is really a fine road car in the twists and turns. The reviewers like to say the XJ doesnt communicate with you like the German sedans. Theyre wrong. Seating position is great...you sit low, just like in an old sports car to really get that sensation of speed. Though regular XJ8s are cramped, the VDP is not. Definitely the way to go. Dont get this car if you want to go around town anonymously!

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  01 XJ8L - A good buy for me - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By drobin9353 - March 12 - 10:06 am

  Has met every expectation. No customary brake problems (luck?). Smooth transmission. No oil leaks even at 72,000 miles. Occasional little nuisances crop up: auto tilt mirror failed to auto tilt, fixed by removing and reinserting all fuses in back seat kick panels (none were blown). Outstanding handling in snow w/4 very aggressive snow tires (forget all-seasons). Uses a little more oil than a car of this price range ever should (1 qt about 1,000 miles). Lack of a local dealer will influence me to trade below 100,000 miles.

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  sliding - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By qbnrico - September 2 - 2:00 am

  the car is a dream unless there is some snow on the ground. when i say some snow im being kind,its actually any snow. aside from the traction, you could not have a HOTTER car. you feel like james bond when your in it.

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  Power to spare - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By JP - July 13 - 9:13 am

  If you are looking for a car that personifies elegance and style with the power and performance of a sports car, then the 2001 XJR is your ride. With almost 400 horses on my supercharged Jag, its so much fun watching upstart Mustangs and Maximas recede in my rear view.

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  Black Cat - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By Peter - January 29 - 1:33 pm

  Bought used. Car has performed flawlessly ever since. Silky ride, very roomy back seat in the stretch sedan. The smoothest ride in the world. Gets around 27 MPG at 70 MPH, typically 19 MPG in city.

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  My XJR - 2001 Jaguar XJ-Series
  By jecorbin - December 10 - 2:00 am

  The problem XJ series is no more. Since Fords purchase the quality improvement is amazing. My XJR runs flawlessly and is an awesome four door sports car.