I'm looking at a 2013 3.0 AWD SWB, and am curious as to what options were available for that MY.

This car is fitted with the Portfolio Pack, Wood/Leather steering wheel and polished Toba wheels. But what is it missing?

I looked everywhere and couldn't find an options listing.. any help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

Here is some information on the models and options From product briefs sent to dealers. BTW this was the first year for the V6 and 8 speed ZF Transmission among other things. Also, this MY 2013 was a substantial update and was a lot better on battery management.

 

Thanks, just what I was looking for. The visibility and 825w Meridian would be really nice to have, especially since I have adaptive HIDs on my LR3 and I'm used to driving with them. And the sound system, well..! Would be nice.

However, this car has the navy/indigo interior w/ the figured ebony veneer over Indigo - my ideal color combination and seems to be hard to find in the SWB car. Toba polished wheels are uncommon too (I specifically want 19" wheels for a more comfortable ride given how I'll be using this car). And it's CPO, and under an hour away.

Will I regret not waiting for a more highly optioned SWB? Seems like there just aren't that many.

Link if you're curious: http://www.imperialmotorsjaguarofwil...8ad1f7eda2.htm

 

Higher optioned ones are nice. Some of the below options I would hold out for (1 or more).

visibility package (steerable auto headlights)
interior lighting package (sill plates, vents)
wood steering wheel
power rear window sunshade
power side sunshades
front heated windshield

I have the first 4 options on mine. Very happy with all of them.

 

Yes, the visibility package would be very nice. I do have the wood steering wheel on this car. I am planning on adding some tint to at least the back windows so the sunshades won't be necessary (I thought those were only available on LWB cars too?).

As for the heated front windshield, my LR3 has it and I love it. However, this car won't be parked outside much in the winter, and I also know they are very expensive to replace. So I'm not sure what to do for that.

From what I can tell, just from looking at what's for sale now, it seems hardly any SWB cars were very highly optioned.

 

All the XJs come with the rear window shade and only side window shades are available on the XJL. Hope you will love your XJ as much as I do mine.

 

Good info - thanks! I'm really looking forward to it. I think I will go ahead with this car. Although it's not perfect, I think it's unrealistic to try and find one in this exact some color combination + options in addition to the visibility pack, 825w Meridian and heated front windshield.

I am also going to purchase a Range Rover Classic so I can still have an SUV on hand for deep snow, hauling things, camping etc. Just ready to move on from driving an SUV almost everyday, and also looking forward to having an SUV that's not a daily driver so I can really use it for what it was meant to do and not worry about scratches etc.

 

hmm... I test drove a 2014 XJL that did not have a rear window sunshade. Are you sure? Is that for all years?

Mine is listed as a "$670 electric rear window sunblind" option.

I think what you mean is all XJs come with manual rear seat side sunshades. Power side window sunshades is an option. Rear window electric sunshades is an option as well.

 

I have the build sheet for this car, and it does not list any window shades as an option. I am supposed to pick it up on Saturday so I will report back whether or not it has any. Isn't a big deal to me so I didn't check when I went to look the first time but now I'm curious!