The Jaguar XJR is a compact car built from 1995 to 2007 over 3 generations. Most were assembled in the United Kingdom — 100% of those on record. Between 1995 and 2015 it grew 17 cm longer and gained -35 kg. Engines offered: V6, V8. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the XJR is
The Jaguar XJR is a compact car that Jaguar built from 1995 to 2007 — 13 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2014. It has been offered with V6, V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Jaguar range: XE, XJ6, XJ8.
Where the XJR is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 24 XJRs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United Kingdom | SAJ | 1995-2005 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Jaguar VIN decide which of these 3 lines your XJR belongs to. What every character in a XJR VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Jaguar XJR adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
XJR generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the XJR's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the XJR that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-2003 | 502 cm | 287 cm | 1912 kg | - | - |
| 2004-2007 | 508 cm | 303 cm | 1791 kg | +6 cm | -121 kg |
| 2014-2015 | 519 cm | 310 cm | 1877 kg | +11 cm | +86 kg |
Between 1995 and 2015 the XJR gained 17 cm in length (+3.4%) and -35 kg in weight (-1.8%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the XJR that is -35 kg against 17 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Jaguar XJR tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment XJR owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Jaguar XJR have? Power & range
The Jaguar XJR is offered with 2 powertrains — 4L 6-cyl, 4.2L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Jaguar XJR, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 4.0L · 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | RWD | Premium |
| V8 | 4.2L · 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The XJR by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Jaguar XJR. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | XJR | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 7 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 25 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $2,639/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 19 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Jaguar XJR?
The XJR is a compact car, built from 1995 to 2007 across 3 generations. Engines offered: V6, V8.
Where is the Jaguar XJR made?
Across 24 cars in our records the split is: the United Kingdom (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the XJR have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2014. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the XJR grew 17 cm longer and gained -35 kg.
What is the Jaguar XJR warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the XJR reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific XJR?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Jaguar
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar F-TYPE | 2014–2026 | 25 | 26 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Jaguar F-PACE | 2017–2026 | 27 | 29 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar XJ | 2002–2019 | 44 | 21 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar XF | 2009–2026 | 61 | 35 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Jaguar XK | 2000–2015 | 29 | 19 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar S-Type | 2000–2008 | 25 | 20 mpg | 3.5/5 |