The Vanden Plas gets a plusher interior with softer leather, lambs wool carpets and a power rear window blind. The front seats have 16 positions instead of 12. The XJR gets a sportier interior with seats offering extra support. It also has less wood trim.
Rear passengers have considerably more room than in previous XJ8s. There's a choice of a fixed-bench three-passenger rear seat. An optional rear bench allows the two outboard seats to be reclined a few degrees.
Kids and adults who like to be entertained while traveling in comfort will appreciate the sophisticated multimedia option available in the Vanden Plas or XJR (about $3000). It features two 6.5-inch LCD monitors embedded in the back of the front seat headrests. A comprehensive control panel located in the center armrest operates them independently from the front and from each other. One person can be watching a DVD while the other can watch input directly from a camcorder, for example.
Even those buying the base XJ8 sound system will not be disappointed as it comes with an eight-speaker system and a single-slot CD player. Next Page