Jaguar North America has announced that the Jaguar XJ sedan has received the highest Total Quality score in the Luxury Car Segment.

Jaguar North America is pleased to announce that the Jaguar XJ luxury sedan has received the highest Total Quality score in the Luxury Car Segment, according to the 22^nd annual Strategic Vision Inc (SVI) Total Quality Impact™ (TQI) released today. This recognition demonstrates Jaguar's commitment to producing vehicles that buyers judge high in perceived quality and emotional delight.

Total Quality Impact™ is a complete measure of the total ownership experience. Buyers are asked to rate all aspects of their buying, owning and driving experience. 

This accounts for a wide variety of aspects, including customers' commitment to advocacy and vehicle loyalty. 

The score is a holistic measure that encompasses positive and negative product experiences including reliability, actual problems, driving excitement and other measures that are collectively energized by the emotional response associated with the aggregate of all those experiences - hence Total Quality.

"We are honored that the Jaguar XJ has received this accolade by Strategic Vision," said Joe Eberhardt, President & CEO, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC. "This recognition is a testament to the quality and performance of Jaguar vehicles and represents the essence of what the Jaguar brand stands for."

As the flagship sedan within the Jaguar model line-up, the Jaguar XJ is technologically advanced and luxuriously appointed. Receiving its mid-cycle refresh for 2016, the full-size Jaguar XJ sedan is available with three powertrain options - a 340 hp supercharged V6, a 470 hp supercharged V8 and a 550 hp supercharged V8 - offered in both standard and long wheelbase lengths in rear- and all-wheel drive configurations. 

The 2016 XJ is bolder and more assertive with enhancements that include an imposing, more upright front grille, more powerful full LED headlamps and eye-catching new tail lamps. 

In addition, all 2016 Jaguar models come equipped with Jaguar EliteCare¹ a best-in-class ownership package offering a new vehicle limited warranty with complimentary scheduled maintenance, roadside assistance and Jaguar InControl® Remote & Protect™. MSRP starts at $ 74,400².

¹ Class is cars sold by luxury automobile brands and claim is based on total package of warranty, maintenance and other coverage programs. For complete details regarding Jaguar EliteCare coverage, please visit www.jaguarusa.com, call 1.800.4.JAGUAR or visit your local Jaguar Retailer.

² All prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $995 destination/handling charge, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Jaguar Retailer for details.

The 2014 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT has been named “SUV of the Year” by Esquire magazine

The 2014 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT has been named “SUV of the Year” by Esquire magazine in this year’s Esquire Car Awards.

Vehicles considered for the 2013 Esquire Car Awards were required to be all-new, appealing to Esquire readers, stylish, a good value and most importantly, a vehicle you want to drive.

“The one sonic experience of the year that I will not forget is engaging the ignition on the [Grand Cherokee] SRT,” said David Granger, Esquire magazine editor-in-chief. “This is the sweetest-sounding most reasonably priced engine note of our time.”

Esquire editors drove numerous vehicles to make the selections for the 2013 Esquire Car Awards, which appear in the magazine’s November issue on newsstands now.

“The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT combines impressive performance and luxury wrapped in a muscular and stylish exterior,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC. “Winning Esquire’s ‘SUV of the Year’ award continues to help set us apart from esteemed competitors by appealing to the passionate, performance-enthusiast consumers with its unique blend of value, technology, power and character.”

Starting with the performance-oriented and functional designs from Chrysler Group’s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT model builds on that success with new technologies and exterior and interior styling cues that convey an even higher level of opulence and power.

Enhancements for the 2014 model year include an all-new, fully electronic eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers improved fuel economy, significantly improved towing capacity, hardware and software revisions that further heighten Grand Cherokee SRT’s fun-to-drive factor during a daily commute or for more spirited driving on the race track.

The new transmission is mated to the proven and powerful 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology delivering 470 horsepower (351 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 465 lb.-ft. (630 N•m) of torque at 4,300 rpm and helps deliver greatly enhanced towing performance of 7,200 pounds – a 44-percent improvement over the 5,000-lb. towing capacity from the previous model.

Outside, the new 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT sports styling that is even more aggressive than the previous model. Design enhancements for 2014 include a new signature LED character lamp treatment, a brawnier grille, a new, one-touch liftgate and a new rear spoiler.

Inside, Grand Cherokee SRT customers are treated to a new 8.4-inch touchscreen that displays a wealth of SRT-exclusive Performance Pages data. A new launch control button is situated behind the new T-handle shifter on the center console, and a redesigned SRT-exclusive three-spoke, heated steering wheel with more ergonomically efficient paddle shifters, features a host of comfort, convenience and connectivity controls.

About SRT
The Chrysler Group’s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand uses a successful product development formula featuring five proven hallmarks: awe-inspiring powertrains; outstanding ride, handling and capability; benchmark braking; aggressive and functional exteriors and race-inspired and high-performance interiors to remain true to its performance roots.

The 2014 SRT lineup features five vehicles that are world-class performance contenders and bring the latest in safety technologies and creature comforts. The Chrysler 300 SRT, Dodge Challenger SRT, Dodge Charger SRT and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT join the flagship SRT Viper, which made its highly anticipated return to the high-performance sports car market in 2013.