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SELECTED SEDAN CHANGES FOR 1997

 

All Jaguar Sedans

  • Three new exterior colors: Anthracite, Sherwood and Cabernet
  • Three-point seat belt in the rear center seating position
  • The CD autochanger and the amplifier unit for Harman Kardon audio system (standard on XJR, optional on all other sedans) relocated to the left inside fender well of the trunk

 

  • All sedans equipped with a contoured bench rear seat
  • New engine management system software enhances diagnostic capabilities
  • XJ12 Sedan discontinued

XJ6 Sedan

  • Black-vane grille replaces chrome-vane grille
  • Convenience Package becomes optional on U.S. models: Garage door opener, electrochromic interior mirror, and memory adjustment for driver’s seat, door mirror and steering wheel

 

XJ6 L Sedan

  • New long-wheelbase model five inches longer than XJ6. Equipment identical to XJ6. Available only in the United States

 

Vanden Plas Sedan

  • Contoured rear bench seat replaces flat bench
  • CD autochanger made optional on U.S. models

XJR Sedan

  • Rear seat heaters deleted on U.S. models
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