The Jaguar era (2006-2009)Last updated: 18 June 2012 The mid-life update was the L322's most important change. Across 2006-2007 the car lost almost all its BMW DNA: Jaguar petrol V8s, a new 3.6 TDV8?TDV8. Land Rover's twin-turbo diesel V8 (3.6, later 4.4), the 'AJD-V8' / 'Lion' engine, prized for huge torque. diesel, fresh electronics, Terrain Response?Terrain Response. Land Rover's rotary off-road system: one dial reconfigures throttle, gearbox, ride height, ABS and diffs to suit grass, mud, sand, rock or normal driving. and a new dashboard. For many buyers this is the sweet-spot era — modern enough, but before the 5.0's timing-chain worries. 
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Key takeaway: The 2006-2007 update was the biggest change: Jaguar V8s, the 3.6 TDV8, Terrain Response and a new dash, widely seen as the sweet spot.
The 2006 faceliftUnveiled at the 2005 Detroit show and on sale from summer 2005 (as a 2006 model), the update brought a revised exterior and, most importantly, replaced the BMW V8 with Jaguar's AJ-V8. A new touchscreen infotainment system added on/off-road navigation, telephone and a rear camera, with an optional integrated rear-seat DVD system. Some cars registered in 2005 already had the new Jaguar engines. The 2007 update2007 brought the deeper changes under the skin and inside:
This update largely expunged the remaining BMW electronics from the interior. New engines at a glance
Why it's the sweet spot
VERDICT
The 2007-2009 cars combine the robust naturally aspirated 4.4 V8 (or
the acclaimed 3.6 TDV8), the modern dashboard and Terrain Response, and none
of the 5.0's timing-chain risk. For many enthusiasts this is the L322 to own.
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