The all new Jaguar XJ was revealed today in London to the motoring world with the team from Jag and one special celebrity Jay Leno.
“The new XJ is a thoroughly modern interpretation of the quintessential Jaguar," says Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar Cars. "Its visual impact stems from the elongated teardrop shape of the car’s side windows; that powerful stance and its wide track. It is the most emphatic statement yet of Jaguar’s new design direction."
The new cat from Jaguar is more modern looking and of course has more bite than the previous XJ car. Looking at the new XJ you see the face of it's brother car the XF and this is for sure a good thing. The previous XJ was boring in appearance and this new look is a welcomed change for the Jag lineup and will put it in line with its competitors from the German marques.
The new Jaguar XJ lineup will go on sale just time for Xmas , December 2009.
All New Jaguar XJ At-A-Glance
• As the company’s ultimate four-door flagship, the all new XJ extends
the appeal of the legendary XJ line to a new generation of customers.
• The all new XJ will be available in the US with a choice of three
engines – a 5.0 liter 385hp naturally aspirated V8, 5.0 liter 470hp
supercharged V8 and a 5.0 liter 510hp supercharged V8. In
naturally-aspirated form, the XJ develops 380 lb. ft. of torque. The
supercharged versions develop 424 lb. ft. and 461 lb. ft. of torque,
respectively.
• The new XJ features both standard and long wheelbase models. The long
wheelbase offers an even more sumptuous and refined environment for
rear-seat passengers with an additional five inches of legroom while
the XJ’s trunk features power opening and closing for convenient access
to the 15.2 cu. ft. storage space (with standard alloy space saver
spare wheel).
• The new Jaguar XJ is constructed using Jaguar’s aerospace-inspired
aluminum body technology, which makes the XJ at least 300 lbs. lighter
over steel body construction; providing benefits to performance,
handling and fuel economy, while delivering increased strength,
refinement and safety.
• Key driver aids on the new XJ include Adaptive Dynamics (continuously
variable damping), Active Differential Control (available only on
Supercharged and Supersport), and Sequential Shift System for manual
gear selection, with shift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel
and quick-ratio power steering.
• The new XJ comes standard with a CD/DVD player, HD radio, and a
SIRIUS™ satellite radio receiver. In addition, the Media Hub provides
flexible connectivity through two USB ports, Bluetooth® audio streaming
and an auxiliary input, which allow the user to connect with iPods®,
iPhones™, laptops and Blackberrys®.
• A 12.3-inch high-definition screen, which uses sophisticated – and
beautifully detailed – Virtual InstrumentsTM, provides all of the
functions performed by traditional dials.
• A panoramic glass roof is an integral part of the all new XJ’s
design, enabling the car to have a lower, more streamlined roofline,
while dramatically enhancing the feeling of light and space inside.
• The all new Jaguar XJ can be ordered today for delivery in early 2010
and will go on sale in December 2009, with a starting price of $72,500
MSRP.
The All New XJ Model Line Will Include:
• 5.0-liter naturally aspirated XJ and XJL (385hp) with a $72,500 and 79,500 MSRP, respectively
• 5.0-liter XJ and XJL Supercharged (470hp) with a $87,500 and $90,500 MSRP, respectively
• 5.0-liter XJ and XJL Supersport (510hp) with a $112,000 and $115,000 MSRP, respectively
[Source: Jaguar]
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