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Old 06-15-2009, 01:54 PM   #1
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Default Dramatic design on tap for the next-generation Jaguar XJ




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Jaguar’s next-generation XJ luxury sedan will incorporate design features from the C-XF concept first shown at Detroit, AutoWeek has learned.

Although prototypes captured by spy photographers are disguised with BMW-style grilles, the face of the new 2010 XJ will feature Jag’s gaping square grille and a curvaceous body with a rakish, coupelike rear window. The final XJ incorporates slim headlights with double-projector lenses that are very close in design to those revealed on the dramatic C-XF shown at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.

Industry sources report that the xenon lights previewed on the C-XF weren’t ready for production in 2007, so they couldn’t be incorporated into the XF, the midsize sedan that arrived soon after the concept. But now, that technology is production-ready for the XJ.

Jaguar design chief Ian Callum says the XJ’s styling is the culmination of 30 years of learning.

“We think this car will appeal to people who understand design with a capital D,” Callum said.

The XJ is a clever reworking of the current, aluminum-bodied model, which had lackluster sales largely because of its Olde Worlde styling. Jaguar’s new flagship will break out with its dramatic design. Developed under Jaguar’s code-name system as project X351, the XJ shares its overall length and wheelbase with today’s car but has all-new sheetmetal and a new interior and powertrain.

Using what it learned from the XF, Jaguar repackaged the interior to get extra headroom, shoulder room and legroom. And there’s an all-new instrument panel, though with details such as the XF’s pop-up rotary gear selector.

The core engines are two Gen III AJ-series 5.0-liter V8s, a 510-hp supercharged version and a 385-hp unblown engine. For the United States, a 250-hp, 3.5-liter V8 in the entry-level model will battle competitors’ similarly powered V6s. The blown V8 XJ won’t be badged as an R; it will wear the SV8 moniker. That leaves room above the supercharged model for an even-higher-performance R edition.

The new XJ will be revealed at a special event in London on July 9, when the order book will open across the globe.

Both long- and short-wheelbase variants will be sold in the States, with deliveries to start in January 2010.
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Old 06-15-2009, 09:47 PM   #2
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Old 06-26-2009, 08:22 AM   #3
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Jaguar's XJ has been shown in yet another teaser picture.

The official image shows the new Jaguar XJ's body structure, to highlight its aluminum body shell and the advantages this brings in weight savings and, consequently, fuel economy and CO2 emissions.

We've also added some video stills to our gallery section, taken from a promotional video released today. Again, they show the XJ's body structure.



The new Jaguar XJ is reported to have very radical rear styling treatment that will make the new XJ the most striking-looking executive saloon when sales start at the year’s end.

Its public debut will come a few months earlier at a glitzy London launch on 9 July.

Both short and long-wheelbase versions wil be launched together. Power will come from a twin-turbo 3.0-litre diesel and 510bhp supercharged 5.0-litre V8.

Jag has also confirmed that the new car will be launched in both short and long wheelbase versions.

All models are likely to be highly specified and customers will be able to tailor spec and options more than on previous Jags. The new XJ also comes with a panoramic glass roof.
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his is Jaguar's new XJ, revealed this morning as images leaked out in advance of its official unveiling tonight.Styled by Ian Callum, the new XJ marks a radical departure from the cues that have featured on Jaguar's flagship since it first appeared in 1968.

The front end treatment sticks closely to the successful XF's appearance, but Callum has been braver still with the rear end.

The tail-lights in particular take the XJ away from any of its German rivals, reference Italian design - particularly Lancia - instead.

The XJ in these leaked images shows a long glass roof, with only a small section of metal around the C-pillar. Autocar understands that this will be a standard set-up instead of an expensive option.

Of course, Jaguar has yet to reveal any official details about the car; for those, come back this evening to watch our live video coverage of the launch at 8pm BST.

Our staff will be present at the glitzy event in London to bring feedback and analysis on this crucial new model.
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We can’t show you the whole car just yet, but three leaked images of the all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ have appeared elsewhere on the web ahead of the car’s official unveiling, which will take place tomorrow (Thursday, July 9) in London.

With styling that represents a vast departure from the traditional XJ look—and not a moment too soon, we think—this new car should stand a better chance of stealing sales from the BMW, Mercedes, and Audi heavyweights. Of course, rich folks might be as horrified as we are at the appalling black appliqués on the C-pillars, which apparently are meant to make the rear window look wider.

Watch this space for a webcast—starring Jay Leno!—of the XJ debut starting at 3:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 9. We’ll have full info as well as complete photography when the embargo officially lifts at 3:30 p.m. EST
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Nice! That rear end looks "frumpy", but the rest of the car looks great.

The trunk/taillights remind me of the Bentley, and I don't "get" why the C-pillars are blacked out, but over all that is a very modern looking car that has stepped a bit away from the Aston Martin copy-cat design that Jaguar seemed to be heading toward.


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Love the front and side profile. But that rear? Not so much.
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That back is half Bentley, half Maybach.
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