Last Jaguar XJ rolls off the line, Jaguar releases new teaser for XJ flagship
04-16-09, 05:51 PM
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Last Jaguar XJ rolls off the line, Jaguar releases new teaser for XJ flagship
Introduced back in 2002 and facelifted in 2007, the production of the current Jaguar XJ has come to an end. Although the manufacturer did not announce a new version we are sure that the new XJ will make its debut in July, as our sources reported few weeks ago.
Dubbed as Project X351, it started out as a simple reskin of the present XJ model, but as the project progressed its engineering became more expanded making the K351 the first Jaguar flagship to be introduced with a re-engineered body and new powerplants. More details regarding the upcoming Jaguar XJ here.
http://www.4wheelsnews.com/jag...n-end/
Dubbed as Project X351, it started out as a simple reskin of the present XJ model, but as the project progressed its engineering became more expanded making the K351 the first Jaguar flagship to be introduced with a re-engineered body and new powerplants. More details regarding the upcoming Jaguar XJ here.
http://www.4wheelsnews.com/jag...n-end/
04-16-09, 08:30 PM
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The XJ is a sexy car. It caries the original shape that made the Jaguar so distictive. Kind of like a 911, you cant mistake it for anything else. The new Jag looks great, but its more of a me to car. It looks like a sexy Lexus with *****, but its no classic Jag.
04-17-09, 02:35 AM
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The XJ was always the diva in this class. The design was pure classiness and elegance to me with a hue, just a hue of sport in the design. What I always liked about this XJ generation was that Jaguar finally addressed the lack of comfortable space in the rear. If you sit in the previous models, you will notice how tight and short they were on leg space.
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04-17-09, 10:49 AM
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welli'm looking forward to the new Xj when it comes out. hopefully something will trigger some sales at our lot, because the XF hasn't done much and i'm going broke wiating for cars to come in to work on!
04-20-09, 08:16 AM
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yes it's a legend, but a terrible selling legend. far too outdated and behind the times in terms of performance and styling. they need to make it completely unlike any XJ ever in order to keep up. just my opinion from working on them everyday at the dealer...
04-20-09, 10:37 AM
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Sad to say it but the XJ is just not competitive compared to the other flagship cars. Its kind of like comparing the old outdated Ford Ranger to the Toyota Tacoma.
The future of flagship luxury cars is up in the air IMO. There will always be a market for them but nowhere as near as big as it once was so it might be a good thing Jaguar is abandoning the flagship market right now.
04-20-09, 04:11 PM
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Jaguar releases new teaser for XJ flagship
The new XJ will be revealed for the first time at a special presentation in London on July 9th
Jaguar releases new teaser for XJ flagship
Jaguar is only months away from revealing next-generation XJ saloon, which is scheduled for a debut on July 9th at a special presentation in London before going on sale by the end of the year. Speaking at the Shanghai Motor Show today, Jaguar Mike O'Driscoll released some new details about the upcoming flagship along with a teaser image and new video.
The new XJ will be the first model feature the next-generation of Jaguar's aerospace-inspired aluminum body architecture, and it will be available with the carmaker’s latest 3.0L V6 turbodiesel and 510hp 5.0L supercharged petrol V8. A plug-in hybrid variant is also rumored to be launched one year after the regular model, though no confirmation has been made on this yet.
As indicated by this new teaser, Jaguar designers have focused on alleviating many of the current XJ’s criticisms – namely the outdated styling and lack of engine options. One insider who had seen concept sketches for the car described it as looking like the C-XF’s features had been draped over an Aston Martin Rapide.
Previous spy shots revealed that the headlights will likely share some XF traits, though the rear could get fully-modern LED units of a unique design, possibly sharing hints of the Bentley Continental GT Flying Spur – one of the cars Jaguar would eventually like to rival with its new XJ.
High-tech features inside are said to include pressure sensing buttons, combined with backlit glass panels and the retracting transmission selector **** used in the XF.
Jaguar is only months away from revealing next-generation XJ saloon, which is scheduled for a debut on July 9th at a special presentation in London before going on sale by the end of the year. Speaking at the Shanghai Motor Show today, Jaguar Mike O'Driscoll released some new details about the upcoming flagship along with a teaser image and new video.
The new XJ will be the first model feature the next-generation of Jaguar's aerospace-inspired aluminum body architecture, and it will be available with the carmaker’s latest 3.0L V6 turbodiesel and 510hp 5.0L supercharged petrol V8. A plug-in hybrid variant is also rumored to be launched one year after the regular model, though no confirmation has been made on this yet.
As indicated by this new teaser, Jaguar designers have focused on alleviating many of the current XJ’s criticisms – namely the outdated styling and lack of engine options. One insider who had seen concept sketches for the car described it as looking like the C-XF’s features had been draped over an Aston Martin Rapide.
Previous spy shots revealed that the headlights will likely share some XF traits, though the rear could get fully-modern LED units of a unique design, possibly sharing hints of the Bentley Continental GT Flying Spur – one of the cars Jaguar would eventually like to rival with its new XJ.
High-tech features inside are said to include pressure sensing buttons, combined with backlit glass panels and the retracting transmission selector **** used in the XF.