After several days to keep in suspense, Jaguar XJ, Jaguar has introduced the Internet, leaving Frankfurt for its world premiere and for the USA in Miami (in September and October respectively). To summarize the analysis that follows, the 2010 Jaguar XJ broken all the schemes so far seen in this family. It's nothing personal against Ford, but in the early years of the signing of the Blue Oval was in charge of Jaguar, this was a decline (even more). Fortunately reached its previous owners to give a strong change of address before delivering the Tata group. The XK has given a clue what it would be Jaguar in the future, while the XF was the car that started with him.

Since 1968, when it debuted the first Jaguar XJ until 2009, signing the cat had long and square in the model, but now things have changed. Found an order of fine lines and smooth, with clear inspiration from the C-XF concept. It also shows a clear trend of four-door coupe, although this car has room for five people. Overall, the car is balanced note.

Some lights come with a shaped chrome grille, next to the Jaguar logo, ending with a hood with slits. In general, the front of the Jaguar XJ looks attractive, fresh and modern, but especially as a Jaguar in the twenty-first century. Where Ian Callum and his design team have broken all the schemes is at the rear. Never had seen something similar in a Jaguar, and precisely the image change as drastic generate views. The drop-tail in the style of a four-door coupe-ends with a C-pillar painted in black and with a somewhat different light trapezoidal, And could perhaps pass for a Lincoln. In any case, the stamp of the Jaguar XJ remains at a BMW 7 Series or Mercedes S Class, and even the newest of the class, dangerously approaching the Porsche Panamera.

Luxury Lounge

The interior of 2010 Jaguar XJ also appears in another world. The figure of his athletic body is also reflected in his cab: avant-garde, elegant and attractive. Jaguar as well, faced with a feast of leather and real wood. Dominates the essence of sports, as the board of the Jaguar XJ is stitched leather and the wood sheet is in the top of the cockpit, which merges with the front doors gently. The customer can choose from eight kinds of wood, carbon fiber or brushed aluminum. As for leather, there are many shades to choose from.

The back also has its own climate control and audio, and even separate screens with headphones via infrared. The air conditioning controls are simple and the 'bar' is a change selector knob. The 2010 Jaguar XJ is full of captivating details and high technology.

Technical

If the overall design of the Jaguar XJ is impressive engineering that has been applied in this sedan is so 2010. For example, its frame is made of aluminum with magnesium parts, which make it lightweight and durable. According to Mike O'Driscoll, Jaguar's CEO, this chassis has the same weight as that of a Mini Cooper, and is much lower than its competition (S Class, Series 7, Panamera, Quattroporte, A8). But it is also ecological. At least 50% of its structure is recycled and 85% can be recycled again. This premise also applies to the model with long wheelbase (125 mm more) to be presented later, but promises to keep the balance of the design intact.

As for the engines, are somewhat familiar. The first is the AJ-III block V8, with 5 liters of displacement with direct injection and 385 HP from atmospheric way. Jaguar XJ-engine propeller half of the same but supercargado for 470 horses. The top of the range is the engine fitted to the XFR and XKR, with the same 5 liters, also supercargado, but with 510 HP. Also come to Europe with a V6 Diesel 3 liters and 275 HP. It is possible that in future carry a Jaguar XJ V6 gasoline for other markets than the U.S.. All models are only rear and 6-speed automatic transmission (with cams behind the wheel).