Positioned as the company’s four-door flagship, it extends the appeal of the XJ to a new generation of customers.
“The new XJ is a thoroughly modern interpretation of the quintessential Jaguar,” said 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.”
All of Jaguar’s new ultra-efficient Gen III petrol and diesel engines will be available in the XJ: a 3.0-litre V6 diesel, 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, a 5.0-litre supercharged V8, and a 350kW (470hp) version of the supercharged engine.
Fuel economy and emissions are impressive, with the diesel-powered XJ returning combined economy figures of 7 litres/100km and CO2 emissions of 184g/km.
Jaguar says that its proven dynamic technologies are taken to new levels in the all-new XJ.
Features such as air suspension, Adaptive Dynamics (continuously variable damping), Active Differential Control and quick-ratio power steering “deliver the blend of responsive, dynamic handling and a refined, supple ride expected from a Jaguar”.
Inside, the environment is more akin to a state-of-the-art living space than a simple car cabin.
Stunning, 12.3-inch high-definition Virtual Instruments complement an innovative, Dual-View technology 8-inch Touch-screen that can project DVD movies or television programmes to the passenger while the driver views vehicle functions.
The all-new XJ also takes a new approach to sustainable motoring.
Constructed using Jaguar’s aerospace-inspired aluminium body technology, the XJ is lighter than its rivals by at least 150kg which significantly improves performance, handling and economy, while delivering increased strength, refinement and safety.
The flagship four-door model is due to be launched in New Zealand in the second quarter of 2010, with prices and detailed specification yet to be determined.
