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Jaguar unveils redesigned XJ; British large luxury sedan to offer fresh looks, more performance
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The new 2010 Jaguar XJ will be a radical break from its predecessor when it goes on sale early next year. See more photos
of the new XJ below the article in today's slideshow. (all photos by Jaguar)
Following on the heels of the 2008 XF sports sedan, Jaguar has reinvented its flagship XJ full-size luxury sedan, abandoning the classic look that had stayed with the car line since its inception more than 40 years ago.
The XF's sleeker styling cues have been added to the larger and freshly modernized XJ as it seeks to emerge as more than a bit player against the BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, even as those cars are far from high volume. The XF's sales took off compared to the S-Type it replaced, and it has been very well-reviewed, but it also has suffered from some quality problems.
Jaguar's current XJ, introduced in 2004, is slightly smaller and sportier than other full-size luxury sedans, and the automaker -- recently purchased from Ford by the Indian Tata conglomerate -- is promising the same of the latest model.
Three engines will be offered in the U.S. -- all versions of a 5.0-liter V8 with various levels of zip. Base models get 385 horsepower, and upper-level cars are supercharged with 470 or 510 horsepower. The car's continued light weight -- hundreds of pounds less than its competitors -- and slick aerodynamics will also help the XJ's performance.
To cover the cost of these improvements, the XJ's base price will increase from $65,700 to $72,500 when it goes on sale in the U.S. early next year. The extended-length 510-horsepower Supersport model will start at $115,000.
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