Jaguar Vanden Plas - Stylish, Comfortable and Full of Energy

The question is if New Jaguar manages to attract the buyers in sharp competition in luxurious segment competing with revolutionary BMW or radical Cadillac? Here is the answer.

No doubt Jaguar is certainly the car of representative class. You will truly see that every little detail of it is classic and at the same time very dynamic. It refers both to exterior and interior and of course the speed characteristics. You can experience the atmosphere of chic in the salon when you open the door. The first impression of the car is that it is classic, stylish however it also has charm and special look.

Design

The basket of new Jaguar Vanden Plas consists only from aluminum details, which make the weight consequently less. And thus the salon became far more spacious. And certainly, Jaguar Vanden Plas possesses all the features for you to feel the comfort of driving and also much attention was paid to the comfort of passengers. The construction of back seats and the presence of perfect climatic settings, multimedia and displays and the other equipment makes driving both pleasing and relaxing. From the first sight you see the renewed radiator grate designed in the same style as of new S-Type and new front wings. The interior was also changed greatly.

The wood used for interior design is of a very high-quality. The seats are spacious and comfortable. In the central elbow-rest there is a special place for turning on the radio and phone. The novelty of Jaguar Vanden Plas is that the anatomic seats have a wide range of regulations.

The exterior is designed in a very good way and is exceptional. The front bumper looks so elegant, there so much power, aggression and pressure in it. There are very suitable openings in a hood with inscriptions "super-charged"- so it is clear that the motor is supplied a supercharger. A view from behind makes you to respect it.

Engine

The newest Jaguar Vanden Plas has the basket made from aluminum which allowed equipping the car with high class 4.2 L AJ-V8 engine that has the power of 298 rpm. The gear box has 6 speeds and works in automatic mode only. Compared to the previous versions the new Jaguar seems to be more massive and there is no doubt as it became higher and wider. The size of wheel base was increased but at the same time is weights 200 kg less than its predecessors. Thus the basket panels are connected not by the means of welding but with glue and riveting it means that the inflexibility of twisting is increased. You can choose from a wide range of engines. There are 3-liter engine V6 by power of 240 rpm, 3.5 liter V6 by power of 262 rpm, and there is the newest 8-cylinder one adopted and renewed S-class engine of 4.2 liter which is offered in two versions - atmospheric of 300 rpm and the mechanical of 400 rpm. All versions are equipped with 6-step automatic gear-box by ZF.

Brakes

Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with usual brake system for this segment. There are ventilated front disk brakes and the back ones are disk.

The other features

If you are the fan of the latest achievements, you will be glad to see that new Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with sensor liquid crystal display for climate control, radio, DVD, navigation and phone. The shape of hood was changed as the turbo 4.2 liter V8 turbo engine is placed there. The company carefully guards a novelty from extraneous eyes, therefore almost nothing was known about the design and technology for a long time. However much specialists suppose that exemplary power of Vanden Plas will make about 400 Rpm, and a transmission will be the same as 6-step "automat".

Safety

Safety features on the Jaguar Vanden Plas include the "Adaptive Restraint Technology System. It monitors both the driver and the front passenger during impact, and decides how and when to deploy the side curtain, and front air bags. The ABS stability control system ensures a safe and quite ride for those behind the wheel of the Jaguar Vanden Plas.

What critics have to say?

After deafening success of XJ which was presented at the market at the beginning of last year, we are convinced; that Jaguar Vanden Plas expected long ago will be well accepted a market. The sales will grow fast".