Jaguar XJ - Stylish, Comfortable, Both Traditional and Modern

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.

General information

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 XJ consists only from aluminum details, which make the weight consequently less. And thus the salon became far more spacious. And certainly, Jaguar XJ 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 XJ is that the anatomic seats have a wide range of regulations.

Because of the well done basket and decreased weight Jaguar is very easy to brake and to operate. It makes it one of the best choices for those who are looking for the car of motion, the car that inspires you for new achievements.

Engine

The newest Jaguar XL has the basket made from aluminum which allowed equipping the car with high class 4.2 liter engine of V8 type 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 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 XJ is equipped with sensor liquid crystal display for climate control, radio, DVD, navigation and phone.

Safety

All version of Jaguar XJ are equipped with the pneumatic suspension bracket CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension), inflexibility of which is regulated automatically depending on the terms of motion. The system of the emergency braking Brake Assist, system of course stability of DSC and control the system including the pillows of safety of ARTS are standard (Adaptive Restraint Technology System).

What the critics say

"I am convinced than by 2010 Jaguar will conquer the reputation of the most advanced car on the roads". In such a way Ian Callum, the director of stylistics, the one who is leading all the design program of Jaguar. This car is truly worthy of being exhibited in Jaguar Heritage Center, Coventry, Great Britain.

Different versions

Different versions of the car are designed for different needs and ambitions. If you are a great comfort lover, you are offered Executive or luxurious Super V8.

If you are loyal to traditions, actuality and reliability, the dignities of Jaguar XL are for you.