9 July 2009 - Jaguar Cars yesterday officially unveiled the
all-new XJ car at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London.
Hosted by Jay Leno, one of the world's best-known chat show
hosts and a renowned car enthusiast, the launch of the new Jaguar
flagship was attended by an invited audience that included public
figures, business leaders, celebrities and media.
Jaguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O'Driscoll, commented:
"These are truly exciting times for us at Jaguar. The new XJ is
truly beautiful, exhilarating to drive, and with its bold,
enlightened approach to design, it meets the challenges of our
fast-changing world. It reimagines the ultimate sporting luxury
car."
Sleek, sporting and sophisticated, the all-new Jaguar XJ brings
a daring new spirit to automotive luxury - it offers a seductive
mix of striking design, breathtaking performance and engineering
without compromise.
Building on the success of the new XK and XF models, the
introduction of the all-new XJ is a landmark for the revitalised
Jaguar brand. Clearly 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. 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", said Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar
Cars.
An innovative new panoramic glass roof is an integral part of
the all-new XJ's design concept, enabling the car to have a lower,
more streamlined roofline, while dramatically enhancing the feeling
of light and space inside.
Standard- and long-wheelbase models are available from launch.
The long-wheelbase offers an even more sumptuous and refined
environment for rear-seat passengers with an additional 125mm of
legroom. Whichever the wheelbase, the XJ's 520-litre boot can
swallow two large suitcases side-by-side.
The all-new XJ's cabin is a marvel in its own right, blending
elegant, contemporary design with the comfort, luxury and
unmistakable sporting style of a Jaguar. Chrome and piano black
detailing provide an eye-catching contrast to the
beautifully-crafted leather and veneer surfaces.
All of Jaguar's acclaimed new ultra-efficient Gen III petrol and
diesel engines will be available in the XJ. The 3.0-litre V6
diesel, 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 and 5.0-litre supercharged
V8 have already proved their breadth of ability, and they are
joined by a 346kW version of the supercharged engine. Fuel economy
and emissions are also outstanding, with the dieselpowered XJ
returning combined economy figures of 40.1mpg and CO2 emissions of
184g/km.
Proven Jaguar 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 refined, supple ride expected from a Jaguar.
Inside the car, advanced new technologies have allowed Jaguar's
designers to create an environment 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 or follows
satellite navigation.
Premium surround sound options include the top-of-the-range
1200W Bowers & Wilkins system, which is comparable in audio
quality to the best in-home entertainment.
Advanced infotainment features also include hard drive-based
audio and navigation systems, and comprehensive connectivity for
portable audio and video devices via the powerful Media Hub.
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 lightweight aluminium structure - with 50 percent recycled
material - underpinned by a lifecycle approach to vehicle design
and manufacture, enables the new XJ to minimise its carbon
footprint. This alone creates a potential saving of three tonnes of
CO2 per vehicle, compared to a bodyshell made from new
aluminium.
The new Jaguar XF goes on sale in Australia in March 2010.
For further information please contact:
Tim Krieger
Marketing and Public Affairs Manager
Jaguar Australia
Phone: (02) 9020 1505
Email: tkrieger@jaguar.com
Website: www.jaguar.com.au
Narine Salmasi
Marketing and Public Affairs Specialist
Jaguar Australia
Phone: (02) 9020 1507
Email: nsalmasi@jaguar.com
Website: www.jaguar.com.au