The New Jaguar XJ

The New Jaguar XJ: Three Days Away

The full unveiling of the redesigned 2010 Jaguar XJ will occur on July 9. The all-new XJ is the first car to feature the next-generation of Jaguar’s aerospace-inspired aluminum body architecture and features a panoramic glass roof. Although the new car is based on the XJ’s existing aluminum structure, much of the engineering is new to the car, if not to Jaguar. The rear structure, for example, has been re-engineered to house the electronic differential first seen in the recently revised XKR, and there are also changes to the front subframe to sharpen steering and improve the ride. It’s likely that the air suspension system will be retained, although it will react considerably faster for an even more cosseting ride, but not to the detriment of Jaguar’s hallmark handling dynamics.

The powertrain lineup will follow that of the latest XF and XK update, with Jaguar’s new range of V-8 engines in both normally aspirated and supercharged forms. With the supercharged engine giving more than 500 bhp and a curb weight of around 3750 lb. Word also has it that a new twin-turbodiesel model, important for European markets, will be a class beater in terms of emissions and fuel consumption. The interior will further develop the modern themes first seen in the XF, so expect to see contemporary veneers and leather finishes as well as more traditional options and sporty carbon and aluminum variants.