So the 2010 Jaguar XJ has been revealed in full last night at London’s Saatchi gallery, by former talk show host Jay Leno and former supermodel Elle MacPherson, oh and managing director Mike O’Driscoll just happened to be there too! As for the car itself, our first impression is: ASTONISHING!

The new generation Jaguar XJ is almost 200 percent better than the car it replaced, Ian Callum and his team broke free from that traditional shape in favour of a contemporary and beautiful design. Actually, it is futuristic! They did the same thing with the new XF model which replaced the S-Type, and that was very successful. Honestly we were expecting the new XJ to be a bigger version of the  XF, but it just so isn’t. The car has its own unique character. Everything in it is new and amazing, headlights, taillights, bumpers, and YES that old horrible front grille of the XJ is gone as well!! Instead you get Jag’s new chrome grille. All in all, in terms of design, 2010 Jaguar XJ is a job well done.

And As for the interior, it is a work of art. You get pretty modern elements in a very nice classic layout. There are many choices for the leather and wood timing for the cabin, all of them swell. You even get high quality wood at the top of dashboard where you can’t normally see! If you have seen XF’s interior you’ll be familiar with XJ’s, a big touchscreen control center in the middle of console, 1200W Bowers & Wilkins with DVD and USB capability, very well crafted dials and switches, and that fancy rotary gear knob, they are all there. And in terms of traditional features, there is a classic watch at the top the console! They also make a longwheel base version of the XJ, and that be perfect to be driven in since rear passengers get their own monitors with DVD player and air condition controls and panoramic sunroof.

Engines and Pricing:

You can have the 2010 Jaguar XJ with the famous 3.0 liter V6 diesel which is very economical  and with more than 600nm of torque yet powerful enough to get you round the Ring in under 10 minutes! That starts from £52,500. But a luxury saloon as the XJ must be powered by a big V8 engine to really turn you on! and it gets it, the new 5.0 liter Aj133 V8 with 385hp for at least £69,900, and to really make things interesting, Jaguar a supercharged version of this engine with 470 hp for £85,000.

You can check all the details, options and pricing in the press release below (make sure to see all the pages, it’s quit big!)… Also check out the full photo gallery.

Press Release

GLOBAL REVEAL OF THE ALL-NEW JAGUAR XJ

Jaguar Cars tonight 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 re-imagines the ultimate sporting luxury car.”

The all-new XJ is available to order now (dependent on market), with the first customers due to receive their cars in early 2010. Prices start at £52,500 for the standard wheelbase 3.0-litre V6 diesel luxury.

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.

To complement the all-new cabin design is a level of choice in colours, veneers and leathers not seen before in a Jaguar. Three specification levels – Luxury, Premium Luxury and Portfolio – allow the customer to tailor the car to suit their tastes. Beyond this are the Supercharged and the top-of-the-range Supersport, the latter providing the ultimate expression of performance and luxury, with a specification that includes a leather roof-lining, semi-aniline leather seats and veneers with laser inlays.

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 470 horsepower version of the supercharged engine. Fuel economy and emissions are also outstanding, with the diesel-powered 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 all-new XJ offers extremely attractive cost of ownership with impressive fuel economy and emissions performance across the range; high predicted residual values and 15,000-mile service intervals. These benefits are just some of the results of Jaguar’s obsessive attention to detail during product development. Processes such as the use of the latest ‘virtual’ technologies to implement 40,000 quality-specific assessments are one of the reasons that the Jaguar brand has received numerous recognitions for vehicle quality.

To register interest in the all-new XJ, customers should visit: www.jaguar.com/allnewxj.

UK on-the-road price:

Model	Standard Wheelbase	Long Wheelbase
XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Luxury	£52,500	£55,500
XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Premium Luxury	£55,900	£58,900
XJ 3.0 V6 Diesel Portfolio	£62,900	£65,900
XJ 5.0 n/a V8 Petrol Premium Luxury	£62,900	£65,900
XJ 5.0 n/a V8 Petrol Portfolio	£69,900	£72,900
XJ 5.0 s/c V8 Petrol Supersport	£85,000	£88,000

ALL-NEW JAGUAR XJ – THE SUMMARY

* The all-new Jaguar XJ brings a daring new spirit to automotive luxury. Sleek, sporting and sophisticated, 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.
* Jaguars are renowned for their elegant, sporting lines and the all-new XJ, with its fluid, contemporary style, is the boldest interpretation yet of Design Director Ian Callum’s vision for Jaguar in the 21st century.
* A 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. The XJ’s 520-litre boot can swallow two large suitcases side-by-side.
* The all-new XJ cabin blends 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.
* The all-new XJ’s beauty is much more than skin-deep: it is constructed using Jaguar’s aerospace-inspired aluminium body technology, which makes the XJ lighter than its rivals by at least 150kg. These technologies – now developed into an even more impressive new generation for the XJ – significantly improve performance, handling and economy, while delivering increased strength, refinement and safety.
* 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.
* The XJ benefits from the most advanced, powerful and efficient Jaguar powertrains ever. Customers will have – dependent on market – a choice of four engines, all coupled to a shift-by-wire, six-speed automatic transmission controlled by the JaguarDrive SelectorTM or steering wheel-mounted paddles:
o 3.0-litre 275PS AJ-V6D Gen III diesel with twin sequential turbochargers – 0-60mph in 6.0 secs (0-100kph in 6.4 secs).
o 5.0-litre 385PS AJ-V8 Gen III naturally aspirated direct-injection V8 petrol – 0-60mph in 5.4 secs (0-100kph in 5.7 secs)
o 5.0-litre 470PS AJ-V8 Gen III supercharged V8 direct-injection petrol – 0-60mph in 4.9 secs (0-100kph in 5.2 secs)
o 5.0-litre 510PS AJ-V8 Gen III supercharged V8 direct-injection petrol – 0-60mph in 4.7 secs (0-100kph in 4.9 secs)
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Advanced new technologies have allowed Jaguar’s interior 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 Jaguar brand has been acknowledged this year by J.D. Power and Associates with a joint first ranking in the Vehicle Dependability study 2009. Jaguar’s obsessive attention to detail has continued in the development of the all-new XJ by using the latest ‘virtual’ technologies, which included 40,000 quality-specific assessments during the development stage.
* The all-new XJ takes a new approach to sustainable motoring. 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.
* To complement the all-new cabin design is a level of choice in colours, veneers and leathers not seen before in a Jaguar. The three specification levels – Luxury, Premium Luxury and Portfolio offered with the AJ-V6D and AJ-V8 engines – allow the customer to tailor the car to suit their tastes. The range is completed with the 470PS Supercharged model and the ultimate expression of performance and luxury in the 510PS Supersport model, which includes a leather roof-lining, semi-aniline leather seats and veneers with laser inlays.
* The all-new XJ offers extremely attractive cost of ownership with impressive fuel economy across the range (3.0-litre AJ-V6D turbodiesel returns 40.1mpg and 184g/km CO2), high predicted residual values and 15,000-mile service intervals. Depending on model and market, the all-new XJ can be ordered now. Delivery of first customer cars will begin in early 2010. Pricing will be announced by individual markets.