Luxury doesn’t come cheap these days. The all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ revealed yesterday gets a new starting price of $72,500, including the destination charge. That’s for the base model with a 385-hp V-8. The outgoing XJ had a 300-hp V-8 and started at $65,700 (without destination). Other rear-wheel-drive luxury sedans, like the BMW 750i and Lexus LS 460, start at $80,300 and $63,825, respectively.
Looking at all the numbers, it seems Jaguar has priced the new XJ and the long-wheelbase XJL properly. It can’t go as high as BMW, and the updates are well worth the $6,000 bump from the outgoing model. Full pricing on each trim level is below.
Jaguar has redesigned its flagship sedan, the XJ, for the 2010 model year, giving it exterior and interior design in the style of the XF sedan, along with the new engines introduced for the 2010 XF. The XJ can be ordered now, but delivery won't begin until early 2010. A slew of new images are below.
Jaguar has finally given tradition a rest, abandoning the classic four-headlight front-end design that dates back decades — and that had appeared unchanged to the untrained eye since 2004 despite a complete redesign. The 2010's nose is a more balanced execution of the XF's prominent mesh grille and sculpted headlight clusters. The hood is dramatically domed and creased, an apparent trend across the market.
Viewed from the rear, the XJ would be indistinguishable as a Jaguar were it not for the large and perfectly centered chrome "leaper" emblem. The taillights look like someone grabbed a Bentley by the tail and stretched it vertically. The car looks coupe-like in profile, with a gradually sloping roofline, high rear deck and high beltline. It's more Mercedes CLS than 2009 XJ, and we hope that doesn't represent compromised headroom. Jaguar emphasizes the "feeling" of light and space inside, compliments of a standard panoramic glass roof. The XJ's interior has always been snug among full-size luxury sedans. Jag will offer a long-wheelbase model that offers 5 more inches of backseat legroom.
Jaguar has issued a recall of 14,493 XJ vehicles from the 2004 model year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Jaguar is concerned with the rear under-floor brake pipes, which may have a condition in which water and dirt can collect beneath them and cause corrosion.
This can lead to a loss of braking performance or — in a worst-case scenario, in which both braking circuits lose integrity due to corrosion of the brake pipes — a complete loss of braking, which could result in a crash.
Dealers will inspect the brake pipes for signs of rust or other problems. If necessary, they will replace the pipes or other potentially damaged components free of charge.
Owners may contact Jaguar at 800-452-4827 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.
Jaguar revealed the first image of its all-new XJ sedan at the Shanghai auto show today. The topside image reveals a surprising bit of information of what the car will look like. Clearly, the styling takes cues from the well-received XF sedan, which debuted last year.
The front end, including the hood and grille, look a lot like the XF. There also appear to be significant bulges over the front wheels. The car will have a large panoramic glass roof that comes standard, and the sideview mirrors look black instead of the car’s silver body paint, although that could be a visual trick from the angle of the photo.
Like the current XJ, a standard model and an extended wheelbase version will be offered. We’ll have to wait until July 9 when the entire car is revealed in the U.K. to learn more. The company does say that orders for the new Jaguar will be taken by the end of this year, with delivery in early 2010.
If you’re interested in learning more about the XJ, the company has a new site dedicated to it here, and you can sign up for updates.
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