Thursday, November 4, 2010

The Jaguar- naught XJ lands in Kenya

This month will indeed be etched into the minds of Jaguar enthusiasts, as the ultimate Jaguar, the XJ, will set its claws into Kenya’s luxury vehicle market.
 
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.

Exterior


Its visual impact stems from the elongated teardrop shape of the car’s side windows.


The all-new XJ’s distinctive lines mark the next bold evolution of Jaguar’s new design language. The shape establishes the car’s streamlined profile, and is balanced by a dramatic lower swage line emanating from the front wheels that reinforces the vehicle’s forward stance


The rear end is notable for its pure, sculpted shape, with a conscious absence of unnecessary ornamentation. As well as reduced drag and impressively low wind noise, the overall shape achieves aerodynamic loads that are carefully balanced between front and rear axles.


Interior


The exquisite interior has a strong sporting character. A panoramic glass roof, standard on all models, dramatically enhances the sense of light and space inside the new XJ. The overriding impression from the interior is a sense of personal space, a feeling enhanced by the clean, simple form of the leather-wrapped instrument panel sitting low across the vehicle. At the sides of the cabin, a bold architectural wood veneer sweeps forward from the doors to meet at the front of the car, emphasising the new XJ’s powerful, dynamic character. From the Jaguar ‘handshake’ as you start the vehicle, to the comfort and support of the sculpted seats, the style and quality of the interior furnishings and the outstanding audio system, every detail has been painstakingly developed to create a truly unique experience.
Power


The new XJ offers the choice of four powerful and refined engines, which use the latest power train technology to deliver performance and efficiency. The supercharged 510PS 5.0-litre AJ-V8 Gen III will head the line-up, with a 0-60mph time of 4.7 secs (0-100kph in 4.9 secs); 470PS supercharged and 385PS naturally aspirated petrol V8s are also available, dependent on market.


A no-compromise diesel alternative is provided by the formidable 275PS 3.0-litre AJ-V6D Gen III. With twin sequential turbochargers, this is an engine that delivers on every aspect of the Jaguar driving experience, marrying tremendous drive (0-60mph in 6.0 secs, 0-100kph in 6.4 secs) with impressive fuel economy and CO2 emissions (40.1mpg and 184g/km of CO2).


The all-new XJ delivers a driving experience as memorable as the car’s appearance. It benefits from technologies pioneered on the exciting new XFR and XKR models, including continuously variable damping (Adaptive Dynamics), electronically controlled rear differential (Active Differential Control) and a quick ratio power-steering system, the new XJ combines responsive, sporting dynamics with the refined, supple ride expected from a luxury Jaguar.


Safety


It adopts the Pedestrian Contact Sensing™ system that is already proven on the XK and XF. Featuring an automatically deployable bonnet, it helps mitigate pedestrian injuries in the event of an impact by propelling the bonnet upwards creating a cushioned space between it and engine/chassis hard points. Inside the new XJ, an active seat belt system pre-tensions the belts when it detects heavy braking or hard cornering. This technology complements conventional pyrotechnic pre-tensioners by progressively tightening the seat belts in proportion to the severity of the manoeuvre, enhancing the feeling of security. When the XJ returns to a more relaxed driving condition, the tension in the belt is released.


Verdict
This is the epitome of British engineering and craftsmanship, finally jaguar has what it takes to de-stabilize the establishment. Exquisite, revolutionary and luxurious are the three words to sum up this vehicle. The end.

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