Automobile magazine is reporting that Jaguar will launch a new XJ in early 2009 that, while mechanically similar to the current high-tech aluminum XJ, will feature an all-new exterior. According to the report, much of the current XJ’s sales disappointment can be attributed to its styling, which looks dated. The car is said to be aimed at the Mercedes CLS-Class, taking on the appearance of a four-door coupe. Shown right is a computer rendering of how the car is expected to look. For a full-page view, you’ll have to pick up the magazine at your local newsstand. Meanwhile, there are still conflicting reports regarding the new S-Type, which is due as a 2008 model. Automobile says the new model will feature the same steel construction as the current model, with a new exterior skin. The report also suggests Jaguar will drop plans for a wagon version. An X-Type replacement is possible in 2010, but no decision has been reached. Lastly, the Automobile says an XF-Type roadster may arrive anywhere between 2009 and 2011 — possibly a derivative of the new XK.
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01/20, 12:57 PM
posted by:
Jerry Mahoney
They better hurry with their S and XJ replacements. They both are as stale as can be.
01/20, 8:37 PM
posted by:
JSP
I really like the current XJ. It’s handsome and understated. In an era of trendy designs, this is a rare classic.
01/24, 3:33 AM
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Una Jaguar XJ in stile... CLS per il 2009?
[...] Abbiamo visto Jaguar a trazione anteriore, station wagon e diesel, quindi anche il profondo cambiamento “epocale” che sembra sia in programma per la futura XJ non dovrebbe sorprendere più di tanto. Secondo il magazine Automobile, come riportato da diversi siti web, Jaguar potrebbe dire addio alla “immutabile” linea dell’ammiraglia XJ nel 2009, mantenendo però una meccanica simile; questo perché l’attuale XJ sarebbe molto poco venduta, proprio a causa dello stile “datato”. La nuova, al contrario, avrebbe una moderna linea ispirata alla CLS, diventando una lunghissima e bassa berlina a 4 porte, con l’aspetto da coupé. Secondo altre fonti, la nuova XJ potrebbe essere anticipata al 2008, mentre è possibile che nel 2010 arrivi la sostituta della X-Type (ma nulla è stato ancora deciso), e tra il 2009 e il 2011 venga realizzata la XF-Type, una roadster derivata dalla nuova XK. Prima di tutte, però, la S-Type con nuovo telaio “space frame” in alluminio, prevista per il 2007. PUBBLICITÀ PUBBLICITÀ [...]
02/07, 2:31 AM
posted by:
bob van winkle
Can someone tell me if the doghouse off a 96 XJ6 will fit a 98 XJ8. what about the AC and cooling?? What are the differences if any?? seems to me like the crome is different on top of the front bumper.