Launch of the Jaguar XJ

Posted Jul 9th 2009 3:13PM by Andrew Hopkins
Filed under: Picture Galleries, UK, Jaguar, News

Here it is – the new big cat. First impressions confirm that Jaguar have taken a giant leap into the 21st century. The front looks fabulous, and when you go round the back, you will barely believe your eyes. The Jaguar XJ is like an untamed beast, poised for attack. Head of Design Ian Callum, who also drew the XF, can be well satisfied with his latest offspring.

The world premiere of the new Jag was compèred by Jay Leno. The American comedian and chat show host, who has a worldwide reputation as an auto freak and collector of classic cars, carried off the occasion with his usual wit and aplomb. According to Leno, the Jaguar is a "sexy car". You can see photos from the launch in the gallery below.

Gallery: Launch: 2010 Jaguar XJ

Gallery: Jay Leno & Jaguar XJ

Tags: breaking, Jaguar, Jaguar XJ, Jay Leno

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Stephen @ Jul 10th 2009 4:35AM

Looks like a large Mondeo, a crappy Bentley from the back and a Citroen inside.

Certainly a change from the past, but a good one, no way, it's awful.

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Rick @ Jul 10th 2009 2:28AM

It's a Volvo

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stella @ Jul 10th 2009 2:27AM

http://www.mobilephone7.com

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Clayton @ Jul 10th 2009 4:31AM

Looks like a very "nice" Audi.

I like VW-Audi but Jaguar should be able to lift something out of the box more special than this.

When cars are dirty, sitting in a row in a pub car park, this design wouldn't make you walk over to look at it (and that's when it is new).

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steve @ Jul 10th 2009 5:09AM

Is it based on the American chassis like the last one?

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Danny @ Jul 11th 2009 3:08PM

Whoever wrote 'The front looks fabulous, and when you go round the back, you will barely believe your eyes' needs their eyes testing. Jaguar have lost the plot with the XF & the new XJ, RIP Jaguar XJ

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