2011 Jaguar XJ

The new year is starting in style thanks to the all new for 2011 Jaguar XJ. The Collection began its season of exclusive premiere parties with none other than the iconic Jaguar XJ flagship sedan. Recently given rave reviews and voted “Best of Show” by SAMA at the South Florida International Auto show, the new Jag deserved the elegant soiree thrown in its honor by the famed Coral Gables dealership.

The Jaguar and Aston Martin showrooms were combined and transformed into a decadent showcase for the gorgeous and sexy new interpretation of the British marque’s flagship. After a short speech by the Collection and Jaguar brass, the sheets finally came off the exquisite examples that were there to be ogled by the guests in attendance. “My! This new Jag is a stunning car!” Was the typical phrase said most of the guests.

It is a sleek and modern design, a clear departure of the old but traditional and retro shape that served the previous generations of the XJ well. This car is sure to lead the company into the 21st century with a progressive yet elegant design language. There are two sizes, the XJ and the long wheel base, XJL, featuring five more inches of rear legroom. Even though the body is completely new, there are still subtle clues to the observer that this car has a long lineage as the XJ. The back LED tail lights are shaped to resemble a cat’s claws and the front matrix grill harks back to the traditional Jag design of previous generations, yet looks instantly contemporary. The head lights are uniquely sculptured, like nothing I’ve ever seen on a Jaguar, they give the car an aggressive and distinct stare and character when looked at head on. Engines being offered are the 385 HP normally aspirated 5 liter V8, available on the standard XJ and XJL, the 470 HP Supercharged 5 liter V8 offered on the Supercharged models and the demonic 510 HP, V8, 5 liter Supercharged offered on the XJL Supersport.

Ensconced in the sumptuously elegant cabin, passengers will feel like they have just stepped into the posh cockpit of a private jet. The instrument panel is now digital with large widescreen instruments. The center stack is also completely digital, and a large LCD screen dominates it. Traditional rounded and chromed air vents in give the front cabin a decidedly gentlemanly British ambiance. The wood trim feels and looks rich while completely surrounding the cabin. For all you audiophiles reading this, Jaguar has collaborated with renowned audio company Bowers & Wilkins to bring true Hi-Fi sound to the car.

So, do the Magic City’s well heeled automobile connoisseurs approve of Jaguar’s new flagship? Judging from the commentary and expressions overheard from most of the invitees, it looks like the new XJ is going to be a home run for Jaguar and its new owner, TATA Motors in India. Soon, the parking lots of South Florida’s premiere locales will be seeing something new. Yes, there is a new cat in town and it’s called the Jaguar XJ.

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