2011 Jaguar XJ

2011 Jaguar XJ

 2011 Jaguar XJ

There's nothing wrong with the current 2011 Jaguar XJ that a modern interior and exterior wouldn't fix. Thankfully, in 2011, that's just what it will get - the next XJ will pair the current model's high-tech aluminum unibody with contemporary styling. From a design standpoint, the 2011 Jaguar XJ will adopt the same theme as the just-introduced XF sedan, so expect an ultra-aggressive tumblehome and slim headlights similar to those found on Jaguar's 2007 C-XF show car. Jaguar's design staff has the Maserati Quattroporte and the Bentley Continental Flying Spur in its crosshairs, so they can't afford to be conservative.

The 2011 Jaguar XJ interior will be a mix of familiar elements. Jaguar's love-it-or-hate-it touch-screen interface returns, and the XF's rotary transmission selector migrates here as well. Proximity sensors are predicted for many controls, and a full-length glass sunroof will be offered.

Power will come from a new 5.0-liter V-8 engine that will make about 400 hp; a supercharged XJR version should produce roughly 100 hp more. Both engines will be mated to a seven- or an eight-speed automatic transmission. A concept version of the next XJ should debut at the Paris show in October.

 2011 Jaguar XJ

 2011 Jaguar XJ

 2011 Jaguar XJ

2011 Jaguar XJ