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Old 15th June 2010, 12:46   #1
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Jaguar officially begins deliveries of XJ in India

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From Tata Motors press release

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Jaguar Land Rover has begun deliveries of the iconic Jaguar XJ in India. The car was shown in India during the Delhi Auto Expo in January this year and the stunningly beautiful and revolutionary new product from the Jaguar stable was acclaimed by one and all.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr S Krishnan, Tata Motors’ Senior Vice President (Commercial), Passenger Car Business Unit, said, “We notice a very intense aspiration in India to own an XJ. We are encouraged by the number of customers who have expressed a desire to own this iconic car.”

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. The elongated teardrop shape of the side windows establishes the car’s silhouette and lies at the heart of its flowing design. It does not just look streamlined -- its drag coefficient of 0.29 makes it the most aerodynamic Jaguar ever, along with the XF.

At the heart of the all-new XJ’s construction is Jaguar’s unique lightweight vehicle architecture. Primarily aluminium, but also using magnesium and composite alloys, this allows Jaguar to produce a significantly lighter and stiffer body – the lightest in its class. The structure features aerospace-based riveting and bonding processes, and uses these advanced materials to deliver improved strength, enhanced refinement and superior safety performance.

A coupé profile cloaks a cabin that offers comparable levels of space to saloons with a more conventional style. There is generous accommodation for five occupants. The exquisitely designed interior has a strong sporting character throughout. The spacious cabin is rich in the tactile delight of soft-glove leather, warm veneers and cool chrome.The panoramic glass roof dramatically enhances the sense of light and space inside.

In keeping with its status as the ultimate four-door Jaguar, the XJ introduces a new generation of interior technologies, pioneering the use of display and infotainment systems such as the innovative Virtual Instrument dials, 8” full color Dual View technology Touch Screen display and 1200W Bowers & Wilkins premium surround sound system.

The all-new XJ delivers a driving experience that is just as memorable as the car’s appearance. Benefiting from technologies like continuously variable damping (Adaptive Dynamics), quick ratio power-steering system, JaguarDrive SelectorTM, JaguarDrive ControlTM, Jaguar Sequential Shift and Dynamic Stability Control with Trac DSC mode the new XJ combines responsive, sporting dynamics with the refined, supple ride expected from a luxury Jaguar.

The new XJ is available in India in the long wheelbase version. It is powered by the highly acclaimed 5.0-litre 385PS AJ-V8 Gen III naturally aspirated direct-injection V8 petrol engine.
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Old 15th June 2010, 13:00   #2
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Key features:

Price Ex showroom Delhi: Rs. 95 lakhs approx.

Jaguar XJ
  • only "portfolio" variant available initially
  • 5,000 cc V8 petrol engine
  • naturally aspirated, direct gasoline injection
  • power: 385 PS@6000 rpm
  • torque: 515 NM@3500 rpm
  • 6 speed automatic gearbox with rotary jaguar drive selector
Dimensions (long wheelbase XJ L)
  • length: 5247 mm
  • width: 2110 mm (OSRVM open)
  • height: 1448 mm
  • wheelbase: 3157 mm
  • front track: 1626 mm
  • rear track: 1604 mm
  • rear legroom: 1121 mm
  • boot space: 520 litres
  • turning circle diameter: 12.7 M
Weights:
  • kerb: 1773 kg
  • gross: 2335 kg
Exterior colours:
  • porclain*
  • ebony*
  • botanical green
  • caviar
  • liquid silver
  • lunar grey
  • vapour grey
  • pearl grey
  • spectrum blue
  • frost blue
  • indigo
  • ultimate black
  • claret
  • cashmere
* non metallic. all others are metallic paints.

Interior options:

veneer:
  • gloss rich oak
  • satin American walnut
  • gloss burr walnut
  • gloss figured ebony
  • satin elm
  • carbon fibre
all veneers are no cost options.

Interior environment:
  • jet seats/ ivory contrast stitch and piping/ jet upper and ivory headlining
  • navy seats/ ivory contrast stitch and piping/ navy upper and ivory headlining
  • cashew seats/ truffle contrast stitch and piping/ truffle upper and canvas headlining
  • ivory seats/ oyster contrast stitch and piping/ oyster upper and ivory headlining
  • ivory seats/ truffle contrast stitch and piping/ truffle upper and ivory headlining
  • ivory seats/ vany contrast stitch and piping/ navy upper and ivory headlining
  • London Tan seats/ Jet contrast stitch and piping/ Jet upper and canvas headlining
  • London Tan seats/ navy contrast stitch and piping/ navy upper and canvas headlining
alloy wheels:

standard: 20" kasuga

options:
  • 18" meru
  • 19" aleutian
  • 19" toba (option of polished)
  • 20" amirante
  • 20" kasuga polished
  • 20" orona (option of polished)

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do you have more pics sid? please post if you have more
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ground clearance ? Have heard Jags come with pedestrian airbags, any more information on that ?
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this is a car that will make the bmw 7 and the merc s to weep profoundly . only the point is tata has to push its sells for a greater reach .
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Jaguar officially begins deliveries of XJ in India-jaguarxj_2010_1024x768_wallpaper_14.jpg

standard features:


powertrain and driving dynamics
  • 6 speed electronic automatic with jaguar sequential shift
  • jaguar drive control-winter mode and dynamic mode
  • jaguar drive selector
  • dynamic stability control with traction control
  • electric parking brake-drive away release
  • adaptive dynamics
  • cruise control with automatic speed limiter
exterior features
  • exterior mirrors, electric adjustment, heated, power folding, auto dimming with puddle lamps and memory function
  • windscreen-heated with timer
  • tailpipes-twin with chrome finishers
  • rear window-hated with timer
  • rain sensing windscreen wipers
  • headlamps-automatic xenon with washers and front LED signature lights
  • LED tail lights
  • solar attenuating, hydrophobic an acoustically laminated glass
  • rear parking aid (includes touch screen visual indicator)
safety and security:
  • pedestrian contact sensing
  • 3-flash lane change indicators
  • remote control central locking with deadlocking and drive away locking function
  • power boot lid-open and close
  • airbags-front and side (driver and front passenger)
  • airbags-side curtain
  • front seats-whiplash protection system
  • seat belt reminder (front and rear)
interior features:
  • front and rear electric windows with one touch open/close and anti trap
  • panoramic glass roof-tilt/slide front section with electric blinds
  • steering column with electric adjustment for reach and height with entry and exit tilt away
  • interior auto dimming rear view mirror
  • front centre console with illuminated stowage, auxiliary power socket and armrest
  • 3 spoke leather steering wheel
  • cup holders-twin, front
  • sunvisor-driver and front passenger with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • rear coat hooks
  • front and rear courtesy footwell lights
  • phospher blue halo illumination and interior mood lighting
  • door puddle lamps-front and rear
  • approach illumination (automatic via remote)
  • jaguar smart key system with keyless start
  • jaguar sense glovebox opening
  • jaguar sense overhead light console operation
  • driver's foot rest
  • carpet mat set-front and rear
  • rear seats-centre armrest with twin cup holders
Multimedia
  • iTech system-virtual instruments, HD touch screen, single slot CD/DVD, Interactive voice, Interactive controls, media hub including front media interface, blue tooth v2.0 audio streaming
Comfort:
  • 4 zone automatic climate control with air filtration, humidity sensing and 4 zone temperature control for driver, front passenger and independent control for left and right rear passengers
  • illuminated rear vanity mirrors
  • privacy glass
  • rear window sunblind-electric
  • rear side window sunblinds-manual
Portfolio specific features/options

Powertrain and driving dynamics:
  • 5.0 V8 naturally aspirated petrol
exterior features:
  • headlights with adaptive front lighting, cornering lamps and intelligent high beam
  • metallic paint
  • front parking aid (includes touch screen visual indicator)
  • rear camera parking aid (includes touch screen visual indicator)
safety and security:
  • tyre pressure monitering system
  • active seat belts driver and front passenger
  • part of optional pack includes adaptive cruise control with forward alart and advanced emergency brake assist plus blind spot monitor
Interior:
  • air quality sensing with auto recirculation
  • rear business trays
  • front ashtray and cigar lighter
  • 3 spoke wood and leather heated steering wheel with jaguar sequential shift paddles and remote controls for audio system, cruise control, bluetooth telephone connectivity and interactive voice
  • active ventilated front and rear seats-heated and cooled
Multimedia:
  • bowers and wilkins 1200W premium surround sound system with single slot CD/DVD player and 20 loudspeakers
  • digital/analogue television
  • dual view functionality and one set of whitefire digital wireless headphones
  • rear seat entertainment-dual 8" LCD screens (mounted in rear of front headrests) with rear media interface and touchscreen remote control with two sets of whitefire digital wireless headphones.
(For exact combination of options, get in touch with the Jaguar Showroom)

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Thanks Sidindica for the detailed post. This is indeed a great car, cant keep my eyes off the the second picture.
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Wow!

One word, WOW!

This car looks do much better than S Class, & series and A8 combined, its hard to express.

I think this is one of the most beautiful automobile across ANY segment, across ALL brands. The Jags have killer designs; If only they can 'push' their products faster and more agressively
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this is a car that will make the bmw 7 and the merc s to weep profoundly . only the point is tata has to push its sells for a greater reach .
While I love the car myself, I doubt it's going to be able to make a huge dent in the sales figures of the teutons. The petrols may lose ground - and I would be pleased if they did - but the XJ is not going to be able to touch the S350 CDI / 730Ld with that 5.0 V8. Diesel economy is diesel economy in India. Yes, even at that end of the spectrum. Notice how many of the fatcats running around are actually diesels. Majority.
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I think Jag want to create a upmarket image - Buy it only if you can afford to run it. Dealers bread and butter will be the Land Rover/ Range Rover. BTW - Land Rovers might be assembled in India - more for military purchases
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BTW - Land Rovers might be assembled in India - more for military purchases
Can you please emphasize more on that.? Source of your info.?
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Saw the car entering the highway yesterday. Looks huge yet sleek. Nice car.
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Can you please emphasize more on that.? Source of your info.?
I know for sure that JLR are planning to assemble Land Rovers both in China and India but in a time span of 2 years. Read this in the UK Financial Times. Also the military are increasing spending and a lot of contracts will go for locally supplied items. tata won't want to miss out on that !
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Have seen an XJ in person & sat in it too. Have to say the roof-setup & D-pillars look tacky. I don't fancy the tail either.
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The rear of the XJ looks best among cars in India IMHO. loved it!!!
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