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New Jaguar XJ images leaked already

VolvoMan · 2009-07-09 01:44:37

I know it's a bit late, but I just came across these images that are leaked a day before the official showing of the new Jaguar XJ Series: http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070820342/2010-jaguar-xj-photos-leaked What are people's thoughts on it?

09-07-2009 2:44am

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I know it's a bit late, but I just came across these images that are leaked a day before the official showing of the new Jaguar XJ Series: http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070820342/2010-jaguar-xj-photos-leaked

What are people's thoughts on it?

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#2 09-07-2009 8:14am

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The back is awful in the pics - I'll reserve judgement until I see it in the flesh on that bit. Otherwise I likies

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#3 09-07-2009 8:55am

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I like it! Side profile looks reminds me of Audi for some reason? Back of it looks a bit odd. . .I'd say it'll look great in the flesh!

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#4 09-07-2009 8:57am

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mcauley wrote: »

I like it! Side profile looks reminds me of Audi for some reason? Back of it looks a bit odd. . .I'd say it'll look great in the flesh!

Bit of the Opel Insignias to me!

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#5 09-07-2009 9:01am

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Looks like a Pug.

I preferred the Aston Martin rear look - they should have introduced that across the range.

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#6 09-07-2009 9:56am

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I really like it I have to say

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#7 09-07-2009 9:59am

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VolvoMan wrote: »

I know it's a bit late, but I just came across these images that are leaked a day before the official showing of the new Jaguar XJ Series: http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070820342/2010-jaguar-xj-photos-leaked

What are people's thoughts on it?

What a minger,

Trying to be a BMW from front to rear doors ( but badly done ) and looks like an american yoke at the rear.

Tis a sick puppy!

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#8 09-07-2009 10:05am

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I quite like it. The front looks a bit like a Quatraporte.

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#9 09-07-2009 10:30am

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The back is 'challanging' but I'm not sure that's a bad thing. The rest looks really, really good.

kluivert wrote: »

I preferred the Aston Martin rear look - they should have introduced that across the range.

Down with that sort of thing! Aren't there enough Aston similarities in the XK? An 'Aston' rear end would have been instantly gratifying but ultimately a little bit of daring is good. Not saying I like it you understand but anything instantly gorgeous becomes boring. This is brave without being baby-out-with-bathwater stupid...

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#10 09-07-2009 10:33am

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Think its pretty ugly tbh

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#11 09-07-2009 11:15am

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http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Jaguar-XJ-Series/241393/

Just seen this! Looks like a Citroen C6 to me...

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#12 09-07-2009 11:18am

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I really like it.

Some reason I think the back looks a bit like a Bentley Conti GT

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#13 09-07-2009 11:30am

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too late mate

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055616109

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#14 09-07-2009 11:34am

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Striking design, not very Jag obviously. It does remind me of something continental with a big V8 from the early/mid 70s.

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#15 09-07-2009 11:35am

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Threads merged.

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#16 09-07-2009 11:45am

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The black part of the C pillar just throws the styling into disarray. I can see what they were trying to do, making the body coloured section an evolution or modern interpretation of the classic XJ C pillar line but the way it meets the bootlid / rear wing is just too harsh for what is otherwise such an elegant design. Definite Masaratti influence on the bootlid/rear lights.

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#17 09-07-2009 11:41pm

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I've never been a big Jaguar fan but I think this XJ has great lines. After watching the dev video I didn't have much hope but it seems to me the car looks a ton better in release form or clean in anycase (looks like a lot of dead chickens sticking tot he side)

For me this shape is one of those that people will have to get used to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEbwLhDsz8M

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#18 10-07-2009 1:21am

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Having seen the rear, it looks very similiar to a Toyota SC 430 convertible.

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#19 10-07-2009 8:00pm

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not a fan of exterior, but really like what they've done inside.video of it in action
below

http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/10/video-jaguars-2010-xj-cockpit-is-a-dual-view-7-1-surround-sou/#continued

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#20 10-07-2009 8:11pm

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To be honest, I'm appalled by this...
The XJ was never a small car. However, it was able to disguise this by its curved sides and horizontal bonnet. The new model's wedge shape and vertical sides are unabashedly American muscle. It's huge. No real elegance to it, in my eyes. Added to this is the fact that the front looks near-identical to the XF ... missed opportunity by Jaguar this time.

Edit:

Anyone else seeing this?

Oh, wait. 2011 Mondeo -

Verrry funny.

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#21 10-07-2009 9:04pm

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Hahaha, bloody hell you're right.
I looks just like the new mondeo.

The first thing i though was BMW though.

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#22 11-07-2009 12:27am

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I dunno what to make of it. I love the XF but i'm glad they decided not to make a larger version and slap an XJ badge on it.
It's certainly....individual but I think I like it. Back kinda reminds me of the Lancia Thesis.

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