Sports car or Luxury car? Yes Please!

The 2011 Jaguar XJ is not just extremely attractive and speedy, but it is remarkably safe at the same time. This is not a vehicle to be taken lightly. It offers the potency of a racecar and the elegance we have come to count on from Jaguar.

{The brand new Jaguar XJ is offered in standard and extended-wheelbase versions, with XJL units supplying an additional five inches of legroom with .

There is no mistaking this is a luxurious vehicle. As soon as you slide into the driver’s seat you start to comprehend the craftsmanship. The ride is impecable and peaceful as a church.

A word of warning…pressing your right foot too firmly on the go pedal and you might find yourself smiling uncontrollably. The standard power plant is a smooth 5.0 liter V8 with 385 horse power. This results in going from a dead stop to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds. To put this into perspective that’s quicker than a Dodge Challenger R/T V8. Should you desire even more power that’s no issue because Jaguar offers two supercharged versions that boosts power to 470 hp and a super sport that creates 510 hp. This extra power propels the Jag to 60 in under 5 seconds, to 100 in 10 seconds and goes through 1 / 4 mile in less than 13 seconds. This is a 4300 pound vehicle! Need I say more?

Even though the new XJ is almost 300 pounds heavier than {the prior madel |its predecessor, it is still significantly lighter than its German and Japanese rivals, giving it a distinct advantage in the aspects of efficiency and speed. The four-wheel active suspension performs well in all models, and the automated manual six-speed transmission is at the top of the super-luxury class.

There is absolutely no lack of air bags. The Jaguar XJ has front, front side and two-row side-curtain airbags. It features an aluminum chassis that not only saves on excess weight but results in a very strong platform to build upon.

The 2011 Jaguar XJ features a full complement in the characteristics we'd expect finding in Jaguars new flagship luxurious sedan. These include a leather-wrapped dashboard, LCD gauge cluster, active suspension, blind-spot monitoring together with a magnificant moonroof. The "base" audio system makes due with only 14-speakers and 600-watts of power with hard-disk music storage. Are you able to tell I’m kidding because this "base" setup sounds absolutely amazing. Jaguar also offers you full Bluetooth and ipod device connectivity.

Even though it's a large machine, the XJ still gets a reasonable 16/23 MPG city/highway. Its standard warranty covers it for four years or 50,000 miles. Expect luxury without bounds and prepare to be spoiled with the elegant, effective and sporty Jaguar XJ Series .

The 2011 Jaguar XJ delivers a wide range of options, so we'll just explain a handful of of the highlights. The Luxury Package incorporates heated, cooled, and ventilated rear seats, first-rate leather upholstery, four-zone automatic cooling and heating, Jaguar high-end Suedecloth headlining, air filtration, plus a power rear-window sunshade. Other available options include 20-inch alloy wheels in several finishes, a rear-chair multimedia system, burl walnut veneer, top notch 1200-watt stereo system system, and adaptive speed control. The blind spot warning system is also a nifty available option.

The 2011 Jaguar XJ Supercharged extends on what Jaguar is doing with the mid-sized XF by providing it a fresh, sleeker and sportier appearance with Jaguar style. They achieved it by giving the XJ a great deal of glass, small side pillars and a roofline that seemingly blends straight into the rear deck.

By obtaining an aesthetically pleasing design together with a rich contemporary cabin, the XJ conveys a sense of style that will challenge the German rivals. All this is accessible in an price that undercuts the rivals by 1000's.

There are numerous cars in this catagory but none get it done quite like Jaguar.