Jaguar Fort Myers Proudly Introduces
the 2011 Jaguar XJ
Jaguar Fort Myers, in Ft. Myers Florida and
Jaguar have just unveiled the new XJ flagship to the public. The 2011 Jaguar XJ
which is set to hit U.S. shores this May has Fort Myers and Naples, Florida
Jaguar enthusiasts thrilled with its addition to the luxury dealers
line-up. For those who want to reserve their Jaguar XJ, Simply complete the
contact field to the right of this page or call 866-254-7845.
While piano black is almost a cliché on luxury-sedan
dashboards, you don't find it outside...until now. The 2011 Jaguar XJ features a
piece of the trim on the roof rails connecting the C-pillar to the other edge
of the rear quarter-window.
The piano-black trim, which shows up only
close up on metallic black or British Racing Green paint, stands out like a
piece of protective-trim covering on virtually any other paint color...silver,
for example. An overhead view shows how it connects the side glass with the
standard panoramic two-panel sunroof.
You'll recognize the 2011 Jaguar XJ's nose as a more upright
follow-up to last year's sensation, the XF. On the bigger XJ, which is about the
same size as the more formal-looking sedan it replaces, the rectangular grille
is even more resolved and the cat's-eye headlamps are even sleeker. As with the
XF, there's no Leaper hood ornament, though it will be offered in North
America, in case you're considering an aftermarket vinyl top as
well.
"Surface tension" in the profile pays homage to Chris Bangle's
"flame surfacing" as does just about everything new in the car business these
days. While the roofline suggests a "four-door coupe" in the idiom of Mercedes'
CLS-Class, rear-seat headroom, even with the standard two-panel sunroof, is
quite good. The XJ is a bigger car than it looks. Jaguar worked hard on the
sedan's aerodynamics, for high-speed stability and low wind noise and fuel
efficiency.
Some of our favorite features include the interior features
the XJ's "handshake" gearshift knob, which withdraws out of sight until rendered
for use. There's a 3D virtual instrument cluster, an eight-inch high-definition
touch screen for navigation, interactive voice control, and a media hub with DVD
audio and video with a hard-disc storage system and high-fidelity audio with an
optional 1200-watt, 15-channel Bowers & Wilkins amp, 20 B&W speakers,
and Dolby Pro Logic II 7.1 Surround-Sound.
A four-zone climate control
and heated/cooled seats with massage and adjustable bolsters come standard. The
long-wheelbase XJ adds five inches of rear legroom and a rear-seat entertainment
system with wireless, digital headphones. There are two Apple iPhone-style
infrared wireless remote controls for the rear-seat passengers, as well.
Some of the many safety enhancements for 2011 include the XJ's
adaptive seatbelts cinch up under emergency braking, and the belts are tied to
the adaptive dynamics and the stability control systems. It's swathed in
typically supple Jaguar leather and a wide choice of wood or metal interior
trims.
All this is wrapped in a very light, rigid aluminum monocoque
bodyshell that makes the standard-wheelbase '10 XJ lighter than the shorter,
steel-bodied XF. Body panels consist of up to 50-percent recycled aluminum, and
Jaguar has set a goal of 75-percent recycled aluminum. The XJ is up to 570
pounds lighter than its competition, which of course includes the Mercedes-Benz
S-Class, and BMW 7 Series.
Xenon headlamps are standard, and all other
exterior lighting is LED -- no bulbs. The front lights are adaptive, with
optional intelligent high beams.
The 5.0-liter, 385-horsepower V-8 is standard, with supercharged
5.0-liter V-8s of 470 horsepower and 510 horsepower optional. Transmission is a
six-speed sequential automatic with paddles and adaptive shifting. Rear air
suspension is standard, and Jaguar's CATS adaptive dynamic suspension is
available.