The Jaguar Diaries

Coming off the back of the s fuel crisis, it felt like change was afoot. That societal change eventually led to the XJ40, which finally launched in Incredibly, the original XJ lasted nearly two decades, undergoing only light evolution.

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But the XJ40 was very much a leap into the future: The styling is perhaps the most shocking change. The fact the dials are inlaid in wood reflects the push-me-pull-you design conundrum Jaguar has faced ever since.

More telling still, we have entered The Era Of The Cupholder, which speaks volumes for the changing tides. Poke around the interior and there are thankfully still familiar XJ relics, such as the solid chrome ashtray in the rear doors.

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Shame about the ugly, fat-rimmed steering wheel, whose boss is dominated by an SRS airbag - the spindly thin helms of the earlier cars are divine by comparison. Although one of the more unloved Jaguar saloons, the XJ40 bridged the gap between old and new and launched the big cat into the modern era and the Ford years. Ironically, you can no longer buy this car as Jaguar has quietly dropped V8 engines in its range-topper as it prepares to launch a successor later this decade.

Thankfully, the XJR carries off the contemporary JLR trick of simultaneously riding well despite being on chunky rims for menacing stance, striking a fine balance between poise and plump: This is a wantonly fast super-saloon, neck-snapping acceleration never more than a toe-twitch away. The speedo reads all the way up to mph…. The supercharged V8 is effortlessly fast, a hint of compressor whine under full-bore thrust, but it relaxes to a more sedate gait at a cruise. Does anything bind them together?

As a past winner of the Sir William Lyons award for up-and-coming student journalists, I feel a special connection when I drive his Series 1. From royal connections to two-door posing, from the difficult s transition to the latest all-aluminium techfest, there is a sense that every era of Jaguar XJ has fought for contemporary relevance.

Some eras have been more successful than others, but that spirit of pioneering sporting luxury seems a common thread in every XJ. I only hope they tread the fine line between looking forward and back just so: Jaguars rule the world when they get the balance right.

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We celebrate 50 years of the Jaguar XJ. The five eras of Jaguar XJ we drove in Surry to mark the golden anniversary. All the key Jaguar XJ limousines of the past 50 years. Sir William Lyons' company car: The last-ever Jaguar XJ40 built: Jaguar will introduce an entry-level four-cylinder version of its F-Type sportscar. Punching out kW and Nm from the turbocharged 2. Jaguar will introduce its second-generation XF Sportbrake after electing to not locally import the previous model. With similar looks as its sedans sibling, the wagon body style will offer even more luggage space thanks to its big boot.

Size-wise, it will sit somewhere in between the mid-size and large luxury SUV segment. Jaguar's refreshed flagship XJ sedan will arrive in March, with new tech, subtle styling changes, and an increased price tag. The range is topped by the kW 5. Jaguar is launching its new XF mid-sized sedan in February, offering five engine variants and four levels of spec. Jaguar's forthcoming XE sedan will be built on the company's new modular aluminium architecture, meaning it will be flexible enough to accommodate both rear- and all-wheel drive configurations.

Jaguar will be releasing an all-wheel driver version of its popular F-Type in both coupe and convertible guise. Arriving at the same time will be a manual gearbox option for select variants. F-Type - Coupe Released: Following the success of the F-Type Convertible, Jaguar will unleash a Coupe version of its latest sportscar in late , with a kW 5.

A pair of V6 engines will also be available, with all powertrains linked to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.

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Jaguar will add a sporty new convertible to their line-up when the F-Type arrives in Australia mid The much-fancied Jaguar XF will get a sleek new wagon variant when the Sportbrake launches locally in late , available by special order only. XK - S Released: A scowling new face and other cosmetic exterior and interior tweaks will be the most obvious changes to Jaguar's 5 Series rival.

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Refinement will be improved and a new four-cylinder diesel engine producing kW of power and Nm of torque will combine with a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission in Jaguar's eco-XF. Revised XFR flagship to appear as well. The redesigned flagship made its world motor show debut at the Frankfurt auto show. The new XJ range will be powered by a 3.

XF - Diesel S Released: Jaguar will replace its aging 2. Jaguar is expected to launch its performance XFR in late in Powered by a supercharged 5.

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Exterior changes include a bodykit comprising of a new front bumper with chromed lower air intakes, twin bonnet vents, boot spoiler, and quad exhaust. Seven years after it first emerged, Jaguar's compact X-Type won't be replaced but given a facelift involving new components. Due here mid-year, the MY09 X sedan's base 2.

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Jaguar chose Geneva to unveil its facelifted XJ sedan range, due on sale here in the final quarter. Coming in for mostly cosmetic upgrades, the 08MY XJ has a new Jaguar Growler badge, front bumper, XK-style side power vents, a subtle rear decklid spoiler. There are no engine changes. Based on Jaguar's new XJ large sedan is the long-wheelbase version, which debuted globally at the New York motor show.