Next Gen XJ Returns to Roots
#21
Does it make economic sense for BMW to have a 5 series and a 6 series sedan or for Mercedes to have an E Class and the CLS? YES, it does! Jaguar basically has 4 models: XF, F, XK and XJ. There is room for another body style. IMO, the new face of Jaguar could use some tweaks as far as the XJ goes! This is how I want my XJ to look!
Can you honestly say that if Jaguar put out a version of the XJ w/o fast back that it would not sell? It doesn't take a whole lot of resources to reshape some C-pillars and a decklid.
Can you honestly say that if Jaguar put out a version of the XJ w/o fast back that it would not sell? It doesn't take a whole lot of resources to reshape some C-pillars and a decklid.
I am quite happy with the present XJ(L) model. It is simply the most attractive large sedan on the market, an opinion shared not only by owners, like myself, but much of the automotive press and the public that seems to be taken by it when facing its real-life size and looks. It appeals to both the conservative buyers as well as to people looking for unparalleled flare. Not sure what, if anything, a 3 box sedan could bring in addition.
The concept car in the picture is spectacular but, its "radical" styling may have limited appeal to businessmen in dark suits and the typical large, luxury sedan buyers, IMO.
Albert
#25
Sorry, IMO the present XJL is far more interesting than this posted 3 box design.
A few days ago I posted a ranking from a news source on the XJ forum where the writers ranked the XJL to be the most elegant car in the World, placing it ahead of the Bentley, the Rolls Royce, Aston Martin and some other British car making up the top 5.
The present XJL is a huge hit when it comes to elegance and flair. The posted 3-box looks nothing close to that special.
Albert
A few days ago I posted a ranking from a news source on the XJ forum where the writers ranked the XJL to be the most elegant car in the World, placing it ahead of the Bentley, the Rolls Royce, Aston Martin and some other British car making up the top 5.
The present XJL is a huge hit when it comes to elegance and flair. The posted 3-box looks nothing close to that special.
Albert
#28
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amcdonal86 (04-23-2013)
#29
Albert
#30
I've seen both in the metal, both at dealers and in parking lots. Never next to one another. How often would that happen, anyway? But, we should be cautious about mapping out own reactions onto "the public". The public I've seen found the Jag nice enough, and well blinged, but no gasps or exclamations occurred from the subset of the public that at the time was present with me, not that I begrudge those who *do* have such reaction. Live and let live. I merely find the Jag not to look so Jag-ish. So it goes...
#31
The new XJ has one of the most elegant rear ends of any car on the market, I love it! It looks stunning from behind. The front end is extremely striking. It would look even better if it didn't have that cheap plastic grill. Where I find fault is with whats in between. The doors have no sculpture to them but I can live with that. The biggest issue as far as I am concerned is the entire C-pillar area. It looks off! It does not flow into the deck lid. There is something off with the space between the wheel arch and the belt line.
There is no way I would place the XJ over a Rolls Royce or Bentley in terms of elegance. That being said, I it's quite a stretch to compare the XJ to the Buick, lol!
This is one of my favorite shots of the XJ!
There is no way I would place the XJ over a Rolls Royce or Bentley in terms of elegance. That being said, I it's quite a stretch to compare the XJ to the Buick, lol!
This is one of my favorite shots of the XJ!
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Moe-she-sa (04-23-2013)
#34
I've seen both in the metal, both at dealers and in parking lots. Never next to one another. How often would that happen, anyway? But, we should be cautious about mapping out own reactions onto "the public". The public I've seen found the Jag nice enough, and well blinged, but no gasps or exclamations occurred from the subset of the public that at the time was present with me, not that I begrudge those who *do* have such reaction. Live and let live. I merely find the Jag not to look so Jag-ish. So it goes...
I own a 2012 XJL and have seen the Buick in real life many times. Not a bad looking car (Buick) but, the XJL is much larger, has much more of a presence. I have owned many nice cars, including Italian exotics, an old XJ6, '05XK, '08XK, 2012XF etc. but I can say that hardly any of them drew so much attention as the big XJL sedan does. It really has a presence that other cars, Mercs, BMWs, Audis tend to lack.
There may be better spec cars on the market but, hardly one with the appearance of the XJL. I have so many people approach me at gas stations, hotels, restaurants wanting to know something about this XJL. My XKs never got that much attention. Maybe my Lamborghinis did but, I forget.
As to details, I happen to like the fastback-styling, I even like that C-pillar coloring treatment. That is something subjective, to me it presents an unusual, interesting design variation that I welcome. Others may not like it but, then, hey, I am happy that we don't all like exactly the same built in our women too... some like them tall, some like them short... thin, curvy, dark haired... all right, time to end this post as my mind is wondering in the wrong direction....
Albert
#35
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Moe-she-sa (04-23-2013)
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David
SNIP Others may not like it but, then, hey, I am happy that we don't all like exactly the same built in our women too... some like them tall, some like them short... thin, curvy, dark haired... all right, time to end this post as my mind is wondering in the wrong direction....
Albert
SNIP Others may not like it but, then, hey, I am happy that we don't all like exactly the same built in our women too... some like them tall, some like them short... thin, curvy, dark haired... all right, time to end this post as my mind is wondering in the wrong direction....
Albert
In any case, I'm first to embrace, "to each his own". I do agree the trimmings on your car are great. I don't withdraw my view though that the latest sedans I find a bit generic. I like some of those sketches shown further up the thread... even the Volvo. I guess I miss the older style Jag.
regards
david
#38
Another thing they panned was the J gate shifter. I do not see why. I really like it. Now why they did not put an indicator in the speedometer or tach to show which gear it is in I cannot say. But it is an oversight.
#40
Having owned multiple Volvos for many years and finally being fed up with their cars looking Exactly the same! My thought when I saw this for the first time was: "hey, maybe they're on to something here..
I love the new XJ in any shape... It is a brilliant car!
I love the new XJ in any shape... It is a brilliant car!