IRVINE, Calif. April 4, 2007 – Renowned for its lavish interior and signature styling, the company’s flagship sedan, the Jaguar XJ, gets an even more confident look for the 2008 model year with visual changes, technological advances such as HD Radio technology, and additional features across the range.

Exterior styling for the new XJ has been given a more contemporary, assertive look whilst maintaining its luxury and elegant stance. An all-new front-end design combined with side power vents, lower body sills and subtle rear aero spoiler give the new XJ a more modern, dynamic appearance. New 19 inch and 20 inch wheels for both standard and long wheelbase models reinforce the confident attitude.

While the XJ’s exterior becomes more athletic, the cabin is more luxurious than ever with a new seat design that provides additional comfort and support while increasing usable rear leg room. An advanced active cooling system is available as an enhancement to the standard three-stage heated front seats. The new three-stage cooling feature is standard on Vanden Plas, XJR and Super V8 models.

The interior enhancements do not end there as a number of technological features have also been improved.


The new XJ is oneof the first cars in North America to offer a factory-installed multicast HD Radio receiver, providing listeners with free, digital-quality broadcast radio. Jointly developed by iBiquity Digital Corporation and Jaguar, the HD Radio tuner is controlled by the center console touchscreen and incorporates the latest multicast tuner technology. For customers who prefer subscription-based satellite radio, a new, integrated SIRIUS satellite radio tuner is available, making similar use of the user-friendly Jaguar touchscreen control system. Coupled to this is the addition of a substantially enhanced Bluetooth® system.


In addition to these enhancements, the XJ has retained all of the previous features that made it the benchmark among luxury sedans. Returning is the advanced, all-aluminum body construction as well as the choice between the 300bhp naturally-aspirated engine and 400bhp 4.2-liter supercharged V8. Blending the new and old attributes together, the new generation of the XJ sedan remains the epitome of high-end luxury.