Shanghai 2009: Jaguar XJ Teaser

Well you can't say I didn't warn you! On April 17th I wrote about AutoExpress' Jaguar XJ renderings and speculated on continued information, leaks and renderings on the car before the car's launch date. It happened: Jaguar itself has released an official teaser of the super-XJ for the Shanghai Motor Show.

Jaguar presents the XJ, a view from above. We know it has a huge panaromic sunroof, and it looks like a fairly large windshield/small trunk. That would give further evidence to a XF-like fastback style similar to the recent renderings.

Another thing we can tell from it? Retro is so out. Like all recent reports, the new XJ will be ultra-modern. So what else can I say about the car that hasn't already been said except July 7th. Mark your calenders, that's the day of the car's reveal in London.  I've always liked the XK as a sort of inexpensive (well, in comparison) Bentley Continental GT.

The XJ will make Jaguar's lineup transformation complete. XF, XK and XJ. What's next, an XE roadster? We've heard some rumors of a mid-engined XK1220 Let's hope so!