'Fresh chapter' in Jaguar's history

Gasan Enterprises Ltd yesterday launched the Jaguar XJ range opening a fresh chapter in the history of Jaguar.

The Jaguar XJ is a car that blends the ultra-modern with traditional Jaguar values. Lightweight aluminium construction provides new levels of strength, robustness and dynamic ability.

Manufactured almost entirely from aluminium, the new XJ body uses the same lightweight but ultra-strong techniques that feature in aircraft, Gasan Enterprises Ltd said.

The bodyshell is some 40 per cent lighter than that of the equivalent steel body. It is also 60 per cent stiffer than its predecessor.

The Jaguar design team has also subtly transformed the proportions of the new XJ.

Longer, taller and wider than its predecessor - which results in more room for occupants and luggage - the new XJ is a thoroughly modern interpretation of an iconic design.

The adoption of air suspension in the new XJ is a first for Jaguar. Air suspension ensures that full suspension travel is always available by increasing spring stiffness relative to payload.

The new XJ will be available with a choice of four engines, two 4.2-litre engines at the top of the range, a 3.5-litre and a three litre engine.