Jaguar’s most current test mule for the facelifted XJ has shed even a lot more camouflage, as seen in these spy shots taken outside Jaguar Land Rover’s Gaydon engineering centre.
It’s the very first time we’ve seen the high-end saloon up close and, in spite of a little amount of black wrap concealing the front as well as rear bumpers as well as lights, these pictures don’t leave much to the imagination. compared to the present XJ, the greatest visual modification appears to be the revised, chunkier air intakes, which are separated from the lower grille by a lot more angular lines that run up the entire front fascia as well as flow into the sculpted bonnet. There’s a new fit together for the somewhat modified grille by the looks of it, too, together with a reconfigured headlight layout.
At the rear it’s mainly service as normal as well, although Jaguar appears to have cut a few of the XJ’s bulk lower down, whilst likewise taking the chance to in shape twin oval exhausts.
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We’ve not yet seen exactly how things look on the inside, however expect a similar variety of moderate updates, with an emphasis on new in-car tech ahead of a styling overhaul. Instead, as we reported when a visitor very first glimpsed the XJ testing a few months back, crucial enhancements are likely to focus on the chassis configuration as well as engine line-up, which might now include JLR’s new four-cylinder Ingenium engine family.
We’ll keep you published as a lot more details emerge, however Jaguar isn’t providing much away at this stage. It’s possible the facelifted XJ might debut later this year, before showing up in showrooms early 2015.
Find out whatever we understand about the new Jaguar XE here.