New Jaguar XJ Mule Spied

jaguar, RIP... who wants to own a car barnd owned by TATA???

i agree

You got that right brother...

come on. Tata is the best thing that could have happened to Jaguar, considering the present situation. Tata is a huge company and they have a lot of money, and that's what Jag needs to survive (as a small manufacturer) considering the huge competition. As long as they keep the developing and the production in Britain it's ok for me.

Well, you never know what's gonna happen, maybe Jag could still be classy. You don't have to push it so much. But I really think this front bumper is terrible, especially when you look at the side line! These lights deserve something better below them...

Tata will probably just be providing Jaguar with a bit of cash flow. To be honest, the direction Jaguar has been going has been quite positive, with the new XF. But, they still seem to be using the older engines, which are very much limited in their class. The German car makers just seem to provide so many options when it comes to engines, it just seems that Jaguar is lagging behind a bit.

yeah I think you're right "Zero". The only thing that Jag really needs now are fresh engines. Look at the V8; it's practically the same since the first XK8 in 1996... well, we'll see.

Tata nano looks better ;-)

The bumper is lame, though I happy to see the XF style interior moving to other members of the Jag family. As far as Tata goes... I hope it all works out. Jag's have always been a dynamic machine, a classy ride that was never as common as a Merc or a BMW, I mean, I have seen a Merc Taxi, but not a Jag taxi... (this could be a good or bad thing depending on how you view it). I think Ford is letting go of too much too soon. If all they leave themselves with is the Fords we get in the US, where will the tech come from? Volvo is remaining only because their chassis have saved Ford to this point. With Rover and Jag moving forward they should have held onto them... lord knows once they are gone, they will not easily be retrieved... especially as they improve. Here's to hoping it all works out.

I have a 2006 XJ8L. I leased it with some trepidation, mainly because of past reliability issues. It has been THE best car I've ever driven. The lightweight aluminum body offsets the lower HP in relation to the German sedans. And it get really great gas milage for a large car. 29 mpg on the highway if driven well. As for Tata, while I do think Ford bailed out too soon, I would not underestimate a man like Ratan Tata. I think the next 15 years will be very, very interesting when it comes to Tata.

Man, will people stop making comments on how this thing looks because all this is is a test of the inner components. they just slapped on a 2008 xj body. As far as Tata goes. It should be good for jag providing they continue on the right design trend and use there premium parts. They def have the money to make things happen

2011? NOOooooo... why so long? I really like the XJ and the prospect of a major style change is intriguing to me. I just hope they keep it light like the current one. And that they put the big HP engine that's being developed for the XF into it (supposedly around 500hp last I heard; 4200lbs and 500hp puts it closer to the S65AMG than anything else).

I hope they don't make it like the XF.

Lots of bad info here. The new XJ will be out in late 09 as a 2010 model. Its more rad than the XF. With the alu body and 500 HP it will fly. Tata is a bad name, I can here the jokes now but they are big and let their purchased companies work with the local management. Lets give em a break

How appropriate that the new owner of Jag is an old British colloquial term meaning goodbye...TATA.

How appropriate that the new owner of Jag is an old British colloquial term meaning "goodbye"...TATA!

to much bad info. XJ will be out late 09 as 2010 model. It is much more radical than the XF. Tata is a real company that's successfull. Better than the current setup, except for engineering needs, that's a valid question.

It must be a late 2009 release as 2011 sounds too far away, if they are trying to turn it aroung then another 3 years of a so-so seller is a bad move.. I agree with qball...BUT... I think the new model should not be an XJ, this model should be reserved as a "classic" for wedding cars, govt cars etc... small sales but no real cost to continue the old body. The engines can follow but the overall shape can stay. think of it as a living retro car.. Just my thoughts.

The new car has to be Jag identifiable without having to read the badge, basic for any prestige car. Ford improved Jags immeasurably, but failed the marque commercially.Tata need to act with great caution to avoid degrading the marque, the engineers are extremely capable, they know what a Jag should be. Do we want more powerful cars, with environmental issues, expensive fuel, congestion,road speed controls etc, because BMW/MB are on that track doesnt make it right, dont underestimate style and running costs as selling points for the future