Arden AJ14 Noble Cat for Jaguar XJ 358 Released

Arden AJ14 Noble Cat for Jaguar XJ 358

Sporty new exterior, modest interior updates

By Michael Gauthier
March 12, 2009 6:00 PM
Filed Under: European, Jaguar, Tuners

Tuning firm Arden has announced several new additions to their range of exclusive accessories for the Jaguar XJ 358. Dubbed the Arden AJ14 Noble Cat, the styling package is meant to transform the XJ from old guy luxury saloon to a sporty ride for the younger set.

The front-end is dominated by a new more stylish bumper design that features two small spoiler lips as well as twin LED daytime running lights that reside in the air inlets. Other changes to the XJ's front appearance include a new stainless steel mesh grille and the addition of an Arden Jaguar Leaper.

At the rear there is a new diffuser which improves downforce while providing an elegant yet sporty appearance. Arden's AJ14 Noble Cat also features "Zelem One" wheels which are wrapped in high-performance low-profile rubber as well as a discrete Arden badge on the rear trunk lid.

Interior changes appear to be limited to the addition of stainless steel Arden pedals and a new red Arden Jaguar badge applied to the steering wheel.

Source: Arden

Press Release (Click to expand)

Arden is expanding its exclusive range of accessories for the Jaguar XJ 358. From now on there is a modern front-end conversion and a sporty-elegant rear diffuser available.

The new front look is given a sporty touch by two spoiler lips installed at the side under the fog lights, but is dominated by the LED daytime running lights shining brightly in the air inlets. These lights bracket the newly designed central stainless steel grille, which is made of the same high-grade material as the current Arden radiator grille. The finishing touches to the new look are provided by the well-known, TÜV-tested Arden Jaguar Leaper.

When the Jaguar makes the impressive appearance seen in the rear view mirror disappear by powering past, there is still the view of the powerful rear-end to enjoy. Here, the new Arden diffuser guarantees increased downforce without losing the elegant design. The additional grip generated this way contributes to more sporty and safer driving behaviour.

The classic appearance of the XJ 358 is consolidated by the "Zelem One" rim presented in the last issue of "Arden InSide", and underlined by the rear muffler that fits exactly into the diffuser.