Jaguar XJ Prototype Spied Disguised as BMW

CarPix / Jaguar XJ Prototype Disguised as BMW

Mule sports a twin kidney grille and psychedelic camouflage

By Michael Gauthier
May 14, 2009 4:32 PM
Filed Under: European, Jaguar, Spy Photos

With the redesigned 2010 XJ debut scheduled for July 9, Jaguar has started to peel away the layers of camouflage from their prototypes.

This particular mule trades the thick plastic body armor of the recent XJ seen testing of Germany's Nürburgring for a sneaky BMW appearance complete with a twin kidney grille and the brand's trademark psychedelic camouflage. Despite the attempted trickery, this is the first time we can get a decent glimpse of the upcoming luxury saloon.

As expected, the new XJ borrows much of its exterior styling from the company's highly regarded XF sedan. While many details are still hidden by the camouflage, it's clear the redesigned XJ features a massive grille, a sleek four-door coupe appearance, and a huge C-pillar.

Engine options will include Jaguar's new supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with 510 bhp (380kW) and 625 Nm of torque, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 diesel which is rated at 271 bhp (202kW) and 600 Nm of torque, as well as the naturally aspirated version of the 5.0-liter V8.

Jaguar will start accepting orders for the new XJ in July with the first deliveries scheduled to begin early next year.

 

Comments

scratchy996
May 14, 2009 4:41 PM
the little Jag that wanted to be a BMW , this is so cute :)

Bristol411S3
May 14, 2009 5:01 PM
Er, it's not little. It's the same size as a 7-series.

And there is a window hidden in the "huge C-pillar" - see the shots of the undisguised car from above: http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090420.006/mini1/all-new-jaguar-xj-teaser-details-video-released

afterace2
May 14, 2009 5:37 PM
guys at BMW actually wish this would be the new 7 series

IKA595
May 14, 2009 5:14 PM
I have almost believed.Then has looked on closer,all fallen into own place.Interesting thing will we wait that day when on the contrary will be BMW diguised as JAG..))Hah

bpab.ua
May 14, 2009 5:19 PM
My vision http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/8626/8952656.jpg


Edited by user on May 14, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Siawa
May 14, 2009 5:51 PM
If I hadn't read the title, I thought it was BMW.

phobos
May 14, 2009 6:02 PM
perhaps because of that kidney grill ? .. this car looks really sleek, almost like an 4 dour coupe

HEMI426
May 14, 2009 6:59 PM
Perhaps the grill is just an diversion. Why this has to be an 4 door coupe? This will limited the sales I think. Maby it looks grrat without all this commo, but like this I like the shape of the old XJ more

politz
May 15, 2009 6:51 PM
true, that new 'coupe' profile will sure limit its sales... i mean, it's great that jaguar is so commited now on offering sports-oriented cars... but does that new xj mean that they're exiting the 'executive sedan' market altogether? because those new xf and xj are sure not cars to be chauffered in!

DeRay
May 14, 2009 7:08 PM
I still feel they need to redo the X-Type to compete with the 3series. I feel this could boost sales. Plus if they do an X-Type R with maybe a supercharged engine like the XF then that would be great.

ubercool
May 14, 2009 7:23 PM
BMW can only dream about their cars looking as stylish as these red hot new Jags. The headlights look like the C-XF prototype ones, great:) Everything about it just looks bang on the money, role on July when it is unveiled, this Jag is going to redefine the luxury car class!!!!!!

coventry1973
May 14, 2009 7:29 PM
Why not a future bentley ? (rear view)

N20_Purge
May 14, 2009 7:43 PM
This idea is great to totally disguise its car, but now everyone is going to get the thought the Jag are BMW wannabes.

ubercool
May 14, 2009 8:15 PM
think you will find Jaguar are taking the piss out of BMW, nice one Jag:)

politz
May 14, 2009 9:45 PM
now that is hot. finally something to keep up with the quattroporte and the rapide... take that, panamera.

wjaprep
May 14, 2009 11:24 PM
Jaguar is dead. After they phase out or redo the XK to no longer look like a classic Jag I will loose all intrest in the company. srry.

BavarianMS
May 14, 2009 11:36 PM
Jaguar is dead. And x-type is your typical worthless ford rebadged.

awhk
May 15, 2009 4:29 AM
Very nice, the mule alone already looks better than the new 7.

motorjedi
May 15, 2009 4:41 AM
Yeowza, that's gorgeous! I could never have a 7, S or A8 over this now. Ok, maybe a 7 for its driving characteristics (but then I'd rather get an M5), but if the XF-R is anything to go buy, this will dominate on the dynamics front too. All they need now is to give the X-type a re-style, a re-name, a new (not contrived) RWD chassis, an 'R' variant and some stonking engines, and Jag will take it back to the Germans in full force (except they don't have an SUV yet, but that's what LR is for).

As for this flagship, wow. Except I'm not getting the taillights. Autocar says they wrap vertically around the flanks like a Citroen C6. That doesn't sound nice. But I have full confidence Jag's designers will make it look great.

Good show Jag, now fix the X-type.

Moko
May 15, 2009 11:33 AM
wow, i some comments just stink,my bad,just reek of fanaticism lol,

alessandro
May 15, 2009 11:36 AM
I recognized the Huyndai Sonata profile from ninties.

lucifa
May 15, 2009 11:46 AM
It does look good, but surely BMW have copyrighted the camo style?

HUMM3R
May 17, 2009 11:07 PM
looks like a lexus, but hey i just ran a check on the rego of that car and its definitely registered to a jag saloon deisel lol. Vehicle Registration Mark VX58FYJ Make JAGUAR Model UNKNOWN Transmission & fuel type DIESEL Body Type SALOON Colour BLACK

ubercool
May 18, 2009 7:31 PM
Trust me, this will look a million times hotter than any Lexus my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!

HUMM3R
May 19, 2009 1:46 AM
i agree =). lexus' are old people cars


Edited by user on May 19, 2009 at 1:47 AM
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June 8, 2009 5:01 PM
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June 8, 2009 5:04 PM
Jaguar is cool car, is very very cool|!!!!!

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