Houston Cars

Meet the 2012 Jaguar XJ.  It doesn’t quite look like an XJ, you say?  What could be the matter?  Well, perhaps it’s the lack of a A FREAKING CAT ON THE HOOD.  The new XJ seems to have taken a cue from the  2009 Jaguar XF.  A Jag is not a Jag without a leaping cat on the hood.  Period.  It’s like a Mustang without a horse.  Or a Viper without a snake.  Jaguar needs a cat on the hood, so it’s instantly recognizable as a Jaguar. 

Enough whining about the (lack of ) any felines.  What else is new?  The current platform is modified, with a wider track.  Powertrain options are unknown, but expect some serious power upgrades for Jag to get competitive again.  Stay tuned for updates - the new XJ is set to debut in early 2011 as a 2012 model.

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