THE TECHNOLOGY
“The all-new XJ’s advanced new displays use a range of technologies to create an intuitive and rewarding driver experience. Not only does everything look amazing, it allows you to tailor displays to match different driving circumstances, giving precisely the information you need and no more.”
Mick Mohan, Director, Jaguar Programmes

In keeping with its position as the ultimate Jaguar saloon, the all-new XJ pioneers the use of advanced new technologies, driver displays and infotainment systems that set an exciting new benchmark within its segment.
As the driver is greeted by the signature Jaguar ‘handshake’ – the circular, knurled aluminium rotary control of the JaguarDrive Selector? rising into the driver’s palm – stylish 3D animations materialise in the virtual instrument cluster and on the central Touch-screen, giving an immediate signal that the new XJ takes a revolutionary approach to the way information is displayed in the vehicle.

Sophisticated virtual instrumentation
There is no ‘physical’ instrument cluster display in the all-new XJ. Instead, a 12.3-inch high-definition screen, which uses sophisticated – and beautifully detailed – virtual instruments, provides all of the functions performed by traditional dials. Jaguar’s designers have also taken advantage of the freedom provided by virtual instrumentation to help prioritise the most useful information as well as creating a real sense of theatre for the driver.
As the XJ starts, three virtual dials build before your eyes: the centre dial houses a speedometer, flanked on the right by a rev counter and on the left by an information window with fuel and temperature gauges.
To maximise clarity, the display employs a ‘spotlight’ effect to highlight the areas showing the most important information, such as the current speed or engine revs. When required – for example, if fuel is running low, or the driver is selecting a radio station – the rev counter fades away to be temporarily replaced by the required warning message or menu.
This prioritisation goes to another level when the driver who is looking for even more sporting performance and handling selects the XJ’s Dynamic mode. In this case, the dials assume a sporting red hue and feature a bold gear position indicator which glows red as you reach the rev limiter.

Dual-view Touch-screen display
A large 8-inch Touch-screen display in the centre console is the ideal complement to the virtual instrument cluster, providing an intuitive way to manage many of the XJ’s functions, including climate control, audio, communications and navigation.
However, the display is more than simply intuitive; it also features Dual-View technology, a significant advance that allows the driver and front passenger to look at completely different content on the same screen. For example, the passenger can watch television or a DVD movie, while the driver views route navigation mapping.
The Touch-screen interface allows the number of conventional switches to be reduced to a minimum, with just a small number of major controls positioned below the display. The driver can also use Jaguar’s latest-generation Interactive Voice control system, which uses the cluster display to present a list of prompts for key words to control a particular function. This new “say what you see” approach quickly allows the driver to gain confidence and familiarity using systems such as the in-car telephone, navigation or audio.

Flexible multimedia capabilities including Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
The impressive flexibility provided by the new display and control systems is matched by the all-new XJ’s multimedia capabilities. Depending on market and model, there is a choice of CD/DVD player; analogue, DAB, HD radio or SiriusTM radio receivers; digital or analogue television. In addition, the Media Hub provides flexible connectivity through two USB ports, Bluetooth audio streaming and an auxiliary input, which allow the user to connect with iPods, iPhones, laptops and Blackberries, for example.
The audio unit utilises a hard-disc-drive (HDD) system, so that CDs can be loaded onto the HDD for later listening. Gracenotes is included to allow artist and track information to be recognised. The vehicle’s navigation system is also HDD-based, providing quicker access and the ability to store and update detailed mapping information more easily.

THE EXPERIENCE
“The all-new XJ has been engineered to engage the driver with exhilarating performance and surprising agility, but without sacrificing comfort or refinement. For a luxury saloon, the XJ really is as good as it gets.”
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity

With a stiff, lightweight body structure, a new generation of ultra-efficient, high-performance powertrains and the latest chassis technologies, the all-new XJ is an outstanding premium sports saloon that delivers an exhilarating driving experience.
The primary objective while developing the new XJ was to provide a combination of focused and responsive sporting dynamics, allied to the suppleness and refinement of a luxury vehicle. The all-new XJ is very much a driver’s car and surprisingly agile for its size, but without any compromise to comfort.
At more relaxed cruising speeds the new XJ is blissfully silent. A full secondary bulkhead, laminated glass in all the main windows, streamlined aerodynamics and an optimised body structure help to reduce noise levels to an absolute minimum. When driven in a more spirited fashion, however, carefully tuned air intake systems deliver an inspiring engine soundtrack.
Giving even greater level of personal control, the XJ driver can tailor the driving experience to suit their mood or conditions. JaguarDrive ControlTM offers two different modes: Dynamic mode, for a more sporting and responsive character, and Winter mode, for greater confidence in low-grip conditions. Each mode changes the characteristics of engine mapping, transmission shifts, Adaptive Dynamics and Active Differential Control systems and DSC interventions.
In Dynamic mode gearshift points are extended, the suspension stiffens and even the presentation and colour of the main instrument dials changes. And in Winter mode, the transmission selects second gear to provide greater traction from standstill.
There are also interior passive safety technologies with active seat belts that draw you into the seat under heavy braking or hard cornering, and when Dynamic Mode is activated.