New Jaguar XJ Frankfurt reveal

The new Jaguar XJ at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Jaguar has launched the new XJ to a Europen audience at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

I know, the new Jaguar XJ launched back in July at the Saatchi Gallery. And it was on display at Salon Prive later the same month. We even did an in-depth review of the new XJ. But our European cousins haven’t had a reveal yet, so Jaguar have been busy completing the circle of the launch by revealing the new XJ to the Frankfurt crowd.

So is there anything new to say? Not really, but what we do know is worth repeating. The new XJ is a big departite in style from the iconic – and original – XJ. But the more you see it the better it becomes. The XJ finally has a 21st century skin to match its 21st century structure.

The interior is wonderful. It’s a perfect blend of high-tech and tradition. And if you’re an old man you can have the walnut and almost Gentleman’s club interior. But if you’re not – and Jaguar certainly hope a big chunk of XJ buyers will be younger than of late – then you can have modern materials and finishes.

The nw XJ will hit dealers in December and the first customer cars will be delivered in January. Cars UK probably won’t get one until January to play with, but it is one eagerly anticipated car around here.

We can’t wait to play and see if the promise of the new XJ is a reality.