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Inside Line have published their "First drive" review of the 2011 Jaguar XJ 5.0L SC. 'The new 2011 Jaguar XJ is now in large measure a new-generation all-aluminum unibody, much like the former XJ in its architecture yet now built more like an aluminum structure and less like a steel body simply executed in aluminum. To ensure a crisp steering feel, the front subframe is not isolated and the front shock towers are reinforced. Continuously variable damping as standard equipment keeps the ride supple, yet the combination of XF suspension, wider front and rear tracks, plus larger-diameter tires (20-inchers are optional) provides lots of cornering grip.'

SearchChicago have published their review of the 2010 Jaguar XFR. 'The 2010 Jaguar XFR is the highly touted extension to the popular XF series. The XFR is a sedan that reflects a coupe profile. That is just one of two remarkable characteristics of the XFR - the other is, of course, the power plant. At its core, the XFR is a sports car. Refined and luxurious, this five-passenger sedan performs like a sports coupe. The new performance-oriented XFR comes complete with new front-end styling featuring revised chrome air intakes, supercharged hood louvers, four polished exhaust outlets, an aerodynamically functional rear deck lid spoiler lip, extended side sills and subtle R badging.'

The Garage Blog have published a review of the Jaguar XK. 'For 2010, the XK's styling received a massage-not there was anything wrong with its looks before. The XK, in its present form looks current, but there is a certain timeless quality seen here. You just know that fifty years down the road, the XK will still look as handsome as it does today. Long and low, the Jaguar cuts a profile rarely seen in cars today, which makes the car stand out in a crowd. Understated and elegant, the XK looks great from any angle, top up or down. I found the standard 19″ wheels attractive, but not sporty. Fortunately, Jaguar offers optional 19″ and 20″ wheels that look more sporty and aggressive.'

CNET have published their review of the 2010 Jaguar XFR sedan. 'The Jaguar's powerful engine and tight transmission make up only part of the R model equation. Like the new XKR, the XFR gets high-tech suspension gear that significantly aids the driver when cornering. What Jaguar calls Adaptive Dynamics and Active Differential Control come into play when you push the checkered flag button on the console. In fact, the XFR is boring until you press that button, so we recommend just leaving the suspension in dynamic mode.'

The Indendent have published their "test driven" review of the Jaguar XJ saloon. 'Seen in its natural habitat, the XJ is truly dramatic. It looks assertive, confident and quite unlike any rival, especially a sober-suited German one. The drama continues inside, helped by the light from the glass roof and the sort of sumptuous materials you would find in a Rolls-Royce or a Bentley. Now see the instruments, high-resolution images on a screen rather than the chrome-and-glass dials they appear to be. Then there's the central screen with its two layers of differently-oriented pixels, so the driver can see the usual information while the front passenger simultaneously watches TV or a DVD.'

Trusted Reviews have published a "test driven" review of the new Jaguar XJ. 'The new XJ will be available with three engine variants, but there's little doubt the the 3.0-litre V6 diesel will be the biggest seller in the UK. This is the same engine that was in the Jaguar XF that I reviewed last year and it's an absolute gem. Despite only pumping out 184g/km CO2, the diesel lump pumps out 271bhp and 442lb/ft of torque. That makes the diesel powered XJ good for a 0-60mph sprint of six seconds, which is no mean feat for a car this size.'

Inside Line have published their "First Drive" review of the 2011 Jaguar XJ 5.0L V8 Portfolio. 'It's obvious that this new XJ is different from the moment you see it, because the 2011 Jaguar XJ is the first XJ to not resemble the landmark Series 1 XJ of 1968. From its thrusting latticed grille to the tapering rake of its coupelike rear windshield, this Jaguar looks sleekly, futuristically and arrestingly different. Your eyes might be momentarily drawn to the oddly upright grille, or maybe the long, shallow greenhouse that lends this car a massively different visual character compared to a traditional sedan, or perhaps the gloss-black rearmost pillar of the roof or the rakish rear taillights, but whatever it is, you won't be confusing this car with the previous-generation XJ that came to us in 2003.'

Car And Driver have published their "First Drive" review of the 2011 Jaguar XJ. 'The XJ is a cab-rearward design and is incredibly riveting to stare at as it sits back on its haunches with as much cool as James Bond lighting a Chesterfield. In black, with the big-dish 20-inch wheels, the car is sinister enough to warrant its own RICO investigation. Jaguar Cars managing director Mike O'Driscoll, who's peddled more than his share of schlock over a 35-year career with the company, is smiling more lately. He says the mission was to recapture the uniqueness of the original 1968 XJ but in a modern form. They looked at the class stalwarts--the Mercedes-Benz S-class, the BMW 7-series, and Audi A8--and the more driver-oriented oddballs, including the Maserati Quattroporte and Porsche Panamera, and decided to shoot for a middle ground. Passion--but with typically British reserve.'

Trusted Reviews have published a review of the Jaguar XKR Coupe. 'The XKR definitely looks the part. It's all sleek, smooth lines that hark back to the iconic E-Type and make the car look like it's moving, even when it's not. Many who saw the XKR parked up remarked that it looked like an Aston Martin - now I'm not sure if Jaguar would see that as a compliment, but I can't help but feel that it's an indication of success as far as design goes. Things are no less impressive inside the XKR, and I have to say that Jaguar is up there with the best when it comes to cabin design. The XF had a beautiful cabin, but the XKR takes things up a notch with a liberal sprinkling of aluminium and glossy black panelling. You also get the same moody blue cabin lighting as seen in the XF, as well as the solid metal dial for gear selection - it really is a lovely place to sit.'

Trusted Reviews have published a review of the Jaguar XF 3.0L Diesel Sport. 'The Jaguar XF looks superb, and most importantly, infinitely more modern than the S Type. However, the really impressive achievement is that somehow the XF hasn't lost any of the traditional Jaguar style - put simply, the designers haven't simply looked at what Audi and BMW have been doing and tried to copy it, instead they created something fresh, and dare I say, brave. OK, so the design of the XF isn't as great a shock to the system as the new XJ, but when it launched it still caused something of a splash.'