13/08/2008 03:36. Jaguar ’s shapely new XF sedan seems to be succeeding in reinventing the storied marque, which, according to many, was in dire need of a fresh design theme. Sales of the XF sedan are exceeding expectations – even as economic uncertainty cripples sales of many other high-end luxury cars. Yet just above the XF sits the XJ – an outdated throwback to the past in the eyes of many enthusiasts and motoring journalists – the latest version of a legendary line that dates back to 1968, when fellow Brits, The Beatles, were still reeling from their Magical Mystery Tour.

Certainly, the 2008 Jaguar XJ sedans share nothing other than a basic design theme with their now 40-year old predecessor, the Series 1. Launched in mid-2003, the current XJ was refreshed and facelifted for the... // LeftLane News