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July 20, 2005
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This Week:

• Volvo Releases Official Photos of the All-New Volvo C70

• Porsche achieves all-time registration record in Germany

• The new Mazda6

• Stephen J. Girsky To Join General Motors As Special Advisor

• Port of Benicia Named Toyota's Third West Coast Port of Entry

• New Kelley Blue Book Study Shows Consumers Concerned About Current Hybrids

• More than 1,200 Jeep Owners Gather in Southern France for Largest Ever Euro Camp Jeep®

• ZF Opens 15th Plant in China

• Toyota to Expand in Canada; First New Site for Auto Assembly Plant in Canada in Almost 20 Years

• The New Jaguar XJ 2.7 Diesel

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The XJ already ranks as the most technologically accomplished Jaguar has ever built. It is the first production Jaguar to be constructed with a lightweight aluminium monocoque structure; a unique feature that gives the XJ significant competitive advantages over its rivals. A lighter car means faster acceleration and shorter stopping distances, as well as frugal fuel economy and range, particularly when combined with the latest fuel-efficient diesel engine. The aluminium monocoque design of the XJ offers improved stiffness and safety performance over the conventional steel body of the previous model, meaning the customer not only benefits from the weight saving associated with aluminium, but gets the added benefit of exceptional ride and handling as well as being extremely quiet and safe.

That's why the addition of the 2.7 twin-turbo Diesel to the XJ range complements the underlying package so well. Lightweight aluminium construction allied with a modern twin-turbo diesel produces dynamic performance with precise handling and exceptional refinement. Producing 207PS (152kW) EEC a diesel-powered XJ saloon will accelerate to 60mph in just 7.8 seconds, while a powerful wave of torque (435Nm) is available virtually throughout the powerband to ensure instantaneous acceleration in every gear.

Yet the efficient diesel engine and light overall weight of the car means low running costs thanks to an average fuel consumption figure of 35mpg (8.1l/100km) combined cycle. With the addition of a Catalysed Diesel Particulate Filter (CDPF), the advanced design of the V6 engine ensures it also exceeds Euro Stage IV emissions requirements.

For the first time on all XJ models, acoustic laminated glass further minimises the intrusion of external noise into the cabin. The 2.7 twin-turbo Diesel XJ also sets an industry first, being the first car in its class to feature electronically controlled active engine mounts, which cancel 90% of engine vibration at idle. The result is a car that offers best-in-class refinement.

The 2006 XJ range also features a host of new features that are included as standard on all models. Subtle changes to the exterior trim of the car give it an even more contemporary feel while a range of driver aids such as the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Speed Limiter and Bluetooth ® wireless connectivity make for an even safer and more relaxed environment.

(July 19, 2005)