Jaguar XJL: L for long and luxurious
Jaguar has always answered to the beat of a slightly different drum, building sedans sportier than other British motoring aristocracies and warmer and more luxurious than the continentals. The 2011 XJ underwent the biggest change for the flagship model in 40 years but it’s still sportier than royal English brands and more inviting and stylish than those across the channel.
Some might argue the front mimics the XF too much but an XF is a good starting point and the XJ has a look unique in the class. Any view that encompasses the rear half will show this isn’t merely a scaled-up XF, the roofline flowing directly into an abbreviated trunk lid, the side windows stretched near a point, vertical cascading taillights emphasizing the high haunches and the swell around the rear tires adds a third dimension to the curves. Chrome is prominent in Jaguars past and here too, though none of it runs the entire length of the car, while the majority of exterior lighting is LED, all following the styling lines. To meet lighting requirements without carving up the sexy sheetmetal the rear side marker lights are three red LEDs in a clear bump, like a frog eye, on top of the tail-lamp. Near-universally praised as one of the most gorgeous sedans on the rod, the black roof pillars (hard to see on dark paints pictured) remain a controversial element.
2011 Lincoln MKX
Beginning with this issue of Camp well be running periodic car reviews. These test drives have been a fun adventure for me someone whos been called a gearhead, or simply a car nut. I hope my comments give you some insight on the vehicles we cover. For this issue, well look at the 2011 Lincoln MKX. I drove this car on a road trip to Chicago, which gave me ample time to become familiar with how the car performs on interstates, two-lane highways and in urban congestion. The MKX debuted in 2007, and it went through a major update in interior and exterior styling for 2011. It now can seriously compete with SUVs in the $40,000-$50,000 range. I noticed that there is also a $1,500 cash-back offer until July 5. One significant styling change was to add the waterfall-type front grill that is so recognizable on other Lincoln models. The MKX is available
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