Jaguar announces many changes to its dynamic luxury sedan XJ. Among the changes to the 2018 vintage (2018MY), the arrival of the high-performance model XJR575 stands out, numerous technological upgrades and the addition of the most recent intelligent security features.

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Jaguar has announced many upgrades to its dynamic XJ luxury sedan. Among the changes to the 2018 vintage (2018MY) stand out the arrival of the high-performance model XJR575, numerous technological upgrades and the addition of the most recent intelligent security features.

The new XJR575 is the most dynamic version of the range; it has 575 hp and a torque of 700 Nm, which gives it smooth sovereign acceleration. The 25 hp gain is provided by the Jaguar Land Rover supercharged 8-liter V5,0 engine, which allows the luxury sports car to go from 0 to 100 km / h in 4,4 seconds and reach a top speed of 300 km. / h.

Available in standard wheelbase and long wheelbase * bodywork, the XJR575 consolidates the positioning of the XJR, Jaguar's fastest luxury sedan. Customers will be offered a choice of two custom lacquers made in Special Vehicle Operations' state-of-the-art Oxford Road workshop: Velocity Blue and Satin Corris Gray.

The body is enriched with specific elements to adapt to its vocation: it thus receives a rear spoiler, rocker panels, a front bumper and lower air intakes painted in Gloss Black. The car also stands out from the rest of the range with its different XJR575 logo and the two vents in its hood. The final touch to this sporty scent is provided by the 20-inch Farallon rims painted in gloss black and the brake calipers painted in red.

The interior of the XJR575 greets its passengers with embossed door sills, an engraved nameplate with the 575 designation and diamond-patterned leather seats available in Jet / Jet and Ivory / Jet colors, bearing the 575 branding.

For the 2018 vintage, the XJ offers several equipment upgrades that go in the direction of improving connectivity with 4G Wi-Fi, allowing occupants to continue surfing the Internet while on the move. It allows eight devices to connect.

The central console now has a touch screen in the format increased to 10 inches. Clearer, this enlarged screen works like a smartphone, allowing you to pinch and zoom when using satellite navigation and create personalized home pages with shortcuts to your favorite functions.

The Jaguar sedan lineup offers serious safety benefits and the 2018 XJ is enhanced with the latest intelligent safety technologies. Approaching Traffic Detection Forward Traffic Detection is intended to assist drivers when forward visibility is limited, which is useful for example when exiting a blind intersection.

Lane Keep Assist determines the car's position on the road and records the actions while driving. In the event the vehicle drifts out of its lane without an indicator, the system gently applies torque to the steering wheel to correct the course and prevent unintentional lane change. In addition, the Driving Condition Monitor driver vigilance system detects periods of no steering wheel movement followed by sudden or overreacting - clear signals indicating driver fatigue. It then suggests that the driver take a break using increasing visual alerts.

The level of pedestrian safety is further improved by the advanced autonomous emergency braking Jaguar Autonomy Emergency Braking, the effectiveness of which now benefits from the presence of the pedestrian detection system Pedestrian Detection. The system operates between 5 and 60 km / h and uses a forward-facing digital stereo camera to identify hazards, and automatically initiate braking when there is a risk of collision.

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