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Lightweight Aluminum Architecture

The groundbreaking styling is matched by innovative construction techniques. The lightweight aluminum structure - 50 percent of which is made from recycled materials - offers reduced weight and improved efficiency. In conjunction with a full lifecycle approach to design and manufacture, this allows the XJ to minimize its carbon footprint.

The weight saved by the use of aluminum also has benefits for performance and agility and is complemented by the most advanced, powerful and efficient Jaguar powertrains ever. All engines are coupled to a shift-by-wire, six-speed automatic transmission controlled by the JaguarDrive Selector and steering wheel-mounted paddles.

Contemporary Cabin

The cabin of the 2012 Jaguar XJ blends elegant, contemporary design with the comfort, luxury and unmistakable sporting style of a Jaguar. Chrome and piano black detailing provides contrast to the beautifully-crafted leather and wood veneer surfaces. A long-wheelbase model is available, for increased rear seat legroom.

Jaguar's interior designers have created an environment more akin to a modern living space than a car cabin. Large 12.3-inch high-definition virtual instruments complement an innovative 8-inch Touch-screen.

Premium surround sound options include the top-of-the-range 1200W Bowers & Wilkins system that is comparable in audio quality to the best in-home entertainment. Advanced infotainment features also include hard-drive based audio and navigation systems and comprehensive connectivity for portable audio and video devices via the powerful Media Hub.

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