Jaguar unveils 2009 ‘Portfolio Edition’ XKR and XJ
Jaguar has unveiled the latest 2009 Portfolio versions of its XKR and XJ models ahead of the planned debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The new Portfolio cars are essentially more exclusive versions of the regular models and have been adorned with minor styling changes both inside and out.
Fully equipped, the Portfolio XJ and XKR feature the same engine, churning out 420hp from Jaguar’s venerable supercharged V8. In the XKR the power is channelled through a 6-speed paddle-shift gear box and the car is available as either a coupe or convertible. In terms of Portfolio-exclusive features, the XKR gets a special edition color called ‘Shadow Grey’, as well as 20in Selena rims that have a red Jaguar ‘Heritage’ centre badge. For the convertible the hood can be painted dark grey or black and both the coupe and convertible get a special trunk-lid badge to let people know that it is indeed a Portfolio edition XKR. The Portfolio XJ doesn’t get the ‘Shadow Grey’ color, instead it’s offered in Celestial Black or Astral Gold but it does get the same rims as the XKR.
For the XKR, the brakes are the same size as used in the 2007 edition, however they still remain the largest brakes used on a Jaguar to date. The XJ, meanwhile, comes with self-levelling air-suspension as a standard feature on all Portfolio XJs.
The interiors of both cars also get an extra touch of luxury, with a choice of either Charcoal with Cranberry twin needle stitching or Ivory with Slate twin needle stitching on the seats, centre console, instrument panel, door inners, rear side panels and the steering wheel. There are also unique tread plates with Portfolio script and leather edged carpet mats for the XKR, while the XJ gets a number of the carmaker’s ‘leaper’ logos stitched into the interior, including on the headrests and floormats.
The 2009 XKR carries the same stereo as the 2007 and 2008 Portfolio editions, a 525W Bowers and Wilkins surround sound system, while the XJ makes do with a Jaguar sound-system controlled through a 7in touch screen.
Overall, both cars remain mechanically similar to their predecessors, and the introduction of some new exterior colors and interior stitching remain the only real noticeable changes. We were a little disappointed that the XJ didn’t get the Bowers and Wilkins set-up but Jaguar’s own premium audio system is no slouch either.
2009? i just saw a silver XJ like that on the street today
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I liked the 2007 XJs, but I do like the side vents in alu, but they won't sell when they look how they do and the 08 just makes it worse. Jaguar need a new XJ and soon!
Love that XK though, can't wait to see the forthcoming XKRR.
Why didn't Jaguar use mesh grilles for the Portfolio Edition XKR's headlight covers too!
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2009? i just saw a silver XJ like that on the street today
The XJ got a facelift in 08, the 09 is just a Portfolio Ed. of the standard XJ model.
These are the 09 changes to the XK/XKR
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XK/XKR CHANGES The following exterior styling changes:
Standard 19" Carelia-style 10-spoke alloy wheels (XK)
The following feature content changes: (XK/XKR)
-Standard 525-watt Premium Surround Sound System w/Pro Logic II - Standard Sirius satellite radio 1/ - Standard Auxiliary USB Unit (AUU) -Standard air quality/smog sensor activates automatic recirculation climate control - Standard powerfold feature on exterior heated, power, electrochromic mirrors -Standard Front Park Control (FPC)
NEW OPTIONS -Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) premium signature speaker system (XK/XKR) - high-output, low-distortion Kevlar mid-range speakers -specially designed aluminum-dome tweeters deliver superb mid-range and extended high-frequency responses
Dynamic Handling Package (XKR) (Available from June 2008, April order call) -20" Takoba-style 5-spoke Alloy Wheels (image below) - Alcon ® Performance Brakes -Powerful 15.75" front discs and 13.78" rear discs -Race-developed crescent-shaped grooves improve extreme use brake performance -Red Alcon ® 6-piston calipers (front) and 4-piston calipers (rear) w/R branding -Instant Mobility System (IMS) includes tire sealer and an inflator pump packaged below the carpet in the spare tire well. -Revised road springs with unique damper and steering settings -Revised calibrations
-XKR Portfolio details will be announced in a separate Product Marketing Brief.
REVISED OPTIONS and OPTION PACKAGES Luxury Package (XK/XKR) - Soft-grain leather 16-way power seats including 4-way power lumbar support and adjustable seat bolsters - Soft-grain leather instrument panel -Soft-grain leather door panel inserts - Heated leather steering wheel
Technology Package (XK) - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Forward Alert - Active Front Lighting (AFL)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Forward Alert (XKR)
2009? i just saw a silver XJ like that on the street today
I saw one like that on the streets ten years ago
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