2019 Jaguar XJ to Be Reinvented as Tesla-Fighting EV

According to Autocar, the new XJ will retain the sleek styling we’ve come to expect. But in an effort to further compete with Tesla, it will transform from a four-door sedan to a five-door liftback. All of which sounds pretty radical, but the XJ has always been a bit of a trailblazer for the brand. After all, the 2003 XJ became Jag’s first aluminum car. And the current model ushered in a completely new design language.

Without a doubt, keeping luxury sedans relevant moving forward is the biggest challenge facing automakers. Taking the electric plunge with the 2019 Jaguar XJ seems risky, but it’s a risk worth taking.

Join the Jaguar Forums now!

Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

You can follow along with his builds and various automotive shenanigans on Instagram: @bfoote.