Inside and out, the 2011 Jaguar XJ is a masterpiece, a design of the year, perhaps a design of the decade.

It has a powerful, striking stance that spells Jaguar, yet sets the traditional Jaguar design theme in a new modern direction. The sedan's profile is sleek with its long hood and long, flowing roofline. The rear end treatment, too many times an afterthought of automobile designers, is unique and the taillights flow artfully into the body of the car.

The XJ is equally appealing inside with a modern rendition of the past, but with a more discreet use of wood accents and a incredibly pleasing dashboard display.

The XJ truly sends Jaguar into the future.

MotorwayAmerica photos by Jim Meachen