Ten days ago, Chuck Tannert wrote up a conversation he had with Jaguar designer Giles Taylor about the new look of the iconic XJ Jag and, man, did that post strike a chord.

A whole bunch of you weighed in on the redesigned XJ, and the bulk of the comments were less than positive. Despite the accompanying video we posted, in which Jaguar's Ian Callum talks about keeping key XJ elements while not being trapped by repeating overly specific design language, many commenters seemed to think there was a bit of a betrayal on Jag's part -- that the company had abandoned a well-loved, original look in favor of, well, looking generic (or, alternatively, looking like a Ford, a Buick or, in one specific instance, the result of a one-night stand between a BMW and a Cadillac).

Here are some of the best -- or, in some cases, most entertaining -- comments (some of which have been edited for space or clarity). First up, those who dug the new look:

Blast those engineers!! Now I will have to reorder my priorities, as this car makes all the others look like also-rans. Time to start poring through the specs, the options, the financing possibilities.

sigsgmret
It's about time Jag got back to being a Jag.  Ford really screwed it up.  Even European models looked like Fords or Lincolns.  Now we can see what the Indians can do on the quality side.  Good looks are only the beginning.

Ck87
In my honest opinion, this new styling is drawing me away from BMW and farther into Jaguar. I'm a big fan of sleek, aggressive styling, and it's fair to say I'm part of a demographic that associates young drivers with modern sports sedans. No longer do I see Jaguar as the car my grandmother drove to church on Sundays. I now see Jaguar as the car that not only has the power of a modern luxury cruiser but also has the sexy, sleek, powerful, handsome look to it as well.

MEnNC
Until you all have seen this car with your bare, naked eyes, there is no way you can appreciate its beauty. Its mix of class and sportiness are unmatched.  I cannot wait to get mine -- I've test driven it twice and love a bit more with each mile. Just go see one in 3-D before all the harch criticism. The thing will have you drooling!!!

And now, the (much higher concentration of) those who would have booed the car off stage if they had a chance:

Bluesdude
Jaguars WERE totally unique in appearance and you could spot one a mile away. You just knew it was a Jag. Now, it just blends in with all the other cars that look like upside-down bathtubs.

04XJOwner
The XJ was the last of a dedicated platform and the last real Jaguar still true to its roots. The S-Type shared a Lincoln LS platform and the X-Type was a tarted-up Ford Mondeo.  The XK lost its originality when Ford reused the Aston Martin design in 2007.  Other than is bass-mouthed grille, the XF looks generic. The new XJ looks like a one-night stand between a BMW 7 series (side) and a Caddy CTS (rear).

KSG78
Looks like a Volvo!  Is this kitty turning to a copy-cat?

frankyfigs
It looks like a cross between a Volvo and a Buick

theglossyqueen
I agree that it was time to bring Jag into the 21st century, however, they could have done a better job keeping the car's integrity. Where is the Jaguar defining grille? That is their biggest mistake, losing the definable grille. It now looks like every other car ... maybe it will grow on me, but the XF hasn't yet.

mlcpoiuadf
At first glance, it looks like an ugly Buick.  At 2nd glance ... looks like a slightly better-looking ugly Buick.