The XK is a grand tourer that has been in production since 1996, but the second generation of the model was launched in 2006. In 2012 a super version of the car was launched and called the XKR-S. The model range includes a Coupe and a Cabriolet. The XJ competes with some of the world’s best cars such as the Porsche 911, Mercdes-Benz CLS-63 AMG Coupe, Audi R8, BMW M5 and the Aston Martin V8 Vatage.
Design & Styling
The Jaguar XK was designed by Ian Callum, and he said that his inspiration was drawn from the British actress Kate Winslet’s curves. The car is definitely very curvy and looks aerodynamic. It is also not to small and not to big and measures just 4.7 metres in length and is 1.82 metres wide. The XK looks like your typical British sports car, its not too obvious, but its practical and beautiful at the same time. The front end doesn’t really have a grille but instead just uses a beautifully designed bumper and body kit along the whole car. The hood stretches out far from the mid-body and there are nice wheel arches and plenty of sills and cuts for air to move through. It’s a new age sports car with lots of character. Its also got low profile tyres and beautiful black alloy rims.
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Interiors
The Interiors of the car are beautiful, elegant, luxurious and sporty as well. There is a decent amount of room for the passenger and the driver even thought he cabin does seem a little small for a two-seater. Again you get to decide the clours and use of materials to personalize your own interior space. The ergonomics are good for a tourer and the dashboard and instrument cluster once again are very well designed.
Engine & Transmission
We drove the 5.0 litre V8 supercharged coupe and that beauty creates around 500bhp and 625Nm of torque. Those are some remarkable figures but if you want more then the XKR-S provides 540bhp. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Performance and Handling
The XK is a hell of a car to drive. The engine is just out of this world and you get the most responsive feedback and the most beautiful sound from the engine. The car can travel from 0-100kmph in just 4.8 seconds. The car has been set up in every way possible to make it track focused as well and the steering, suspension, tyres, brakes and gearbox all work in tandem to make your drive as enjoyable and fun as possible. The suspension is setup stiff so you can tackle corners with ease while the tyres give you great grip. The steering is incredibly responsive and setup to almost perfection. At the same time the car can drive calm and composed on city streets and on the highway, where you can have fun and be relaxed at the same time, thanks to the various driving modes on offer. This is an everyday car that can be easily controlled and handled and enjoyed.
Fuel Efficiency
We were unable to get an estimate on its mileage but we don’t think you can manage to get more than 6kmpl.
Features
The XK comes with full electric power steering with mounted controls. Then there is a fully digital instrument cluster, full automatic climate control, a 7-inch colour touchscreen, start stop button, electric parking brake, and a state of the art audio system with some really good quality speakers, and cruise control. The technology in this car is truly amazing.
Safety
Safety features include dynamic stability control, emergency brake assist, ABS, traction control, cornering brake control, pedestrian contact sensing system, parking sensors, adaptive front lighting and plenty of airbags to keep everyone safe.
Quality & Reliability
Jaguar has grown in leaps and bounds when it comes to quality. It is perhaps one of the best quality cars around in the Indian market. Because everything is electric, there have been cases with faulty wiring, but otherwise the car is highly reliable and built with the best materials. This is an expensive machine so yes, servicing and components are very expensive.
Value for Money
You are getting every penny’s worth with this beautiful vehicle.
Verdict
This is definitely one of the most unique sports touring car in India, both in terms of its exterior design and interior technology and performance. The engine is a beautiful piece of engineering. If you love to drive cars and want to use it everyday, then this is a great car for you, only if you can afford it that is. And if you have no problems with money then we suggest you go all out and get the XKR-S.
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