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2007 Jaguar XK Series
Date Published: 12/12/07

2007 Jaguar XK Series
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MSRP:
$74,835 - 91,835

Invoice:
$68,100 - 83,570

Class:
Premium Sporty/performance Car

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2007 Jaguar XK Series
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base cpe w/20-in. whls. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 8 8.1
Fuel Economy 6 4.6
Ride Quality 6 4.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 9 8.6
Quietness 5 4.5
Controls 7 6.7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 5.9
Room/Comfort (rear) 1 .6
Cargo Room 3 2.2
Value within Class 7 5.4
Total Score: 59 51.1
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2007 Jaguar XK Series Review
Jaguar redesigns its coupe and convertible for 2007 with new styling and aluminum-intensive construction. The XKs retain V8 power and a four-seat cabin, but weigh some 300 lb less than the steel-body 1997-2006 versions, despite being 7 inches longer in wheelbase, 4 inches wider, and an inch longer overall. Coupes adopt a hatchback design with a hinged rear roof section. Convertibles again use a power soft top with heated glass rear window. XK keeps its 4.2-liter V8, but base models now have 300 hp vs. 294. Supercharged XKRs have 420 hp vs. 390. Both reprise a 6-speed automatic transmission, but now with steering wheel paddles for manual operation. ABS, traction/antiskid control, and automatic-adjusting suspension are standard; XKR has sport suspension tuning. All models have front side airbags that provide torso and head protection. Convertibles have rear rollover bars designed to deploy in an impending tip. All XKs have a navigation system, wireless cell phone link, keyless entry and starting, and bi-xenon headlights. Adaptive cruise control is available.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Offering more power and style than typical Sporty/Performance vehicles, Premium Sporty/Performance Cars usually cost much more and have more comfort and convenience equipment. Two-passenger convertibles and four-seat coupes rule the roost in this class.

Our Best Buys are the BMW Z4 and Chevrolet Corvette. Our Recommended picks are the Jaguar XK Series and Porsche Boxster and Cayman.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Jaguar XK Series and Volkswagen Eos.
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