2007 Jaguar XK Review Indiana

Defining the difference between a sports car and a sporting car

Local Companies

The KAR Lot
317-890-8200
9059 Pendleton Pike
Indianapolis, IN
Wright Auto Sales Inc
(765) 795-8100
10756 S US Highway 231
Cloverdale, IN
Gates Toyota-Scion Inc
(574) 237-4999
333 W Western Ave
South Bend, IN
Myers Max Motors Inc
(574) 825-2148
209 N Main St
Middlebury, IN
Dorman Truck Sales
(317) 636-1775
930 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN
Illiana Toyota
(219) 924-8100
9601 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, IN
Wholesale Auto Sales
(574) 772-3627
0915 W Toto Rd
North Judson, IN
Clapp Auto Group
(812) 282-8285
406 E Lewis and Clark Pkwy
Clarksville, IN
Prince Auto Sales
(317) 631-2001
2730 W Morris St
Indianapolis, IN
Ruxer Truck Center
(812) 479-1111
5600 Boonville Hwy
Evansville, IN


2007 Jaguar XK Review

provided by:

(Continue to more photos from MyRide.com)

Introduction

What We Drove
San Diego isn't South Africa or Spain, but it starts with an "S," has palm-lined beaches, and basks in some of the best weather found anywhere in the world. So, while Blackett and Chee crammed into airliners for all-day flights to Africa and Europe, I stuck close to home for my one-week stint in Jaguar's redesigned XK. Our test model this time around was an Indigo Blue XK Convertible with an Ivory Slate interior and a sticker price of $94,000. Jag won't like hearing this, but that's about $15,000 more than it oughta be.

Why We Drove It
If Jaguar offered you the keys to a new XK, wouldn't you drive it? Thought so. Actually, two of our writers spent quality time with this new Jaguar in Africa and Europe, so I needed some seat time in what is likely to be the sportiest Jaguar for many years to come. I have fond memories of the week, but in many ways the XK was a disappointment. It wouldn't take much effort to resolve most of my complaints and make the car worth full sticker price.

Performance
With its throaty growl and plentiful power, the Jaguar XK's 4.2-liter, 400-horsepower V8 is the best thing about the car. The blend of refinement, power, and fuel economy (we averaged 22.1 mpg during a week of driving) rivals the best engines from Japan. The transmission is satisfying, too, though the paddle-shifters decided to stop working and Sport mode wouldn't engage halfway through our run up San Diego County's Palomar Mountain. Shutting the car off and restarting it resolved the mystery glitch.

Continue to 2007 Jaguar XK Review Review from MyRide.com

Featured Local Company

The KAR Lot

A Member of The KAR Group

317-890-8200
9059 Pendleton Pike
Indianapolis, IN
www.thekarlot.com

A pre owned auto dealership specializing in providing exceptional vehicles with exceptional service...

That Car Guy

Regional Articles
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Anderson IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Angola IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Bedford IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Bloomington IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Brazil IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Brownsburg IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Carmel IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Chesterton IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Columbia City IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Columbus IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Connersville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Crawfordsville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Crown Point IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Dyer IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review East Chicago IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Elkhart IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Evansville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Fishers IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Fort Wayne IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Franklin IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Gary IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Goshen IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Granger IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Greenfield IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Greenwood IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Hammond IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Hobart IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Huntington IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Indianapolis IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Jeffersonville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Kendallville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Kokomo IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Lafayette IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Laporte IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Logansport IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Marion IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Martinsville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Merrillville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Michigan City IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Mishawaka IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Muncie IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Munster IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review New Albany IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review New Castle IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Newburgh IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Noblesville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review North Vernon IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Peru IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Portage IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Richmond IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Schererville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Seymour IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Shelbyville IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review South Bend IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Terre Haute IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Valparaiso IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Vincennes IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Wabash IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Warsaw IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review West Lafayette IN
- 2007 Jaguar XK Review Zionsville IN
Related Local Events
CYP Professional Development: Effective Communications
Dates: 10/14/2008 - 10/14/2008
Location: City Hall
Columbus IN
View Details

Farmers Market
Dates: 10/14/2008 - 10/14/2008
Location:
Avon IN
View Details

Eggs N Issues
Dates: 10/14/2008 - 10/14/2008
Location:
West Lafayette IN
View Details

Development Corporation Board Meeting
Dates: 10/14/2008 - 10/14/2008
Location:
Lafayette IN
View Details

Senior Executive Network
Dates: 10/14/2008 - 10/14/2008
Location:
West Lafayette IN
View Details
Rate Article
     
Articles Insider

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Software
Business Services Fashion Internet Technology
Career Financial Services Legal Telecommunications
Cars Franchise Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Computer Hardware Health Nightlife Travel
Construction Holidays Online Database Weddings
Education Home Appliances Real Estate Resources World History
Entertainment Home Electronics