2007 Jaguar XK from the August, 2006 issue
| Reviewed By: | Stefan Lombard |
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| Price: | $78,000 |
| Likes: | Good low-rpm grunt from the 4.2-L V8. Redesigned skin looks more stout and powerful than the car it replaces. Comfortable cockpit and solid road presence. |
| Gripes: | The handsome new lines don’t connect at all the dots, with uneven panel gaps above headlights, and off-kilter thresholds across taillights. Wheel-mounted paddle shifters aren’t always easy to find in turns. Large rearview mirror obstructs vision in the long windshield. This car should have three pedals. |
| Verdict: | The visual appeal of the new XK is a step up from the previous car, although it relies heavily on its upper-class sisters from Aston Martin for the effect. And anyone who pays almost eighty grand for a flagship car shouldn’t be able to spot varying panel tolerances from down the block. |
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