Why buy a used Jaguar XK?
The Jaguar XK brings about the best of Jaguar's luxurious, comfortable and absolutely pleasurable driving experience. The luxury sports coupe is a real 'feel good' car with stunning looks, outstanding performance and great handling on twisty roads. Additionally, it's more spacious than most of its class rivals, making it a good choice where practicality is a deal-breaker.
Different generations of used Jaguar XK
The Jaguar XK came to the market in 2007, but the carmaker retired the model in 2014. However, not before Jaguar proved its worth as the go-to luxury sports car. The first XKs versions to debut in the UK came with the same refined 300 bhp 4.2-litre V8 engine responsible for powering its predecessor, the XKR. After a 2009 facelift, new XKs models came with an all-new 5.0-litre direct-injection V8 engine. The new engines were tuned to deliver 380 bhp, 503 bhp or 542 bhp, depending on the trim spec level. However, even the least powerful option was sufficiently speedy, sprinting from 0-60 m/h in just 5.2 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 155 m/h.
What can you expect to find in a Jaguar XK?
The Jaguar XK comes as either the Dynamic R or Jaguar XKR-S trim line, plus several optional add-ons are available for each to boost the speed, safety or handling. Each trim level comes in two different body styles; a coupe and convertible. Some of the standard features found across the XK range include:
- Front driver, passenger and side airbags
- Traction and stability control
- Electronically adjustable front seats
- Sat-nav
- Heated seats
- Air conditioning
The XK's interior is lavish with a combination of leather and quality wood coverings. Also, nearly every movable component in the XK is electronically powered, together with plenty of various other equipment, such as:
- Dual-zone climate control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- In-dash 6-disk CD changer
With the XKR-S premium-grade trim line, you get more comfort and extra high-performance features, including 16-way adjustable heated and cooled seats, keyless entry, 20-inch alloy wheels and suede headlining. You also get a refined Bowers & Wilkins hi-fi sound system. Some of these features are also available as optional add-on packages for the Dynamic R trim level.
