Jaguar XK
Indian Auto Giant-Tata Motors owned Jaguar has launched the Jaguar XK in India. Jaguar is a company that has rolled-out various luxury sports cars in the global car market and the Jaguar XK easily fits that bill. Jaguar cars are known for their supreme accomplishment, and indeed the Jaguar XK is known as a illustrous iconic car in all world race car history.
Launched in India in mid 2010, the Jaguar XK is fabulous to drive, has great street presence and the quality to match more expensive cars like the Aston Martin Vantage V8. The Jag XK is available in both coupe as well as convertible body styles and is an amazing blend of perfect craftsmanship, advanced technology, elegance and luxury.
The Jaguar XK is priced between Rs 92 lakhs - 96.66 lakhs and is available in two design variations, viz. the Jaguar XK Coupe 5.0 and Jaguar XK Convertible 5.0. With its pricing, the Jaguar XK is pitted against the Audi A8, BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz SL Class.
Overall, the Jaguar XK is a good investment for its muscular styling and very dynamic on road performance.


Engine and specifications of the Jaguar XK
Both the coupe and convertible models of Jaguar XK are powered by a 5000cc 5.0L V8 engine, which yields a maximum power of 385bhp at 6500rpm, with a peak torque of 515Nm at 3500rpm. The engine is tuned to a 6-speed automatic transmission, available as a standard option in both the models. Perfect balance and instant responsiveness speaks volumes of the driving dynamics of the Jaguar XK. The chassis of the XK offers the perfect balance between grip and handling, thereby providing utmost comfort to the driver.
A powerful car like this cannot be expected to have a very impressive mileage, and indeed, it perhaps matters less to its owners. The Jaguar XK can deliver mileage of 5.9kmpl in the city while on the highway the mileage is around 12kmpl.
Exterior Appearance of the Jaguar XK
Jaguar XK allures everyone with its mesmerizing design. The sweeping body lines of the car, combined with muscular rear haunches, exude a great degree of elegance. The Jaguar XK models, both coupe and convertible variants, are adorned by stylish front grille, with technically advanced headlamps and uniquely designed side power vents.
The magnificently sculpted 'nose' of the Jaguar XK features a new front bumper design, adorned with air intakes that have a tinge of chrome. The convertible model of Jaguar XK comes equipped with a stylish and sophisticated triple layered fabric roof that can be raised or lowered within 18 seconds.
All in all, as far as the exterior of the Jaguar XK goes, the vehicle is threaded for the perfect drive.
Interior Appearance of the Jaguar XK
The inner ambience and theme of the Jaguar XK is composed in the finest wood and leather. The best materials are used in the interiors and this makes the interiors look plush and elegant. The seats of the car are upholstered with rich contrast soft-grain leather with twin stitches. The XK also has premium quality carpet mats. Jaguar XK offers you sophisticated instrument clusters, 7-inch color screen display, high resolution graphics, dual zone automatic climate control, and Smart Key keyless.
Standard safety features in the Jaguar XK coupe comprise of Advanced Safety Systems - including Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Jaguar's adaptive restraint technology system, and pedestrian contact sensing system.