Jaguar XK

Jaguar seems to be gradually adapting to life in the 21st century and the new XK is the strongest evidence yet that it can make a modern car that drives as well as it looks. Like the XJ saloon in 2003, the new XK coupe benefits from lightweight aluminium construction making it feel more of a sportscar on the road rather than the heavy grand tourer the original XK8 was. Class-leading safety, generous equipment levels and a thundering V8 engine all add up to making the new XK a genuinely appealing sports coupe.

V8

Standard equipment includes Bluetooth compatibility, satellite navigation with touch-screen controls, reverse parking aid, six-disc CD autochanger in the dashboard, automatic headlights and wipers, bi-xenon headlights, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, headlamp washers, metallic paint, electrically adjustable heated front seats, electronic stability programme, and keyless ignition. Options include adaptive cruise control, premium audio system, heated front windscreen, heated steering wheel, tyre pressure sensor, upgraded alloy wheels (19 inches or 20 inches), keyless-entry and 'CATS' adaptive damping control.

4.2 V8