Jaguar XK Coupe 5.0 V8 2dr Review

For The 5.0-litre V8 engine drives through an automatic gearbox and gives strong performance, while the car blends the refinement of a GT with the reactions of a sports car.

Against It certainly doesn’t live up its 2+2 claims – the rear seats are best seen as extra luggage space – and it has high running costs to match its hefty price tag.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The standard XK offers sports car sharpness and pace, so we wouldn’t bother paying the hefty premium for the faster R model.

What Car? readers say

4.555555

Key facts

0–60mph: 5.2 secs
Top speed: 155 mph
Average mpg: 25.2
Tank range: 396 miles

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The full Jaguar XK review

Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Choose between quick, quicker and crazy-quick
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Very agile, but XKR-S is too firm
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Tyre noise on coarse surfaces
Buying & Owning
2 out of 5 stars
It's expensive - full stop
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Disappointing quality; good reliability
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Protects pedestrians and occupants
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Good driving position, fiddly touch-screen
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Rear seats largely useless
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Equipped as it should be

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Jaguar XK gets harder and faster as you move up the range. However, we reckon the entry-level model is the pick – it’s still fast, plus it handles beautifully and is significantly cheaper than the other versions.

If you want your XK to stand out even more, in addition to the usual range of Jaguar accessories, you can also choose from the Portfolio range, which includes items to improve the stereo as well as the way your car looks and drives.

Every Jaguar XK comes with a three-year warranty and three-years’ roadside assistance. If your car can’t be repaired within four hours, Jaguar will pay for your onward travel or for you to stay in a hotel.