2005 Jaguar XJR review from Hong Kong
"A hugely satisfying car to own and drive with beautiful looks and a terrific driving experience"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No faults. Still under factory warranty.
General comments?
I have a black XJR with a red leather interior loaded with all the options. It has the optional wide 20 spoke alloys and sits low on the ground. It just looks superb and "malevolent".
It handles beautifully and the 4.2 V8 supercharged engine delivers blistering acceleration with huge pace, but in a smooth and refined manner.
Road holding is excellent and you get sports car performance with all the convenience and practicality of a large luxury saloon car.
Ride comfort is great and the ergonomics of the cabin are excellent.
Hong Kong has very steep hills, but the XJR just shrugs it all off with ease. Despite Hong Kong being stuffed full of exotic high performance cars the XJR gets lots of looks of admiration.
Recommended Reviews:
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 22000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJS |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2007 |