MotorMouths

The XKR makeover has turned a vehicle that was pretty quick into a serious competitor to the likes of the BMW M6 and the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG—and into a bargain, relatively speaking, as it smokes the Aston Martin DB9 in every regard for a lot less money.

I can’t think of a more pleasing all around sports touring car than the 2010 Jaguar XK.

The 2010 Jaguar XKR is a superb sports GT. This is a perfect choice for those who prefer open-air motoring and like to arrive at their destination quickly (if they so choose), comfortably and with a large measure of style.

The Jaguar XKR Convertible feels rather like Jekyll and Hyde. The raw potential is there, buried just beneath a smoothly sculpted surface. Whether you chose to use it is another matter.

Comfort and style: Based on these criteria, the Jaguar XK Convertible is a resounding success, and its quick acceleration and surprising athleticism even offer something for driving enthusiasts.

The 2010 Jaguar XKR is a Boy Racer of a car and, of necessity, seems to want to be unleashed from its cage. All the time. It is the kind of car that swaddles you in hand-stitched leather and says, “not to worry, sir, all will be right with the world once you engage the motor.”

The various improvements made to the Jaguar XKR translate into a much higher-performing and more balanced car. At the same time, it’s extremely smooth and sophisticated. What a car!

The new Jaguar XKR convertible blends lavish accommodations with rip-snorting performance and, of course, a price tag to match.

The Jaguar XKR is a tremendously exciting yet totally pleasurable vehicle to drive. It harbors unearthly power and outstanding handling qualities beneath a veneer of genteel British diplomacy.

The 2010 XK excels in the Jaguar tradition as a highly refined grand tourer, capable of confident corner carving even if the R-model’s power outstrips its underpinnings.

Although definitely pricey, the Jaguar XK’s cost seems fairly competitive considering its performance, comfort and unique image.

An enticing blend of grown-up performance and sporty luxury makes XK a solid choice. Price-wise, Jaguar’s base XKs slot attractively between comparable versions of the BMW 650i and the Mercedes SL550.