Jaguar XK

Name: 2005 Jaguar XK
Brand: Jaguar

EPA MPG: NA

First Take

The Jaguar XK8 is the latest in a long tradition of Jaguar coupes and convertibles. Although the car dates back to 1997, the V8 and five-speed automatic are about as smooth as they get. Handling is not geared to be as agile as that of a sports car, but the car is athletic enough with precise, responsive steering. The supple, controlled ride is gracious, befitting the marque. The cabin is furnished with plenty of wood and aromatic leather, and two children can fit in the small rear seats.

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2005 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Driving Experience

Comfort

Value

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2005 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

2005 Jaguar XK

$5,700 - $9,875

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Audi TT

$5,225 - $8,250

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2005 BMW 3 Series

$4,400 - $5,775

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2005 Cadillac CTS

$3,125 - $9,300

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Chrysler Crossfire

$5,250 - $7,675

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2005 Dodge Viper

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Ford Mustang

$4,775 - $7,525

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2005 Hyundai Tiburon

$2,950 - $3,200

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2005 Lexus SC

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Mazda RX-8

$3,100 - $3,800

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CL

$5,675 - $7,875

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK

$4,575 - $7,725

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Mini Cooper

$3,150 - $3,775

EPA MPG 31 mpg

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2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$3,100 - $4,350

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Nissan Z

$ NA

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2005 Pontiac GTO

$9,500

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Porsche 911

$15,325 - $31,950

EPA MPG NA

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2005 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

$ NA

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2005 Toyota Camry Solara

$3,275 - $4,925

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2005 Volkswagen GTI

$3,950 - $5,250

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

convertible

coupe

2 front, 2 rear

Rear

4.2-liter V8 supercharged (390 hp)
4.2-liter V8 (294 hp)

6-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History

2007-2015

2007 Redesign Year

The stylish XK coupe and convertible deftly blend traditional wood-and-leather luxury with satisfying athleticism. For 2007, the XK was redesigned with an all-aluminum body. Handling is quite nimble, considering the comfortable ride. The strong V8 engines and six-speed automatic transmission operate with a great deal of sophistication. Further, the XK's supple and controlled ride quality graciously befits the brand. The cabin is furnished with plenty of wood and aromatic leather. The convertible is free of body-flex. Although most competitors used folding hardtops, the XK convertible sticks to cloth, which retains a decent trunk, while still providing good noise insulation. However, outward visibility to the rear is a challenge when the roof is deployed. The touchscreen infotainment system is very slow. The XK discontinued after 2015.

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1997-2006

1997 Redesign Year

The Jaguar XK is the latest in a long tradition of Jaguar coupes and convertibles. Although the car dates back to 1997, the V8 and five-speed automatic are about as smooth as they get. Handling is not geared to be as agile as that of a sports car, but the car is athletic enough with precise, responsive steering. The supple, controlled ride is gracious, befitting the mark. The cabin is furnished with plenty of wood and aromatic leather. Two kids can fit in the small rear seats.