Jaguar XK Coupe

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Jaguar XK Coupe
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Full 2013 Jaguar XK Review

What's New for 2013

/For 2013, the Jaguar XK gets standard 20-inch wheels in place of the old 19s. A new, lower-priced Touring trim has 19s and a bit less equipment than the standard XK. There is also a new Portfolio Pack, which upgrades cabin materials and provides access to unique color combinations.

Introduction

Driving the 2013 Jaguar XK is an event. You're enveloped in a snug cabin with long, narrow windows that evokes the feel of an exotic grand touring machine. The engine ignition button pulses red as if there's a heart beating within. Press it and the silky-smooth V8 engine comes to life while the rotary gear selector rises into your hand. There's not quite the level of theater as you'll find in a  but with its soft leather upholstery, copious electronic toys, sharp handling and selection of magnificent engines, there is never a shortage of entertainment on hand in the XK.

Truth be told, the Jaguar XK has always been somewhat of a forgotten pet in a kennel of sport coupes and convertibles that includes Perhaps it's the reliability issues of the past that have led the car to be overlooked, though none of the above is exactly a Honda Civic in that regard, despite dramatically improved ratings for all of them just recently. Perhaps the Jag isn't the drop-dead gorgeous looker its predecessor was, though none of the above is exactly an automotive Heidi Klum. Perhaps the XK simply got off on the wrong foot, as the appearance of its cabin and the performance of its engines weren't nearly as impressive when this car first appeared in 2007.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2013 Jaguar XK is available in four trim levels: XK Touring, XK, XKR and XKR-S. Each is available as a coupe and convertible.

The entry-level XK Touring comes well-equipped with 19-inch wheels, an adjustable suspension, keyless ignition/entry, automatic bi-xenon headlamps, LED running lamps, rear foglamps, power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera and automatic wipers.

Standard interior features on the Touring include leather upholstery, heated 10-way power front seats, a power-adjustable tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, driver and front passenger memory functions, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Electronic features include a touchscreen interface, a navigation system, Bluetooth phone connectivity and a premium sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface. The convertible adds a power-operated roof and tonneau cover.