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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 XK, so we've included reviews for other years of the XK since its last redesign.
Amazing XK
richnota, 08/24/2010
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
37 of 37 people found this review helpful
Drove 300 mile round trip to country every weekend as well as a daily city commute. The XK never needed anything except a new wiper blade. Biggest problem was keeping it under speed limit. The car is most happy cruising at 80-90 mph. Direction headlights are perfect for country roads.
An English Masterpiece
Larry Ritter, 05/11/2016
2011 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
Awesome sound and acceleration. Interior is of very high quality. Exterior is beautiful, a real head-Turner. Really a 2 passenger car as the back seat is for groceries or a small cat. Electronics are so so. Navigation is clumsy and the Bluetooth phone features are limited. The stereo is terrific. Overall a wonderful and reliable car, highly recommended.
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Oh, My - What a Car!!
Andrew, 11/27/2009
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
Wow! My salsa red supercharged convertible with black interior started to turn heads right inside the dealership. I knew I was getting something special when I pushed the "Start" button and the Jag emitted a roar like a supersonic boom, only to become whisper-quiet as the gear-changing knob raised up from the console. As I was driving home, the 510 hp was unlike anything I've driven before. The car responds like a rocket! With minimal gas it accelerates before you have time to blink again emitting the unmistakable Jag roar. The handling is amazing! The style is to die for - it is the best- looking car out there! Almost everything about this car is top-notch.
Best GT Sports Car for the money
R.T. Manske, 12/28/2016
updated 01/08/2020
2012 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
The Jaguar XK series 2012 - 2015 are beyond beautiful, very dependable, ultra comfortable and a pleasure to drive. No other grand touring sports car comes close to the now discontinued XK or XKR for value. The new F Type is a great sports car too, but many of us prefer the larger XK for a comfortable daily driver that can still pin you back into the seats with awesome acceleration and great handling. Very few drivers are skilled enough to take this car to it's limits. I didn't give it 5 stars only because of the outdated electronics and navigation program. Everything else is classic Jaguar grand touring luxury with more room than the new F type. The XK's went out of production after 2015 and the 2012 through 2015 cars are an exceptional value today compared to anything in it's class. Find a well cared for, low mileage XK series car and keep it forever. You will be glad you did.
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Big cat got Angrier
The Cat got Angrier, 03/19/2010
2010 Jaguar XK 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Lease ended on a 6 series BMW, test drove this bad boy with no intention of switching brands. Got blown away by the better power, slick lines (Jr Aston Martin), and luxury accents of this car. Get more compliments that I ever did with the 6 series, and saved some money in the process. Ian Callum (Use to be with Aston Martin, now designs the latest jags?) , job well done.
Love my XKR
Arturo Gatti, 03/31/2016
updated 04/03/2017
2011 Jaguar XK 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
The car is very quick with instant power. The cabin is as nice as one would expect from jaguar. Service is very reasonable. Oil change and engine review cost $179. Car requires one oil change per year. The lines of the car are perfect and the look is very distinctive versus those of MBZ, BMW and Audi. The looks blow the German competitors away.
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What a growling Cat!!
david_in_texas, 05/09/2013
2010 Jaguar XK 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
I bought a 3 year old 2010 XK Convertible in Indigo with the Cashmere interior. It had 25,000+ miles but looked and drove like brand new. I had a 2 day trip from Detroit, where I bought the car, back to DFW, Texas. The responsiveness of the throttle is simply amazing...even with "only" 385hp.. LOL. The fit and finish are outstanding. The suspension is a bit firm, but I guess that's the price you have to pay for such performance and handling. I generally get 18mpg on my commute to work and got 22+mpg on the road trip in from Michigan. The sat radio does seem to drop out quicker than my Lexus, but the audio response of the Bowers and Wilkins system is amazing. Truly a great car.
Great car value!
John Godo, 05/28/2016
2011 Jaguar XK 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is lovely, great performance and sound. Warranty us unbeatable!! Although no major issues at all when even there is anything minor such as a small blemish on the leather dash, jaguar replaces the whole dash at no charge. This car turns heads and is a bargain on the used market! Highly recommend! Sorry this is a base XK which has plenty of power, the drop down would not let me select the correct model and year which purchased which was 2014. A
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Sexy look and Sport
bruno, 04/11/2010
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I finally purchased a 2010 XKR Coupe, after testing Mercedes E63 AMG, BMW Ms, Audi S5/6.. My wife immediately felt in love when she saw it "It's like an Ashton Martin !" she told me, yep we know why, same designer. That was a good start! But not enough for me. On paper the specifications are already very impressive, but it's really when you start to drive it that you realize what it really means. This car has it all ! It can be very soft and you can feel like in a lounge, but in a minute later, you switch on the "S" mode, press the accelerator, and you truly have a race car, and you can't believe you are already over speed limit (noises very well filtered). An eye catcher for sure!
150 is like a walk in the park
Dr. Katz, 08/14/2016
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
This car positively devours miles on long road trips. I picked up mine used in NYC and immediately drove it home to Oregon. Amazing drive back through a combination of interstate and back road highways. Very stable all the way up to 155 where the speed limiter puts an end to the locomotive pull. It is surprisingly quiet with the top up. With it down, the optional wind screen with the windows rolled up makes for a very calm cabin at speed. Seats are comfortable even on very long trips. Corners great at all speeds. The paddle shifters work well and are quick and responsive. Brakes scrub off big speed nicely. Active exhaust sound cool when bypassing muffler. You can get two kids (probably up to age 14) in the back but both the driver and passenger need to move the seats up quite a bit. Trunk is one of the smaller I have seen. Back seats make better storage than seats. I've so far put 5K miles on it (in about 3 weeks)and blew out a CV boot ($450 repair). I'm guessing it had something to do with many trips deep into triple digits. Other than that, its been good so far.
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Weeee!
Thomas Rinkach, 09/14/2015
updated 03/15/2016
2010 Jaguar XK 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Plenty of "giddy-up-go" with the normally aspirated engine (385 hp.). Ride is a bit stiff not silky smooth as the sales brochure implies, but then again it's a sport-touring vehicle. Interior is superb. The car is classed as a Portfolio edition with some extra options. There is no oil dipstick - electronic readout on dash. Trunk is a bit tight, hard to get one set of golf clubs in it. Uses plastic head lamp covers as compared to my '05 XK8 glass ones (tacky plastic that'll likely get yellowed, glazed & scratched in time). No sunglass compartment built into left side of dash as there was in my '05 XK8. Reliable, well built & gorgeous design - a real head turner. Classy car & well balanced simple design. Had local dealer program "daylight running lights" on for safety. Now trying to see if a rearview camera can be installed. Overall, I love it even though it has no variable utility other than getting from point A to point B in style...I use my '14 GMC Terrain for grunt duty. Just bought a "T" shirt: "YOU CAN'T BUY HAPPINESS, BUT YOU CAN BUY A JAGUAR XK AND THAT'S KIND OF THE SAME THING"
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Great Car
Ron Martin, 02/11/2016
2010 Jaguar XK 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Fast as hell. Comfortable ride. Nothing wrong with the car.
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Perhaps the flat out best car on the planet
1970l78, 06/17/2011
2011 Jaguar XK XKR175 75th Anniversary Limited Ed. 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
Just bought my new 2011 XKR Convertible 5 weeks ago. I can't begin to tell everyone out there how amazing this car is. Had a 2007 on a 2 year lease a few years back and that was just the 300hp XK. I thought that car was wicked. How wrong I was. Never has so much power been combined with such grace. Great looks, flat out astounding performance, and finally I feel like a rock star again. Can't wait to go to work in the morning. Can't wait to go anywhere in this car. Wow. Love it.
Better than I had hoped!
PRI, 11/20/2010
2011 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have ever owned and that includes a lot of great cars (even a new 1974 XKE convertible). Before I bought it, I compared it to test drives of the MB SL 500, the Porsche Carrera and BMW 650I. The XKR won the comparison easily IMO. The acceleration from any speed is awesome. People are always pulling-up alongside to tell me how great it looks and sounds! Better city mileage than the 2008 BMW 750I I had before this car. Much simpler to operate than a BMW. I wanted a fantastic GT and now I have one. Jaguar's motto of "Grace with Pace" says it all. I will keep this car forever!
2010 JAGUAR XK CONVERTIBLE
ADRIAN F, 03/08/2020
updated 03/16/2021
2010 Jaguar XK 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased in nov 2019 with 36 k miles. Car did not have a clean car fax,however, the previous damage was cosmetic on the right rear quarter panel. I've now driven it 2 k miles and although the (non-jaguar) selling dealer claimed it was serviced, i went ahead and had a full service performed,including new tires, rotors & pads. Car drives as if it was new, and loves to go +90 mph!!! It is silver blue with navy soft top,and cream leather seats.Everything works!!! This is my 4 th jaguar, all"post Ford motor company" and all have been way superior than the mbz's, BMW's, Lexus' ,etc, only regular maintenance, "no check engine lights -ever!" sir ian callum, current and long-time jaguar chief designer never ceases to amaze! Love,love, love, my 2010 xk
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XKRS - After 1 Year, Still Exciting!
67es335, 05/02/2013
updated 05/03/2016
2012 Jaguar XK XKR-S 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
No rattles or repairs. I've had it on the track twice. Each time was a full day and there is still life in the P zeros! The car loves to be driven on the track hard. No break fade or overheating, it just wants more! On the street it is not high strung or difficult to drive but very smooth and easy. The stability control system in track mode is so liberal that I can't tell the difference from track mode and full off! The car sticks like it has glue on the tires but it does have snap over-steer and needs to be driven with respect if you intend to drive with the traction control in track mode of off (not!). The rear end can be very light and twitchy but that is part of what makes it exciting! A couple of years later: I traded the XKRS in for an F Type R. The F Type R is a far better sports car but the XKRS is a great GT car. I miss the XKRS. The back seats were very convenient. I never had a problem with the car during my 3 years of ownership. The problem with the XKRS is the snap over-steer. If you leave the stability control system on the car is perfectly safe and fun to drive. Jaguar has a way of making their cars feel special. When ever I get in and start getting the car ready to drive I can feel my heart step up a beat with excitement. It's really hard to put your finger on what exactly makes driving a Jaguar exciting. My Father's BMW 740 didn't do that for me and neither has any other car that I have driven. I guess that's why I keep buying Jaguars. A neighbor from down the street asked me if I worked for Jaguar because of all the different Jaguars that he has seen in front of my house. I said no I just like them.
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Expectation Winner
BPS, 07/05/2010
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car has surpassed my expectations in terms of performance and exhaust sound. I really enjoy driving it. More than my 3 year old 2008 911 4S Cab. I am a loyal fan and believer now.
5 Star Fun
Jaguar Jockey, 03/31/2017
updated 04/03/2018
2010 Jaguar XK 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is comfortable and a blast to drive. Plan on keeping it as long as I can get in and out of it. A classic in my view.
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Love it
malcum1, 07/18/2013
2012 Jaguar XK XKR-S 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I use my XK R-S convertible as an everyday driver and I love it. Its good in traffic, or if I'm out for a joy ride. The acceleration is stupefying and I haven't had any issues with the car at all.
Jaguar exceeded my expecations!
Steve, 03/05/2010
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a "fire enging red" XKR convertible with tan top, tan interior, plus chrome wheels. Previously I have a similar XK8 convertible. Guys shout compliments at me from the sidewalk as I go by. Jaguar has created an elegant design with a monster engine!
2010 XKR Coupe
Bruno, 04/04/2010
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased the 2010 XKR Coupe, after testing Mercedes, BMW (My wife didn't like the design of the E63 AMG or BMW Ms as much as the XKR).I do really enjoy every minute I drive it. The car design is amazing (in particular with the 20 Inch Wheels), and while it's really fast, it's never brutal. The interior filters very well the exterior noises. The seats are top notch and you can easily find your perfect driving position. You can drive for hours and not getting tired. The brakes are very strong (expected !). So far my mileage is 17 mpg Avg. (No gas Guzzler Tax compare to the E63 AMG) A fantastic GT, and an eye catcher (same designer than Ashton Martin)
Sexy Pussycat
Mitch, 11/02/2010
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Awesome, Love it, can't Believe the Attention. Gathers crowd. Everywhere I Go.
what a car!!!!
71tbird, 05/21/2021
2011 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a 2011 xkr and it is a fantastic car - great grand tourer with plenty of room for 2 passengers and a back set to to put a few things on, plus power available when ever needed. The supercharged engine is strong, fast and responsive. My only problem is I can't think of a car to replace it, so I will keep driving it
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What a Cat!!!!!
brooklyn_lion, 04/03/2011
2011 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My previous car was Jaguar 2007 XK convertible, which I thought could not really be improved on. Well, I was wrong! Kudos to Tata for making Jag even better and luxurious; Ford has made a big mistake selling it! When I first turned on the engine of my new Salsa Red XKR with charcoal interior, I was blown away by the sound! Few minutes later I was blown away by the engine power. This is the most amazing car! It grabs attention everywhere. It is gorgeous, fast, slick. Interior is to die for! Dealership was fantastic!
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HOWARD, 11/22/2009
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased both the XKR and XF sedan. The XKR conv. is fantastic. No complaints. Fast and furious when needed! Interior and body quality excellent. I think they are great cars. Jaguar has come a long way!!
Amazing car for the money
ProDriver, 09/23/2009
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is the perfect car for me. Incredibly sexy looks, excellent performance (when desired), smooth ride and great gas mileage (considering power), and exclusiveness that you can't get with a Corvette, 911, Shelby etc. I get positive comments on a daily basis which, let's face it, makes you feel good about your car.
One Angry Cat
fred wheeler, 02/07/2010
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2010 Jag XKR after close comparison shopping with M3,M6, and 911s. The Jags looks trumped the others but I wasn't sure about the chassis and performance of the new 5.0 engine.Well I absolutely love this car! I have owned many sports cars but this car is a stunner. Performance is spectacular, torque is outstanding, and I have averaged 19 mpg on the first 1,800 miles. The sound system is incredible and the Bowers & Wilkins speakers are as good as it gets. Truly a world class touring car. A car that can be pussy cat to drive or a "scalded cat" on demand.
Short Term Review
dirtdoc1, 11/11/2009
2010 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Performance: With 510hp & peak torque at 2500rpm with the CATS system disabled, it is hard to keep the back wheels from spinning while the rear end kicks out. Anymore power would be a waste. Interior is all stitched leather, suede and wood. It reminds me of a Ferarri inside. Not many bells and whistles and NO VOICE ACTIVATION!! This car is all about performance, which is why it is surprising that they did not use racing pedals and steering wheel. The auto door lock does not work, which is why I gave it a 6 for reliability. The engine is covered with plastic - very cheezy! The back seats are for CD's. This car is fun to drive and fun to look at. It is a rocket on rails, Jag should be proud!
Still Early In, But Enjoying
SteveO, 05/10/2022
2012 Jaguar XK 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We are still early into the ownership of this car, but it has been a positive experience so far. The lines are so attractive that everyone still thinks it is a brand new car. The cabin is very nice, and the performance and handling are good. I wouldn't drag race this car, but it moves nicely on the parkway.
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Horrible company.
MadMan, 06/25/2010
2011 Jaguar XK XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
7 of 44 people found this review helpful
Engine seized after 15k miles. Jaguar will not take care of it although it is under warranty. Beware of this company. Their customer service is the worst. I have owned BMW, Lexus and and this xkr convertible. I will never buy another Jaguar. I am going with a BMW. Wish I could afford a Lexus lfa. Don't buy Jaguar. Trust me!
Soul mate
Frank McCormack, 09/11/2021
2012 Jaguar XK XKR-S 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Make sure you can drive as this car can be a handful. A few simple mods unleashes the car as it should be totally luv mine an awesome car.
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Soon available to a good home!
Timo, 04/12/2020
2010 Jaguar XK 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
Have loved this car!