Jaguar XK Convertible (06 on) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on
Last Updated: 24 March 2009
The convertible version of the XK is every inch as good as the coupe - despite losing the roof. It uses the same wonderful V8 engine and offers equally rapid performance, but crucially it handles just as well with pin-sharp steering and wonderful agility through corners. Unlike some alternatives, the XK uses a fabric roof rather than a folding metal affair, but this does help to keep weight down and it's well insulated from noise and extreme temperatures. Inside you'll find superb build quality and an upmarket cabin, while refinement is second to none - the XF making a superbly sophisticated cruiser, even with the top down. Other coupes may be more driver focussed, but few can match the Jaguar's all round abilities. In 2009 it was facelifted with a more powerful 5.0-litre V8 engine replacing the 4.2-litre while exterior changes included new bumpers and LED rear lights.
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Running costs

A car with a list price of £65,000 can never be described as cheap, but you do get plenty of equipment for the money and compared to other upmarket convertibles the Jaguar is competitive when it comes to running costs. That said, fuel consumption is low at just 25mpg (given the performance that's not bad) while servicing is expensive, although you can at least expect superb service from Jaguar dealers.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Every 10,000 miles. Cars from March 2009 have 15,000 mile intervals.

Warranty

Three years/unlimited mileage.

Road tax (12 months)

£475.00 - £475.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1.5 out of 5

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

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Emissions summary

The XK scores badly on the eco front and the 4.2-litre V8 engine emits 269g/km of CO2 and returns 25mpg. However alongside similarly powerful cars it's competitive. The more powerful 5.0-litre introduced in early 2009 is actually cleaner, emitting 264g/km of CO2 but averaging the same 25mpg.

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