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CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« on: February 14, 2006, 11:30:01 pm »
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First Drive:
2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
2007 Jaguar XK coupeAuto writers from around the globe, including our own Tony Whitney, descended on South Africa to drive the new 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible sports cars. In this special report, Tony says that the XK's performance, comfort and luggage capability make it "much closer to being a real Grand Tourer than some of its competitors."      More...
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2006, 11:33:46 pm »
That thing is almost gorgeous.  From the rear, it's darn sexy.  Aston Martin like.  The side profile, sleek.  From the front....I can't help but see a bit of Ford in the headlights.  Everything else is nice.  Compared to the competition, only the SL and 6 series come close to looks.....but I think the Jag wins out.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2006, 11:40:18 pm »
Very much improved over the aging XK. Looks really good. But I agree. Something about the front makes it seem off. One of the better looking Jags out right now.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2006, 11:46:49 pm »
I love the sticker on the steering wheel.   :rofl:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/photos/2007/jaguar/xk/07xkcoupe_8.jpg

Changed to comply with strict standards.   :P
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2006, 12:23:11 am »
That interior looks MUCH nicer in beige than black!

And the outside has actually left me feeling a little turned on. Will this be at the Toronto Auto Show? I'd like to...err... get to know it a little better  :inlove:
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2006, 12:43:01 am »
From all angles but the front, it's a great looking car.

But like others have said, the front headlights looks almost too generic - they look Cavalier-ish to me.  I much prefered the last generation headlights.

But it's good to hear one car company is resisting the urge to build heavier and heavier cars.....
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2006, 01:10:02 am »
When I saw the new Jaguar XK in Montreal I knew I saw those lights before.   :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2006, 07:21:21 am »
THat sticker on the steering wheel is really classy  :rofl:
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2006, 08:45:34 am »
OMG, they had this car on TopGear on Sunday (for those who missed it, it was an olympic special).  Anyways, it's awesome I'd take one :)
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2006, 09:58:14 am »
Quote from: mdxtasy on February 14, 2006, 11:46:49 pm
I love the sticker on the steering wheel.   :rofl:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/cgi-bin/schlabo/sp.pl?/photos/2007/jaguar/xk/07xkcoupe_8.jpg&info=2007%20Jaguar%20XK%20coupe


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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2006, 10:01:24 am »
That's even funnier....a CTC linking to a Canadian Driver picture and you get that error!   CarTalkCanada....a CanadianDriver Team Production.  :rofl:

In the article....5th picture down.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2006, 10:03:45 am »
^^ Because you suck at the internet

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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2006, 10:06:19 am »
Quote from: wing on February 15, 2006, 10:03:45 am
^^ Because you suck at the internet

Maybe so...but this isn't my site that's doing this.  ;)
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2006, 10:15:01 am »
It's the script Grant uses, it is very basic, it checks the URL header if the refering site doesn't = canadiandriver.com it says that.  Just remove the script junk and it works.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2006, 11:07:54 am »
The XK is a truly exceptional car on many levels. I think it will compete very well against the
Mercedes SL and that gawd awful ugly 6 series BMW (kinda a 21st century version of a early 90's Camaro) not to mention the overpriced and supremely bland Cadillac XLR. Bravo to the Jaguar crew for coming up with what looks like a real winner!
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2006, 12:11:41 pm »
I think it looks great (a tad too Aston-ish in the front, but still looks good) and a HUGE improvement over the outgoing XK which I didn't like AT ALL - too much like a jellybean. The cat is back.

The photo of the black interior had me making a double-take. Fantastic. That sticker is funny though.
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« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2006, 12:22:51 pm »
I would like to see Jag uses Piano wood in new XK's interior instead of traditional Burled walnut. ;)
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #17 on: February 15, 2006, 01:56:06 pm »
Yeah ...or Glockenshpeill  Plastic as a Faux_BACH position....!!!!!!! :rofl2:



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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #18 on: February 15, 2006, 02:15:38 pm »
I like it. Not super crazy about the exterior styling - the front and the rear tail lights especially don't really say Jaguar. Looks somewhat like a big brother to a Ford Probe. Still the interior and performance are spot on. Certainly better than the gawdaweful 6-series from BMW.
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Re: CD Article: 2007 Jaguar XK coupe and convertible
« Reply #19 on: February 15, 2006, 07:58:57 pm »
it looks like an Aston! Which leads me to believe that since Ford owns both, then Aston and Jag must be sharing some kinda chassis components.
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