The XKR is one of the most beautiful cars ever made imo. It's a dignified performance GT rather than just another tiny sports car, and it has some breathtaking curves, especially in the "hips". Absolutely in love with it in every way.
Agreed, just as Mercedes resurrected the SL I hope Jag does the same with the XK. With good marketing there's enough room in Jag's lineup for the F-Type, XK and SUVs
Woah woah woah, "You can trace the XK's chassis back to the XJS"? Steve, totally wrong. The 2nd gen XK has/had an aluminium monocoque, in fact the F-Type uses a heavily modified & cut down version of it (hence the F's slight weight problem).
Yes the previous model x100 shared xjs under pinning to save money when designed and helped boost flagging Jaguar sales which it did and helped save Jag from going under as its gorgeous design sold massively in the U.S.
I kind of tuned out after sutcliff said the x150 can trace its platform lineage back to the XJS. As one of the engineers involved in both the x100 and x150 can say this is wrong. The x150 was a totally new platform conpared to the x100 and XJS before it
I think the XK looks better than the f type, and it's still a fresh looking thing compared to the bmw 6 series and mercedes SL. Would love to own one of these things
***** Sour grapes my friend. You'll get over it when you buy the R Coupe. The R Coupe is a true sports car. The M6 and SL are grand tours. They are nice GT cars but are not in the same league as the R Coupe. I never thought I would be saying that. Great job Jaguar and Tata! Tata is the deep pocket that has allowed Jag to finally compete with the Germans. I am loving these times in the Auto industry!!!
My Jag has beaten every car there is if it's stock!Audi R8's,all ugly ass mercedes and BMW's,Dodge Viper RT,GTS,AND SRT10's.Beaten A Ferrari 550 Maranello,2013 Mustang GT500,2009Corvette Z06.The only thing that has EVER beaten my 2008 Jaguar XKR is a 2014 Chevy SS that had a shit load of professional mods done to it.Other than that,my jag has damn near destroyed all of the so called competition!Only thing left to say is please don't take your weak ugly ass BMW or Mercedes and try to race me with it,because I will make you sell the hell out that ugly shit lmao
The face of this XK R Dynamic (the XK's regular face) looks so much sweeter than the aggressively, grimacing 'try hard' look of the XKR-S. The original XK8 in 1996 looked a bit awkward from its debut imo, but has since grown into a really nice looking car. I hope the replacement will be just as good, and then some.
Some of the 'facts' in this article are wrong. The XK has no chassis link back to the XJS. Furthermore, the F-Type IS a shortened XK platform. i.e. the front & rear are common to both vehicles, so to state that one has commonality with the XJS whilst the other is much more modern is wrong. This is common knowledge, so I'm amazed he stated it !
Lewis72 he also said the F type was more comfortable on the same road. I've been in both a fully blown XKR-S and also the F type R AWD, and the F type was noticeably more jiggly / rough over poor roads. The XK is still the more "wafty" of the two.
Strange review indeed. Six weeks ago I finally bought myself a used 2013 XK. Why? Because I did not like the F Type - not only because I am 6.4 (the F Type is made for tiny people only), but also because it drives smoother, the V8 sound is nicer (the stupid crackling noises of the F Type get annoying quickly), even the six speed seems at least equal … ah, about everything just feels better. The XK feels so safe on the German Autobahn whereas the F Type scared me (not only because side and back visibility is a catastrophe). Yes, XK's electronic systems are not up to date, but who cares if everything else feels just perfect. In short, I don’t understand the F Type hype at all.
Just make the next XJ redesign have a coupe counterpart that competes with the Rolls Royce Wraith and Bentley GT. Jaguar needs a big luxury touring coupe that can actually seat 4 people comfortably.
dham629 Yeah Jag needs a jag version of the Maserati Granturismo. thats faster, quicker, better ride, better handling, smaller outside/bigger inside, better navtronics for 1/2 the price.!
I felt compelled to add my comments to this video, Firstly let me state that the XK is a 2+2 ie 4 seats.... whereas the F type is a two seater, therefore its like comparing apples to pears for a start. Secondary I have just taken delivery of a brand new XK Signature Convertible that only has 385 BHP...... gosh how do I cope I mean getting to 60mph in 5.3 seconds I mean its just not good enough let alone the 0-100 times of 10.2 seconds....... Let me just dispel any myths about this car - I have owned and driven many of fast cars, twin turbo V6 etc and all I can say is this "old" XK is simply just awesome and even sounds amazing, so if theres anyone thinking of a XK - go ahead and buy one because you wont regret it they are amazing, and in many ways IMO they are the F types more distinguished older brother... I feel I can say this on confidence as I driven both car myself - the XK don't forget is marketed as a GT car....... Rant over.......These guys just bug me when they bang on about not being fast enough and steering not responsive enough....all I say is fkin BullSh!t. These cars are superb and still turn heads, go ahead buy one you wont regret it!!!
I still lust over the original XKR and the XJR of the same time. My dream 2 car garage is a black XKR Coupe and a matching black XJR. And possibly a black S-Type R to daily. It's crazy to imagine that these were all sold as new cars at the same time! The early 2000s are peak Jaguar for me.
They definitely produced some great cars during the Ford years. They also produced some stinkers, like the X-Type. My dream garage looks a lot like yours. However I think I'd swap out the S-Type R for an XF-R to daily. Would be happy with either though!
It's 2023 and I still can't accept that we will never have another XJ or XK. Those are cars that define Jaguar. It's like Mercedes dropping the S Class or BMW cancelling the M4/M3. These are cars that define the brand. They are what you see in your head the second you hear Jaguar.
Steve - you're wrong. First, the XK that you're driving in this video is built on Jaguar's aluminum architecture first seen in the 2009 XJ - so there is NO XJ-S DNA in the XK - at all - full stop. Secondly, the F type is built on a truncated XK chassis - essentially an XK with a shortened boot. If you don't believe me, take a tour at the Castle Bromwich plant where F Type's are built and ask the engineers yourself....like I did. You're considered a trusted source - so do your homework mate!
I have a 2007 XKR and I wouldn't change it for an F-Type. (I would however for an XKR-S). I think the F-Type is a kid's car, while the XKR is a gentleman's car. By the way, I don't have to ask my girl to keep my jacket, while I drive her to dinner out... (That's what those two rear seats are there for, to take the extra luggage(!), while an F-Type has NO room for a week-end bag!). With the F-Type, Jaguar is trying to compete with the 911. That's not what Jag Lovers want. We want a Grand Tourer (with an R), not a Kart...
Same opinion her , i have an XKR 2007 & wouldnt change it with anything but the XKR-S . As for the girlfriend , we both can have lots of them just when we park our XKR infront of any place . Its an eye contact , attractive as well
xkr got better headlights,better looking front grill and hood.The only the the F-type got going for it is a better looking rear end and better looking taillights.Give the XKR and F-type rear end and the XKR will be the most beautiful car ever created
A good friend of mine has owned both the XKR (Past car) and the F-type convertible V6S (current) and I must say, as much as I LOVE the F-type's styling but more than anything the SOUND it produces, I still prefer the beautiful curves of the XK... I don't know, it's just the XK to me is so much classier...perhaps it's the fact that I'm getting old and thus like the "classier" model. -HP
One must be under six feet tall and less than 200 pounds to appreciate the F-type. I found it claustrophobic and bought an XKR. I'm 6'3" and weight 225 pounds.
What are you talking about? Neither car has a 'chassis' - both are monocoque all aluminium construction and the XK platform was entirely new - no DNA route to any previous Jaguars - not even the previous all steel X100. Also, having driven both, the lighter F-Type has a harder ride and a noisier cabin and is more of a sports car than the XK which is a very comfortable Grand Tourer.
Lot of people think the ck is more comfy , I know of a guy who went in to by the f type but came out with the xkr . Your the first I've hered of to say the f type is better .
I am a Jag Master Tech of 19 years. I drive them and work on them everyday and would take an XKR over Ftype all day long. The XKR is a real quality, well made and designed car. The Ftype is just a cheap trash toy in comparison and is annoying EVERY time you start it and the engine `flares` making you look like like a massive dickhead, especially when you are trying to just start it quietly at 1am. The XKR does it all, with more quality.
@@dr.strange1523 Me too and I appreciate the difference between the two. The XK has been out a long time and it only became "good" when it got a supercharged 5.0 V8 to push it along. The XK's interior is dated and the look is "classic" being a GT cruiser whilst the F type is a more of a GT sports car and both of their abilities are far greater than that of the average driver The F Type range has yet to develop as the XK has but it's got a great start but do hope they bring back a RWD model. However saying that I also have an XF Portfolio 5.0 V8 and with only 385 BHP still far more than what's needed on public roads but I think it has the true Jaguar ethos of - Grace Space Pace. It's the oldest one of the bunch and yet still has some better functions than the other two that should be standard with these models. The F Type is far from a cheap trashy toy, it's a very reasonably priced, practical and capable 550 BHP grown up play thing. that not many Jag Master Techs get to really appreciate and I consider the engine flare a great security as no one heard a thing when my friend had his electric car stolen at 1 am in the morning !!!!
You're comparing apples with oranges, of course they're different, they were designed to be! One's a GT, the other well, err, it isn't! The XK is far and away the more beautiful car to look at, I have yet to meet anyone who disputes that. As for value for money, that's a no brainer, get yourself a £70k+ Jaguar XK now for ten grand while you still can!
Hmmm... I'm 6ft 3ins tall and my Jags have ranged from a n E-Type convertible in 1970 through three big XJs, an XF and now an XKR (2007, all ali 4.2-litre supercharged V8). The problem is space, I first wanted an XK8. Salesman said: "If we cut your head off and about 8-inches off your legs, you'll be comfortable. Seriously sir, DON'T BUY IT. I bought a Merc CLS instead. But I love Jags. The XF-S followed, and retirement present to me is the XKR, which was finally designed for people taller than munchkins. But I want the roll-out 2014 XK Dynamic R as, I think, my last car. Wife and I are arguing about the colour...Any offers?
Kaipeternicolas I understand what you mean. To be honest I do kind of agree with you, its just reviewers and companies have been using the word semi auto gearbox for years. to try and make it sound less Civil. eg. the new 540hp F-type is an automatic. instead they'll say its a semi auto, because you can change gear with your fingers etc. I do agree with you but the word semi auto has become the norm nowadays for companies to make their autos sound more sporty. (sorry for long post :/ )
LP640Murcielago Ya I read it sometimes here and there where they claim it's a semi automatic or they call a single clutch sequential automatic. As a journalist, I can't accept wrong facts. My family is in the car magazine business so I do have a bit of a background ;) But glad you understand my point :)
crossover instead of xk, won't even comment on that. xk was a gt that you could drive from france to scotland without being tired, f type is just a toy.
I understand Jag's decision to not make a new XK. They're gonna make an XJ Coupe, so I don't see how they could make room between that and the F-Type for a new XK.
Talking out of his bottom. I have owned xkr's an f type and now the xk dynamic r and the latter is the best. There is absolutely no comparison to the f type the xk is far better. A slower car and not a racer but i'm built for comfort not for speed. My only complaint about the xk is the computer is very dated. the f type you can not even squeeze a bottle of wine inside.
Why would you compare a 2 seater sports car to a 2 + 2 grand tourer? You’re either deliberately trying to discredit yourselves or the XKR. It’s irresponsible British journalism, you are all that’s wrong with this country.
The F-type renders the XK redundant. The new XK would have to be more powerful and larger than the 'baby' F-type, putting it higher up the Jaguar ladder and thus demanding a higher price tag. That would make it a £100k car and that would kill it. There would have been room for a new XK if the F-type was a £40-£60k car.
They need to bring a manual option to the F-Type. The car is clearly about the driving experience, not ultimate precision (unlike the 911) so it makes no sense that the 911 has one and the F-Type doesn't.
Now drive from dover to Monaco in one day That's when you feel the difference The XK is a GT Not a sports car If you want a sports car its the FType lots more noise ect and who the hell advised this guy the XK came from the XJS nonsense
not at all. the XK is a massive grand tourer with a big trunk--built for speed, comfort and luxury over long distances. the F-Type is a full on sports car with an unusably small trunk, aggressive suspension tuning, and a short, nimble chassis. the gentleman polo player and the brash young footballer
DEADHYPE Im not sure there is enough of a difference at the moment. Maybe when the newer car comes along there will be a bigger departure between the two
Oh my how deep has Jag sunk that it's being slagged off by a bloke in shorts and a pink shirt - but you just know it's gone to hell proper when they're building a flippin SUV...
Not the same thing at all. That's like saying Lexus already has an SUV, called the Toyota Land Cruiser. Or that Mercedes-Benz only needs the G-wagen (not that the Range Rover is anything like that agricultural). The Jaguar SUV will be a direct rival for the Porsche Cayenne, emphasising the Sport part of SUV.
***** "Not the same at all"? The latest Range Rover Sport has exactly the same engine for one thing the same. Anyway, it's a false analogy, Jaguar and Range Rover are both premium marques, so is Lexus, but Toyota is not. Nor is the Mercedes analogy valid because Mercedes don't own a separate 4x4/SUV brand. Why do you think Jaguar, whose line mainly consists of executive saloons is any better placed than Range Rover, who basically invented the SUV, to produce a direct rival to the Cayenne? The Cayenne was produced to rival the Range Rover.
no it isn't. Range Rover and Jaguar are the *same* company, it's called "Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC". Porsche and Subaru are *different* companies, so no, not even close to the same thing.
Brascofarian Same engine means nothing. The Corvette has the same basic engine you'll find in GMC trucks - it's just a means of producing power. The Cayenne was never meant to be a Range Rover rival - it was aimed directly at the BMW X5, which itself was aimed at the Mercedes M-class. Perhaps you might question why Porsche got into the SUV business before Audi, despite the latter's advantage in 4x4 experience.
I never liked that front end on the XK, especially the headlights, otherwise it's a beautiful car. On the other hand I loooooove the look of the F-Type.
Jaguar needs makeover desperately. It was one of the most elegant brand in the game but now it is just vulgar. It has become a English muscle car rather than a gentlemen's sports car. Horsepowers, torques seem to be the only things matter now.
The labeling mix-up is absolutely disgusting, coming from an auto-centric channel. You should feel ashamed for allowing the editors to get away with that.
He's on a public road. Maybe he should go back to driving school to learn how to go round a slight bend without crossing to the other side of the road.
Jags are expensive and weigh a lot and still cant match Porsche or Audis or BMWs Jags are tooooo tail happy, cmon Jag engineers give some more TRACTION
The only thing Jaguar could do to the XKR to make it better is remove the rear seats and shorten it - oh they've already done that and called it an F Type.
There's nothing I'd rather have than an XK. Simply my favorite car. The F-Type is amazing, but there's something special about the XK.
Sigurd Hegland well said
The XKR is one of the most beautiful cars ever made imo. It's a dignified performance GT rather than just another tiny sports car, and it has some breathtaking curves, especially in the "hips".
Absolutely in love with it in every way.
I agree. I just bought one. I adore it.
did you get one yet
Agreed, just as Mercedes resurrected the SL I hope Jag does the same with the XK. With good marketing there's enough room in Jag's lineup for the F-Type, XK and SUVs
Woah woah woah, "You can trace the XK's chassis back to the XJS"? Steve, totally wrong. The 2nd gen XK has/had an aluminium monocoque, in fact the F-Type uses a heavily modified & cut down version of it (hence the F's slight weight problem).
Jonny S this is correct. The lead body engineer is one of my good friends.... and the chassis is aluminum!!!! Not a XJS!!!
Aldo the XJS used a chassis (well, monocoque) very similar to the original '68 XJ so you would point to that.
Yes the previous model x100 shared xjs under pinning to save money when designed and helped boost flagging Jaguar sales which it did and helped save Jag from going under as its gorgeous design sold massively in the U.S.
I kind of tuned out after sutcliff said the x150 can trace its platform lineage back to the XJS. As one of the engineers involved in both the x100 and x150 can say this is wrong. The x150 was a totally new platform conpared to the x100 and XJS before it
I think the XK looks better than the f type, and it's still a fresh looking thing compared to the bmw 6 series and mercedes SL.
Would love to own one of these things
***** Sour grapes my friend. You'll get over it when you buy the R Coupe. The R Coupe is a true sports car. The M6 and SL are grand tours. They are nice GT cars but are not in the same league as the R Coupe. I never thought I would be saying that. Great job Jaguar and Tata! Tata is the deep pocket that has allowed Jag to finally compete with the Germans. I am loving these times in the Auto industry!!!
But they don't look as good lol
My Jag has beaten every car there is if it's stock!Audi R8's,all ugly ass mercedes and BMW's,Dodge Viper RT,GTS,AND SRT10's.Beaten A Ferrari 550 Maranello,2013 Mustang GT500,2009Corvette Z06.The only thing that has EVER beaten my 2008 Jaguar XKR is a 2014 Chevy SS that had a shit load of professional mods done to it.Other than that,my jag has damn near destroyed all of the so called competition!Only thing left to say is please don't take your weak ugly ass BMW or Mercedes and try to race me with it,because I will make you sell the hell out that ugly shit lmao
@@lionyleftwich4418 Man chill.
@@E333-m2g LoL 😎
I think the XK is a more effortlessly elegant looking car than the F Type. Regardless, Jag makes some good looking coupes.
In 2020 the XK has aged well
The face of this XK R Dynamic (the XK's regular face) looks so much sweeter than the aggressively, grimacing 'try hard' look of the XKR-S. The original XK8 in 1996 looked a bit awkward from its debut imo, but has since grown into a really nice looking car. I hope the replacement will be just as good, and then some.
Some of the 'facts' in this article are wrong.
The XK has no chassis link back to the XJS. Furthermore, the F-Type IS a shortened XK platform. i.e. the front & rear are common to both vehicles, so to state that one has commonality with the XJS whilst the other is much more modern is wrong.
This is common knowledge, so I'm amazed he stated it !
Lewis72 he also said the F type was more comfortable on the same road. I've been in both a fully blown XKR-S and also the F type R AWD, and the F type was noticeably more jiggly / rough over poor roads. The XK is still the more "wafty" of the two.
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Yes, it would seem as though his info is concerning the X100 car and not the X150.
Strange review indeed. Six weeks ago I finally bought myself a used 2013 XK. Why? Because I did not like the F
Type - not only because I am 6.4 (the F Type is made for tiny people only), but also because it drives smoother, the V8 sound is nicer (the stupid crackling noises of the F Type get annoying quickly), even the six speed seems at least equal … ah, about everything just feels better. The XK feels so safe on the German Autobahn whereas the F Type scared me (not only because side and back visibility is a catastrophe). Yes, XK's electronic systems are not up to date, but who cares if everything else feels just perfect. In short, I don’t understand the F Type hype at all.
Lewis72 this guy is great I love him.... but holy Crap he don’t k is his asshole from his elbow about the best car ever made..... the 11-15 XKR!!!
Just make the next XJ redesign have a coupe counterpart that competes with the Rolls Royce Wraith and Bentley GT. Jaguar needs a big luxury touring coupe that can actually seat 4 people comfortably.
dham629 Yeah Jag needs a jag version of the Maserati Granturismo. thats faster, quicker, better ride, better handling, smaller outside/bigger inside, better navtronics for 1/2 the price.!
@@porter8895 uhhh they do.It's called XJR or an XFR...Whichever look you prefer out of the titanic boat family car model jaguars
I felt compelled to add my comments to this video, Firstly let me state that the XK is a 2+2 ie 4 seats.... whereas the F type is a two seater, therefore its like comparing apples to pears for a start. Secondary I have just taken delivery of a brand new XK Signature Convertible that only has 385 BHP...... gosh how do I cope I mean getting to 60mph in 5.3 seconds I mean its just not good enough let alone the 0-100 times of 10.2 seconds.......
Let me just dispel any myths about this car - I have owned and driven many of fast cars, twin turbo V6 etc and all I can say is this "old" XK is simply just awesome and even sounds amazing, so if theres anyone thinking of a XK - go ahead and buy one because you wont regret it they are amazing, and in many ways IMO they are the F types more distinguished older brother...
I feel I can say this on confidence as I driven both car myself - the XK don't forget is marketed as a GT car.......
Rant over.......These guys just bug me when they bang on about not being fast enough and steering not responsive enough....all I say is fkin BullSh!t. These cars are superb and still turn heads, go ahead buy one you wont regret it!!!
I wholeheartedly agree, I've driven both and I prefer the sexier, much classier XK.
I still lust over the original XKR and the XJR of the same time. My dream 2 car garage is a black XKR Coupe and a matching black XJR. And possibly a black S-Type R to daily. It's crazy to imagine that these were all sold as new cars at the same time! The early 2000s are peak Jaguar for me.
They definitely produced some great cars during the Ford years. They also produced some stinkers, like the X-Type. My dream garage looks a lot like yours. However I think I'd swap out the S-Type R for an XF-R to daily. Would be happy with either though!
It's 2023 and I still can't accept that we will never have another XJ or XK. Those are cars that define Jaguar. It's like Mercedes dropping the S Class or BMW cancelling the M4/M3. These are cars that define the brand. They are what you see in your head the second you hear Jaguar.
Steve - you're wrong. First, the XK that you're driving in this video is built on Jaguar's aluminum architecture first seen in the 2009 XJ - so there is NO XJ-S DNA in the XK - at all - full stop. Secondly, the F type is built on a truncated XK chassis - essentially an XK with a shortened boot. If you don't believe me, take a tour at the Castle Bromwich plant where F Type's are built and ask the engineers yourself....like I did. You're considered a trusted source - so do your homework mate!
Great video, great insight but i prefer XK Dynamic R over that F type. So sad that there are nomore XK,s what a darn tragedy. 🙁
I have a 2007 XKR and I wouldn't change it for an F-Type. (I would however for an XKR-S). I think the F-Type is a kid's car, while the XKR is a gentleman's car. By the way, I don't have to ask my girl to keep my jacket, while I drive her to dinner out... (That's what those two rear seats are there for, to take the extra luggage(!), while an F-Type has NO room for a week-end bag!). With the F-Type, Jaguar is trying to compete with the 911. That's not what Jag Lovers want. We want a Grand Tourer (with an R), not a Kart...
my 2007 xkr got Totaled June 5th :'( somebody T-boned my son in it and he's in critical condition
Same opinion her , i have an XKR 2007 & wouldnt change it with anything but the XKR-S . As for the girlfriend , we both can have lots of them just when we park our XKR infront of any place . Its an eye contact , attractive as well
Jaguar XK it's much better than F type!
lol ye they look amazing
In what way?
F-type is actually better in every way
Stripes Tutorials And More Clown. I have driven both.
xkr got better headlights,better looking front grill and hood.The only the the F-type got going for it is a better looking rear end and better looking taillights.Give the XKR and F-type rear end and the XKR will be the most beautiful car ever created
A good friend of mine has owned both the XKR (Past car) and the F-type convertible V6S (current) and I must say, as much as I LOVE the F-type's styling but more than anything the SOUND it produces, I still prefer the beautiful curves of the XK...
I don't know, it's just the XK to me is so much classier...perhaps it's the fact that I'm getting old and thus like the "classier" model.
-HP
***** naw, perhaps we're getting "classier" lol
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The XK is a much prettier car... it just is... compare a razor sharp japanese car to an aston.... that’s the same comparison here!!!
One must be under six feet tall and less than 200 pounds to appreciate the F-type. I found it claustrophobic and bought an XKR. I'm 6'3" and weight 225 pounds.
yeh weight doesn't mean anything. lenght, yes
What are you talking about?
Neither car has a 'chassis' - both are monocoque all aluminium construction and the XK platform was entirely new - no DNA route to any previous Jaguars - not even the previous all steel X100.
Also, having driven both, the lighter F-Type has a harder ride and a noisier cabin and is more of a sports car than the XK which is a very comfortable Grand Tourer.
FType is a roadster. XK is a GT.
XK still looks amazing.
Lot of people think the ck is more comfy , I know of a guy who went in to by the f type but came out with the xkr . Your the first I've hered of to say the f type is better .
The XK concept is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen. Unfortunately, as it aged the XK strayed away from that.
Xkr all the way ,so beautifull ,long bonnet .
The style is simply magnificent.
At 0:12 the names are under the wrong cars lol
I hope they keep the XK as a 6-series and s-class coupe rival...come on jag you can do it!!
I prefer the XK, think it looks better and I like a 2+2 over a 2 seater with no backseat.
Wow them roads are so turning me on only if i knew where they was i would have driven there and made love to it.
But I do like the XK more !
both awesome cars, dont know which i like more. my fav jag is still the xj though.
I am a Jag Master Tech of 19 years. I drive them and work on them everyday and would take an XKR over Ftype all day long. The XKR is a real quality, well made and designed car. The Ftype is just a cheap trash toy in comparison and is annoying EVERY time you start it and the engine `flares` making you look like like a massive dickhead, especially when you are trying to just start it quietly at 1am. The XKR does it all, with more quality.
MeesterDash this is not an uncommon statement from Jag techs.... everyone prefers the XKR!!!! My jag techs tell me this every 2 months
Well put MeesterDash! Really too bad they replaced it with the F type! I miss the XKR and its sound!
Have both... XK for traveling / F-Type for fun.
... but the F-Type isn’t as bad as you say.
@@dr.strange1523 Me too and I appreciate the difference between the two.
The XK has been out a long time and it only became "good" when it got a supercharged 5.0 V8 to push it along. The XK's interior is dated and the look is "classic" being a GT cruiser whilst the F type is a more of a GT sports car and both of their abilities are far greater than that of the average driver The F Type range has yet to develop as the XK has but it's got a great start but do hope they bring back a RWD model.
However saying that I also have an XF Portfolio 5.0 V8 and with only 385 BHP still far more than what's needed on public roads but I think it has the true Jaguar ethos of - Grace Space Pace. It's the oldest one of the bunch and yet still has some better functions than the other two that should be standard with these models.
The F Type is far from a cheap trashy toy, it's a very reasonably priced, practical and capable 550 BHP grown up play thing. that not many Jag Master Techs get to really appreciate and I consider the engine flare a great security as no one heard a thing when my friend had his electric car stolen at 1 am in the morning !!!!
I want a xk maybe in 2 yrs
XK was and still is better than the F-Type. It's more usable, more refined, I think it's better looking personally and way better value.
I like my XKR!
No more XK? Sad face. Really lovely cars.
You're comparing apples with oranges, of course they're different, they were designed to be! One's a GT, the other well, err, it isn't! The XK is far and away the more beautiful car to look at, I have yet to meet anyone who disputes that. As for value for money, that's a no brainer, get yourself a £70k+ Jaguar XK now for ten grand while you still can!
I dispute that for one 😅
Hmmm... I'm 6ft 3ins tall and my Jags have ranged from a n E-Type convertible in 1970 through three big XJs, an XF and now an XKR (2007, all ali 4.2-litre supercharged V8).
The problem is space, I first wanted an XK8. Salesman said: "If we cut your head off and about 8-inches off your legs, you'll be comfortable. Seriously sir, DON'T BUY IT.
I bought a Merc CLS instead.
But I love Jags. The XF-S followed, and retirement present to me is the XKR, which was finally designed for people taller than munchkins. But I want the roll-out 2014 XK Dynamic R as, I think, my last car. Wife and I are arguing about the colour...Any offers?
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At least he was honest.
F-Type doesn't have an semi-automatic. It's a full on 8-speed auto by ZF.
he means mounted to an auto gearbox, and by semi he means paddle shift.
LP640Murcielago Well it doesn't matter what he means. IIt's just a wrong statement.
Kaipeternicolas Exactly.
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I understand what you mean. To be honest I do kind of agree with you, its just reviewers and companies have been using the word semi auto gearbox for years. to try and make it sound less Civil. eg. the new 540hp F-type is an automatic. instead they'll say its a semi auto, because you can change gear with your fingers etc. I do agree with you but the word semi auto has become the norm nowadays for companies to make their autos sound more sporty. (sorry for long post :/ )
LP640Murcielago Ya I read it sometimes here and there where they claim it's a semi automatic or they call a single clutch sequential automatic. As a journalist, I can't accept wrong facts. My family is in the car magazine business so I do have a bit of a background ;) But glad you understand my point :)
What is the color of the jaguar XKR? I believe there are 2 red colors available in the catalogue
The XK is way better looking
Where can I find these roads?
that guy hasnt a clue or he was scripted the details .both cars have the same chassis ffs, and the xkr shown has the 8 speed box !
Pretty sure the XK Dynamic R had the top speed limiter reset to 174mph, not 155mph as your stats say.
Yet , the XKR is way better good looking .. very sexy pretty car
I prefer my XK since I don't have to choose between which of my bitches I take with me since my beagle can go in the backseat.
They both are beautiful I would take any of them in green British racing
I would quicker buy the XK cause I just think it looks a little bit better, but that F-type does sound incredible in person
crossover instead of xk, won't even comment on that. xk was a gt that you could drive from france to scotland without being tired, f type is just a toy.
Jaguar Please Bring Back the 2+2 XKR in 2021. Because Aston-Martin DB11 V8 is $234,456. 78. and the BMW 850i is $123,456. 78
Does anyone know what the music is that starts after the intro at around 0:05?
Still XK!!!
I understand Jag's decision to not make a new XK. They're gonna make an XJ Coupe, so I don't see how they could make room between that and the F-Type for a new XK.
Your wrong. Jaguar is launching a new Xk in 2017
Imagine this. The next XK should be a GT a real GT car. $ seats 4 doors
The XK is beautiful, no doubt.
But to say it looks better than the F-Type? Come on...
It's OK you don't have to show any cutaways of the inside of the freaking vehicle just a picture of you sitting in your shorts is fine for me
Bought an xk from the showroom n 2014 and it is still a real head turner in 2021.A truly beautiful car .
Talking out of his bottom. I have owned xkr's an f type and now the xk dynamic r and the latter is the best. There is absolutely no comparison to the f type the xk is far better. A slower car and not a racer but i'm built for comfort not for speed. My only complaint about the xk is the computer is very dated. the f type you can not even squeeze a bottle of wine inside.
Don't drink and drive then! lol
Aren't the car titles in the beginning mixed up?
Which roads are these..??
Cannot bear this man
Can anyone tell me what uk road this is????? Thanks
Why would you compare a 2 seater sports car to a 2 + 2 grand tourer? You’re either deliberately trying to discredit yourselves or the XKR. It’s irresponsible British journalism, you are all that’s wrong with this country.
You could drive an XK cross country... youd get a sore back and butt from just driving the f type across town.
I would take xkr over fucktype anyday
The F-type renders the XK redundant. The new XK would have to be more powerful and larger than the 'baby' F-type, putting it higher up the Jaguar ladder and thus demanding a higher price tag. That would make it a £100k car and that would kill it. There would have been room for a new XK if the F-type was a £40-£60k car.
Lol they got the labels wrong at the start of the video. They had the xkr label over the f-type and the f-type label over the xkr.
does anyone know where did steve go??
He's on /DRIVE now
Both great cars, I guess because the XK is a old Jag they want to get rid of it and start a new sports car with the F type.
Hi Autocar, how about a little madness? - let´s see how fast cars can go in reverse gear. ;D
They need to bring a manual option to the F-Type. The car is clearly about the driving experience, not ultimate precision (unlike the 911) so it makes no sense that the 911 has one and the F-Type doesn't.
A Jag SUV - yes please!
what year is this XK-R
Like 2012-2014 I believe, whatever the last years body style was
The XK Dynamic R in the video were only made for 2 years 2014 and 2015
Does anyone know the soundtrack on this video?
Thanks!
Yep it's called the Jaguar 5.0 engine :)
So fascinating !!!
Lol they mixed up the labels at the start of the video, around 0:13
Whys there going to be a new xk
I know the F type is a better car, but i like the XKR.
Do we really have to resort to calling a coupe a 'coup'? It's both ridiculous and slightly depressing.
0:14 BMW Employee!
So the XK shares a chassis with a car from 1971?
+xXDahChubChubXx Thats right, The E-Type, one of the worlds most beautiful cars ever made
Test em if you got em..
There is no car to match the Original E type or at most, XK8. Rest are nice cats but the real Jag's sprint lives only in that boundaries.
Now drive from dover to Monaco in one day That's when you feel the difference The XK is a GT Not a sports car If you want a sports car its the FType lots more noise ect and who the hell advised this guy the XK came from the XJS nonsense
F type replaces the XK - surely?
Yeah the V8 version.
The XK series are grand tourers whereas the F-Type is more of a full on sports car, so they may not directly appeal to the same customer.
not at all. the XK is a massive grand tourer with a big trunk--built for speed, comfort and luxury over long distances. the F-Type is a full on sports car with an unusably small trunk, aggressive suspension tuning, and a short, nimble chassis. the gentleman polo player and the brash young footballer
^ I agree. But for time being, the V8 R Coupe comes closest to the big, bad XK.
DEADHYPE Im not sure there is enough of a difference at the moment. Maybe when the newer car comes along there will be a bigger departure between the two
chassis nothing like anything they made previously its all alluminium are you confused ??
F-Type for me please. I wouldnt even need to think about it.
Oh my how deep has Jag sunk that it's being slagged off by a bloke in shorts and a pink shirt - but you just know it's gone to hell proper when they're building a flippin SUV...
I wonder what the Jaguar SUV will be like? A sportier, faster version of the Range Rover? Hmmmm....
Jaguar already have an SUV... it's called Range Rover :/
Not the same thing at all. That's like saying Lexus already has an SUV, called the Toyota Land Cruiser. Or that Mercedes-Benz only needs the G-wagen (not that the Range Rover is anything like that agricultural). The Jaguar SUV will be a direct rival for the Porsche Cayenne, emphasising the Sport part of SUV.
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"Not the same at all"? The latest Range Rover Sport has exactly the same engine for one thing the same. Anyway, it's a false analogy, Jaguar and Range Rover are both premium marques, so is Lexus, but Toyota is not. Nor is the Mercedes analogy valid because Mercedes don't own a separate 4x4/SUV brand. Why do you think Jaguar, whose line mainly consists of executive saloons is any better placed than Range Rover, who basically invented the SUV, to produce a direct rival to the Cayenne? The Cayenne was produced to rival the Range Rover.
No there v8s just go in some range rovers... That's like saying Porsche have a a rally car because there engines go in Subarus.
no it isn't. Range Rover and Jaguar are the *same* company, it's called "Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC". Porsche and Subaru are *different* companies, so no, not even close to the same thing.
Brascofarian Same engine means nothing. The Corvette has the same basic engine you'll find in GMC trucks - it's just a means of producing power. The Cayenne was never meant to be a Range Rover rival - it was aimed directly at the BMW X5, which itself was aimed at the Mercedes M-class. Perhaps you might question why Porsche got into the SUV business before Audi, despite the latter's advantage in 4x4 experience.
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I never liked that front end on the XK, especially the headlights, otherwise it's a beautiful car. On the other hand I loooooove the look of the F-Type.
there will not be another XK petrol jag are going electric
Hmmmmm which to pick if I had the cash for either of these....hmmm...choices. Probably the 911 lol.
Jaguar needs makeover desperately. It was one of the most elegant brand in the game but now it is just vulgar. It has become a English muscle car rather than a gentlemen's sports car. Horsepowers, torques seem to be the only things matter now.
The labeling mix-up is absolutely disgusting, coming from an auto-centric channel. You should feel ashamed for allowing the editors to get away with that.
It Seems. Excellent. salt decorous What do you think, guys...
He's on a public road. Maybe he should go back to driving school to learn how to go round a slight bend without crossing to the other side of the road.
Not sure why this guy is a car reporter, he is wrong on so many points.
The XK was ugly . The F type is so much better . Here's hoping the next XK would be a game changer like the original one back in the 90's .
Jags are expensive and weigh a lot and still cant match Porsche or Audis or BMWs
Jags are tooooo tail happy, cmon Jag engineers give some more TRACTION
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The only thing Jaguar could do to the XKR to make it better is remove the rear seats and shorten it - oh they've already done that and called it an F Type.