The XKR is smooth and elegant, with modern touches blended beautifully with the classic Jaguar shape. It keeps an eye on the past while still moving Jaguar’s style into the future, avoiding the retro quagmire that has so hurt the rest of the line. The hood louvers are functional, venting heat from the supercharger, and the vents behind the front wheels are purely decorative but a very nice touch. We love the muscularity of the sheetmetal bulging over the rear wheels, and the mesh inserts in the grille and lower fascia bespeak performance in an understated way. Even the small ducktail spoiler fits the car perfectly. We could spend hours just looking at this car.