Jaguar XKR – Perry Opinion:
Based on the appreciative nods, other drivers inquiring about the XKR at stop lights, and drivers stalking the XKR in traffic like pilot fish following a shark, Jaguar nailed the exterior design of the XKR. The supercharged V8 provides plenty of power to back up the aggressive looks and the transmission applies that power to the rear wheels seamlessly in either automatic or manual mode. Shortfalls include interior build quality, a mediocre stereo system, a design issue where the wood trim needs to flow into the door panels to look complete and a sometimes frustrating keyless entry system. Don’t mistake the XKR as a sports car, it’s more of a true GT car.

Ron Perry