Jaguar XKR is worth the steep price - New York Daily News
The good news is that the 2009 Jaguar XKR is probably one of the most beautiful cars on the market today. The bad news (for Jaguar ) is that U. S. sales for cars in the $100,000 price range are down significantly. But, that's neither here nor there, as I'm here to review the car, not pontificate on who might have a deep enough wallet to buy it. I was tickled to see the 2009 Jaguar XKR convertible pull into our office parking lot one sunny Saturday afternoon. RELATED: RACY NEW CORVETTE ZR1 IN A WHOLE NEW LEAGUE The XKR is sleek and new, but definitely inspired by Jaguar's storied past. You can't quite put your finger on it, but the 2009 XKR is reminiscent of past Jaguar models and is a great balance of vintage Jaguar and modern-design upgrades. The XKR stands out from the luxury roadster pack with an all-aluminum structure and body panels that make it lighter than the XK8 it replaced, and more athletic-looking than its competitors. Jaguar also claims that the aluminum structure adds body stiffness for improved handling, ride quality and crashworthiness. I've only driven a few other Jaguars and one of the most memorable things about the interiors or these luxury vehicles is all the wood inside. Source: www.nydailynews.com
