The Jaguar XKR is an exhilarating experience even before you step inside. The convertible option has the appearance of a hard top with all of the attendant benefits: thermal and acoustic insulation are assured.
On the road to Beachy Head the XKR held steadfast against the prevailing gales, stepping outside of the car was an altogether different experience. Even along torturous coast front roads the acceleration of the XKR provides exciting overtaking opportunities, ensuring unspoilt views. Such is the XKR’s accommodating nature that

sleep was possible all the way to the coast, whilst other road passengers were surely weather-beaten.
The electronic key fob sits snugly in the hand, with options to operate remotely: locks, lights even hazards and the obligatory golfbag sized boot. On locking the vehicle remotely, the wing mirrors sweep inwards gracefully without harming the lines and appearance of the vehicle generally. The tactile experience once inside gives pause for thought.
Driving an XKR through the busy streets of Westminster provides

iconic backdrops against which a Jaguar seems at home amongst all of the great British Institutions. Contrary to the normal state of affairs the London traffic stopped voluntarily during the shoot. Respect and admiration are a given in this car as well as attention, which some may court more than others. Even a procession of schoolchildren were halted in their tracks. A sure fire sign of a future engineer is a school kid who notices the car but not the fashion model.