2004 Jaguar XK8 Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Jaguar XK8:

Smooth, sleek and sexy, the XK still maintains considerable appeal despite its advanced age.

-- Edmunds.com

Comfortable seats sit high enough to provide a good view of the road...

-- Consumer Guide

The Jaguar XK8s continue to exude sleek elegance like no other cars on the road.

-- MSN Autos

...the XK8 embraces the E-Type heritage with its long torpedo-shape body, close-knit cockpit and lavish use of polished walnut and cream-colored Connolly leather.

-- Road & Track

What reviewers liked least about the Jaguar XK8:

...cockpit is cramped--especially knee room under steering column.

-- Consumer Guide

Too bad they're falling behind in technology.

-- MSN Autos

If there's a weak point it's the front seats, whose bottom cushions seem on the short side and whose back seem a touch narrow, even for drivers of slim build.

-- Road & Track

Jaguar XK8 Comparisons:

Without a retractable hardtop, XK convertibles lose out to the newer Lexus SC 430, Mercedes-Benz SL, and Cadillac XLR for solid-roof security and insulation.

-- Consumer Guide