By: Elena Williams

Summary
2007 Jaguar X-Type is a luxury wagon or sedan that can seat five passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$34,330-US$39,330
Invoice: US$31,241-US$35,791

What is New in 2007 Jaguar X-Type?
Changes to 2007 Jaguar X-Type include premium sound system, driver memory seat, wood-and-leather-trimmed steering wheel, power moonroof, stability control, split-folding rear seat, and premium sound system.

2007 Jaguar X-Type picture (front view)

2007 Jaguar X-Type picture (side view)

Introduction
Although 2007 Jaguar X-Type is an economical and a compact vehicle, it is unable to live up to the standard of its competitors.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Jaguar X-Type is available in two trims of 3.0 and Sport wagon. Options include DVD-based navigation system, satellite radio, premium audio and eighteen-inch wheels.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Jaguar X-Type offers standard 227hp 3.0-liter V6 engine with five-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 18-mpg in city and 24-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors of 2007 Jaguar X-Type are attractive with leather upholstery, chrome trims, and wood veneers. There are few cheap plastic controls and knobs. Interiors are not very spacious.

Safety Features
Safety features of 2007 Jaguar X-Type include standard side curtain airbags for front and rear passengers, front seat side airbags, and knee bolster airbag for driver, antilock brakes, and stability control system with emergency brake system.

Driving Impressions
Supple suspension, precise steering, and accurate brakes offer a comfortable ride.

Pros
All-wheel drive and comfortable ride

Cons
Manual transmission unavailable and insufficient power

By: Elena Williams

Summary
2007 Jaguar XK-Series is a luxury convertible or sports coupe that can seat four passengers. It has two doors.

Price
MSRP: US$74,835-US$91,835
Invoice: US$68,100-US$83,570

What is New in 2007 Jaguar XK-Series?
Changes to 2007 Jaguar XK-Series include spacious interiors, all-aluminum construction, differential styling, and additional luxury features.

2007 Jaguar XK-Series picture (front view)

2007 Jaguar XK-Series picture (side view)

Introduction
2007 Jaguar XK-Series proves to be an apt combination of performance and luxury.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Jaguar XK-Series is available in four trims ranging from XK Coupe to XKR Convertible. Options include adaptive cruise control, adaptive front lighting system, nineteen and twenty-inch wheel designs, premium Alpine surround-sound system, improved leather front seats with trims of poplar wood or burl walnut.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Jaguar XK-Series offers a standard 420hp 4.2-liter V8 engine or 300hp 4.2-liter V8 engine with six-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 17 to 18-mpg in city and 25 to 27-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors are more spacious with exclusive trims on upholstery and driver-focused layout and simple controls. Touch screen controls require improvements.

Safety Features
Standard safety features include traction control, tire-pressure monitor, front-seat side airbags, stability control, and antilock brakes.

Driving Impressions
2007 Jaguar XK-Series offers modest drive with impressive transmission and quick shifts. Gears and acceleration require little improvements, although ride is comfortable and enjoyable.

Pros
Light body weight with ideal combination of performance and luxury

Cons
Side curtain bags unavailable, touch screen operation needs improvement

By: Elena Williams

Summary
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series is a luxury sport sedan or sedan. It can seat five passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$63,585-US$91,335
Invoice: US$57,863-US$83,115

What is New in 2007 Jaguar XJ-Series?
New additions include longer wheelbase, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and leather upholstery of excellent quality for interiors.

2007 Jaguar XJ-Series picture (front view)

2007 Jaguar XJ-Series picture (side view)

Introduction
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series offers a perfect combination of agility, elegance, looks, and a traditional get-up. Additionally, it offers an enjoyable ride.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series is available in five trims ranging from XJ8 to Super V8. Options include Sirius satellite radio, DVD multimedia entertainment system, front park control, sport-tuned suspension, radar-adaptive cruise control, and navigation system.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Jaguar XJ-Series offers a standard 400hp 4.2-liter V8 engine or 300hp 4.2-liter V8 engine with six-speed transmission and overdrive. It delivers 17 to 18-mpg in city and 24 to 27-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors of 2007 Jaguar XJ-Series include exclusive leather upholstery with additional chrome accents and wood veneers. However, seat shapes are uncomfortable and intuitive controls are not clear and easy to operate.

Safety Features
Standard safety features of 2007 Jaguar XJ-Series include stability control, antilock brakes, side curtain airbags, and passenger sensing system.

Driving Impressions
Well-tuned suspension offers comfortable and smooth ride on 2007 Jaguar XJ-Series. However, transmissions require improvements.

Pros
Excellent interiors, controlled ride and drive

Cons
Transmission clumsy, interiors controls not clear and awkwardly shaped seats

By: Elena Williams

Summary
2007 Jaguar S-Type is a luxury sedan or sports sedan that can seat five passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$48,335-US$63,335
Invoice: US$43,985-US$57,635

What is New in 2007 Jaguar S-Type?
Additions include a new luxury package with higher performance levels, adaptive radar-based cruise control, and contrast piping for leather seats.

2007 Jaguar S-Type picture (front view)

2007 Jaguar S-Type picture (side view)

Introduction
2007 Jaguar S-Type offers luxurious interiors with similar feel and comfort while cruising elegantly and attractively.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Jaguar S-Type is available in three trims ranging from 3.0-Liter to 4.2-Liter R. Options include electric rear sun blind, DVD-based navigation system, front park control, moonroof, satellite radio, and dual-zone climate controls.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Jaguar S-Type offers a standard 400hp 4.2-liter V8 engine or 235hp 3.0-liter V6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 19-mpg in city and 28-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors are attractive with excellent leather upholstery, superb wood veneers, and chrome trims. Overall interiors are good, although there are few accessories of cheap plastic.

Safety Features
Safety features include traction control, side curtain airbags for both front and rear passengers, antilock brakes with brake assist, driver side and passenger two-stage airbags, and stability control system.

Driving Impressions
2007 Jaguar S-Type offers a comfortable ride, although reflexes are little slow and subdued. Performance is much lower than other competitors are.

Pros
Exclusive exterior and interior designs

Cons
Engine power unsatisfactory

Just a look at the back on the Jaguar XK Series, new in 2007, brings to mind the future, and that’s true to form. The XK is the epitome of car evolution, with new flairs and designs for the future while it still holds tightly to its roots back with the very first XK way back in 1948. With the typical style of a British luxury car–the wood, the leather, the comfortable silence–this tasty update now comes with both coupe and convertible, and the convertible now offers a top that disappears under the second row of seats instead of being piled up under a tonneau cover.

Not only does the 2007 version offer more space than the 2006 one, but everything pretty much just works better. The steering is more accurate and the brakes have more power, and with the latest adaptive suspension the ride is smooth and the cornering scandalous.

Both versions of the XK come equipped with a 300 horsepower V8 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Equipment that comes standard with both coupe and convertible includes such features Bluetooth technology, keyless entry and start, cruise control, a 6 CD-changer and MP3 player, and a seven inch video display. Don’t get me started on the options. Okay, they’re

• adaptive cruise control with a forward-alert system and audible warning
• soft leather upholstery
• 520-watt Alpine sound system with, count ‘em, eight speakers

And since you know you’re going to be driving a little faster than usual in a Jaguar, and maybe paying a little more attention to one of those six CDs or the wind racing over your head (be careful! but we’re facing the facts, here), it’s good to know what kind of safety features the car comes with, right? Right.

• air bags in front and on the side
• ABS with EBD
• traction control
• dynamic stability control
• track feature
• two rollover bars that stabilize the rear (not on the coupe)
• electronic rollover mitigation

What’s not to like?

Cheers,

Fashun Guadarrama