Jaguar XK 2005–2009 car dimensions: 4791 mm long, 1892 mm wide and 1329 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,730 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 283 litres.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard with humidity sensing and filtration. Cruise control is standard, with adaptive cruise available as an option. A 7-inch colour touchscreen handles navigation, audio and climate settings. Reverse parking sensors are standard, with front sensors available or fitted on many cars. The cabin has leather seats with power adjustment and memory, plus a supportive grand-touring feel for two occupants.
Boot space measures 283 litres with the roof up. The soft-top folds into its own compartment so luggage room stays usable for weekend bags or golf clubs, though the shallow shape limits taller items. Rear seats offer little space and suit bags more than passengers.
The cabin is driver-focused with soft leather, wood or aluminium trim, and dual-zone climate. Front seats are supportive and heated with 10-way power adjustment standard plus memory. 16-way versions with bolsters available on some packs. The multi-layer soft top keeps noise low when raised. Rear seats suit occasional use only.
Premium unleaded fuel. EPA figures around 15-18 city / 23-27 highway depending on XK or XKR.
Service interval typically 10,000 miles or 12 months.
Standard safety includes dual front and side airbags, active head restraints, ABS with brake assist, stability and traction control, tyre pressure monitoring, and deployable rollover bars on the convertible.
Pedestrian protection via deployable bonnet.
Fuel use is typical for a large V8 grand tourer. Expect premium petrol and real-world figures in the high teens to mid-20s mpg combined on the supercharged XKR or naturally aspirated XK.
Servicing follows a 10,000-mile or annual schedule. The aluminium body and shared Jaguar components keep independent specialist costs reasonable if history is complete.
Safety kit is comprehensive for the era with multiple airbags, electronic stability aids, tyre monitors and convertible-specific roll protection. No official star ratings appear in period data.
Living with the car means watching the power soft top seals and hydraulics, keeping service records for the 4.2 V8 and ZF gearbox, and budgeting for premium tyres and brakes on the XKR.
Length 4791 mm, Width 1892 mm, Height 1329 mm, Wheelbase 2752 mm (XK 2005–2009)
Sources: manufacturer data, Jaguar XK 2008 brochure.