The XK started off with 'Sports' seats and the XK R with 'R Sports' seats, both with 10-way electric adjustment. This is enough for many, but there was the option of 16-way adjustment that includes side bolsters that inflate to give more lateral support.
XF rotary selector added some drama
From 2008, Jaguar improved the look and feel of the XK's cabin with chrome for the column stalks and tungsten finish to the centre console buttons in place of black plastic. The 2008 Portfolio model introduced more luxury to the XK, including a Bowers and Wilkins stereo. However, the satellite navigation fitted to the XK was already feeling outdated.
Even so, the XK's interior had proven to be hard wearing and the Jaguar Drive Selector that replaced the standard gear lever in 2009 adds a touch of drama to the start-up procedure. All X150s have keyless ignition, while keyless entry was a £430 option.
Check carpets for damp from faulty A/C
The air conditioning's drain tube gets blocked up and lets condensed water run into the footwell, so check carpets for staining or damp. The official fix is to remove the dash and replace the pipe, but a cheaper solution is to lower the gearbox and trim the blocked end off the pipe, which is likely to cost around £400 at an independent specialist.
A Coupe is more practical thanks to 300-litre boot space compared to the cabriolet's 200 litres when the roof is folded down. Neither offers much rear seat space, but at least the Coupe has a hatchback tailgate for easy access to the luggage compartment. For the Cabriolet, Adamesh offer a replacement wind deflector that keeps wind buffeting to a minimum and is cheaper than an original from Jaguar. The drop-top's roof is well insulated and has proved very durable.
PHers view:
"The interior trim feels a lot more upscale in the later car too, mainly due to better detailing."
Stuart Burnell