Jaguar’s much sought after new XK sports car has claimed the prestigious Car of the Year' award at the recently held 2006 Auto Express New Car Honours. The XK Coupe also came out on top in the 'Best Coupe' category, ahead of the BMW 6 Series and the Porsche 911.
The launch of the new XK earlier this year marked the beginning of an exciting era for Jaguar in terms of design and engineering, and reinforces the marque's reputation for building beautiful, fast cars that are as thrilling to drive as they are gorgeous to look at.
David Johns, Editor in Chief at Auto Express said: "From the moment we first heard rumours about the new Jaguar XK we were excited. But it was only when we drove Coventry’s cat back to back against rivals on UK roads that we realised what an astonishing achievement this car really is. The driving experience matches your mood – soothing for a long drive home after work, invigorating for a weekend blast.”
Latest sales results prove that customers feel the same too. So far this year all 200 XK sports cars allocated to the Middle East have been sold out. Globally, Jaguar has already sold more than 8,000 XK's and the orders are still pouring in.
The ever-growing popularity of the XK is not only due to its assertive good looks but also because of the fact that the 4.2 litre sports car is undoubtedly the most technologically advanced Jaguar ever built.
