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Enough of the hybrid nonsense for today. Let's talk about luxury. The Jaguar is just one of those brands that bleeds luxury, and the smell of big money. It is a brand that many dream to have in their garage, but most of us just don't have the cash to spend on something like transportation, and for the most part showing off. We;'re lucky to have the spare cash to buy a Ladybug cleaner, much less a Jag.
Never mind that Jags have had a well-deserved reputation for quality issues (since eliminated thanks to years under Ford’s umbrella) and, of course, the dreaded Lucas electrical system (also eliminated). Jaguars have a certain panache that any manufacturer would love to emulate.
The 2010 XK is a perfect example of the direction Jaguar has been heading over the past few years and where it has positioned itself. For example, at one time it would have been unthinkable for a Jaguar XK not to have a stick shift. The new XK now has Jaguar DriveSelect, first introduced on the XF. This consists of a knob that rises out of the center console when the engine fires. Simply turn the knob to choose your gear (automatic, of course). Even after a week I found myself reaching for the lever that I felt should have been on the steering column. I guess you learn… full review
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