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2005 Jaguar XJ8 (SWB)

Performance  
          Engine 9.0
          Gearbox 9.0
          Steering 8.0
          Brakes 7.0
          Ride 9.0
          Handling 9.0
          Body Structure 8.0
Comfort and Controls  
          Driving Position 9.0
          Control Ergonomics 8.0
          Outward Vision 9.0
          Quietness 9.5
          Ventilation / Air Con 8.0
          Ingress / Egress 9.0
          Front Seat Space 9.0
          Rear Seat Space 9.0
          Luggage / Loading 9.0
Design and Styling  
          Exterior Styling 7.0
          Exterior Finish 9.5
          Interior Styling 7.0
          Interior Finish 8.0
Others  
          Fuel Mileage 7.0
          List Price 7.0
Overall Rating (averaged) 8.36

Here's a Jaguar innovation that works: a electronic parking brake still resembles a mechanical one. It's mighty easy to use and disengages automatically when the accelerator is pressed. Makes BMW's push-button seem silly.

No, that's not Cousin Vinny's head in there. Although the XJ8 makes a good gangster car with enough space in the boot for 4 bodies (or golf bags).

 

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