Jaguar XK Dynamic R and F-type R coupé tested 

Woah woah woah, "You can trace the XK's chassis back to the XJS"? Steve, totally wrong. The 2nd gen XK has/had an aluminium monocoque, in fact the F-Type uses a heavily modified & cut down version of it (hence the F's slight weight problem).

There's nothing I'd rather have than an XK. Simply my favorite car. The F-Type is amazing, but there's something special about the XK.

The Jaguar XK, though I've never driven it yet, it has changed my life. Back in 1998, when I was 6, I played my first ever computer game - Need For Speed III: Hot Pursuit. And it featured a Jaguar XK8. Though all other cars were faster, more exotic, it's the XK8 that got my attention. It was the first car I ever looked into (books and journals then, obviously), therefore, Jaguar XK helped me to become a petrolhead. I will be ever so grateful to it even though its production has ceased. Thank you, XK, for changing the course of my life. :)

I kind of tuned out after sutcliff said the x150 can trace its platform lineage back to the XJS. As one of the engineers involved in both the x100 and x150 can say this is wrong. The x150 was a totally new platform conpared to the x100 and XJS before it

I hope Jaguar brings back the XK. I like the F-type but the XK is marvelous, a timeless car. It must bring it back, renewed, more improved. It's a big mistake not producing it again.

In 2020 the XK has aged well

F type is one of the best looking cars ever, but when you put them next to each other I am not sure... XK might be better looking.. hmm. Anyway, amazing looking cars.

I think the XK looks better than the f type, and it's still a fresh looking thing compared to the bmw 6 series and mercedes SL. Would love to own one of these things

Disappointed by this - so many fundamental errors (e.g. the current XK was all-new in 2007 and bears no relationship whatever to the previous XK nor to the XJS) and the descriptions of the two cars' behaviour and how he'd like the next XK to shape up are very vague and uninformative.

As viewed from 2022, believe you will find that it is the XK150 (XK and XKR) that has emerged as the true classic, particularly in post 2010 (USA) form. A thoroughgoing GT, with plenty of understated style and comfort, plus tremendous real world performance. Notably, the XKR is one of the quickest true grand touring coupes ever made. Yes, the previous 1990's X100 platform (sold through 2006) did indeed date back to the XJS - and actually even further back to Jag's late 70's Project 40. The X150 - an all alloy design - has its origins in the aluminum alloy X350 (XJ and XJR) platform. The F type is fundamentally also of this design generation, albeit a smaller and lighter car altogether. In other words, apples and oranges

I felt compelled to add my comments to this video, Firstly let me state that the XK is a 2+2 ie 4 seats.... whereas the F type is a two seater, therefore its like comparing apples to pears for a start. Secondary I have just taken delivery of a brand new XK Signature Convertible that only has 385 BHP...... gosh how do I cope I mean getting to 60mph in 5.3 seconds I mean its just not good enough let alone the 0-100 times of 10.2 seconds....... Let me just dispel any myths about this car - I have owned and driven many of fast cars, twin turbo V6 etc and all I can say is this "old" XK is simply just awesome and even sounds amazing, so if theres anyone thinking of a XK - go ahead and buy one because you wont regret it they are amazing, and in many ways IMO they are the F types more distinguished older brother... I feel I can say this on confidence as I driven both car myself - the XK don't forget is marketed as a GT car....... Rant over.......These guys just bug me when they bang on about not being fast enough and steering not responsive enough....all I say is fkin BullSh!t. These cars are superb and still turn heads, go ahead buy one you wont regret it!!!

The face of this XK R Dynamic (the XK's regular face) looks so much sweeter than the aggressively, grimacing 'try hard' look of the XKR-S. The original XK8 in 1996 looked a bit awkward from its debut imo, but has since grown into a really nice looking car. I hope the replacement will be just as good, and then some.

I think the XK is a more effortlessly elegant looking car than the F Type. Regardless, Jag makes some good looking coupes.

Some of the 'facts' in this article are wrong. The XK has no chassis link back to the XJS. Furthermore, the F-Type IS a shortened XK platform. i.e. the front & rear are common to both vehicles, so to state that one has commonality with the XJS whilst the other is much more modern is wrong. This is common knowledge, so I'm amazed he stated it !

Having erroneously referred to the XK 'chassis' as stemming from the XJS (which it does not) everything else in the video cannot be trusted. I've driven both over long distances - one is a GT and the other a Sports Car. You wouldn't want to hustle corners in an XK and you wouldn't want to drive long distances in an F-Type. I prefer the XK because it does more: Adequate performance, good handling, excellent ride, more space, more comfort, better looking and now, a lot more affordable!

i still kinda preffer the looks of the xk

Does anyone know what the music is that starts after the intro at around 0:05?

I still lust over the original XKR and the XJR of the same time. My dream 2 car garage is a black XKR Coupe and a matching black XJR. And possibly a black S-Type R to daily. It's crazy to imagine that these were all sold as new cars at the same time! The early 2000s are peak Jaguar for me.

Just make the next XJ redesign have a coupe counterpart that competes with the Rolls Royce Wraith and Bentley GT. Jaguar needs a big luxury touring coupe that can actually seat 4 people comfortably.

Keep it up Autocar! Now DRIVE went sell out, I'm appreciating your work even more.:)

XK still looks amazing.

Great video, great insight but i prefer XK Dynamic R over that F type. So sad that there are nomore XK,s what a darn tragedy. 🙁

Wow them roads are so turning me on only if i knew where they was i would have driven there and made love to it.

The XK is a more elegant and beautiful car. I would prefer it over the F-Type.

One must be under six feet tall and less than 200 pounds to appreciate the F-type. I found it claustrophobic and bought an XKR. I'm 6'3" and weight 225 pounds.

Jaguar XK it's much better than F type!

Can anyone tell me what uk road this is????? Thanks

A good friend of mine has owned both the XKR (Past car) and the F-type convertible V6S (current) and I must say, as much as I LOVE the F-type's styling but more than anything the SOUND it produces, I still prefer the beautiful curves of the XK... I don't know, it's just the XK to me is so much classier...perhaps it's the fact that I'm getting old and thus like the "classier" model. -HP

I am a Used Car Buyer and I have just taken delivery of a xk 4 years old 12k on the clock Its a fantastic car and I use it for very long trips all over Europe In three years time I will conceder the F Type The huge draw back is Luggage Space where the XK has loads The XK is a Grand Tourer The F Type is not ??? I know in three years XKs in Jaguar Dealerships will be few on the ground But If I can buy one of the last ones I may well just do that Both stunning cars

both awesome cars, dont know which i like more. my fav jag is still the xj though.

It's 2023 and I still can't accept that we will never have another XJ or XK. Those are cars that define Jaguar. It's like Mercedes dropping the S Class or BMW cancelling the M4/M3. These are cars that define the brand. They are what you see in your head the second you hear Jaguar.

At 0:12 the names are under the wrong cars lol

Where can I find these roads?

As much as the XK has become essentially irrelevant, to a more or less extend because of the F-Type, I can't help but say I'm going to miss it. The XK along with the XF really marked a new beginning for Jag not so long ago & look where they've ended up. It's great to see Jag back to their full potential making some of the most desirable cars in the world. I also think the XF might actually be prettier in red than the F-Type at least in the spec they both came in seen here...

I have a 2007 XKR and I wouldn't change it for an F-Type. (I would however for an XKR-S). I think the F-Type is a kid's car, while the XKR is a gentleman's car. By the way, I don't have to ask my girl to keep my jacket, while I drive her to dinner out... (That's what those two rear seats are there for, to take the extra luggage(!), while an F-Type has NO room for a week-end bag!). With the F-Type, Jaguar is trying to compete with the 911. That's not what Jag Lovers want. We want a Grand Tourer (with an R), not a Kart...

FType is a roadster. XK is a GT.

I hope they keep the XK as a 6-series and s-class coupe rival...come on jag you can do it!!

Does anyone know the soundtrack on this video? Thanks!

I like the bordeaux colored one

What is the color of the jaguar XKR? I believe there are 2 red colors available in the catalogue

The XK concept is one of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen. Unfortunately, as it aged the XK strayed away from that.

Lot of people think the ck is more comfy , I know of a guy who went in to by the f type but came out with the xkr . Your the first I've hered of to say the f type is better .

They both are beautiful I would take any of them in green British racing

quality comments by this guy, as usual.

XK Is like a brother & F-type is like the sister of the jaguar family

No more XK? Sad face. Really lovely cars.

10 years on and we are still waiting for “the next XK”

Which roads are these..??

Lol at 2:57 he says the F-Type is roomier and a more comfortable driving position even tough the XK is the grand tourer and the F type is the cramped sports car.

Still Love the XK

But I do like the XK more !

Xkr all the way ,so beautifull ,long bonnet . The style is simply magnificent.

So fascinating !!!

I prefer the XK, think it looks better and I like a 2+2 over a 2 seater with no backseat.

0:14 mistake

Where is this road?

Cannot bear this man

I like my XKR!

does anyone know where did steve go??

You guys got the car labels around the wrong way at the start - the f-type is on the left, not the right.

What are you talking about? Neither car has a 'chassis' - both are monocoque all aluminium construction and the XK platform was entirely new - no DNA route to any previous Jaguars - not even the previous all steel X100. Also, having driven both, the lighter F-Type has a harder ride and a noisier cabin and is more of a sports car than the XK which is a very comfortable Grand Tourer.

Aren't the car titles in the beginning mixed up?

I own the 2015 XK Portfolio Coupe

XKR all day

The Jaguar XK has been around since 1948. Not 18 years as you state

that guy hasnt a clue or he was scripted the details .both cars have the same chassis ffs, and the xkr shown has the 8 speed box !

Does anyone know the location this video was shot? Seems a nice place to drive around.

The F-type represents an evolution in performance.

Steve - you're wrong. First, the XK that you're driving in this video is built on Jaguar's aluminum architecture first seen in the 2009 XJ - so there is NO XJ-S DNA in the XK - at all - full stop. Secondly, the F type is built on a truncated XK chassis - essentially an XK with a shortened boot. If you don't believe me, take a tour at the Castle Bromwich plant where F Type's are built and ask the engineers yourself....like I did. You're considered a trusted source - so do your homework mate!

I would quicker buy the XK cause I just think it looks a little bit better, but that F-type does sound incredible in person

As a previous XKRS owner and a current R Coupe owner I agree with everything he said. The interesting thing is the R Coupe doesn't feel as fast in a straight line. That is because the suspension is better and it is much more rigid. The feeling of speed in many cars is the body twisting and the suspension struggling to handle the torque. The F Type is a much better car than the XKRS. It is so much more enjoyable to be in the R Coupe. I think the XKRS in black or dark gray looks better than the R Coupe. It looks more special and more menacing. That and the extra storage is what I miss about the XKRS.

Still XK!!!

Pretty sure the XK Dynamic R had the top speed limiter reset to 174mph, not 155mph as your stats say.

Whys there going to be a new xk

F-Type doesn't have an semi-automatic. It's a full on 8-speed auto by ZF.

They’re not designed for the same purpose. The XK is a proper GT.

XK had the best looking coupe and convertible to be made in this century to date.

The xk has always been a gt car the f type is a sports car...no real comparison.

Yet , the XKR is way better good looking .. very sexy pretty car

Lol they mixed up the labels at the start of the video, around 0:13

Hi Autocar, how about a little madness? - let´s see how fast cars can go in reverse gear. ;D

Jaguar Please Bring Back the 2+2 XKR in 2021. Because Aston-Martin DB11 V8 is $234,456. 78. and the BMW 850i is $123,456. 78

The XKR is far, far better looking than the F-Type. Period

So you want a more refined, less tail happy F-Type. Why not the V6 S?

The F-Type is sexy while the XK is beautiful, different sides of the same coin. Give me the XK for the highways and the F-Type for the canyons!

Hmmm... I'm 6ft 3ins tall and my Jags have ranged from a n E-Type convertible in 1970 through three big XJs, an XF and now an XKR (2007, all ali 4.2-litre supercharged V8). The problem is space, I first wanted an XK8. Salesman said: "If we cut your head off and about 8-inches off your legs, you'll be comfortable. Seriously sir, DON'T BUY IT. I bought a Merc CLS instead. But I love Jags. The XF-S followed, and retirement present to me is the XKR, which was finally designed for people taller than munchkins. But I want the roll-out 2014 XK Dynamic R as, I think, my last car. Wife and I are arguing about the colour...Any offers?

Imagine this. The next XK should be a GT a real GT car. $ seats 4 doors

Xkr should be made with manual transmission option

what year is this XK-R

I'd pick the legendary XK over the toyish F-type. It's a timeless GT and no other Jag can replace it. I hope Jaguar brings it back in production. It's an expensive car to run and insure but I still want it.

A Jag SUV - yes please!

I understand Jag's decision to not make a new XK. They're gonna make an XJ Coupe, so I don't see how they could make room between that and the F-Type for a new XK.

Lol they got the labels wrong at the start of the video. They had the xkr label over the f-type and the f-type label over the xkr.

XK was and still is better than the F-Type. It's more usable, more refined, I think it's better looking personally and way better value.

Sad that he's wrong about most things. The chassis in the XK was totally new, and the F-Type is basically a shorter version of it. The gearbox in both is a ZF fully automatic, no semi auto in either.

Steve Sutcliffe talking out of his ass here. The x100 which looked really different was XJS based. This car the x150 has a bonded and riveted aluminium monocoque chassis and uses an all-aluminium construction, quite similar to how the F-Type is built. Autocar you should be ashamed being a car mag and posting something like this on the internet!!!

I want to know how much it costs to produce such a video. Just having a good informative test driver driving these cars on a b-road is seriously good enough to me. And judging by myself i dont think this kinda video will cost awful alot dough regardless autocar is a mag. So yeah, think about this DRIVE+.

I wish all of you car blogs would get a clue and realize that people are more interested in looking at the car than the presenter.

It's OK you don't have to show any cutaways of the inside of the freaking vehicle just a picture of you sitting in your shorts is fine for me

I am a Jag Master Tech of 19 years. I drive them and work on them everyday and would take an XKR over Ftype all day long. The XKR is a real quality, well made and designed car. The Ftype is just a cheap trash toy in comparison and is annoying EVERY time you start it and the engine `flares` making you look like like a massive dickhead, especially when you are trying to just start it quietly at 1am. The XKR does it all, with more quality.