The Jaguar XK is a compact car built from 2000 to 2015 over 4 generations. Most were assembled in the United Kingdom — 100% of those on record. Between 2000 and 2015 it grew 3 cm longer and gained 3 kg. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It depends heavily on which year you buy at 3.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the XK is
The Jaguar XK is a compact car that Jaguar built from 2000 to 2015 — 16 model years. Our measurements put it at 4 generations, the current one starting in 2015. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Jaguar range: F-TYPE, F-PACE, XJ.
Where the XK is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 33 XKs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United Kingdom | SAJ | 2003-2015 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Jaguar VIN decide which of these 4 lines your XK belongs to. What every character in a XK VIN means →
XK generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the XK's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the XK that gives 4 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2006 | 476 cm | 259 cm | 1797 kg | - | - |
| 2009 | 478 cm | 275 cm | 1665 kg | +2 cm | -132 kg |
| 2012 | 478 cm | 275 cm | 1696 kg | +0 cm | +31 kg |
| 2015 | 479 cm | 275 cm | 1800 kg | +1 cm | +104 kg |
Between 2000 and 2015 the XK gained 3 cm in length (+0.6%) and 3 kg in weight (+0.2%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the XK that is 3 kg against 3 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Jaguar XK tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment XK owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Jaguar XK have? Power & range
The Jaguar XK is offered with 1 powertrain — 5L 8-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Jaguar XK, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 5.0L · 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The XK by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Jaguar XK. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | XK | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 29 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 78 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 3.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $2,056/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 52 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Jaguar XK?
The XK is a compact car, built from 2000 to 2015 across 4 generations. Engines offered: V8.
Where is the Jaguar XK made?
Across 33 cars in our records the split is: the United Kingdom (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the XK have?
4 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2015. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the XK grew 3 cm longer and gained 3 kg.
What is the Jaguar XK warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the XK reliable?
It scores 3.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific XK?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Jaguar
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar F-TYPE | 2014–2026 | 25 | 26 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Jaguar F-PACE | 2017–2026 | 27 | 29 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar XJ | 2002–2019 | 44 | 21 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar XF | 2009–2026 | 61 | 35 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Jaguar S-Type | 2000–2008 | 25 | 20 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Jaguar E-PACE | 2018–2026 | 17 | 24 mpg | 4.0/5 |