* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.
- Reliability (3)The 2004 model year is more robust than earlier iterations, but owners should still expect occasional electrical quirks and fragile plastic cooling components.
- Maintenance (2)Maintenance costs are high due to the specialized nature of the supercharged powertrain and the premium price of genuine Jaguar replacement parts.
- Technology (2)While it featured advanced tech for its era like adaptive cruise control, the infotainment and navigation systems are extremely dated and frustrating by modern standards.
- Comfort (4)Sumptuous leather and wood trim create a high-end cabin atmosphere with excellent ride quality, although the rear seats are essentially luggage shelves.
- Dynamics (4)The 4.2L supercharged V8 delivers impressive straight-line speed and a soulful exhaust note, though its grand-tourer chassis favors stability over sharp, sports-car agility.