Jaguar XJ - Very, Very Fast

If you don't like Jaguars, there's something wrong with you.  Sure, there have been a few hiccups (X-Type, stuck-in-the-past XJ) but now, for the first time in a long time, they've got a whole lineup that people are gushing about.  It's only 3 cars, but they're all pretty fantastic.

The newest addition, as well as my favorite, is the new XJ.  After years and years of basically the same looking car, Jaguar has brought out an edgy, daring Q ship that has loads more style and panache than any of its German competition.  It may be lacking in tech and gizmos next to an A8, but I'd gladly trade self-closing doors for some design flair.

You won't need to worry about losing any drag races either.  Inside Line put one through its paces and came up with a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds.  That's with the upgraded supercharged engine, but even the base naturally aspirated 5.0 liter is competitive.

The best part of all?  The XJ undercuts a comparable S Class or 7 Series by thousands of dollars.  Step up to the supercharged model and you may still end up paying less.  Lovely.

This car does an excellent job of combining a sporty character, sleek design, a cosetting interior, and exclusivity, perhaps better than the newfangled four door supercars from Aston and Porsche.  And it does so for a lost less money.

Bravo.