Collectors revere classic Jaguar cars, but modern Jaguars have lost much of their desirability in a market jam-packed with luxury alternatives.

The big news for Jaguar is the new XF midsize sedan. The XF sedan marks a clean break with the traditional Jaguar styling cues found on its predecessor, the S-type. Jaguar offers a 300-bhp, 4.2L V8 model and a supercharged model rated at 420-bhp. Pricing for the XF sedan starts at $50,000.

As Jaguar transitions to the new XF model, it is discontinuing the S-type midsize sedan, X-type compact sedan, and X-type wagon in 2008.

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Performance

For many, the way a car performs is a key criterion for which car to purchase. Our Velocity Index helps determine which vehicles are the best all-around performers taking in to consideration a balance of factors such as acceleration and handling.

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What would we drive?

Based on our Velocity Index analysis, the 2008 Jaguar XK Coupe (XKR) seems to provide a good trade-off between price and vehicle performance.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy has long been a key decision factor when buying a new vehicle. While the EPA estimates may accurately predict your mileage with a given vehicle, they are useful for broad comparisons of vehicles. Note that many trucks and large SUVS are too heavy to be required to specify their fuel economy.

For more information, view our new car fuel economy guide.

What's popular

Here are the five cars that draw the most attention from our readers.

• 2008 Jaguar XK Convertible
• 2009 Jaguar XF
• 2008 Jaguar XK Coupe
• 2008 Jaguar XJ