2015 Jaguar XK Signature and Dynamic R

 For the 2015 model year, Jaguar is reinventing its nomenclature for the XK lineup. Although the changes currently only apply to the UK market. The UK XK range now includes the entry-level XK Signature, the XK Dynamic R and the top-spec XKR-S.

The XK Signature model is a luxury focused vehicle – with a 385 horsepower 5.0-litre V8 engine – and is equipped with a host of additional features including standard 20-inch Kalimnos wheels and Reverse Park Camera.

The XK Dynamic R is more performance orientated, powered by a 510 horsepower 5.0-litre supercharged engine. Based on the existing XKR it offers a Black Dynamic Pack, which incorporates XKR-S suspension and dynamics and a 10mm reduction in ride height, plus Speed Pack, which equips the car with an Aerodynamic Pack and an increased top speed of 174mph. A Performance Active Exhaust is also standard equipment.

Both the Jaguar XK Dynamic R and Signature models are fitted with a six-speed ZF automatic gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddles, which control the Jaguar Sequential Shift function for greater driver control. Both cars also feature Dynamic Stability Control system, which offers four modes: Normal, Winter, TracDSC and DSC Off.

The interiors of the new models feature a number of unique upgrades too. Standard on the XK Signature are Luxury seats available in Ivory or Charcoal soft grain leather. The interior also features Canvas Suedecloth headlining, Figured Ebony veneers and Bright Metal sport pedals.

The XK Dynamic R boasts Jaguar’s new diamond sewn Performance seat in either Ivory/Charcoal soft grain leather with Ivory contrast stitch or Charcoal/Red soft grain leather with Red contrast stitch leather.

The central seven-inch touch-screen provides an intuitive interface for the extensive technology that is seamlessly incorporated into the XK, including iPod and USB connectivity and satellite navigation with DVD mapping. The central screen also projects the image from the new Reverse Park Camera, which is fitted as standard to both special edition cars.

The XK Signature is priced at £54,950 with XK Dynamic R on sale at £69,950 on-the-road. No word just yet on whether the new models will emigrate to other markets in the future.