OREANDA-NEWS. The Jaguar XK picked up a coveted Driver Power Award at a ceremony in Buckinghamshire after it was rated the best performance car in the nation's biggest motoring customer satisfaction survey.

The Jaguar XK is a grand tourer with the soul of a sports car, and it is the XK's performance characteristics that truly define this stunning Jaguar. Thanks in part to its acclaimed 5.0-litre V8 engine, available in normally-aspirated 385 PS or supercharged 510 PS and 550 PS guises, performance has always been the XK's strong suit - a fact the British motoring public recognises, highlighted by this latest award.

Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler said: “The Jaguar XK has once again proved to be a big hit among owners for its performance. But it's not all about how fast it can go from 0-62mph, as it's also praised highly for its build quality, ease of driving and ride quality. This is proof the Jaguar XK is an excellent all-rounder, and a great car to live with.”

The XK achieved superb ratings in a number of critical categories. It was rated highly for build and ride quality, won plaudits for ease of driving, and was commended for its handling characteristics - all helping to cement the XK's position as one of the nation's favourite sports cars.

Driver Power - compiled by Auto Express and now in its 13th year - is a comprehensive survey that delves into every aspect of what a car is like to live with. With more than 46,000 UK car owners taking part in the 2014 edition, it is the nation's biggest motoring customer satisfaction survey.