The R is Jaguar's answer to the BMW M-series and Mercedes AMG hot rods. Like its competitors, its offers more than a potent powerplant. The wire mesh grille, monochromatic paint, nice rear spoiler, front fascia with built in fog lights, and big tires and brakes all serve notice that this is the Big Cat and should be marketed as such.
On a daily basis, only the dreadful gas mileage prevented me from being pleased. It sucked premium gas at about 17 mpg on the highway and when you wanted to hear the joyful, turbojet like whine of the supercharger you could pretty well find yourself getting under 15 mpg. However, it was worth it for a while as the kick of the supercharger was definitely a hoot to boot.
You need to sit in this model for a while to see if you like the thigh support the seats offer. I didn't fit the model. The driver has a fair amount of space, but the backseat is a tight fit. The trunk is ample, being fairly deep, but not too wide. There is a ski pass through that features a drip liner. I don't know if this car would be my first choice for driving in thick snow because of its low ride height and wide tires. However, if the roads are clear the R is definitely going to get you to the front of the ski lift.
Although the brakes are excellent, the pedal action feels remote and its takes a while to get used to the long pedal travel. I also would prefer a little more help turning the wide tires when parking the R. The steering feels okay at speed, but was too heavy for me around town.