It's the last vestige of the British Empire. There is a brow across the top of the dash for shade, and the instruments are deeply set into the panel so glare is no problem. The video display for the optional navigation system, in the center of the dash, does seem a bit incongruous, in interesting juxtaposition of technology and tradition. Cabin storage is minimal, but the trunk is larger than expected, and should be able to hold luggage for two for several days with no problem. The fully-lined top is raised or lowered quickly with the touch of a button, no manual latching is required.
Visibility is better than average with the top up, helped by a heated glass backlight.
Top up, the XK is snug and quiet, even in inclement weather. With the top down, wind buffering is just right even at highway speeds. The XKR is every bit a British luxury car, but it's a luxury car with serious power. With a curb weight of just over a ton, the XKR is not a small car. Size, mass, and inertia work against its being a canyon-carver, but that was never its mission.