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The X-TYPE is equipped in the United States with either a 192 [[HP|hp]] (143 kW) 2.5 L or a 227 [[HP|hp]] (169 kW) 3.0 L [[Jaguar AJ-V6 engine]] and [[all wheel drive]].
The X-TYPE is equipped in the United States with either a 192 [[HP|hp]] (143 kW) 2.5 L or a 227 [[HP|hp]] (169 kW) 3.0 L [[Jaguar AJ-V6 engine]] and [[all wheel drive]].
The X-TYPE was also available with a 2.1 L V6 [[front wheel drive]] In Europe, although this was discontinued shortly after the launch of the [[Diesel engine|diesel]] variants. The X-TYPE is also available with 2 [[Diesel engine|diesel]] engines - a 2.0L 128 [[HP|hp]] 4 cylinder introduced in 2003 and a 2.2 L 153 [[HP|hp]] 4 cylinder diesel engine introduced in mid-2005, all with [[front wheel drive]] only.
The X-TYPE was also available with a 2.1 L V6 [[front wheel drive]]
 
===Pricing===
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===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
 
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===Reliability===
In Europe the X-TYPE is supplied with a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty, along with 3 years 'Jaguar Assistance' breakdown and recovery scheme.
 
===Safety===
The [[Jaguar]] X-TYPE is equipped as standard with the following saftery features:
 
*Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
*Front Seatbelt Load Limiters
*Driver Frontal Airbag
*Front Passenger Airbag
*Side Body Airbags
*Side Head Airbags
 
The X-TYPE received a 4 star rating (out of 5) from European Safety organisation NCAP.
 
===Photos===
 
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===Colors===
The 2009 model year X-TYPE is currently offered for sale in Europe in the following colours:
 
*Metallic - Liquid silver 
*Metallic - Glacier blue 
*Metallic - Chilli red 
*Metallic - Indigo
*Metallic - Winter gold 
*Metallic - Shadow Grey
*Metallic - Emerald fire 
*Metallic - Pearl grey 
*Metallic - Ultimate black 
*Solid - Porcelain White 
 
 
===Main Competitors===
*[[Acura TSX]]
*[[Audi A4]]
*[[BMW 3 Series]]
*[[Cadillac CTS]]
*[[Infiniti G35]]
*[[Lexus IS]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz C-Class]]
*[[Saab 9-3]]
*[[Volvo S40]]/[[Volvo V50|V50]]
 
 
==Hybrid Models==
No Hybrid X-TYPE models are available.
 
==Unique Attributes==
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==Resale Values==
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==Criticisms==
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==Generations==
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'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''.
 
==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
 
==Market and sales==
The X-TYPE was designed as a direct competitor to the [[BMW 3 Series]] and the [[Mercedes-Benz C-Class]]. Sales have been poor, however, blamed on its resemblance to the larger XJ which was traditionally bought by older customers, not the younger ones that Jaguar craved.  Initially projected to surpass 100,000 annual sales, the X-TYPE peaked at 50,000 in 2003.
 
(Worth noting BMW 3 Series has many more variants than the X-Type comes in, so is therefore more cars in the same body shell, than the X-Type, [which has fewer model variations at any one time]). Hence comparitive sales figures need to be treated accordingly.
 
Sales in the United States, its primary market, dropped from 21,542 in 2004 to 10,941 in 2005.  BMW sold 106,950 3 Series cars in the U.S. in 2005, while Mercedes-Benz sold 60,658 C-Class cars and Audi sold 48,922 A4 and S4 models.  Only [[Lexus|Lexus]]' IS 300 posted similarly disappointing sales.  Despite these poor numbers, the X-TYPE is Jaguar's best-selling model, accounting for 36% of overall sales.
 
The model is scheduled to remain in production through 2009 in Europe although sales have been discontinued in the US.
This is an extremely long production cycle for a modern automobile, especially one with poor sales. It is unlikely that the model will be replaced when production ends, as Jaguar has expressed a desire to be seen as a 'Premium Niche' brand, and will look to move upmarket following the takeover by [[Tata]] and concentrate on sales in more expensive vehicle categories.
 
The X-TYPE is likely to end production once [[Land Rover]] launches a second vehicle based on the Freelander platform which will occupy production at the Halewood plant in Merseyside, England where the X-Type is produced.
 
==Design quirks and oddities==
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==Awards==
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==See also==
 
{{Jaguar}}
 
==External Links==
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9071012.001/fresh-new-look-for-2008-jaguar-x-type Fresh New Look for 2008 Jaguar X-Type]
*[http://www.jaguar-x-type-blog.com Jaguar X-Type Blog]
*[http://www.jaguar-cars-blog.com Jaguar Cars Blog]
 
This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_X-Type Jaguar X-Type], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jaguar_X-Type&action=history contributors].
 
[[Category:Current Models]]
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[[Category:Luxury vehicles]]

Revision as of 12:46, 1 August 2008

Jaguar X-TYPE
Jaguar X-Type
Jaguar
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Production 2001-present
Class Entry-level Luxury (Executive)
Body Style Four-door, five-seat Sedan
Four-door, five-seat Wagon/Estate
Length 4672mm (sedan) 4716 (estate)
Width 1789mm / 2003mm (incl mirrors)
Height 1392mm
Wheelbase 2710mm
Weight 1502kg - 1635kg
Transmission Manual / Automatic
Engines 2.0D, 2.2D, 2.1V6, 2.5V6, 3.0V6
Power 143 - 231 bhp
Similar Acura TSX
Audi A4
BMW 3 Series
Cadillac CTS
Infiniti G35
Lexus IS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Saab 9-3
Volvo S40/V50
Designer Geoff Lawson

The Jaguar X-Type is an entry-level luxury vehicle based on the Ford Mondeo. It is built on a modified version of the Ford CD132 platform, a British version of the Ford CDW27 platform, which is the base for the Ford Mondeo. Jaguar states that 10% of the parts are made by Jaguar, 20% are made by Ford, while the rest are made by subcontractors. This model of motorcar first began production in 2001 (as a 2002 model) and remains in production at Jaguar's Halewood facility in England.

The X-TYPE is the smallest of the current Jaguar saloon (sedan) cars, and was designed to build on the success of the S-Type, although it takes many styling cues from the XJ series. It has good handling — the all wheel drive system which is tuned to send 60% of engine power to the rear wheels and 40% to the front for a sportier feel.

See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review.

Recent Changes

  • For 2008, the aging X-Type recieves yet another facelift for the 09 model year as well as a host of other mechanical changes. [1] Jaguar also announced that the X-Type will no longer be sold in the US Market. The new X-Type, however, will soldier on in Europe. [2]

Styles and Major Options

The initial version of the X-TYPE was a saloon. In early 2004, this was joined by an estate version, making it the first ever Jaguar estate car, in addition to the first to use a diesel engine. The estate version was launched to mixed reception. In the United States, the estate is officially known as the Sportwagon.

Powertrain

The X-TYPE is equipped in the United States with either a 192 hp (143 kW) 2.5 L or a 227 hp (169 kW) 3.0 L Jaguar AJ-V6 engine and all wheel drive. The X-TYPE was also available with a 2.1 L V6 front wheel drive