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Jaguar X-Type
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| Jaguar X-Type | |
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| Jaguar | |
| aka | {{{aka (Type here, not up there)}}} |
| 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
