Jaguar X-Type Estate (04-10) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 11 February 2009
The five-door version of the X-Type was Jaguar's first ever estate car and thanks to excellent refinement and a good-size boot, it's usefully practical. It may not have the wide range of engines alternatives like the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class offer, but does have strong diesels including the excellent 2.2-litre unit. The ride quality is superb and it's well built too, but the rather traditional Jaguar looks mean it's not always a popular choice with younger drivers. In 2008 it was revised with bolder front and rear bumpers, but while it's not a bad car, the X-Type Estate, like the saloon, fails to reach the high benchmark set by the German premium makes.
3.5 out of 5

Other Jaguar reviews

4 out of 5

Buying used

The X-Type Estate commands a premium over the saloon, but as with the four-door model, it's the diesel model to go for. Petrol versions shed value because of the running costs and increased road tax so it's little surprise that diesels are more sought after and consequently command a premium. It's a less obvious choice than a BMW 3-Series Touring or Audi A4 Avant and you can get a better equipped X-Type Estate for the same money. Used estates are priced rather higher than saloons, and diesels will also be in demand.

  • Interior Jaguar X-Type Estate (04-10)

View full gallery

See 103 used Jaguar X-Type Estates for sale, starting at £3,280

3 out of 5

Selling

Diesel models will be the easiest to sell, especially those fitted with an automatic gearbox. This combination was only introduced in March 2008, but it makes perfect sense in the relaxed X-Type.