Jaguar X-Type Saloon (01-10) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 06 June 2008 Last Updated: 30 April 2009 The X-Type is Jaguar's alternative to premium saloons like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. However it has never proved as popular as models from the German manufacturers, due in part to a limited engine line-up and the lack of a diesel until 2003. That's not to say the X-Type is a bad car - far from it. Admittedly the styling isn't very modern, both inside and out, but it's exceptionally refined and manages to blend excellent comfort with decent handling. It was facelifted in 2008 with larger bumpers and a more aggressive look along with a few interior tweaks, but it's still a step behind the best upmarket saloons. 3.5 out of 5 Other Jaguar reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery Also Consider 4.5 out of 5 BMW 3-Series Saloon (05-11) Great to drive, decent level of standard kit, premium image, superbly built, refined interior Expensive options, firm ride Read full review 3 out of 5 Saab 9-3 Saloon (02-11) Offers something different from the mainstream, good engines, decent value, comfortable Starting to look and feel dated, uninspiring to drive, cramped rear seats Read full review 4.5 out of 5 Audi A4 Saloon (05-07) Good all rounder, wide range of engine, feels classy Still tight in the back, not quite as polished as BMW 3-Series Read full review Find other saloon cars Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Jaguar X-Type cars for sale We have 337 models like this for sale. Find Jaguar X-Type cars for sale Previous: Buying & Selling Next: Company Car Info
4.5 out of 5 BMW 3-Series Saloon (05-11) Great to drive, decent level of standard kit, premium image, superbly built, refined interior Expensive options, firm ride Read full review
3 out of 5 Saab 9-3 Saloon (02-11) Offers something different from the mainstream, good engines, decent value, comfortable Starting to look and feel dated, uninspiring to drive, cramped rear seats Read full review
4.5 out of 5 Audi A4 Saloon (05-07) Good all rounder, wide range of engine, feels classy Still tight in the back, not quite as polished as BMW 3-Series Read full review