Jaguar X-Type Saloon (01-10) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
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.
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Buying used

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 over petrol versions. It's a less obvious choice than a BMW 3-Series or Audi A4 and you can get a better equipped X-Type for the same money.

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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.