Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009 )  

Compact Jaguar, launched as V6 only with four wheel drive. Held price well at first.

Mondeo-based and did not become Jaguar's 3 Series. Prices dropping by 2007. Production ended July 2009.

Introduction

Latest Update 14-5-2012: Recall details fully updated.

21-2-2012: Apparently 2009 X Type diesels were fitted with clutches manufactured by either Borg & Beck or AP. Some have repeatedly failed and been replced by a more reliable LUK clutch.

Introduction (from original road test):

I don't remember settling into a new car faster than I did with the X-Type D. Just moved the seat once to take the delivery driver to the station and I was comfortable for the rest of the week. Everything I wanted fell to hand, or was in an ergonomic place and worked logically, though that could be due to years of conditioning by Mondeo.

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Last updated 14 May 2012
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