Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009) - auto question?

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Fri 18 Jan 2008 16:32
auto question? - cheddar
I had a look at, though not a drive of, a very nice 3.0 V6 SE today.

The J gate auto does not seem to have a "Tiptronic" type function, it is either fully auto or, when the lever is moved around to the hook of the J, manual selection of 2, 3, or 4 only, i.e. no option to flick up and down the ratios like the BMW system I am familiar with. Likewise Audi where you move the lever to one side and a flick changes up or down.

Any experinces of the Jag system in use?

Reckon I would prefer the manual.

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Fri 18 Jan 2008 17:09
auto question? - Westpig
that will be very similar to my S Type

I hardly ever use it, as if you want the car to be more responsive and/or hold gears longer etc, pressing the 'sport' button achieves all I need.

Kick down on the auto is normally perfectly adequate, because even if you're heading for a tight overtake and would like it sat in the correct gear, anticipation usually deals with it...but..if you really want to hold the gear e.g. that overtake or approaching a corner and you don't want it to change up half way through, then the J gate is easy enough to use

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Fri 18 Jan 2008 20:09
auto question? - tr7v8
Yup same as S-Type J gate also known as Randall Handle after Jim Randle a Jag development driver. I use mine more than the sport button. Knocking it to 5th for extra engine braking & will occasionally use 2nd to keep the speed down when crawling in traffic jams. The sport button makes little difference to the diesel TBH.
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Sat 19 Jan 2008 10:56
auto question? - cheddar
Extra engine braking in 5th? The lower the gear the more engine braking.

The X-Type J gate has options of holding 2nd, 3rd and 4th though I assume it is a 5 speed auto?

I know the new 2.2d auto is 6 speed though that is totally different and has a Tiptronic function.
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