Being the entry-level Jaguar, X-Type buyers can configure their Estates however they wish. The car works particularly well for those on a budget, who want the prestige and driving dynamics without the stratospheric price. A bare-bones X-Type, which is still better equipped than its BMW-rival can be had for thousands less.
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| The X-Type Estate is one of the best looking cars in its class, not giving up any of Jaguar's classic styling cues. (Photo: Jaguar Canada) |
If basic spec isn't what you're looking for a few checks on the options list will cure what ails you. Sports packages include (real) carbon fiber trim, while other packages yield on-board navigation controlled via a touch-screen TFT display.
Currently in Europe the X-Type is available in an extremely basic front-wheel drive 2.1-liter V6 version, as well as a turbodiesel inline-four. Hopefully Jaguar will see the future of diesel power in North America and bring the powerplant across the Atlantic. But for now the larger displacement V6 with a manual gearbox on a winding road will be more than adequate.
I give two solid thumbs up for Jaguar's all-wheel drive X-Type Estate. It's one of the best looking cars in its class and doesn't give up any of Jaguar's classic style. The family and its luggage have never had it so good.
Specifications:
- Price Range (estimated MSRP): $42,000 - $60,000
- Body Type: 5-door wagon, monocoque
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Base Engine: 194 hp, 180 lb-ft of torque, 2.5-L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Opt. Engine: 231 hp, 209 lb-ft of torque, 3.0-L, 24-valve, DOHC V6
- Transmission: 5-spd manual (optional 5-spd auto)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 8.6 seconds
- Curb Weight: 1,605 kg (3,605 lbs)
- Cargo Cap (seat up/down): 445 / 1415 L (16 / 50 cu ft)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 9.7 / 7.3 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3-Series Touring, Lexus IS300 SportCross, Mercedes-Benz C-Class T-Model (Wagon), Saab 9-3 Wagon (pending), Volvo V50
- Web Site: www.jaguar.ca
Note: Additional larger photos available in photo album.
