Road TestCar reviews - Jaguar - X-Type - 2.1 sedanJaguar modelsOverviewJaguar's first front-wheel drive takes aim at Germany's established prestige sedans28 Aug 2002 THERE'S a lot to like about the X-Type, Jaguar's first compact sedan and, therefore, its first rival for mid-sized prestige icons like BMW's 3 Series. There's a well sorted chassis, the best ergonomics ever offered in a Jag, good value and a general feeling of quality and refinement. Oh, and that unique exterior styling. Now comes the least costly, entry level version of the smallest Jaguar - a car aimed at attracting younger buyers to the big cat fold in greater numbers. As such, it is the first front-wheel drive Jaguar - a fact we, and no doubt many potential customers, are prepared to overlook given the price. But its smaller 2.1-litre V6 (necessitated to prevent cannibalisation of 2.5 and 3.0-litre X-Types) is quite likely the smallest capacity Jaguar too - a fact that is painfully obvious from behind the wheel. Model release date: 1 May 2002 to 1 June 2010 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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