Verdict
D
Saloon · UK · 2001-2009
Jaguar X-Type
Jaguar X-Type — spec data and generation history.
Years
2001-2009
Generations
1
Segment
Saloon
Jaguar's failed compact saloon — built on a stretched Ford Mondeo platform with AWD on the V6 petrol cars. Launched 2001 as Ford's attempt to push Jaguar volumes; widely panned for being a Mondeo in disguise. UK got 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 V6 petrol AWD and a 2.0 / 2.2 diesel FWD. Estate body added 2003. Discontinued 2009 with no direct replacement — Jaguar moved on to the XE in 2015. Mondeo running gear means cheap parts; AWD V6 cars now interesting as cult curiosities. Diesel FWD the volume seller.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2001-2009
X400
→
3.0 V6 AWD — 231 bhp, 0-62 in 6.6s.
Verdict
D
BHP
231
0–60
6.6 s
Top
146 mph
MPG
20 mpg
Used
$600-$5,100
- + Standard AWD on V6
- + Estate added 2003
- − Mondeo platform
- − Diesel turbo failures
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2001-2009 · X400
- Diesel turbo failure on 2.0 / 2.2
- PSF (power steering fluid) leak
- Auto box on 2.5/3.0 (5AT)
- Chassis rust on UK estates
Rivals
BMW 3 Series · Audi A4 · Mercedes C-Class · Volvo S60