Jaguar X-Type

Jaguar X-Type Car Review The 2008 X- Type looks great.. On the outside, those wide 17-inch diameter X-7 Flute alloy wheels indicate the pulse-raising performance of the 227- horsepower, 3.0-liter V6. On the inside, as soon as you open the door, you´re aware of the scent of leather-trimmed seating surfaces. Slip into the driver´s seat, and take in the warmth of rich wood veneer. Automatic climate control with pollen and odor filter creates a refreshing environment, summer or winter. The high performance sound system works in perfect harmony with the quiet 3.0-liter V6. Lastly, the optional Sport Package provides a dramatic alternative, with gray- stained birds-eye maple veneer and highly contoured sports seats. With features like these, it's no wonder that all 2008 Jaguar X-Type reviews have been glowing. Don't take our word for it, though - see for yourself. The Jaguar X-Type was not designed to be a family vehicle. It could accommodate a small family quite easily but the car’s expensive interior may suffer, and limited boot space may prove to be inadequate. The X-Type experience begins under the hood, where these cars boast some of the most impressive engines known to man. First, the 2.5 liter V6 packs an impressive 192 horsepower, which in practice means a zero to sixty mph dash of just 7.9 seconds with the standard five-speed manual transmission. Advanced technology works behind the scenes to achieve this power and speed, including continuously variable intake camshaft timing for optimum engine performance. Jaguar´s Traction 4 all-wheel drive gives exceptional grip under all conditions. With the 3-liter V6 X-Type, you´re in charge of 227 horsepower that can propel the vehicle from zero to sixty mph in a lightning fast 6.6 seconds with the manual version, and 7.1 seconds for the standard automatic. Both cars offer quiet power that lets you cruise across continents in calm comfort, and a continuously variable intake camshaft timing and a variable geometry intake manifold deliver effortless performance across the band. Jaguar experts agree that 2008 Jaguar X-Type technology takes care of everything. This is not likely the best choice for new drivers. The purchase price is high as are running costs and insurance rates. Fuel economy is not the best and the car could prove to be too expensive for a novice driver. The Jaguar X-Type compact prestige saloon is loaded with a generous standard package, performs excellently, is attractive and fun to drive. The problem is people still associate the Jaguar name with large, costly, luxury saloons. It may take some time for the concept and the name to click in the minds of buyers. The Jaguar X-Type comes equipped with a decent stereo system which is not unusual for a Jaguar. There are several options available including power amplifiers, CD changers, sat-nav and Bluetooth telephone provision. All the traditional, sombre Jaguar colour options are available, but the cars exterior looks best in a black or dark green. Light colours look decent too, if combined with minimal chrome trim. The car’s cabin looks mosre sophisticated and refined in black leather. The new Jaguar X-Type was designed to appeal to younger buyers and Jag had high hopes of stealing buyers away from big names such as Audi, BMW, and Volvo within this class. Unfortunately the car didn’t quite bring Jag the results that the company had hoped for, but nevertheless, the company did get some results. The X-Type did attract buyers who had previously found other models of Jags too expensive or just too big. Ford has taken many of the components from the Ford Mondeo that has proven to be very successful and popular and they have used them in the X-Type. The X-Type drives well with the changes and provides a very nice ride. The Jaguar X-Type looks great and handles well. It has a distinctive Jaguar style, and hasn’t done as well as expected due to customer loyalty to other brands. The X-Type provides a good driving experience and comes with a high level of standard equipment. The car is more than worthy of a test drive.