- sedan 139,510
- 34,101 below average
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- Nokomis, FL
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- 34,101 below average sedan 139,510
2005 jaguar x-type review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sportwagon joins line of all-wheel-drive luxury sedans. introductionthe jaguar x-type is elegant, comfortable, and fun to drive. It represents a low cost of entry for a jaguar and a strong value in this highly competitive class. It also gives its owner the distinction of driving a jag. That makes the x-type a good choice for rain, snow and ice, and indeed it feels very secure in those conditions. a new jaguar sportwagon has joined the x-type line for 2005. It includes a tailgate with independently opening rear window, luggage tie-downs, removable luggage cover and cargo net. It also includes a neat hidden cargo compartment under the rear floor with a 12-volt power outlet. the x-type competes with the bmw 3 series, mercedes-benz c-class, audi a4 and other near-luxury cars. The performance of the jaguar compares favorably to these cars, while offering a distinct difference in feel and temperament. The jaguar x-type is a good alternative to these superb luxury sedans and its quality has improved considerably since it was first introduced, thanks to continuous improvements made by ford at the factory in the u. As with the other cars in its class, the x-type is smaller in size, making it easier to park and maneuver. the x-type looks unmistakably like a jaguar, and that's no small design feat given its relatively compact dimensions. Better still, the x-type smells and feels like a jaguar, with all the traditional british ingredients that have defined the brand for seven decades. lineupjaguar has revised the x-type line up for 2005 by naming models separately rather than just adding optional packages to the basic sedan. Officially jaguar has dropped the base 2. 5 model although some were sold during the first few months of the model year. There are now three sedan models in the lineup and the all-new sportwagon. All x-types are also equipped with automatic climate control, remote locking, an auto-dimming interior mirror, tilt/telescope steering wheel and heated door mirrors and windshield washers. the most popular model is the x-type 3. 0 34,330), which comes standard with with a five-speed automatic, 17-inch wheels, moonroof, 70/30 split rear seats and a wood/leather steering wheel. however, there is a an x-type 3. 0 available with a manual five-speed transmission 30,830). It's in limited supply as few people want a x-type with a manual transmission. It lacks a moonroof, 70/30 split rear seats and a wood/leather steering wheel, items that are standard on all other models. Although there is no increase in engine performance the 3. 0 sport includes dynamic stability control (dsc) with emergency brake assist. Inside the sport includes a full leather steering wheel and sport seats with perforated leather center sections. Carbon fiber trim fascia and gear surround with sporty alcantara seating surfaces and door panels is offered as an option 450) on the sport. It comes with a five-speed automatic. A five-speed manual transmission is available as a no-cost option. an optional 1,150) premium package is offered for the 3. 0 and 3. 0 sport that includes 10-way power driver and front-passenger seats, homelink-compatible programmable garage door opener, multi-function message center, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and memory function on driver's seat and door mirrors. Also available as an option 1,275) for these two models is a 320-watt alpine premium sound system with ten speakers in place of the regular 120-watt system. the new x-type 3. 0 vdp edition 38,080) delivers jaguar's traditionally high level of luxury, starting with more expansively applied exterior chrome, contrasting piping on the seats, burl walnut wood trim and 17x7 10-spoke andros wheels. It includes reverse park control to warn the driver of hidden obstacles, heated front seats, the 320-watt alpine premium stereo system with ten speakers and an in-dash cd change. The vdp also includes the contents of the premium package that's optional on the lesser models. the 3. 0 sportwagon 36,330) is equipped similarly to the sedan. options for x-type models include heated seats 500), reverse park control 325), dsc 525) and xenon headlights 675). The gps navigation system 2,300) includes a seven-inch touch-screen that also provides control for the audio and climate systems and allows subscription to the jaguarnet emergency communication and tracking system. safety features on all models include curtain-style head protection airbags for front and rear passenger, dual-stage frontal airbags and front side-impact airbags managed by a sophisticated sensor system. Anti-lock brakes (abs), pre-tensioning front safety belts with load-limiters and three-point belts for all seats are also standard. walkaroundin the eyes of many the x-type looks more like the flagship xj sedan than the mid-size s-type. It's clearly a jaguar which is essential in jaguar's attempt to widen the appeal of the well loved oh-so british line of luxury cars. It's just as well as ever since ford took over jaguar, purists have been scrutinizing every move the company makes in an effort to turn up some evidence of 'fording down' the illustrious british marque. because the x-type has a common ancestry with ford of europe's front-wheel-drive mondeo, jaguar endowed the x-type with all-wheel drive as a standard feature. This helps set it apart from most other near-luxury models where such a feature is optional, and usually only offered on a handful of models. the x-type is some 7 inches shorter than the s-type. So the challenge facing the x-type designers was to make a relatively short car look low and long. They did it using lots of horizontal lines, body sculpting and a high-tailed wedge shape, though the wedge is more obvious in photographs than in person. The illusion is generally successful and the x-type looks bigger on the road than its dimensions suggest. the design of the grille and headlamps, with fluting that sweeps back over the hood, make the x-type look like a baby xj. The front view is broadened with two sets of side-by-side round lights flanking jaguar's traditional horizontal split grille. This makes it look more conservative than the s-type, which features a unique round grille. Riding the hood of the x-type is the traditional bounding jaguar known as the bonnet leaper. the sportwagon is identical to the sedan up to the b-pillar. From there back it has different side doors and obviously a longer side profile. Its overall length is less than two inches longer than the sedan so there is little extra overhang in the rear. The tailgate slopes forward, appropriately giving it a sleeker look than most station wagons. The roof rails add just over an inch to the height of the vehicle. as one has come to expect, the overall visual stance of the x-type is not affected by the all-wheel-drive system. X-type models now proudly carry an 'awd' badge on the trunk. all in all, this is a ground-loving vehicle that makes the eye believe it is longer and lower than it is, and bigger as well. What at first blush seems to be busy-ness about the indents, horizontal lines and visual cues of jaguarness fades with on-going exposure, evolving into acceptance and even appreciation. Anyway, the car looks better on the road than it does in pictures, or even in the showroom. interiorthe x-type is a real jag on the inside, too. Jaguar's leather and wood are done as well as they were in the days when those luxury touches were not added to every model on the road. the standard seats are quite good, supportive and comfortable, and they can be adjusted every which way. Aggressive side bolstering is added with the sport model, which is appropriate for more aggressive driving. Side bolstering requires more effort when getting in and out of the seat, however, so the sport package is best left for those who love spirited roadwork. We had no trouble flinging the car around with the standard seats. the cabin has a spacious feel, and outward visibility is enhanced by the slimness of the roof pillars. With the elevation of the driver's seat easily adjustable, drivers of varying heights have an excellent forward view over the hood. The outside mirrors are particularly generous in size, a welcome safety feature at a time when the mirrors on some of the german cars (mercedes, for example) are getting smaller. all the switchgear operates intuitively. While there is no evident feminization, this thinking is obvious in controls that fall within easy reach and a steering wheel that tilts and telescopes, allowing her to adjust perfectly to the car. Good ergonomics know no gender, however, and the x-type adjusts to men quite swimmingly. People of all body types will find a comfortable home in the x-type. lots of stowage inside the x-type adds to the convenience. The doors have a handy tray near the do. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Sport Package✔ Navigation System
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