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Is Jaguar X Type a reliable car?

Is Jaguar X Type a reliable car?

The result is a car that’s now a very reasonable second-hand buy, even though it’s still good to drive and looks distinctive. However, a questionable reliability record means owners are falling out of love with the ageing Jag – so if you’re tempted, make sure you go for the latest model you can afford.

Where was the Jaguar X type built?

Halewood plant
It was developed in record time – two years from board approval to production – and built away from Jaguar’s Midlands heartland at owner Ford’s Halewood plant on Merseyside.

Is the Jaguar X Type A Mondeo?

The Jaguar X-type is based on a modified Mondeo floorpan. The rear suspension is from the Mondeo estate, the engine is derived from the Mondeo’s V6, and the gearbox is from the corporate parts bin.

What makes a Jaguar X type so special?

The X Type is primarily a Jaguar and as such it is very refined and combines passenger comfort with high standards of handling and all-round performance. There is something special about Jaguar that is quintessentially British and owning one is the ambition of many.

What kind of engine does a Ford X type have?

The X-Type was based on a modified version of the Ford CD132 platform shared with the Ford Mondeo. The X-Type was initially offered as all-wheel drive only and mated to a 2.5 litre and 3.0 litre AJ-V6 petrol engine.

When did Jaguar Land Rover stop making the X type?

Eventually, the X-Type would become available with front-wheel drive and sluggish 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines. In July 2009, Jaguar Land Rover announced the end of X-Type production by the end of 2009.

Where was the Jaguar X-type estate made?

Both saloon and estate configurations were manufactured at the Halewood Assembly Facility near Liverpool, renovated at a cost of $450 million. The X-Type was based on a modified version of the Ford CD132 platform shared with the Ford Mondeo.