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55Jaguar X-Type84.67%

Jaguar X-Type

Is it pure coincidence that the X-Type finishes one place above the car it’s based on? Whichever way you look at it, this is disappointing for the Cat that started life as a Ford Mondeo. Jag’'s lowest-placed premium saloon scored well for ride and handling, but suffered with poor running costs (82nd) and practicality (77th). And while both could be expected to be weak points for a small exec, 52nd place for reliability and 51st for build quality don’'t make good reading.

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“I've lost around eight days due to problems which required the car to be returned to the dealer. In spite of that, I have been pleased with my X-Type overall.”

Mr David MacLeod - Berkshire

“A good corporate vehicle that does high mileage with ease.”

Dave Hare - London

“Comfortable, reliable family car with a few luxurious extras and the Jaguar badge. Like most X-Type owners, I suspect, I'd really like to drive an XJ, but can't afford one!”

Mr Graham King - '

“Not quite as expected, but still okay.”

Mr John Eggett - West Yorkshire

“It is the best car I have ever owned. It is quality and refined. The noise it makes under hard accelaration is brilliant. It really sounds like a performance saloon. I'd rather have a Jaguar than a Mercedes, Audi or BMW any day.”

Mr Douglas Warren - Chelmsford

“Okay but not as good as expected from the brand.”

Mr Robert Dakin - Notts

“In the sector it represents excellent value for money, well underrated.”

Mr Michael Laraway - Lancashire

“On reading reports on the car by motoring experts,I was not to keen on replacing an X-Type for my XJ8 Sport, but after a test drive it overcame my reluctance to buy one. My son bought one as well after owning Volvo,Audi,BMW,and Maxda, saying the X-Type brought back joy to driving.”

Mr Edward Emmerson - North Riding Of Yorkshire

“It is the fulfillment of a lifetime dream and has not disappointed me in any way.”

Mr Paul Mackness - Herts

“Affordable luxury with all you should expect from Jaguar.”

Mr Paul Whitaker - Warks

“Superb car, better than the German offerings as a complete package, and the service dept is polite, clean and friendly.”

Mr Glynn Olive - Preston
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RATINGS (1 is best)

Ratings

100th

50th

1st

  • Reliability
  • Build Quality
  • Running Costs
  • Performance
  • Braking
  • Ride Quality
  • Handling
  • Practicality
  • Comfort
  • Ease of Driving
  •  
  •  
  •  
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  •  
  •  
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  • 52
  • 51
  • 82
  • 35
  • 74
  • 14
  • 30
  • 77
  • 42
  • 53

PREVIOUS RESULTS

  • Manufactured
  • 2006 Result
  • 2005 Result
  • 2004 Result
  • 2003 Result
  • 2002 Result
  • 2001-present
  • 55th
  • 47th
  • 31st
  • 12th
  • 13th

MANUFACTURER VERDICT

Smoothly does it! Although Citroen’'s C5 topped the ride quality chart, Jaguar takes the overall honours in the category with its range of luxurious models gliding over rough roads and potholes. Maintaining a top 10 position, the Ford-owned firm has a lot of satisfied customers. As more examples of the new XK appear, along with the S-Type replacing XF, Jag will be hoping for even better in 2008.

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