Jaguar X-Type

In April 2008, Jaguar went on sale in Spain, the revamped version of the X-type. It is a completely new model, but an update of that was for sale. The amendments, which amounts to 500 components Jaguar, mainly affect their appearance, both outside and inside the cabin.

Regarding the engine range, there are no changes except that the 2.2 D diesel engine can now be combined with an automatic gearbox six-speed sequential handling function. This combination also includes a particulate filter to reduce a portion of emissions, now the engine gives 146 hp instead of 155 (test this version before the changes).

With this box, the consumer benefits and worse on the manual version and 155 hp compared to the manual of the same potency (comparative table of performance and fuel).

Compared to other cars of similar size and power also have an automatic gearbox, the X-Type 2.2 D does not stand out or for the benefit or the consumption (comparative table).

Jaguar said it had worked to reduce vibration and noise. We have found no appreciable difference: with the car stopped and the engine running, the vibrations are higher than normal, in motion, it is a smooth engine and you hear little, something that happened in the previous model.

In general, the X-type car is well damped and is comfortable for its occupants. Its interior is as spacious as other models of its size, but distinguished by finishes better than average.

The Jaguar X-type is available with two body styles, sedan and family, and four engines: two petrol engines with 196 or 230 hp, and two diesels of 131 or 155 hp (146 hp with particulate filter). Diesel engine models are front-wheel drive, the gasoline have AWD.

Nor is there any major developments in the hardware that may have saved the improvements in Bluetooth connection for mobile phones and ultrasonic sensors in the parking aid system, which now are smaller.

In the body changed bumpers, front grille, emblem of the brand, side moldings, tires and body colors. In addition, the mirrors have built the side blinkers. The AWD versions do not wear any badge that identifies them.

Inside the cabin, new coatings (wood "Rosewood", chrome or "tungsten metal) for some elements, for example, the ventilation outlets. The seats can be upholstered in leather and fabric or leather completely. These are new indicators of speed and engine speed.