Jaguar X Type 2.0 V6 Review

Good Points
Extremly well built
Good performance
A nice change from C class and 3 series

Bad Points
Just one - left footrest is on passemger side (for left hand drive cars)- UK drivers have to do without

General Comments
Owned my Jaguar X Type since new March 2004 and have done 40,000 miles to date. This is the first car I have owned (Out of 18 new cars since 1985) which has never been returned for warranty work. I have the 'Sport' model and find long distance driving relaxing and comfortable. The handling is very good for a fwd and performance is good, although the automatic slows things down a bit. The 5 speed auto box however is smooth and the J gate is always available if you need to drop down a gear. I bought the X-type because of the great service from the local dealer along with a good deal. My experience with the competition was disappointing.