X-TYPE ESTATE

[TVR T350 MAD]

WHAT DO YOU THINK?







GIVE US YOUR VEIWS ON THE JAG

[triple7]

I think it looks really great. Trouble was hat I was given an X-Type as a coutesey car the other day and boy was I disappointed. Interior drab, 2.0ltr pointless. Mind you sports seat were v comfy. Suspension soft and no rear leg or headroom. Pity really.

I saw in Autocar that Jag USA are going to drop the X-Type coz its so bad.

G

[TVR T350 MAD]

I sat in the back of an X-TYPE estate in the showroom and thought it had ok rear legroom, but i suppose the dealers must have pulled the front seats forward


cheers

[BAT21]

I tested the deisel Estate and seriously considered it to replace my everyday car when the 2.2d comes out later in the year. I also drove the S-Type 2.7 saloon and am placing my order for one this week. The Estate is good but the S Type is superb

[JagLover]

triple7 said:

I think it looks really great. Trouble was hat I was given an X-Type as a coutesey car the other day and boy was I disappointed. Interior drab, 2.0ltr pointless. Mind you sports seat were v comfy. Suspension soft and no rear leg or headroom. Pity really. I saw in Autocar that Jag USA are going to drop the X-Type coz its so bad. G

I have not driven the 2 litre so I cannot comment-but you should not judge the X type purely on the basis of the entry level model.

It does come with 2.5 and 3 litre engines as well-both of which have 4WD.

I think the estate version of the X type is a fine looking car-one of the best looking estates on the market.

>> Edited by JagLover on Friday 15th April 15:46

[simpo two]

Now how about a convertible X-Type?

[Robocop]

Had a go in a 'job' V6 AWD the other day and thought that the handling was very good...especially around twisty A-roads of Wiltshire. Cockpit was a little on the cramped side (I am 6'5" mind you!) but very supportive/comfortable seats none the less.

Rgds

[JagLover]

simpo two said:

Now how about a convertible X-Type?

No thanks.

I do think Jaguar should bring out an Audi TT competitor though.

A cheaper two seater, or 2+2, would fit the brand perfectly.

[TVR T350 MAD]

I think if jag did that then they would get a hell of buisness,and they would probly look good, but it would be a bit pricy


cheers

[Bat21]

JagLover said:

simpo two said: Now how about a convertible X-Type? No thanks. I do think Jaguar should bring out an Audi TT competitor though. A cheaper two seater, or 2+2, would fit the brand perfectly.

Look at the RD6 project of last year

[JagLover]

Bat21 said:

Look at the RD6 project of last year

If that or something likes it ever makes production I think it will be a replacement for the X Type?

[TVR T350 MAD]

what is the RD6 mate, was it a saloon or a sportscar

cheers

[xkrman]

JagLover said:

simpo two said: Now how about a convertible X-Type? No thanks. I do think Jaguar should bring out an Audi TT competitor though. A cheaper two seater, or 2+2, would fit the brand perfectly.

That would have been the F-Type, which was shelved so they could concentrate on diesels, estates and other mundane non-entities,

[Bat21]

TVR T350 MAD said:

what is the RD6 mate, was it a saloon or a sportscar cheers

It was a concept, diesel engined small sporting coupe
It was sensational

[TVR T350 MAD]

is that the one that was on top gear in the last series that was green, if it was it was beautiful




cheers

>> Edited by TVR T350 MAD on Thursday 21st April 13:23

[Bat21]

TVR T350 MAD said:

is that the one that was on top gear in the last series that was green, if it was it was beautiful cheers >> Edited by TVR T350 MAD on Thursday 21st April 13:23

The one I saw was Tungsten Grey try this:www.jaguar.co.uk/uk/en/vehicles/concept_cars/r_concept.htm

[TVR T350 MAD]

no thats not it, nice car but not too sure about the back



cheers

[8Pack]

Although it was heralded as, and styled on, the XJ,(maybe to re-enforce it's "Jag-ness"). The "X" type "baby Jag" I feel has served it's purpose, and it's time to move quickly on, to an identity of it's own. I think we must remember that this is the "first" of the range and still has a market niche to find.

I've never driven one, but the first thing is the interior: how does it match up? Second, the ride: Smooth and silent? should be, it's a Jag. Performance, a good engine (Diesel or petrol) should be at LEAST as good as the BMW, if not better.

But first, it needs a design of it's own to attract the market it serves, it needs to be fast and agile, yet with room for the Reps needs during the week and the "families" needs at the weekend.

Over to you, Jaguar/(Ford)!

[xkrman]

Read in my local paper yesterday about the woes of X-Typa sales, or rather lack of them.

It seems that Ford bosses are coming round to the idea that the small Jaguar was a huge mistake and would not commit to replacing the X-Type when its time is up.

Hopefully they will then concentrate on real Jaguars.

[JagLover]

xkrman said:

Read in my local paper yesterday about the woes of X-Typa sales, or rather lack of them. It seems that Ford bosses are coming round to the idea that the small Jaguar was a huge mistake and would not commit to replacing the X-Type when its time is up. Hopefully they will then concentrate on real Jaguars.

Read in Auto Express that plans for the replacement X Type are well advanced.

I agree with 8Pack that the next X Type needs to be different-Looking more like the RD6 than the XJ.