Jaguar X-Type Estate road tests and consumer car reviews

Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0 d Classic 2004

I have owned my Jag for 20 months and had no problems. Replaced tyres and a couple of head light bulbs thats it! I always change the oil and service 6K, as a mechanic, it cost me next to nothing. Great car to drive both in the city and on the open road. As a Ford based chassis it’s road handling is top notch and very reassuring. Great car!

Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0D S 2006

I bought my 2.0 Diesel Sport Estate with 82,000 miles on the clock around a year ago, it’s now done 103,000 miles so I’m averaging 25k a year. It’s had a few problems, a battery, brake pads, power steering pump but overall I’m really pleased with it. Being based on the Mondeo, repairs and servicing are simple and relatively cheap. The car is a pleasure to drive, has great performance for a diesel and is comfortable and quiet. The estate has a good loading area with plenty of room. All in all a great car, which will be replaced only by a newer one.

Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0 diesel 2005

Bought this car 18 months old with just over 48k on the clock. Lovely car initially, but within weeks it had been back and forward to the garage. Rear tailgate kept popping open - this is a very common problem on the estate version. Needed a new mechanism, replaced under warranty. Rear brake light unit needed replacing. At 56,000 miles the fuel injectors went. Repair bill was almost £2,000. Headlamp bulbs went almost every six months. Various other faults came to light including faulty door locking mechanism, a fuel pipe problem, a cam shaft sensor replacement and so on. Averaged every three months was back at the garage for a fault or repair. In three years it cost me well over £3,000 in repair costs. Eventually had a complete power failure as I was overtaking a vehicle on the dual carriageway. Frightening stuff. I sold it last month, and lost well over half of the value from purchase. Wouldn’t ever have another, in spite of the badge. One plus point was that I got excellent fuel consumption, so when it did run well, it was a pleasure to drive. Just those times were rare.

Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.2 diesel Estate 2006

Great car and without problems. Passengers new to the car love the interior. Has adequate power, smoothness and economy, 42.7mpg (over 40k miles) and up to 50mpg on long continental runs. Wife complains that passenger seat pinches, she now has a cushion and yearns for the big comfy seats on the family Volvo. Classy image and best of all it starts and I never worry about reliability. Great second hand buy (I mean it’s a Mondeo in a frock so servicing is not out of the ordinary). Watch for wear on inner front wheel tyres.

Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.5SE Auto 2004

Where to start? Bought brand new Sept 04 ’54’ plate, and specced it up to the gills. On collection many faults such as touch up paint on door seal, door dents, pockets on back of front seats stretched and not sitting flat. After 150 miles rear diff went. Replaced under warranty, but in twelve months and 4000 miles, it went THREE times, every time I tried to go more than 150 miles! Eventually, after the entire centre air con panel failed, the tailgate started opening on the motorway, the A post trim fell off, the rubbers in the inner wing stuck to the bonnet on lifting and fell onto the floor, the central locking failed, misfires......I traded it in at a huge loss. Radiance red with cream meant the only good thing was how it looked. Now will never buy another pile of poo with this badge glued (badly) onto it.

Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.5 AWD 2006

I was surprised at how refined the car sounds and how well it drives. It’s extremely smooth and easily powerful enough for motorway driving. It is spacious enough for me which is also a surprise as I am 6’ 7" and 18 stone and very comfortable to drive. One tiny niggle, turning on the heated rear windscreen knocks out radio reception somewhat, but overall an excellent car.

Responses to this review

Do you think the AWD will hold up to the snow and ice. My choice is Shogun or Jag AWD? Any advice? Would appreciate response by email - andymn87[at]hotmail[dot]com - Andy from England

Jaguar X-Type Estate 2.0D S 5dr

It’s a Jag so you know it’s going to be good. Ticks all the boxes for space, performance and comes generously equipped. The driving position however could be better designed and you do feel this on long journeys but overall a very refined car.