Test Jaguar X-Type 2.2 D BVA Executive

In profile, the "small" Jaguar can not deny his
relationship with the XJ limousine

At its facelift, the X-Type won a six-speed automatic transmission, combined with a 145 hp turbodiesel. But approval is not at the rendezvous.

Despite its prestigious logo, the X-Type, the smallest of the Jaguar range, was never able to challenge its German competitors.
Although with his little four-cylinder turbodiesel (155 hp a 2.2 Genuine Ford), it is not likely to worry BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class that are moving to displacement equal to least 170 hp. And today, the English showing its age. So, failing again on new bases, the X-Type was offered in 2008, a little grooming.

A passenger in the English mind,
but where some plastics disappoint

Benefits
    Personal Style
    Careful presentation
    Comfort of good quality
Pitfalls of
    Just rear seats
    Vibration at idle
    Unpleasant Automatic

It touched the outer shield-style skirts, grille "3D mesh" mirrors with turn signal repeaters, but also inside. The latter is distinguished among other things, a more modern instrumentation, a wider choice of fillings, against the door and new redesigned seats. To be honest, we must keep an eye out for edits made to the body. And in the interior, it remains on its side finishing Hunger: the X-Type is not as perfect an Audi A4, and suffers from some spacious rear seats.

Mesh grille, down more ventilated case ...
in 2008, the X-Type is offer ...

Mechanical side, a single change, but size: an automatic transmission with Sequential Shift system, to change the six-speed manual pulse on the lever is optional with the 2.2 turbodiesel. Note that, in this case, the four-cylinder sees his reduced to 145 hp power, since it is also equipped with a particulate filter. If the automation brings a real comfort, you can not say that the mechanical certification of this Jaguar is really up to its claims. Engine vibration at idle incongruous, demotions just encountered when the X-Type 2.2 D car accelerator pedal is depressed, speed correct way but no more, in the fairly average performance for automatic reminders ... In short, n ' has not really convincing benefits.