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  • Road Test: Jaguar X-Type (2001-)
    Compact Executive
    Jaguar X-Type
    4CAR RATING:

    Assets
    Looks like a Jag, entertaining handling, surprisingly good 2WD model, decent diesel engines, smart-looking estate version

    Drawbacks
    Limited range, minor quality glitches, poor standard seats, engines slightly unrefined, average automatic, predictable styling.

    Verdict
    A better effort than the S-Type, and one of the more entertaining drives in its class, despite some rough edges, though it's not a mini-XJ.

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