2005 Jaguar X-Type: Road Test
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- MSRP: $30,830 -$36,330
- Invoice: $28,056 -$33,061
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Our road test for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type includes a full evaluation of the 2005 Jaguar X-Type from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2005 Jaguar X-Type help you decide if a 2005 Jaguar X-Type is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Acceleration class competitive. Test car with automatic-transmission did 7.6 sec 0-60 mph. Jaguar claims 6.6 sec 0-60 for manual. Engine doesn't feel satisfyingly strong below 4000 rpm, and the automatic transmission's tardy downshifts frustrate response in the 40-55-mph range.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.3 |
Test sedans with automatic transmission averaged 14.5 mpg in exclusively city driving, 19.0 in mixed city/highway driving, 21.4 in mostly highway travel. No opportunity to measure wagon or manual transmission. Premium-grade fuel required.
RIDE QUALITY
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Takes bumps as a solid unit, stable at speed, befitting sports/luxury positioning. Base suspension comfortably absorbs bad pavement with 16-inch tires. Test car with 17-inch tires suffered wheel patter and some impact harshness. Sport with 18-inch tires ride firmer still, but not uncomfortably.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7.3 |
Sedans with base suspension and wagons are secure, agile for the most part. Fast turns induce some body lean, but AWD maintains outstanding grip, even when powering out of wet corners. Steering is communicative, accurate, nicely weighted. Sports have sharper steering and reduced body lean.
QUIETNESS
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Wind rush impressively low. Sports with 18-inch tires have more tire noise. Under full throttle, the V6 growls nicely.
CONTROLS
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6.9 |
Unobstructed instrumentation. Low-mounted audio controls require driver to look away from road. Navigation system no picnic to program, and incorporating some climate and audio functions monopolizes driver attention. Automatic transmission has Jaguar's J-shaped gate selector, which some testers fault for imprecise action and difficulty of use in manual mode. Standard leather and wood strive for an upscale cabin ambience, but some of the plastics disappoint.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
Adequate 6-footer head room. Standard tilt/telescope steering wheel helps set comfortable driving position. Front seats narrower and softer than the European norm but have good support. Smartly sized mirrors contribute to fine outward visibility, despite tallish cowl.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
As much usable space as any direct rival. Seat cushion too soft for best support, and narrow doorways compromise entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
At 16 cu ft, sedan trunk is among largest in class. Low liftover and nonintrusive strut hinges enhance versatility, but Jaguar charges extra for a folding rear seatback on sedans. Sportwagon increases cargo space, but has average capacity for a wagon in class.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
The X-Type is an acceptable blend of performance and luxury, and it comes with the all-weather capability of AWD. The addition of a wagon enhances its appeal. X-Type offers Jaguar cachet, but top rivals offer better all-around cars.
Total Score
| Sedan w/nav. sys., auto. | Sedan w/VDP, auto. | Sedan w/Sport Pkg., auto. | Sportwagon, auto. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 56 | 54 | 58 | 57.4 |
Total Score: 56
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