2003 Jaguar X-Type reviews and buying
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2003
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2003 Jaguar X-Type
The 2003 Jaguar X-Type is a 4-door sedan that is affordable
enough to be accessible to a larger audience than its
big brothers, the XJ and XK. Despite this, it maintains
very high standards for performance, safety and interior
amenity. Two different engine options, both V6, determine
the model types with a 2.5 and a 3.0-liter. These come
with a different standard transmission configuration
but in terms of interior features they are basically
the same, although the 3.0 has a stereo complete with
CD player.
A notable feature of the X-Type is that it has Jaguar's
innovative Traction 4 all-wheel drive system standard
on both models. Capable of handling a diverse range
of road conditions, the X-Type will behave well in places
where a little more traction is required. Obviously,
this is not an off-road vehicle but when rain, snow
or ice is a factor, all-wheel drive can be your best
friend.
Under the Hood
The two models available for 2003 include the X-TYPE
2.5 with a 192 hp 2.5-liter AJ-V6 engine (five-speed
manual transmission standard, and five-speed automatic
transmission optional) and the X-TYPE 3.0 with a 227
hp 3.0-liter AJ-V6 (five-speed automatic transmission
standard, and five-speed manual transmission a no-cost
option). Manual shifting controls on the Jaguar J-gate
shifter allows the automatic transmission to behave
like a stick-shifter.
Safety is a major design priority for Jaguar and the
X-Type is no exception with an outstanding assortment
of belt and airbag technologies: three-point safety
belts throughout; pre-tensioning front safety belts
with load-limiters; dual-stage deployment front airbags;
front-seat side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags
for the front and rear occupants; sophisticated occupancy
sensors; and, a collapsible brake pedal mechanism. The
optional Sport package includes Dynamic Stability Control,
which can detect and minimize skid conditions, while
the anti-lock brake system is standard.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
The X-Type has sleek profile quad headlights, a low-profile
chrome grille and the characteristic Jaguar "leaper"
hood ornament. Nobody will mistake this for anything
but a Jaguar and heads will turn for a look at this
sexy sedan.
Interior amenities vary slightly with these two models.
The 2.5 comes with only an AM/FM/cassette instead of
the standard CD on the 3.0. However, the options available
from Jaguar mean great additions can be made. For example,
GPS Satellite Navigation, a Sport Package with an interior
features upgrade that accompanies the mechanical improvements,
a Premium package that takes it even further and other
add-ons like a power sunroof or emergency messaging.
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