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Jaguar X-Type

60% of launch AWD torque went rearward; Jaguar's first production wagon followed.12

Researched October 29, 2026 from 31 sources

Also called

  • Baby JaguarA press shorthand for Jaguar's smallest, least expensive model.34
  • Mondeo in dragA launch-era jibe at the modified Ford Mondeo platform beneath the Jaguar.13

At a glance

0150300
126–231 hpPower
07.515
6.3–10.6 s0–60 mph
0125250
196.3–235 km/hTop speed
0200400
196–400 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,502–1,701 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1457101112

Engine
2.1/2.5/3.0 L gasoline V6; 2.0/2.2 L turbo-diesel I41
Layout
Front engine; FWD/AWD (launch: viscous coupling, 60% rear)1
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; V6 5-speed auto; later 2.2D 6-speed auto1
Built at
Halewood Body & Assembly, United Kingdom1
Units built
355,227 (2001–2009)1

The story

Ford's X-Type aimed to double Jaguar sales using modified Mondeo underpinnings. Its shared platform drew criticism; launch AWD sent 60% of torque rearward.1

2000: November 1: X400 is announced20002001: February production, March Geneva debut20012002: The "2.0" V6 is really 2.1 liters20022003: Jaguar's first diesel arrives in June20032004: Jaguar's first production wagon20042005: 2.2D: six speeds and 400 Nm overboost20052008: Facelift brings the six-speed diesel auto20082009: Production ends after 355,227 cars2009 SS Jaguar saloons: 1936–1940Jaguar Mark IV: 1945–1949Jaguar Mark 1: 1955–1959Jaguar Mark 2: 1959–1967Jaguar 240 / 340: 1967–1969Jaguar X-Type (X400): 2001–2009X400 194019501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1171819
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YearWhat happened
1936–1940SS Jaguar saloons
1945–1949Jaguar Mark IV
1955–1959Jaguar Mark 1
1959–1967Jaguar Mark 2
1967–1969Jaguar 240 / 340
2001–2009Jaguar X-Type (X400)
2000November 1: X400 is announced
2001February production, March Geneva debut
2002The "2.0" V6 is really 2.1 liters
2003Jaguar's first diesel arrives in June
2004Jaguar's first production wagon
20052.2D: six speeds and 400 Nm overboost
2008Facelift brings the six-speed diesel auto
2009Production ends after 355,227 cars
  1. 2000

    November 1: X400 is announced

    Jaguar previews its smallest sedan, targeting 100,000 sales a year in the compact executive market.12

  2. 2001

    February production, March Geneva debut

    The first car precedes Geneva. Simon Butterworth, Tadeusz Jelec and Wayne Burgess shaped the sedan under Geoff Lawson.15

  3. 2002

    The "2.0" V6 is really 2.1 liters

    A cheaper front-wheel-drive V6 joins the range, with 2,099 cc behind its 2.0 name.126

  4. 2003

    Jaguar's first diesel arrives in June

    Jaguar's first diesel pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with front-wheel drive.123

  5. 2004

    Jaguar's first production wagon

    Ian Callum's estate joins the range after its September 2003 Frankfurt debut, with rear glass that opens separately from the tailgate.12

  6. 2005

    2.2D: six speeds and 400 Nm overboost

    The 2.2-liter diesel arrives with a six-speed manual and a temporary 400 Nm overboost mode for full-throttle bursts.167

  7. 2008

    Facelift brings the six-speed diesel auto

    The March UK update adds mirror indicators and a six-speed 2.2D automatic, with shifts tuned to the diesel's low-rev torque.18

  8. 2009

    Production ends after 355,227 cars

    Sales missed targets; an analyst study alleged losses above €1.7 billion. The XE eventually filled the gap.19

Every generation

  • SS Jaguar saloons
    SS Jaguar saloons1936–1940
  • Jaguar Mark IV
    Jaguar Mark IV1945–1949
  • Jaguar Mark 1
    Jaguar Mark 11955–1959
  • Jaguar Mark 2
    Jaguar Mark 21959–1967
  • Jaguar 240 / 340
    Jaguar 240 / 3401967–1969
  • Jaguar X-Type
    X4002001–2009
  • Jaguar XE
    Jaguar XE

Power over the years

From 194 hp to 194 hp in 0 years.

050100150200 20002002200420062008 hp 2001 · 194 hp · Launch 2.5-liter AJ-V62002 · 155 hp · Front-drive 2.1-liter V62003 · 126 hp · 2.0D (2003–2007)2005 · 153 hp · 2.2D2007 · 128 hp · 2.0D (2007–2009)2007 · 154 hp · 2.1-liter V6 (2007–2008)2008 · 143 hp · 2.2D DPF automatic 194 hp Launch 2.5-liter AJ-V6
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YearHorsepowerModel
2001194Launch 2.5-liter AJ-V6
2002155Front-drive 2.1-liter V6
20031262.0D (2003–2007)
20051532.2D
20071282.0D (2007–2009)
20071542.1-liter V6 (2007–2008)
20081432.2D DPF automatic

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • 2.5 V6 entry model

    Standard

    2.5 V6 entry model

    2001

    194 hp

  • Standard

    Classic

    2006

  • Standard

    S

    2006

  • Standard

    Special Equipment / SE

  • Estate / Sportwagon

    Standard

    Estate / Sportwagon

    2004–2009

  • Standard

    Sovereign

    2006

  • Standard

    Vanden Plas (VDP)

    2005

    227 hp
  • Sport

    Performance

    Sport

  • Standard

    Sport Premium

    2006

  • Limited

    XS

    2005

  • Limited

    2.5 AWD Spirit Limited Edition

    2005

  • Supercharged V6 Prototype X400 SVO

    Special

    Supercharged V6 Prototype X400 SVO

    2003

How to spot one

Look for

  • Sedan: XJ styling condensed into a compact body.6
  • Sedan: a cab-forward stance, low roof and high cowl.910
  • Estate: the roofline slopes down toward a split-opening tailgate.4
  • Estate: roof rails in chrome or black.1
  • Estate: the rear window opens separately from the tailgate.1

Year by year

  1. 2004

    The estate joined the sedan, adding a sloping rear roofline and split-opening tailgate.14

  2. 2004 / 2006

    Both model years brought subtle grille revisions.1

  3. 2008 facelift

    Revised front and rear bumper styling and mirror-mounted turn signals identify the facelift.1

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Jaguar X-Type
    X-Type
    Photo of a Jaguar S-Type
    Jaguar S-Type

    Jaguar S-Type

    The S-Type has a longer body and wheelbase; look for the X-Type's more compact silhouette.9

  • Photo of a Jaguar X-Type
    X-Type
    Photo of a Jaguar XJ8
    Jaguar XJ8

    Jaguar XJ8

    Look for the smaller body: the X-Type echoes the larger XJ8's nose and tail.14

Against its rivals

  • X-Type vs Audi A4 3.0 Quattro (2004)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    X-Type7.1 s
    Audi A4 3.0 Quattro (2004)7.5 s
    20
  • Lexus IS300 (2004)

    X-Type vs Lexus IS300 (2004)

    Price as tested lower is better

    X-Type$36,495
    Lexus IS300 (2004)$31,944
    20
  • Acura TL (2004)

    X-Type vs Acura TL (2004)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    X-Type7.1 s
    Acura TL (2004)5.8 s
    20

Prices

Value today $4.1K–$5.9K2526

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $4,100–$5,901 2002 · $30,595 · US base2002 · $36,595 · US 3.0 manual, base2002 · $45,095 · US 3.0 manual, as tested2004 · $33,995 · US 3.0 manual, base2004 · $36,495 · US 3.0 manual, as tested2005 · $31,495 · US 3.0 sedan, base2005 · $37,590 · US Sportwagon, base 2002 · $30,595 · US base price, 2002 model year 2024 · $12,500 · 2004 2.5 5-speed, 3,800 miles, BaT2025 · $17,650 · 2006 3.0 Sportwagon, 9k miles, BaT2025 · $7,700 · 2006 3.0 Sportwagon, 69k miles, BaT2025 · $3,232 · 2005 3.0 Sport 5-speed, 164k miles, BaT2026 · $4,100 · 2004 3.0 sedan, 123k miles, BaT2026 · $5,901 · 2005 Sportwagon, 111k miles, BaT $17.7K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2002Launch price$30,595US base price, 2002 model year
2002Price when new$30,595US base
2002Price when new$36,595US 3.0 manual, base
2002Price when new$45,095US 3.0 manual, as tested
2004Price when new$33,995US 3.0 manual, base
2004Price when new$36,495US 3.0 manual, as tested
2005Price when new$31,495US 3.0 sedan, base
2005Price when new$37,590US Sportwagon, base
2024Auction sale$12,5002004 2.5 5-speed, 3,800 miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$17,6502006 3.0 Sportwagon, 9k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$7,7002006 3.0 Sportwagon, 69k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$3,2322005 3.0 Sport 5-speed, 164k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$4,1002004 3.0 sedan, 123k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$5,9012005 Sportwagon, 111k miles, BaT
2026Value today$4,100–$5,901

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “Radermecker and Thiry's 2005 BTCS crown”
    • “An X-Type silhouette wins the Spa 12 Hours”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  14. 2002 Jaguar X-Type Long-Term Road Test caranddriver.com
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  16. Serious Wheels :: 2005 Jaguar X-Type Spirit Limited Edition seriouswheels.com
  17. Jaguar Mark IV - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  18. Jaguar Mark 1 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
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  20. Tested: Seven 2004 $35K Manual Sedans Compared caranddriver.com
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  24. Midsomer Murders - FAQ midsomermurders.org
  25. No Reserve: 2004 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $4,100 on January 17, 2026 (Lot #226,735) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  26. No Reserve: Original-Owner 2005 Jaguar X-Type Sportwagon for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $5,901 on January 18, 2026 (Lot #226,918) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  27. 2001 Jaguar X Type 2.5 V6 AWD For Sale by Auction themarket.co.uk
  28. No Reserve: 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 Sport 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $3,232 on April 8, 2025 (Lot #186,668) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 9k-Mile 2006 Jaguar X-Type Sportwagon for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $17,650 on October 15, 2025 (Lot #214,944) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. No Reserve: 2006 Jaguar X-Type 3.0 Sportwagon for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $7,700 on July 14, 2025 (Lot #200,368) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. No Reserve: 3,800-Mile 2004 Jaguar X-Type 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $12,500 on March 7, 2024 (Lot #138,803) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  • jaguarheritage.com
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  • roadandtrack.com
  • autosport.nl
  • dailysportscar.com

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