Overview & Reviews

Jaguar introduced its youth-oriented X-Type last year, so 2003 holds little changes for the baby Jag. There's a slight reduction in the price of the base model, and electrochromic mirrors are standard on all trim levels. Cars equipped with the 3.0-liter mill now get 17-inch wheels and a CD player as standard equipment.

• Reasonable base pricing, sporty handling, all-wheel drive, currently the only Jaguar available with a manual transmission.

• Spartan interior design, some less-than-prestigious Ford-themed switchgear and exterior styling cues, price goes up with options faster than you can say "Ford Mondeo."

User Reviews:

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  surprisingly smooth drive - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By DriveAJag - October 18 - 2:00 am

  I got this X2.5 only a week ago, but I am quite impressed by its handling and the smooth ride. Before this car I leased a BMW 328i(99 model), it was a fine car with nice handling. But the gas mileage sucked and the ride was quite bumpy. The X-type feels much stabler and smoother on the highway. And I like the handling of X-type better. One complain is the space (head room and leg room) should be bigger.

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  My Sweet Jag... - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By scooterluv1 - October 6 - 6:48 pm

  Great car! I purchased it used and for the most part, I loved it! I would buy another one and may do so in the near future...

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  Im in love! - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By Chickenkh - September 26 - 10:00 am

  Overall I am very pleased with my X- Type. I love the feel and look of the car. Test drive one, and you will fall in love!

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  2003 - XType - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By MrZoso68 - August 25 - 10:00 am

  Growing up 4 blocks from a Jaguar Dealership, I have been wanting a Jag since I was 10. Well, this year(38 years later) with the great leasing deals Jaguar offered, I finally got one. The X-Type is all I expected & more. I have to say its the most fun car I have ever driven. It handles just like a European Luxury/Sports car should. Step on the gas, and youre gone! The leather seats wrap you up. The interior appointments are what you would expect on cars costing twice as much, and the exterior styling are classic Jaguar all the way. If your looking for a Luxury car with guts, at a very reasonable price, the Jaguar X-Type is the car for you.

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  best ride ever - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By apatientone - August 14 - 10:00 am

  unbelievably refreshing compared to run of the mill domestic and japanese autos. Many compliments on its looks, and extremely smooth ride, great in corners.

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  this isnt a jag - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By Ryan V. - July 14 - 10:00 am

  This car is more Ford than Jaguar. The exterior design is as bland as a Taurus (except the front end). Even the engine is built by Ford. Im not saying I hate Ford, its just that Ford and Jaguar have separate segments in the market. Jaguar customers might feel belittled by Fords involvement.

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  A nice car that I love to keep - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By Hank - July 4 - 5:30 am

  This car has meant several things to me: Nice looks, decent power (3 liter), all wheel drive (AWD) versatility and of course, the Jaguar brand name. It feels great when friends and strangers recognize the brand and make positive comments about its looks. This is my 5th year of ownership and I still like its looks and feel. I liked it so much I decided to not trade it in when I recently bought a new car. The 3 liter engine feels strong and satisfying in most situations although the automatic transmission loses a second or two when downshifting in sudden acceleration. It makes up for this in smooth operation when needing to pass. Last but not least, the AWD feature has been great in snow/ice.

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  wife loves her new x-type - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By mikesail - July 3 - 10:00 am

  We picked up the x-type from the dealer about a month ago and currently have 2000 miles on it. My wife has never enjoyed driving so much, the car is just plain fun! Everything works the way it is supposed to, nothing to complain about. We live in a rural hilly area and the 2.5 with automatic has plenty of power to handle it. Cant wait for the winter to see how the AWD does. With the factory and dealer discounts on this car it feels like an incredible bargain.

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  X-tremely Pleased - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By Pete - May 15 - 5:36 pm

  Purchased used with 12,000 miles for about 1/2 original retail. The manual 5 spd. provides plenty of zip with the 2.5, and the AWD handles like a dream. By far the best feature is the exterior styling but a close second is the outstanding warranty Jag provides on certified used cars (bumper to bumper, 100k/6 years from original date of purchase). Finally, I enjoy not seeing dozens of other cars like mine (I see about a dozen BMW 3 series for each X-Type), and people think I spent a LOT more than I did! Someday, Ill graduate to an XK, but I hope to be a Jaguar owner for life.

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  Worth the extra HP - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
  By Neil McFarlane - April 27 - 9:43 pm

  Tried the 2.5L SE and was surprised at the lack of pull, lots of gutsy noise but no real grunt. Then tried the 3.0L, the difference is remarkable as soon as you turn the key. Much gruntier sound, loads more wellie and some effective top end traction. Fuel consumption isnt that much more, but early days yet. If youre still deciding, go for the 3L, you wont regret it.