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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shag review - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By mitzibear - October 10 - 2:00 ami absolutely love my jag. always drove bmws and now i ask myself why? this car is miles above any bmw in every way. looks, both interior and exterior are gorgeous. the luxiorios ride and incredible speed make this the best car since the nissan 3oo zx. priced alot better as well. bravo!!!!
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great car - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By melbourne - September 4 - 10:00 amI was in the automobile business for 25 years and this is the car I leased. The quality is there and I am very pleased with the dealership as well as the automobile.
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Awesome! - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By JagsRock - August 3 - 2:00 amEasily the best, and I do mean the best, sport sedan available to today. No other car in this price range can match its performance, luxury and appeal. None.
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Very Pleased - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By Devin S. - July 29 - 10:00 amOther reviewers here claim the Jaguar X- Type looks like a Mercury Sable or other cars. Are they blind! The exterior looks nothing like a Sable. Nor does the interior look like a Sable in fact its beautiful and as good or better than that of any car in any class today under $100,000. The interior layout was so well done that Jaguar has now adopted the identical design for the new versions of their more expensive and larger S and XJ types. Its also a great use of space with a surprisingly large trunk and a light airy cabin. When I see another X- type on the road I cant believe it appears so small on the outside. The whole package is great.
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Show stopper - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By Blackxjag - July 29 - 10:00 amThis is one great car. Living in Pittsburgh where the roads can be slick and rough, the AWD is a great feature. Maybe the 2.5L is a little short on HP, but the auto transmission makes the most of what you have. Let the engine rev!
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WINNING FORMULA - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By MrBlonde - June 21 - 2:00 amAmazing handling, very satisfying accelaration, high quality interior and gorgeous design. Definitely get a hell of a lot of attention driving this car. I was instantly sold.
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Fast cat - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By jkd - May 18 - 10:00 amWhat a fun ride! The cars suspension is so smooth, it almost feels as if I am riding on air! It corners tight, not much play in the wheel, and has great acceleration. The interior is luxurious yet sporty and the sound system is excellent. Ive driven this car long distances, back and forth from Ohio to Florida several times, and found it to be super on gas - between 29 and 32 mph, of course I use nothing but premium, but its worth it. Did I mention the design? Its lines are gorgeous... Im in love with my car! Oooh......
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Best Entry Lux around - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By RJP81101 - April 29 - 10:00 amJust traded in my 2.5 for the 3.0. The 2.5 was fine, but I wanted more power and speed. The 3.0 has plenty. Also, the X-Type in general is the best handling car on the road. During a very snowy winter this past year, I did not lose traction at all. It is also the best looking car on the road, in my biased opinion!
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Made me buy an XJ8 also! - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By cali34652 - April 29 - 10:00 amThe lines of this car make my heart palpitate, and the Phoenix red makes it one of the sexiest sedans on the road. Took a demo home for the weekend, went out to dinner that evening, as we waited to be seated everyone in the restaurant was talking about the bright red Jag in the parking lot. Two weeks later I picked up my "arrest me red" kitty. I have yet to have a problem with the X! Now for the bad, Jag service is abysmal. I own two Jags, have had problems with my 2000 XJ8, if you have a problem, expect to get to KNOW your service advisor.
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My wife is happy and so am I - 2003 Jaguar X-Type
By krv460 - February 8 - 10:00 amMy wife was ready for a new car so we looked at everything. The second she saw this car she knew this was it. I read the "whiny" reviews and tried to steer her elswhere... No Way! I made her test drive the Beamer and all of those "recommended" cars...No Luck. Well its been a short time but this car is great, definitely a chick car but she loves it and life is short so go for it, you will be happy too.
