Overview & Reviews

This year there are only minor changes to the X-Type. The smaller 2.5-liter V6 has been dropped from the lineup, leaving the 3.0-liter V6 as the only engine available. Jaguar has also made the five-speed automatic transmission standard equipment and discontinued the manual gearbox option. Remaining changes are purely cosmetic, such as a new chrome-mesh grille and updated wheel designs. Bluetooth wireless connectivity and Sirius Satellite Radio are new options this year.

• Comfortable highway ride, standard all-wheel drive, large trunk, classic Jaguar styling.

• Soft handling, not enough low-end torque, downmarket cabin materials detract from luxury ambience, tight rear-seat entry, no manual transmission available.

User Reviews:

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  X-type grip it and rip it - 2006 Jaguar X-Type
  By Steve L - October 16 - 8:46 pm

  This car is fun to drive, holds the pavement well. Acceleration is sufficient. Fit, finish and feel are better than expected.

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  Love my Jag - 2006 Jaguar X-Type
  By Armando - March 20 - 4:50 pm

  Handling on winding costal roads on Highway 1 was excellent. The automatic transmission shifted up/down perfectly with a good solid feel for the road. The brakes never faded or grabed. A very comfortable and relaxing ride in town on the free way or on winding twisting roads. Plenty of power from the quiet smooth 6cyl engine.

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  2006 X-Type personal car - 2006 Jaguar X-Type
  By J.MAY - July 22 - 7:20 am

  The ride and quiet of the car is excellent. It is the perfect size for me and my family.

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  Move over BMW, Audi - 2006 Jaguar X-Type
  By elsaidst - July 14 - 9:03 pm

  Jag got it right, no matter what reviews say. This car is a gem. More spacious than its competition, as powerful and certainly more luxurious. Add to that reliabilty. Driving it is a pleasure, certaily a cruiser for long hauls. On winding roads it tends to float but is forgiving when pushed hard. A head turner it is at ease in traffic.

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  A cat with bigger claws - 2006 Jaguar X-Type
  By Oldengineer - January 17 - 8:40 pm

  Just replaced my 03 X Type 2.5 with an 06 3 Liter X. The new cat has far better acceleration and handling. As part of the sunroof package, you get 17 inch wheels and wider tires. I also noticed that Jag has made a number of subtle improvements since 03 - brakes are better with no dust problem; the center consol is higher quality; a second cupholder has been added; the seats have been improved. Another plus is the availability of Jags extended warranty for a reasonable price. I opted for the 7 year -100K because this cars a keeper.