Real Road Test: Jaguar X-Type 2.5V6 SE Estate (NOT MONDEO LOL)

I drive a minty 2004 Jaguar X-Type 2.5V6 SE Estate and find it an interesting contrast to the Rover 45 V6 I owned in 2018. Includes a demonstration of the Quickclear heated windscreen, drizzel, grimness and some nice noises (not the indicators).
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[@stiannobelisto573]

I just discovered hubnut, he got such a great personality, suddenly all other car review channels got boring!

[@alech8336]

Totally agree. Such a pleasant channel compared to others out there!

[@weedmastersr]

I discovered HubNut about a year ago and what I like about it is that Ian has such a positive outlook and always finds something to appreciate in a old car. He's not needlessly mean to cars, like most reviewers are.

[@richdelgado3405]

Glad you found him. The dude’s awesome!

[@garrytalbot3456]

I ran a 2.2 Diesel estate for about 7 years , only fwd but an excellent car, very comfortable, quick and responsive and 50mpg! What's not to like.

[@westcoast747]

Try a S type diesel 2.7 V6, a lot quieter and smoother.

[@morri03]

Not quick

[@golfman9290]

Have always liked the headlight shape and the following curves through the bonnet, reminds me of the air intakes of the De Havilland comet airliner.

[@veritasvincit2745]

That's an excellent observation. I never thought about that before but I think you're right. That part of the car seemed familiar but now you've mentioned it I can see why! Also on an aviation note, I think that the "spinners" that cover the speedo and tachometer needles were deliberately shaped to resemble the prop spinners on some classic aircraft.

[@danieleregoli812]

Me too!!! How amazing is that?! First time I saw it I thought, mmm, looks like a Comet 1 (the one with the smaller, more rounded intakes). Phenomenal!

[@golfman9290]

@@danieleregoli812 Great minds and all that.

[@nztv8589]

me too!

[@Mr365097]

But why is being based on the Mondeo such a bad thing? The Mondeo had always been a benchmark in its class and Mk3 Mondeo(on which X type is based) especially was a leap ahead of its rivals like VW Passat. If being based on Mondeo is such a catastrophy, then the A4 was based on VW Passat. Clearly the X type had its failings, but in no way was the platform to blame for that. I prefer the contemporary Mondeo for its styling, engine range and space utilization over the retro looking X type, but there is no better platform Jaguar would have got for its 3 series rival.

[@nt004b9392]

How on earth isn't Ian on the telly box? So much more entertaining than the dribble on top gear, well done Ian!

[@MGBetts1]

Top Gear? Is that still going?

[@landsnailproject2875]

My God - how I agree with nigel taylor !

[@MGBetts1]

@@EgoShredder - Good old Auntie! 😂

[@Kraken1000]

Top Gear in its heyday drew an audience of tens and tens of millions worldwide, every episode, including, and this is important, women. No way will the independent KZbinrs attract family viewing and the budget and the absolutely thrilling camera work. I'm a guy and genetically bound to enjoy these little channels/streams. But they're all very much a minority experience.

[@nt004b9392]

@@EgoShredder blessing in disguise me thinks ;-)

[@solent7430]

I had a 3.0 manual saloon, loved it! Damn roadtax band changes forced me to trade it in. Much maligned as Mondeo clones but way, way better. AWD saved me in winter and 0-60 in 6.6 seconds impressive 👍🏻

[@lewis72]

Winter tyres would have saved you in winter !!

[@solent7430]

Lewis72 No need! It had all season 18” tyres and a brilliant AWD system. I was able to drive on a heavily iced up road that very few cars were able too. Got me to and from work when others couldn’t. Brilliant car 👍🏻

[@lewis72]

Solent74 All seasons are worse than summers in the summer and winters on the winter. 4WD doesn’t help you when you’re braking. I do quite like the X-Type though but always end up thinking I’d rather have an XJ or XK.

[@solent7430]

Lewis72 You’d be surprised how well it performed with traction control, manual gearbox, AWD setup and driven sensibly. An AWD X Type would be cheaper to run, better in challenging conditions, cheaper to buy and easier to park. Yes I’m biased 👍🏻

[@BarryAllenMagic]

Can't believe these cars get so much bad press. I bought a mint 02 plate 'JagDeo' for £1,500 four years ago - as a temporary runaround between buying another Merc E Class. Over 4 years down the line, it still looks and drives like it is absolutely brand new (although my 2.1 V6 sounds a lot more refined than this model). Absolutely gorgeous cars. I was always a Mercedes-Benz sycophant; but my days with Merc rust-buckets are well and truly over. I have NEVER driven a car as beautiful as an X-type!

[@elizabethcherry920]

This X type and the S type the 2 of my favorite modern Jags. Outside of the F type, the other new Jaguars don't even look like a Jaguar. Excellent video

[@99ron30]

And they are both ridiculously cheap on the used market. In the early 2000s they were seen as too grandaddy, but now we like the retro and regal British look. Plus modern mercs have ripped off the rover 75, x and s type shape.

[@johnwh1039]

I would add the all alloy XKR, introduced in 2007. Beautiful, proper jag looking cars in my opinion

[@topenglish6674]

Totally agree. This car actually looks like a Jag. It's the only car I want and I've more or less given up on cars now having discovered the joys of the Piaggio MP3.

[@geoffdundee]

Elizabeth Cherry........the new jags arent much different in shape from a vauxhall.....i prefer a saloon with a proper boot

[@Thorsbabelis]

@@99ron30 Absolutely spot on. I have an X-type and me and my wife love it. Right now I needed to change the Mrs. Car, and our choice was the w205 Mercedes C class because it has the retro look that old jags and the 75 had. And I also was a Rover man myself, a couple of years ago had a 400 saloon. Lovely car.

[@peterwalker6020]

I've just come across this report, only two years late, but as an x type owner for the last four years, I have to say that they are very underated. Most of the negative press comes from people who have never owned one. You get a lot of car for very little money. I use mine daily and as it's the diesel I agree with you about how bad it sounds, but with the economy as good as it is, I can accept a bit of noise . Really what's not to like, very economical and service part's are very cheap. Keep up the good work, I enjoy watching your reports, it's a nice change to have someone who understands the vehicles but isn't up his own a**e.

[@ThePorridgeGobbler]

There is sod all wrong with the 2.0D, I have owned an 07 estate for eight years now and have no intention of changing it any time soon.

[@mrdoofa9357]

Except it has all the refinement of a tractor and sounds like a tractor!!! Jags and diesel shouldn’t be mixed!!!

[@mallardgrey]

Your name certainly reflects your comment..

[@ianandrews1026]

the 2.0 is good but the 2.2 with the 6 speed box is better, more power and identical fuel economy (better fuel economy on the motorway due to the extra gear)

[@Dan-up6do]

I too have a soft spot for the X-Type, it's a pretty thing & has solid underpinnings. Also i'd love to see the J-Gate return, it's an iconic gear selector.

[@nakoma5]

What was wrong with it being based on the Ford Mondeo? I thought the Mondeo was held to high regard?

[@AaronSmart.online]

The problem with the Mondeo is it's a Ford :)

[@philnewstead5388]

I never understood why so much was made of it having Mondeo underpinnings when the equivalent Lexus was only a Camry in drag and the press hardly ever mentioned that. In essence it only shared the floorpan and the engine block.

[@terry141186]

@@philnewstead5388 I never got this either. Especially when the mondeo chassis was so dialed in. I wouldn't scoff at it thats for sure.

[@360nastybusiness]

@@AaronSmart.online sorry mate Ford's are great.owned a lot of cars in my time and found Ford's to be great. st focus v6 Mondeo.

[@AaronSmart.online]

@@360nastybusiness I never said there was anything wrong with Fords, merely that the Mondeo is not a Jaguar ;)

[@lewis72]

7:11 Petrol 2.5 & 3.0 were 4WD only, all diesels & 2.1 petrol were Front only.

[@curtinj98]

Despite the odd comment about this part and that part being straight from a Ford, nothing that a driver or passenger was likely to see, or touch on a daily basis came from straight from a Ford. Even if a part was based on a Ford one, it was tweaked to make it unique. Unlike the early Ford era Aston Martins, Jaguar got away with not simply raiding the Ford parts bin. A diesel X-Type wasn't available at the car's launch, as Jaguar didn't like the Mondeo's 2.0L engine and were unconvinced that there was enough demand for an oil-burner. Lack of sales to fleet buyers soon put them straight on that last point. Then the only engine that was available at short notice was the previously rejected unit from the Mondeo. A lot of work went into "refining it" in the time available. IIRC the difference was noticed by the press at launch.

[@DalekBuilder]

Another Hubnut video I agree with 100%. I promised myself a X type but somehow it hasn't happened as yet. A couple of friends had x types. One had a diesel which was as dire as Hubnut says in his review & the other was a 2.5 v6 x type saloon which I like a lot. Sadly he got rid of it due to the "Mondeo in dress" comments he kept hearing. Wouldn't have bothered me myself.

[@RichieRouge206]

The V6 sounds absolutely wonderful- you don’t need a stereo. My dad has the 2.0d and they do sound terrible outside. Very good on fuel though. They do feel quite cramped inside though (the column stalks are lifted off the Focus mk1) and the all black interior is quite depressing. Cream and wood is the way forward with a Jag. The estate is a beautiful looking thing 👌🏼 great roadtest

[@carlrusson2612]

I have a lowly 2.1 classic and love it paid 500 for it two years ago and all I have had to do to it in that time is replace the expansion tank and rear drop links. It has velour seats which I think are a bonus, like you I'm not a fan of leather. I will be keeping this car for a long time to come

[@MM-ci2cv]

what's it like on fuel?

[@carlrusson2612]

Round town around 23 on a run around 34 combined average I get around 27

[@marklittler784]

People tell us what they've done to a car but leave out its mileage and the mileage they've done in it during the time they've had it so you still don't know whether to have confidence in one or not.

[@carlrusson2612]

It's done 130k, 15k I've done, it uses no oil or water and runs like a dream I service it every 5k but that's just me and what I do to all my cars The only real issue with them is the sills mine show no signs of rust and the knock sensors can sometimes need replacing. The diesel engine is a nightmare with numerous faults that can raise their ugly heads ie. Turbos, turbo actuators, egr valve problems, injector problems. I would not buy a diesel but a petrol I would most definitely buy another. Mine is an 04 plate and will be keeping it for as long as I possibly can.

[@marklittler784]

@@carlrusson2612 Sounds like a bargain and nowadays there's so many bargains because most makes of cars are galvanised and have plastic wheel liners so aren't usually so rusty.

[@andyburton9312]

I had a 04 saloon, paid £750 drove it for 12months, no issue with it and sold it for £900, great car...

[@andyfield7397]

A Jag with somewhere to "drop your shopping" ...before you "drop the kids off at the pool" I assume 😂😂😂

[@otto.a.2465]

My son drove a £500 X type to southern France and back with no issues this summer. Bargain cars definitely worth considering.

[@orion1983uk]

I never understood why some folk made such a big deal about this being based on a Mondeo's underpinnings. For starts, it was the mk3 Mondeo which was a fine car. Secondly, you don't hear Audi drivers complaining about the premium they pay for their A4s which, by this logic, is a Passat in a fancy frock.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I always rated the X Type. I know the headlights had issues but it was possible to fix DIY. The Ford connection did not bother me either as cheap brake parts and some servicing. Only thing that put me off was the transfer box issue on the X4 with the low oil volume . Great video Ian.

[@katywalker8322]

Only headlight issue we had over about 80k was that it ate headlight bulbs. Pretty much one headlight bulb every 1~2 months. But they were pretty useless on dip beam.

[@theflyingsteamerstoke8534]

We are Jag lovers but can't help but remain loyal to the good old Jaguar derived XJ of the time and the pre-2003 X308 as well as it was essentially before the Jaguar range became 'modern' in our eyes... like this X-type. The X-type is somewhat of a modern, 'sensible' version of the XJ merely with the similar styling to the XJ and made to sell in volumes... Nice but just not Jag enough for us :-)

[@leelee1973la]

I kinda agree.... I've been after an XJ for a few years, but, having 2 dogs and a caravan to tow, an XJ wasn't going to be the sensible option.... but still wanted a Jag. So reluctantly I settled for an X-type Tourer.. After spotting the X type used is this very video 12 months ago, I just had to have it. It's been a very well cared for car and has wanted for nothing going by the excellent history tgat came with it.... and it's not rotten...! Since having this X-type, I've almost lost the urge for an XJ.... there are some pretty crap examples out there.

[@allanwinter4991]

Ford's great idea. Lets put a Transit diesel engine in a Jaguar.

Pretty common practice from a lot of manufacturers, guess which two mercs share a diesel engine?

[@johnphillip1711]

@ worse the A180d model of the latest A class has the renault 1.5dci diesel, also fitted to the Dacia Sandero and Duster.....and its not exactly a high output motor......

[@nigelcharlton-wright1747]

All hail the underrated Jaguar X-Type. We had a 2001 saloon version that had a tan leather interior and a sunroof that opened on it's own, (had to take the fuse out!). It was a sublime car that I wished we still owned. The X-Type was a car that made me feel special, the Rover 75 Classic that we own now feels like a Morris Oxford. Just to think that 3 weeks ago I was watching you on a TV in Portland, USA. Hope you will enjoy your trip to Aus/NZ.

[@AndyK.1]

Large colour screen were available on top models with voice input that worked.

[@AR-iy7oy]

My 2.0d SE model has all the bells and whistles, a '56 plate which averages 58 mpg on a long run.

[@MrBrianc1975]

Great review but I do find it odd that you slate the diesel for being noisy when you own a 2cv and an Invacar!

[@stuckinthepast2962]

i had a 2.2 x type sovereign...bloody fantastic car ....

[@danieleregoli812]

….anybody else out here thinking that the new Jags look absolutely terrible?? They've lost ALL charm to me...they don't even remotely look like a Jag... and that ghastly f@ck-pace SUV thing is a monstrosity. Yes, I live in the past, I know I know....Still don't care. Hate SUVs and love the curvy sexy classic lines of a rea Jag!

[@gepwxaqdfsidsesg1548]

I had forgotten about the estate. I never liked the saloon styling because it seems be trying to be a mini XJ (X350) instead of being its own design and the hump on the rear wing above the wheel arch is too humpy, the XJ isn't like that. The video has made me realise that the estate solves this, and the 4WD makes it a geniune niche car. This with a set of winter tyres would be a weapon in poor weather. Thanks for posting.

[@andrewpreston4127]

I expct that cheap armrest was one of the minor percentages that was definitely from the Ford parts bin.

[@terrydactyl868]

Hi HubNut....official figure is only 19% Mondeo. Bonnet not opening, one of the probs. Keep up the good work. Great reports.

[@farmergeddon7527]

You're damned either way gearbox-wise. The auto is hideous and the manual is a bit of mess (I had the manual), but I didn't realise at the time until I drove some of the Germans, particularly with regard to the auto. Four years from new and 100,000 meant it was a car I have good memories of. I think time has been quite kind to the V6

[@alanhoward6553]

Nice review Ian I have had a 2.5 awd SE saloon with manual gearbox 2004 model for the last 11.5 years with no issues only thing that has gone on it has been the reverse light / rear distance sensor switch on top of the gearbox I would advise a good waxoyling every couple of years to keep rust at bay and pressure washing the sills to stop build up of mud mine has only been used for long journeys from West Wales to Lancashire/Yorkshire has for being a Mondeo clone that’s great for long term car ownership let the snobs wrinkle their noses If this car had an Italian badge it would be classed as a supercar!

[@EwanV]

I had a 58 plate X-Type, which I traded in for a Vauxhall Insignia... Worst decision ever. PS the tiny headlights are even worse than you think, any mud on them and they are effectively cut to nothing. I have had to pull over on country roads in the dark to clean the headlights risking death by being run over vs death by driving off the road, not a good situation!

[@leeallen7491]

I’ve had numerous x types and s types I love my old jags

[@knkjkjn]

I have a BMW e39 (old 5 series) and i am sick and tired of how firm that thing drives and how unusable it gets, as soon as the road isn't dry. I like the X type design. Do you think it would be a good alternative? I know that the Jag is a slightly smaller car ,but i'd be OK with that.

[@mariopizzamanmario8563]

Actually that is why I bought an S-type instead of the Bimmer. BMWs are fine but they only drive nice at speed. The S-type is more like a gentlemans club on wheels. Yes it is fast if needed but it is much more relaxing.

[@Biggles]

I think the Mondeo DNA is a good thing. The Mondeo is a very good platform to develop from. Adding permanent 4wd and a more powerful engine basically means you have a car that trumps the hot Mondeo, the ST220 (except the Jaguar is necessarily more softly sprung). Don't buy the diesel, it's not worth the grief. I had a 3.0 V6 manual saloon in black with black leather interior and black trim. It was an excellent car, looked nice, drove lovely, and presented zero issues. What's more it had the sills already replaced so there weren't massive worries on the horizon. I would definitely say get a 3.0 manual. The automatic transmissions are a known weakness, and are under extra strain due to the 4wd system. Furthermore the 2.5 is just as thirsty as the 3.0, so you might as well have the extra power. The 3.0 is firmly in quick car territory, it's quite racy in an X-type. Your main downfall owning one of these if it's a good one will be fuel economy. You won't see over 25 MPG on a mixed cycle. The equivalent XJ6 (X350) with the same engine is more frugal believe it or not!

[@marklittler784]

Yeah no harm in temporarily fitting a front and rear view dash cam to cars you test as well as your own as evidence that an incident's not your fault especially when test driving others cars.

[@richardfittonperkins1926]

That indicator noise is a perfect reminder for a well heeled mother whose little darlings canter along on their ponies. Most apt.

[@musoseven8218]

Gafaw! Gafaw, Chortle! . That indicator sound is of its era and even with hearing challenges, is annoying, but not a deal breaker.

[@rabit818]

The rear seat on the sedan is cramped, regardless, I wouldn’t mind owning this wagon. Better looking than the bmw 3 series wagon

[@jonphelps3638]

I had one of these. It was a nice car, however when it needed maintenance it was expensive it drove like the wind, comfy, bad MPG...I loved it. It saved my life as someone hit my from behind on the Weymouth Relief Road back in Easter, I flipped and ended up on the embankment. great solid car. in I now have the 2.2D SE, 2008 model, all mod cons, sounds like a tank far superior build quality than the 2004 model and great MPG..

[@borisz1968]

Nice car, I owned a 2.0 diesel for 4 years. Probably the best car I 've ever had. I drove 80.000km with minor repairs (battery, 4 new tyres, airco pump). It was reasonably fast and economic to run. Great travelcar! I sold the Jag and fell in love with a Peugeot 607 2.7 HDI biturbo. That was the worst decision I made in 20 years. Nowadays I'm driving a small car but it's a big possibility that the next car will be a Jag again!

[@GlossaME]

Anything to watch out with this engine? Looking to buy one.

[@detonator2112]

I owned one of these (sedan 2007 2.5 AWD) and it was the most reliable car I've ever had. Drove about 60.000 kilometers on it. Very good reliablity but it was bit of a gas hog. Funny that people in my country thought it was "super expensive" because it was a Jaguar (they're relatively rare around here). The most important maintenance was to change the oils in the back differential (because it was AWD). But when the maintenance was done it never gave any problems at all. It ended up with 325.000 kilmeters on the clock.

[@davidhunt3808]

My grandfather had Jags an XJ6 was the last I remember and it was so quiet and smooth .

[@tonycanning8518]

Green is great, Much better than the Technocolour video game you get in new cars !!!

[@landsnailproject2875]

Engine sounds beautiful !

Oh yes! I love the sound of these Ford 6 cylinder motors.

[@vwestlife]

It's not a Forman, either!

[@Garffey]

Have to admit to 'X-Type bias' myself Ian having owned a 3.0awd Saloon.....Yes, I too think the estate is a nicer shape, sadly most of the ones I found had rotten cills and badly leaking sump gaskets (a 9 hour fix as the transfer box has to come out!)....As well as iffy air con ......As for the 'Mondeo in a posh frock brigade'.....they know nowt! 😉

[@TruckerBillVlogs]

One of the bolt tubes for the transfer box block a bolt for the sump. Take the TB bolt out, drill a hole through the tube and bingo. The exhaust has to drop out too. About 5-6 hours so quite a nice job. My blue 2.5 had that done, plus radiator, thermostat housing, down pipe... still loses water, not so much the oil. Yep, the rot is there too haha. But I like it... I do... haha.

[@bmwman1981]

Sorry if you compare parts from jaguar to a mondeo of the era they are all the same but the ford one is half the price

[@TruckerBillVlogs]

@@bmwman1981 an X-Type is roughly 19% shared with a Mondeo. The entire platform was redeveloped by Jag. Not even the same size anymore. Plus the 2.5 and 3 V6s had Variable valve timing, designed by Jag. Passive rear steer and awd. Yes, parts are pretty much the same on the basics because, you know, Ford owned Jag and supplied "reliable" parts. Now, given that the parts are cheaper bought as Ford, it makes ownership of an Xtype equally as cheap... Also, the S-type is just a Mustang, discuss.

[@bmwman1981]

Trucker Bill the s type had better suspension and was nothing like a mustang it was more like the Lincoln town car .my problem with the x type was that the wrong kind of people brought them ie could just afford a base spec diesel. With no options then run them on no money and expect them to still be good if they had limited the amount of cheap versions then they might of been able to make them sell more

[@Garffey]

@@TruckerBillVlogs Yes, I was aware of the hole through the tube dodge, but as the car was only a £1000 'itch' I had to scratch, I decided not to bother.....I really wanted the estate, just couldn't find a good one (and looked at plenty) and as I needed something more practical than the saloon let it go!.....Still loved it though, as Ian says a much nicer place than a Mundaneo ( yep I've been there too!).....Always found parts prices reasonable too.

[@simonrook5743]

It’s as much a Mondeo as a Volvo S60/V70 or LR Freelander 2 was, all Ford EUCD platform.

[@frothe42]

Only 2.5 or 3 litre V6 for the US 🇺🇸. And only AWD. 2.5 had manual, automatic optional. I have ridden in both sedan and wagon (saloon and estate), and I like both. Funny, the redesigned XJ came out, I thought that the large Jaguar look so similar to the X-Type, which is a positive and negative. All those buttons were for the integrated mobile phone, which was a Motorola, branded for Jaguar, hands-free calling and such. I knew this was Mondeo based, and entry level, but Ford want at least 100,000 copies to be sold, which I believe they never did make it. And you could get navigation as well, just one very large screen. You missed rear wiper action! And yes, these vehicles are under appreciated, but still glorious, and affordable way to get into a Jaguar!

[@tonyford7987]

I had one of the first X Type 2.0 d estates. 53 plate cracking motor. The saloon came out in 2001 not 2003 as you said. It replaced a 2.5 AWD saloon.

[@jamiemorris5177]

Mr hubnut seemed to have got out the wrong side of bed today 😂

[@Pfirtzer]

Who says Mr.Hubnut does use a bed at all? He just rolls out of the back of one of his cars.

[@stevienico452]

Yea, he's like the Stig in a way, I think he lives in a car, some say he's married to a ford Cortina and has a litter of Fiestas.

[@Sickiey]

I have a 2.2 D and would put it against any Mondeo lol love my Jag and spend HOURS working on it ,,,

I got told off by an owner of these that it certainly wasn't a Mondeo in a morning suit seeing as it had 'Jaguar' on the engine cover. I really like these though, especially in wagon form, very handsome motor. AWD anyone? I'd love one of these.

[@erebostd]

This thing is like a slightly worse VW Golf estate 😁

[@skodakatie7341]

It is a lovely shape, and does appear to be very smooth to drive, very Jaguar!!.

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Video should of been an owner experience with dialogue of the pros on cons from there perspective.

[@grahamevans9606]

After I sold my Rover 75 Connie diesel...I went to a Jag X Type 2.2 diesel Sport auto.. as my Knee was playing up. A much better car than many give credit for. Passed on to my brother when I went XF.

[@timelwell7002]

Hi Ian, I think the interior wood is burr Walnut (burr=quarter sawn)... thanks for another entertaining and informative video.

[@adrinathegreat3095]

2.5v6 all wheel drive automatic petrol, top of the range when new and the absolute least desirable now. Horrendous fuel economy on anything but long steady journeys at a constant 65mph

[@deanstanley5799]

A million times better looking than any same era mondeo !

[@simonhodgetts6530]

I like that. The interior in particular. I might have a little look on EBay (other auction websites are available). P.s. I miss green dial illumination........

[@thepofmeister]

I don’t know whether it is simply the power of suggestion or not, but I’ve always thought that Jaguars, do look a little bit ‘Cat-Like’, as opposed to many of their drivers whom would appear to be ‘Catty’. There is an markable difference. There would seem to be an overwhelming number of X type drivers whom assume the right of way is exclusively their prerogative and beep and scowl at you, like you are a C Type, if you appear on their radar. At all. Like a territorial thing. Irritating times. I do quite like this Estate. ‘Tidy’.

[@AR-iy7oy]

Well, I'm certainly not in the class of people, I drive my X Type with the respect it deserves and treat other road users the same, if they cut me up I ease off and let them get further down the road. Life's too short to get involved with such idiots, maybe they are just jealous.

[@Dan-hq2js]

This is the first review I can't agree with, the sills rot top and bottom, the cheap horrible looking ford switchgear shouldn't be in anything with a jag badge, the dials are horrid, and worst of all they drive like a Mondeo, with leather good by Mondeo terms, but , they just don't feel like a jag, light and tinny doors etc , so to me the poor mans jag or Mondeo in a frock is a wholly deserved title, luxury on a budget though as even good ones are cheap. A 2.5 v6 or cdti connoisseur se spec 75 has its niggles, but is a wholly nicer place to be along as its an auto box , a much nicer box. and can also be had for peanuts . the dials in the 75 are also much prettier , all my opinion of course! the 75 has many niggles and flaws and are certainly not a perfect car either but luxury motoring for cheap somewhat like these.

[@leelee1973la]

It's the same Jatco auto box in both. Facelift X-types got a different box though.

[@jonricketts2408]

Mondeo in a frock love it

[@logan86123]

The ridiculous thing is that I have an XK8 of the era and people accuse that of being a Ford, and that's a completely 100% Jaguar car that at most has some electrics, interior switches and fuel pump from Ford. But even just a few components like that are enough apparently to make it a Ford. So I'm certainly not surprised that over the years the X-Type has been labeled as entirely just a Ford.

[@AaronSmart.online]

@@logan86123 I'd be almost certain it's entirely Clarkson's fault

[@gunnarkvinlaug7226]

@@logan86123 Plattform, chassi, engine and most of the interior is Ford Mondeo so not much left to make it a Jaguar. 4X4 modells maybe, but not the FF confiderations.

[@Renegade666]

@@AaronSmart.online he loved the XK8 though....

[@terryturner4116]

@@gunnarkvinlaug7226 wrong, even the chassis is shortened and widened compared to a Mondeo

[@peterwilliams8922]

My wife had the 2.2 diesel, also an estate. Ours came just at the facelift time which meant that it was fitted with DPF filters which made it entirely useless for the commuting it was bought for. However it was a very versatile engine (filters aside) lovely to drive and you would never know it was diesel from inside apart from the eager shove in the back when the turbo kicked in - sometimes a little belatedly... though to be fair, the surge made up for the wait. I think Jaguar cut the model much too early. On a factory tour, I talked with an engineer who told me the X-Type estate was actually mostly the equivalent Volvo model, I forget which, but when parked next to them, it was immediately obvious.

[@patgal8588]

Having owned Rover 75 diesel which was a fantastic car. Two mondeos 2.2 and now an 09 X Type diesel 2.2 which I wouldn't have bought if I found the mondeo diesel to be a rubbish car. I have had the X Type for over two years and personally speaking I cant fault them. But that's only my opinion.

[@davidmg1925]

Bloody hell give the man a tasty v6 engine and he moans like hell about it. Not growly enough or not something enough......

[@klwthe3rd]

To my knowledge, the estate(wagon) version was never hold here in the United States. First time seeing an estate on this platform. I never realized you had Aldi's in the UK. Wonder if it's a British company? Great video.

[@yeoldegamer5112]

Aldi originates from Germany. Two brothers who started it just after WW II and subsequently became billionaires.

[@OsellaSquadraCorse]

Yes, it was sold in the US, but pretty much with Autos only, and no 2.0L V6 or diesel versions.

[@paulbennell3313]

Mate of mine got a saloon for £900. Turns out the sills were full of chicken wire and filler. Pity, it would've been a nice car without the bodgery.

[@ianinnes8063]

Nice soundage when u mashed the pedal into the carpet lol u need one of these in ur life . George would thank you for it . Lol hope ur well . Not long til u jet off now safe travels ian . Take care ian from ian

[@Wreck-Gar]

Has Ian managed to persuade the air stewardess, (steward/air assistance person

[@Zadster]

"Cabin crew". Another video will appear when 50k subs happens (click that sub button folks!)

[@TheMentalblockrock]

Previously uploaded and queued.

[@benbrown3541]

It would be interesting to compare it with the 2000-2006 Ford Mondeo Estate. My mother has one, a 56-plate Ghia 6-speed manual. With the 2.0 150ps TDCI engine that you said sounds awful. I agree, it's loud and rattly at idle, but on the move it smooths out immediately and is very pleasant to drive, lots of low-down torque & decent acceleration, although it might aswell have a rev limit of 2500rpm because that's all you need, and above that it sounds terrible. However, Ford fitted loads of sound deadening material, so although the engine is loud from the outside, on the inside it's no more noisy than my mk1 Petrol Focus & I like driving both of them. The advantage of the Diesel is fuel economy, the Focus does 30-40mpg, the Diesel does 50+ all the time, probably helped by not wanting or needing to rag the thing as I do with my old heap ;) The Jaguar has a more interesting and upmarket interior, which you'd expect as they were more expensive, but seems to share the same plasticky centre console with a different armrest, my main gripe with the Mondeo. Cost-cutting gone too far methinks. And surprising, because I can't see much interior parts sharing beyond, possibly, the materials used for the boot cover and roof lining. Overall though, the Mondeo is a decent car, even if the interior is a bit clinical, black and boring. The boot on the Mondeo Estate is better for load-lugging, it's the same length & depth but has an almost completely vertical tailgate, and the "vertical strip" rear light clusters result in a wider boot opening. So if you want a cavernous Estate car to lug large loads of crap around with ease, get the Mondeo Estate. We've just finished using it to assist with emptying a 5-bedroom house, essentially it's been a glorified 2-door van for the last 6 months, and I don't think it would have been as easy to do with the more restricted boot opening and angled back window of the Jaguar. Horses for courses, really. Mondeo Man & those who wanted a more comfortable van were probably never going to buy the upmarket Jaguar anyway. PS: If the rear parking sensors are the same, check the electrical connector that attaches the sensor/wiring assembly to the feed wire that pokes out of the rear chassis leg. It's on the driver's side, supposed to be shoved in the gap on the side of the tubular metal bumper mount. Ours stopped working, and all that happened is that the connector had fallen out & was just rattling around close to the exhaust, which had partially melted the connector. So I just removed the connector, got another one from a scrapyard, reattached with the added assistance of Duct Tape so it'll never fall out again, fixed. Maybe they fixed that design flaw in the Jaguar and/or it's different, maybe not, but might be worth the owner checking if that is indeed the problem because it's an easy cheap fix.

[@leelee1973la]

Thanks for that. One of the parking sensors is playing up, so I've took the fuse out. It's a job I'll get round to sorting next year.

[@Thanos.m]

Owning a 2.5v6 75 I can say the rover KV6 is one of best sounding V6 engines I've encountered with a deep burble at low revs and a screaming v6 note at the top of the rev range

[@claymore2k1T10]

Renowned for rotting out the sills

[@ferrumignis]

Chronic rust seem endemic to Jags of the era, the XK8 and S type also rot spectacularly. Even modern ones aren't great, F Types are suffering from underbody corrosion already.

[@logan86123]

​@@ferrumignis It's funny when people make comments about rust on cars because all cars rust on the sills/rear arches to a greater or lesser extent. And yet any car that you look up info on from any manufacturer or era, people make a point to say it as if those are the only cars that suffer from rust on the rear sills/arches.

[@ferrumignis]

@@logan86123 It's not funny, the floor was literally falling out of my uncles 2005 S type, he had to do a huge amount of cutting and welding to get it all solid. Edit: The only thing that succumbed to rust on my 2003 Civic Type R was the pressed steel front wishbones which were easily replaced, the rest of the underbody was totally solid when I sold it a couple of years back with ~150k miles on it. My 2003 Smart Roadster isn't falling to bits either, not even an advisory.

[@logan86123]

@@ferrumignis Ok fine in that one example Civics are pretty good for rust. But then take the Mazda 6 for example, a sensible Japanese car, those rust like crazy. Or if we're talking Jag competitors, look at any Mercedes from the era. My point is that actually most cars rust. in fact all cars rust, it's just a case of how long it takes to set in based on what type of protection was applied at the factory (e.g galvanizing). But sooner or later, all steel will rust.

[@ferrumignis]

@@logan86123 I agree, Mazdas are pretty terrible, as were various German brands back in the 2000s, but none of this excuses Jaguar's lack of rust protection when you are paying for a more premium car.

[@mr-wx3lv]

Nice car, wouldn't say no to that...

[@leelee1973la]

It's not for sale.

[@richardbrabbs8283]

Jaaaaaaaaaaag!!!

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Mondeooooo lol

[@matthewroberts1828]

“I’m going that way for reasons I don’t know” classic Hub Nut, that’s why we love you ❤️💋👍🏼🇬🇧

[@stevienico452]

Its the grandfather of the Mondeo, sideboard in the front and settee in the back. No reason to dislike it, just had that 'I'm not really a Jag' look about it

[@douglasgreen437]

How dare you...

[@VINYLIZER]

I miss my X-type sport 2.5 AWD....would highly recommend one, mine was manual by the way

[@Lobo-ih3bh]

Lovely car. Wish we got the estate version in Australia I’d have one of those.

[@Perkelenaattori]

At least it's not the diesel. Sir William Lyons would've cried if he'd known that the diesel from a Ford Transit is powering his car.

[@Perkelenaattori]

@@glennpowell3444 Yes the 2.0 was a slightly fiddled ZSD from the Transit. If I remember correctly they did add extra damping to the engine mounts to remove vibrations. They did the right choice later on when they switched to PSA diesels. Those are great engines.

[@nudisco300]

No he wouldn't. He waa always ahead of the game and begged, borrowed and stole to get his era jags on the road. Lyons would have seen the market go to diesel and stuck one in before BMW or Mercedes had a chance. Lyons was a trailblazer designing awesome cars of his era, its the idiots who followed and kept the designs the same wjho almost killed Jaguar A Lyons car from the 40s does not look like a Lyons car from the 60s., so i have no idea why after he died they continued to pump the same shape for the next 30 years it was totally against the spirit of William Lyons. Lyons would be devastated to think a 1990s XJ looks almost the same from a 1970s XJ

[@davidellis279]

Perkelenaattori The diesels are brilliant, fast and economical. Everbody seems under the impression they were Ford Diesels when the truth of the matter is they were Peugeot. Have had both the 2ltr and 2-2ltr diesels and both were stonking performers and brilliant on fuel. They drive a lot better than the Mondeo even though they have the same underpinnings. I just adore the X-Type in any form petrol or diesel but haven't had the Privalidge of owning the 4x4 yet.

[@HubNut]

The 2 litre diesel is a Ford engine. Nowt to do with PSA. Not sure about the 2.2.

[@davidellis279]

HubNut. The 2ltr was a Peugeot engine made by Ford under licence because Peugeot couldn't produce enough of them at the time because they were supplying Citroen at the same time, the Peugeot factory were working a continuous 7 day production cycle and still couldn't produce enough so let Ford produce them.

[@Vanadeo]

Love the sound of a V6 n'all >:) haha.. I still got my mondeo Ghia 2l TDCI ... over 200,000 and engine is still going strong, but I always feel likek i am in a transit van so lookin forwards to going back to a petrol, at somepoint.

[@springy-2112]

At least it's not the 2.0 diesel ford injector failing egr blocking turbo knackering electrical smouldering pile of poo ...yes I know from experience ..👍🏻☮❤

[@aaronstrickland6166]

Pro-TIp, blank the EGR.

[@springy-2112]

@@aaronstrickland6166 Scrapped the car !! It wasn't mine, I was the unfortunate fool who got to fix it every other day ...it wasreplaced by an equally dire XF ! 👍🏻.. No offence intended to owners of these but the ones I've had to work on were terrible..

[@terryturner4116]

I feel lucky, my first car was a 2.0 sport and I put 22,000 miles on it in 14 months never skipped a beat and I wasn't as maintenance aware as I am today.

[@brendacooke2900]

Oh Ian that X Type estate review was lurvely. A gorgeous wee car that definitely does not deserve to get slated as a posh Mondeo. A great alternative to the BMW 3 or Audi A4 or C Class Merc. Beautiful AND practical,at the same time, estate shape too. A Mondeo Titanium X is a lovely comfortable well finished car but I bet you would swap it for the X Type SE V6 if you had the choice. It's still a JAG !!! Sounds good as well. Also don't rule out the diesel version as your distance vehicle choice. A good perky proven economical engine no matter how tractor like it's sounds. Enjoyed this thanks. Looking forward to many Aussie Falcons, Holden V8s, P76s , Challengers 6s and especially rare Japanese gear. Don't forget the pickups cos they're amazing . Enjoy Lad .

[@fonziefarrell9656]

Had a diesel estate for about 3 yrs, 2007 model. Lovely to drive and so comfy, but it was the most unreliable car I've ever had. Maybe I just got a bad 1... pity as it was a looker!!!

[@GlossaME]

What went wrong with the engine?

[@huwkelvinmorgan3575]

i have always been under the impression that all that sport mode really does is keeps it in a lower gear ratio for longer my be i'm wrong ?

[@leelee1973la]

Yes that's basically it. However the auto in these is a learning transmission.... it monitors ones driving style and adapts to suit. So if you drive it like grandad, even in sport mode it will get into top gear as soon as...

[@Wiganpilot]

I had a 2005 2.0 DS Saloon model for a number of years and it was an excellent handling car, the few times i visited a Mechanic in those years for things like a new Turbo Hose the Mechanics commented on how it had a good strong engine. Mine did produce a little too much Black Smoke though but i think the fact that it was remapped had something to do with it because i kept the EGR valve clear.

[@hunter0f2]

I've had 2 , 2.5 v6 X types one a Manual Classic & one an automatic " Spirit " ltd edition , both saloons . . Based on Mondeo platform ( That cost FORD $60 ,000,000 to develop ) An excellent car to own & run tend to get slagged off by the uninformed . Mine were both loverly cars , got swapped only for economy reasons .Excellent road test...

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Ian,nice review on this Jaguar X-Type,the estate version is tidy,my brother has the saloon one and that goes well for a Mondeo base car, although the parts are Jaguar only 🙄.

[@Levenstone132]

A good looking car. 3.0 manual with a rorty exhaust could be fun,that six-pot sound reminds of Goodwood (no,not the horses!)

[@davidrobert2007]

*Jagdeo

[@earnestbunbury2103]

lol

[@andrewhaines8603]

Hmm. Monguar doesn't have the same ring

[@jasewest]

Watching this has made me think I need to buy one😬

[@BarryAllenMagic]

I don't think you'll regret it - so long as you go for a Jag-manufactured V6 engine under the bonnet; and not a piece of Ford garbage.

[@paultucker1272]

I love an underdog, to the X-Type gets a thumbs up from me! Also, that appears to be in fantastic condition, so credit to the previous owners. And wax! Look at that beading on the windows! How very UN-Hubnut lol

[@leelee1973la]

Thank you. This is my X type in the video... I didn't actually want this car, but it was my Wife that persuaded me to buy it... and I'm thankful she did. Going by the paperwork, it's wanted for nothing and has been very well cared for. I've had it almost a 12 months now and can honestly say, I absolutely love this car and it's still wants for nothing.

[@farmergeddon7527]

I seem to remember that the wood was birds eye maple. It was in mine anyway, but I had a sport with the grey veneer, but from memory it looked the same.

[@smorris12]

The bird's eye maple was a gorgeous and unusual green shade.

[@farmergeddon7527]

smorris12 I think the bird's eye maple was the pattern and it was normal in an SE but grey stained in a Sport. The same, just coloured differently.

[@neilforbes416]

Again the indicator and wiper controls are wrong for a right-hand-drive car. Wiper controls should be on left, indicator/light controls should be on the right of the steering column.

[@Wreck-Gar]

When I was learning to drive that's how they were. Half way through they changed the car to a Vauxhall Corsa with the indicator stalk on the left. I can't tell you how frustrating that was!!

[@neilforbes416]

@@Wreck-Gar In each of the cars I've had(all automatic gears), the indicator has always been on the right of the steering column(Ford Meteor, Daihatsu Applause, Toyota Camry, Ford EF Falcon Sedan, Ford BA Falcon Station Wagon). Naturally, the wiper controls were on the left of the column.

[@davidfarmer2049]

3.10 What you say are tiny tiny screens are in my view descreet. Thats not very hubnut. I dont want to be driving behind a radar screen.

[@waynetetley584]

Lot of tech in one of those! Transverse v6 4wd. Very clever.

[@russfulford3684]

Do a review of a mg zt-t I have one

Ahhh I'd love one of those! Luvly big V6 noises!

[@skimmingstoness]

Quiet, you'll push the prices up lol , absolutely brilliant cars the ZT

[@alxwlsh]

had a 190+, V6 growl was a godly noise, last great MG in my opinion, only thing better would be a 260

[@russfulford3684]

I have to agree V6 manual 2.5 makes a awesome noise

[@farmergeddon7527]

Good hearing that 2.5 V6 scream again. I had one for four years from new in 2002, and it was my first expensive car. It was between that, a used 323Ci or a new A4 2.5 TDI Quattro. The 323 would have been the nicer car retrospectively but I had it in my head I wanted 4wd if spending £25k and the X-Type simply drove better than an A4 of the time, albeit with shonkier plastics. Had a tad more punch than the Audi too. There was also a lot of hoo-hah about the 'baby Jag' at the time and I'd be lying if I said I didn't get swept up in that. My more cubical ancient self wouldn't fall for it but I was only 25... ;-)