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Jaguar has issued the following press release:
Introduction
The Jaguar X-TYPE gets a fresh look for 2008, along with a host of new features inside and outside the vehicle and a new automatic transmission in the acclaimed 2.2 diesel. With significant revisions including nearly 500 new components, the new generation X-TYPE retains all the original car’s strengths, and adds some new ones of its own.
“The new X-TYPE stands for accessibility, versatility, luxury and choice within the Jaguar range”, explained CJ O’Donnell, Global Marketing Director, Jaguar Cars. “The package of revisions ’ particularly the automatic transmission in the 2.2 diesel ’ presents our established dealers and the key emerging markets with an excellent opportunity to reach new customers and retain existing owners.”
The new X-TYPE’s exterior styling is significantly refreshed – with changes that reflect some of Jaguar’s new saloon car design language – with subtle interior revisions and greater choice of trim and equipment, further emphasising the X-TYPE’s premium car credentials.
For the first time in this model range, the new X-TYPE now offers the combination of diesel power with automatic transmission ’ pairing the 2.2 litre diesel with a six-speed automatic, and the one-touch control of Jaguar Sequential Shift ’ broadening the new model’s appeal to buyers who previously could not have this combination in an X-TYPE.
The new X-TYPE automatic diesel combines high levels of refinement with optimised performance and economy, and promises more choice and even greater luxury, to appeal especially to a younger, more family-orientated audience.
Available in saloon and estate variants, the new X-TYPE goes on sale in the UK in March 2008, and in other European markets from April 2008. In addition to the 2.2 Diesel, the X-TYPE is available with 2.0 Diesel, 2.0 V6 petrol, 2.5 V6 petrol and 3.0 V6 petrol engines (dependent on market). — BMW X5's major enhancements.
At a glance
With major revisions including nearly 500 new components, the new X-TYPE retains all the original car’s strengths, and adds some new ones of its own.
The X-TYPE’s exterior styling is significantly refreshed, with changes that give it greater visual strength and appeal.
The new X-TYPE also has subtle interior revisions that give more choice of trim and equipment, to further emphasise its luxury car credentials.
For the first time, X-TYPE buyers can choose diesel power with automatic transmission, including one-touch Jaguar Sequential Shift ’ broadening the new model’s appeal to those who previously would have ruled out X-TYPE purchase.
The 2.2D manual version has headline figures of 0-60mph in 8.7 seconds, a maximum speed of 134mph (216kph), a combined economy of 47.1mpg (6.0l/100km), and a CO2 rating of 159g/km. The respective figures for the 2.2D automatic are 9.5 seconds, 129mph (208kph), 41 mpg (6.9l/100km) and 184g/km. The comparative figures are similar for Estate versions. — new BMW 5 Series range.
The X-TYPE 2.2 Diesel automatic combines a powerful, advanced diesel engine with a proven luxury vehicle ’ the result is an exceptional blend of performance and refinement.
Saloon and estate versions of the new X-TYPE go on sale in the UK in March 2008 and in other European markets from April 2008.
Highlights of the changes in the new X-TYPE
’ New six-speed automatic transmission
’ New Jaguar Sequential Shift function on 2.2D
’ Enhanced, Phase 2 Bluetooth’ telephone connectivity
’ DAB radio options (dependent on market) with new roof-mounted antenna pod
’ Revised parking aid systems
’ New mesh grille featuring the Jaguar ’growler’ badge
’ New front and rear bumper design
’ New sill mouldings
’ New, re-profiled side mouldings
’ New badging including front wing Jaguar ’ingot’ badges, and rear chrome signature blade on saloon models
’ New door mirrors with integrated turn indicator repeaters
’ Two new alloy wheel designs
’ New exterior paint choices
’ New speedometer and rev-counter designs
’ Tungsten metallic finish for air vents, steering wheel spokes, and centre console — Audi A4 Cabriolet concept.
’ Chrome finish for air-vent thumb wheels and steering wheel controls
’ New seat designs, with new horizontal and diamond twin-needle stitch patterns
’ New Rosewood veneer option
’ New interior colour palette, with additional trim options including Soft Grain leather
’ New door trim designs, to complement new seat-trim and colour combinations
