Jaguar X-Type 2001–2007 car dimensions: 4716 mm long, 1789 mm wide and 1483 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,605 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Automatic climate control with pollen filter is standard on all models. Cruise control is standard and operated from the steering wheel. Rear parking sensors (Reverse Park Control) are fitted as standard on many higher trims and the estate in some markets, or available as an option. front sensors are optional. A 7-inch colour touchscreen is available with the optional DVD navigation system on SE, Sport Premium and Sovereign models, also controlling audio and climate. No camera, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot or lane-keep systems are offered.
Boot volume is 445 litres with seats up (some figures list 452 litres VDA). Folding the 70/30 split rear seats gives 1415 litres. The tailgate glass opens independently and there is underfloor storage plus a 12-volt socket, cargo net and tie-downs.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg across the range, with a 75 kg towbar nose weight limit. Payload is typically 475-530 kg depending on engine and equipment.
Roof load is limited to 75 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed for towing or commercial use. the estate is set up as a luxury load-carrier with standard roof rails.
The cabin offers leather or cloth seats with wood or carbon veneer trim and automatic climate control as standard across the range. Higher grades add multi-way power front seats with lumbar support and memory, plus optional two-stage heated front seats. An optional electric glass sunroof with tilt and slide provides open-air feel. Rear seats split 70/30 and fold flat for load space without removing headrests.
Petrol V6 or diesel engines available. official combined economy ranges from 27.3 to 48.7 mpg by version.
Service interval every 10 000 miles or 12 months.
Euro NCAP adult occupant rating of 4 stars.
Standard safety includes ABS with EBD, dual front airbags, front side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, and traction control.
Engines include 2.1, 2.5 and 3.0-litre petrol V6 units plus 2.0 and 2.2-litre diesels. Fuel economy varies with engine and drive layout, with diesels returning the higher official figures in the range.
Routine servicing is due every 10 000 miles or annually, whichever comes first. Oil and filter changes form the core of each visit, with longer intervals for items such as coolant and brake fluid.
Crash protection earned a 4-star Euro NCAP adult rating. Standard kit covers ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, full-length curtain airbags and traction control. stability control was optional on many grades.
The estate body adds practical load space of 445 litres seats-up rising to 1415 litres seats-down, with underfloor storage, a cargo net and independent rear glass opening. Regular underbody checks help manage age-related corrosion risk on sills and subframes.
Length 4716 mm, Width 1789 mm, Height 1483 mm, Wheelbase 2710 mm (X-Type 2001–2007)
Sources: manufacturer data, Jaguar X-Type brochure, 2005 INT PDF at autocatalogarchive/carsandcars), dimensions L/W/H/WB/turning/fuel tank/cargo/airbags/suspension notes.