2010 Jaguar X-Type Review
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2010 Jaguar X-Type at a glance
The 2010 Jaguar X-Type is still good to drive, comfortable and refined. Even so, it is simply not good enough to compete in the cut-throat compact luxury segment; modern German rivals have moved the benchmark too far ahead of the 2010 Jaguar X-Type.
2010 Jaguar X-Type quick specs
| Body Style | Sedan |
| Class | Compact Luxury |
| Assembled | - |
| Engine Range | - |
| Fuel Options | - |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
2010 Jaguar X-Type ratings (overall rating : 3/5.0)
| Styling | |
| Handling | |
| Comfort | |
| Quality + Reliability | |
| Performance |
| Roominess | |
| Running Costs | |
| Value for Money | |
| Equipment | |
| Environment |
Styling
In line with the design language that spawned the S-Type and XJ, Jaguar gave the X-Type the same retro styling, which was not well-received at launch, and can only be described as obsolete by today's standards. From the old-fashioned exterior to the equally outdated interior, the 2010 Jaguar X-Type's styling is undoubtedly its Achilles' Heel.
Handling
Driven in isolation, the 2010 Jaguar X-Type handles well enough, with decent body control, respectable grip and a steering that is informative on twisty roads and light around city. But compared against the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the 2010 Jaguar X-Type feels all of its age, lacking the polish and composure required to compete.
Comfort
Like most Jaguars, the 2010 Jaguar X-Type is tuned more towards ride comfort, proving to be supple over rough surfaces and stable on the highways. Cabin refinement is good, too, but German rivals are just quieter. The default seating position is a little too high, although drivers enjoy a wide range of seating and steering column adjustments. The centre console controls are clearly labelled and easy to use, but could be more logically placed.
Quality + Reliability
By class standards, the cabin is extremely outdated in design and constructed from relatively low-rent materials. The build quality is solid enough, but neither the fit nor the finish are comparable to German rivals'. The switchgear seems out of place in a supposedly premium car, too. Jaguar's reputation for mechanical reliability has improved by leaps and bounds however, and the 2010 Jaguar X-Type should present little problems in the longer term.
Performance
The 155 bhp 2.0-litre V6 engine and 193 bhp 2.5-litre V6 engine are both mated to a smooth five-speed automatic transmission. On the roads, the 2.0-litre V6 engine needs to be worked hard for real urge, but the 2.5-litre V6 engine puts in a strong performance. To experience the kind of effortless, refined luxury travelling, the 2.5-litre V6 engine has to be the pick—at the significant expense of buying and running costs.
Roominess
The 2010 Jaguar X-Type is smaller than modern rivals, providing decent room and luggage space for four. For both the front and rear, legroom is not lacking, but headroom is an issue for taller occupants. The 452-litre boot is usefully large, and rear seats can further split-fold for additional loading space.
Running Costs
Both engines have poor fuel economy relative to comparable BMW engines. Servicing and repairs are costly. And to make things worse, the Jaguar X-Type will not be able to retain values remotely as well as the BMW 3-Series or Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Value for Money
While the 2010 Jaguar X-Type is a fine car, it is simply not good enough to compete in the cut-throat compact luxury segment. There is no one area of consideration in which the 2010 Jaguar X-Type actually outperforms its German rivals—not even in the crucial area of pricing. And when it comes to desirability, arguably the most important asset in this segment, the gulf between the Jaguar X-Type and German rivals just widens.
Equipment
Standard equipment level is high, including alloy wheels, leather upholstery, high-end audio system, climate control, electric seats and side mirrors, rain sensing wiper and cruise control. Safety kit is comprehensive too, comprising a number of airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, and electronic stability programme among others.
Environment
The 2010 Jaguar X-Type is not “green”, as both engines are inefficient and polluting in equal measures, especially when juxtaposed with modern Audi and BMW engines that come with fuel-efficiency enhancing and emissions-limiting features.
Live Life Drive Verdict
Good to drive
Ride and refinement
It's a Jaguar
Old-fashioned styling
Lack of cabin quality
Tight headroom
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