Jaguar X-Type Dies Lonely Death; World Not Moved
Posted on 15. Jul, 2009 by admin in Ford, Jaguar
Poor unloved Jaguar X-Type–the memorial service won’t be the media circus of some other recent farewells, will it?
The compact luxury sedan has finally met its maker. Production will end in December, reports Autocar, and there will end the massive experiment that probably signaled the end of Ford’s long involvement with the brand.
Hopes were high in 2002 when Ford added a reworked Mondeo to the Jaguar lineup. With all-wheel drive, goggle-eyed styling and a chintzy interior by brand standards, the Jaguar X-Type won positive reviews for its handling–but not much more.
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