Jaguar X-Type gets a makeover for 2008, 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, retain the next generation of Jaguar X-Type all the cars original strength, and adds some new of his own. "The new Jaguar X-Type stands for accessibility, versatility, luxury and choice within the Jaguar range", explained CJ O'Donnell, Global Marketing Director of Jaguar Cars. "The package of changes - particularly the automatic transmission in a diesel engine 2.2 - presents our established dealers and key emerging markets with an excellent opportunity to reach new customers and retain existing owners. "
The new exterior design and a Jaguar X-Type is updated significantly - with changes that reflect some of the sedans of Jaguar's new design language - with subtle interior modifications and a greater choice of trim and equipment, more Jaguar X emphasized the reference and high-end cars. For the first time in this model range, the new Jaguar X-Type now offers the combination of diesel engine with automatic transmission - pairing the 2.2-liter diesel with a six-speed automatic transmission, and control of Jaguar Sequential single button change - extending the model to attract new buyers who previously could not have that combination in a Jaguar X-Type.
The new Jaguar X-Type automatic diesel combines high levels of refinement with improved performance and economy, and promises more choice and even greater luxury, especially to appeal to a younger, more family. Available in saloon and estate variants, the new Jaguar X-Type goes on sale in Britain in March 2008 and in other European markets from April 2008. In addition to the Diesel 2.2, Jaguar X-Type is available with 2.0 Diesel, 2.0 V6 petrol, 2.5 V6 petrol and 3.0 V6 petrol engines (depending on market).
