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    First Take
    The X-Type is Jaguar's entry-level model and is based on the European Ford Mondeo. All-wheel drive is standard. The 3.0-liter V6 is a lively performer, and the automatic shifts smoothly. Handling is fairly nimble and forgiving. The ride is supple. The cabin is a bit tight, road noise is pronounced, and fit and finish falls a little short of luxury-car expectations. Overall, the car isn't as well rounded as competitors from Audi and BMW, even though it's almost as expensive. Reliability continues to be below average. A wagon version is available. The 2.5-liter V6 has been dropped.

    2006 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

    This Car
    NA
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    Marginal
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    Marginal
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Jaguar vs. Other New Car Brands

    Jaguar vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    Marginal
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2006 Midsized cars Ratings

    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    AWD
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Body Styles
    wagon
    sedan
    Transmissions Available
    • 5-speed Automatic
    Engines Available
    • 3-liter V6 (227 hp)