Taking the marque into a hugely important new market, the 2.0D is a four-cylinder, direct-injection turbo diesel that is not only light, compact and highly efficient, but also remarkably refined. It offers class-leading emissions figures, and extremely competitive combined fuel economy, making it in many ways the ideal choice for an X-TYPE, where strong, flexible performance, minimum fuel consumption and low tax liability are key customer considerations alongside Jaguar style and character.

The state-of-the-art common-rail direct-injection turbodiesel develops a maximum of 128bhp at 3,800rpm, and 243lb ft peak torque at only 1,800rpm. With its turbocharger overboost facility, it is also capable of briefly raising available torque. In the X-TYPE estate, with the 2.0D’s five-speed manual transmission, that smooth and flexible power delivery gives a maximum speed of 123mph with a 0-60mph acceleration time of just 9.8 seconds.

Based on Ford Motor Company’s TDCi engine the 2.0D engine was further developed by Jaguar for its new and very demanding role in the X-TYPE, to produce effortless, refined power with low noise and optimum drivability.

The everyday benefits are evident from the X-TYPE’s fuel economy – 49.1mpg in the combined cycle. CO2 emissions figures rating of only 149g/km is amongst the best-in-class compared with its rivals. colours, too, with Ultraviolet now a mainstream choice, and a number of distinctly different new wheel styles in sizes from 16 to 18 inches diameter.

Statistics - MY2006

CO2 emissions: 149g/km

MPG Combined: 49.1

Engine: 1998cc Diesel
Transmission : 5sp Manual

BHP: 128/331 NM

Top Speed: 125mph

0-62mph: 9.5
Insurance Group: 13
Warranty: 3 years/unlimited

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