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Two years ago, Jaguar set its sights on a younger, more mainstream consumer than it had ever targeted before. With the rollout of its X-Type model line, the manufacturer dropped prices, upped handling and threw in a manual tranny -- all in an effort to woo the entry-luxury demographic currently tossing pennies in the direction of Teutonic titans such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The X-Type expands Jaguar's range of cars in a few noteworthy directions. It's the first Jaguar vehicle to boast an all-wheel-drive system. Called Traction 4, this system is somewhat similar to Audi's quattro, with 40 percent of the power sent to the front wheels and the remaining 60 percent directed toward the rear. Traction 4's rear-biased torque is supposed to give the X-Type a sporty feel, but ultimately, this is a car that prioritizes comfort over sport. Nevertheless, there is something to be said for all-weather capability. In terms of styling, the X-Type is as smooth and sleek as any XJ8, with rounded quad headlights, a Jaguar leaper hood ornament and a discreet chrome grille proclaiming its heritage. The X-Type doesn't have the singular glamour of its pricier siblings in the Jaguar family, though; from certain angles, it's disappointingly reminiscent of a Ford Taurus. Inside, each X-Type comes with leather upholstery and real wood trim, but if you start adding options like a decent sound system, the Sport Package or a moonroof, the price goes up quickly. Additionally, the quality of the materials in the cabin isn't up to the standards set by the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series and matched by the Acura TSX and Lexus ES 330. The cabin offers a decent amount of room for four adults, though tight rear door openings can make hard to get in and out. The trunk, at least, offers a generous capacity of 16 cubic feet. The competition in the entry-level luxury sedan segment has only gotten tougher since the X-Type debuted in 2002. Most of its peers, both import and domestic, surpass it in all the important areas -- engine performance, driving dynamics and cabin accommodations -- while matching (or even beating) the Jag on price. Apparently realizing this, Jaguar has dropped the base price of the 3.0 model this year, but we doubt that will be enough make up any serious ground in segment sales.
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