ianjohnsonws14
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I had a real(bring the car back before 10[24]) test drive in an X Type diesel a few days ago courtesy fo the Jaguar road show.
Good performance and handling although economy on the trip computer was not too promising (32mpg over the 45 minutes) although I did push it a little this is worse than my 1.8T Passat would have done driven that way. Quiet, diesel just distinguishable, and comfortable. They claim to have re-engineered the top end of the engine although power output and torque are unchanged from the Ford.
Unfortunately the demo car was FULLY loaded (around 8k of extras) so a little beyond my reach, a less loaded one should be. Has made me think again about what the Passat is to be replaced with. Will be a diesel and runners were Passat 1.9D 130 and Mondeo 2.0TDCI130[21] on size/performance/CO2 emissions. Have got until November to decide.
Also tried an S Class 2.5 - sluggish and the seat backs moved - when I returned it they didn't believe me, until they looked!
Ian
2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?
Good performance and handling although economy on the trip computer was not too promising (32mpg over the 45 minutes) although I did push it a little this is worse than my 1.8T Passat would have done driven that way. Quiet, diesel just distinguishable, and comfortable. They claim to have re-engineered the top end of the engine although power output and torque are unchanged from the Ford.
Unfortunately the demo car was FULLY loaded (around 8k of extras) so a little beyond my reach, a less loaded one should be. Has made me think again about what the Passat is to be replaced with. Will be a diesel and runners were Passat 1.9D 130 and Mondeo 2.0TDCI130[21] on size/performance/CO2 emissions. Have got until November to decide.
Also tried an S Class 2.5 - sluggish and the seat backs moved - when I returned it they didn't believe me, until they looked!
Ian
2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?