Highlights

Top of the range 3.0-litre V6 ‘Sovereign’ Estate
Jaguar luxuries and refinements galore
Elegant colour scheme and beautifully presented
Low mileage with x13 Jaguar Main Dealer Service stamps
ULEZ compliant

The Appeal

A Jaguar Ford fusion dominated the compact executive saloon thanks to the launch of the X-Type in 2001. The shooting-break variant quickly followed, being Jaguar’s first estate car in series production, as well as the first Jaguar model designed by Ian Callum. Thanks to an independently-opening tailgate and large boot space, Jaguar were able to combine a need for conversational practicalities with their aesthetic attention to detail, as well as the reliability of the Ford foundation.

While X-Types sold over 350,000 examples worldwide, just circa 10,000 petrol examples were produced in estate variants making them pretty rare. Available in an array of engine-variants they were predominantly produced in 4-cylinder 2.0 or 2.2-litre diesel form but also optioned a 6-cylinder 2.5 or 3.0-litre V6 powerplant. Like the majority of petrolheads, it is tempting to gravitate towards the ‘top of the range’ variations so this example will perk the ears of any enthusiast thanks to the 3.0-litre V6 producing 231 bhp, a four-wheel-drive system which provides sure-footed grip, and a respectable 0-60 mph time of 7.3 seconds. This example also happens to be a ’Sovereign’ providing the driver with additional luxuries such as a walnut dash trim instead of sapele, multi-function wood rimmed steering wheel, heated front seats, SatNav and entertainment system upgrades.

Sporty, quintessentially British, and incredibly practical - a very elegant modern classic, which currently seem to represent very good value

The History and Paperwork

V5 shows four former keepers
Number plates and tailgate sticker indicates that this car was once in the care of renowned specialists 'Arun' of Pulborough, Sussex
MOT expires 25th of July 2025
Odometer reading presently 72,730 miles
Service booklet x15 stamped entries ( x13 being Jaguar main dealer)
Last serviced at 71,374 miles
ULEZ compliant

The Condition

Gunmetal grey metallic paintwork appears very smart with only minor chips and blemishes
Sand beige leather upholstery presents very well and engenders a sense of occasion when you climb into the cabin
Desirable factory BBS alloy wheels - very smart with minor marks
(Bentley Racing style) Sports-Mesh front grille
Specification includes automatic transmission, electric seats, Sat Nav, air conditioning, alloy wheels and front and rear parking sensors
Carpets, door-cards, steering-wheel and trims all present beautifully, with minimal wear
Areas such as the headlining, boot and spare wheel compartment show signs the car has been well cared for
A-pillar fabric next to windscreen has some wrinkling. Headlining otherwise looks close to perfect
Scuff to front of the lower glove box
CD Multichanger is situated correctly behind the boot panel (operation unchecked)
Sovereign badge on lower tailgate only attached on one side, so has since been removed for safe-keeping
Glass tail-hatch operates on the button correctly
Space-saver wheel present in the stow hatch
Some of the matt black rear side window channels have some blistering
Black 'Cat Motif' wheel-caps present and in good order
Comes with 2 x Jaguar keys. Locking all works on the physical key lock blades but not on remote button
Spec’d with cargo-mesh boot divider

The Mechanics

2,967cc cc V6 petrol engine
Dual pipe exit exhaust
All-wheel-drive
Power-assisted steering
Five-speed automatic transmission
Appears unmodified and presented in factory specification
Very clean under-bonnet presentation with fresh-looking fluids
Four-Wheel-Drive

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