Faults:

A breather pipe on the trans axial split.

Replaced under warranty.

Car has never failed.

General Comments:

Performance and comfort of the car is excellent for its class.

One year into ownership and so far is above expectations.

Service cost seemed high for what was done. However quality of service and staff were very good.

Fuel consumption is better than anticipated averaging approx 34 MPG.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong and it rides and drives like the new ones I test drove.

General Comments:

The all wheel drive provides the ability to drive in snow with the grip of an SUV.

The interior is sumptuous and the most comfortable of any car I've owned. I love the seating comfort and positioning. Prior to this, I've owned Mercedes and Acuras, fine cars in many respects, but the seating comfort was always a low point on these makes. After a back injury, this became of paramount importance.

Faults:

Built-in telephone was cutting off. Replaced under warranty.

General Comments:

Good performance and handling, excellent grip and traction. Automatic gearbox need getting used to - not as good performer as the rest of the car. Too small tank resulting in very short range.

Faults:

As with many X-Type owners, my car has a noisy dash-board.

Fan belt pulleys are noisy on cold start.

'Feedback' and vibration in one door speaker.

De-mister vents on top of dash became dislodged and required replacement.

Passenger seat (front) is up so tight against the centre console, it is hard to push the seat back and forth.

General Comments:

The X-Type looks very stylish, but for the price lacks many of the features you would expect as standard.

For example, on the entry model available in Australia, cup-holders and cruise control come as optional extras!

The engine is quite 'peaky' and develops its power at very high revolutions.

The car lacks torque and even slight inclines sees the car 'hunting for lower gears'.

The handling is excellent however for a front wheel drive.

Faults:

Nothing to this point. The car has run perfectly.

General Comments:

This car really runs so hold on to it. Accelleration and sterring are absolutely responsive to the actions of the driver.

Prepare to spend a lot of time (and money) at the gas station. The car goes through a tank of premium gas like a camel goes through a bucket of water. I'm refueling every other day.

Faults:

Prop shaft bearing failed after 100 miles.

Climate control does not regulate.

Dash board creaks.

Door panel on drives side rattles.

General Comments:

This car has a severe drinking problem, even on a run I am lucky to achieve of 20mpg.

Build quality is second rate, with many rattles and creaks.

Great ride / handling / steering.

If you buy one make sure you get the xenons as the standard headlights are rubbish.