The tailgate has a dynamic slope to its rear glass, and a spoiler - strategically placed on its top edge where it joins the roof - helping to give Jaguar X-TYPE Sportwagon a subtle, sporty side profile.


FLEXIBILITY - AND INTERIOR WITH ENDLESS OPTIONS

Jaguar X-TYPE Sportwagon is designed for people with active, demanding lifestyles. However, it is not merely a 'lifestyle sport wagon' - where looks and image are more important than genuine practicality and load-carrying ability. Jaguar X-TYPE Sportwagon combines all these elements, emphasizing the difference between real life and lifestyle.

Jaguar X-TYPE Sportwagon's maximum volume with both rear seats folded forward is a cavernous 50 cubic feet. Even with the rear seats in use, Jaguar X-TYPE Sportwagon offers an impressive 15.7 cubic feet of luggage volume to the bottom of the window level, and 24.2 cubic feet to the roofline.

A host of intelligent interior features will give owners the flexibility to use their vehicle as best suits them. Split-folding rear seats allow one, two or all three rear seat spaces to be allocated to luggage-carrying, so it is still possible to carry either one or two rear-seat passengers even with the backseats partially folded. The seats are released by a simple latch in each backseat, and can be folded without removing the rear-seat headrests.

The tailgate itself offers maximum practicality and versatility with an independently opening rear window as well as a conventional wagon opening, either from a pre-programmed remote key fob or via an electrically operated lock controlled by a concealed button.

Designed with the driver in mind, the tailgate opening and closing is assisted by a pair of gas-filled struts and opens to a wide 88-degree angle, and closes to an all-new low bumper top with very little intrusion from the rear lights - perfect for easy use.

The spacious load area is fully carpeted and trimmed, and to keep luggage securely in place and hidden from view, there is a retractable tonneau cover that rolls out over the load area. Luggage can be secured with a variety of systems including a standard cargo net, tie-down straps that hook onto the four, strong D-rings incorporated in the luggage area floor and hidden storage compartments of various sizes.

On the outside, fixed silver roof rails are fitted as standard and a range of additional carrying systems are available - from ski racks to luggage boxes - to meet individual needs.


DRIVING DYNAMICS - A SPORTWAGON WITH SEDAN HANDLING

A key part of the engineering brief for Jaguar X-TYPE Sportwagon was that, like Jaguar X-TYPE sedan, it should have a combination of great driving performance and excellent comfort - the solid foundation for Jaguar's renowned suspension dynamics. That meant its bodyshell had to retain the exceptional torsional stiffness of the sedan.

Consistent with Jaguar X-TYPE sedan, Jaguar X-TYPE Sportwagon is engineered to deliver a supple ride with maximum control and sporting dynamics, including exceptional steering feel.

Most aspects of the Sportwagon's suspension and electronic control systems have been tuned to its specific needs, but essentially the layout is unchanged from the sedan. The front suspension is a twin-tube MacPherson strut with a fabricated steel front cross-member and lower control arm. A unique double bearing top strut mount reduces friction around the damper rod, which enhances the smoothness of both suspension and steering.

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