The 2001 Jaguar X-Type was created to compete against other luxury cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz C Class. Unfortunately, the company used the blueprints for the Ford Contour for the Jaguar X-Type to save money and time in development.

Unfortunately, the compact car was never destined to be redesigned as an all wheel drive luxury sports car that people lined up to buy. Car buyers know what to look for when shopping for a car, especially for the affluent people who bought this level of luxury car. The resulting Jaguar X-Type cost the Ford Motor Company a lot of money due to its failure.