Hi,

Currently looking for a sport model X-type and I think I read some where that 2005 was the last year that a manual transmission was offered in the X-type. Is this true?

I have the brochure for the 2005 model and from reading it, it sounds like the manual was only offered with the sport model, but I've seen a few for sale that clearly are not the sport model but have the manual transmission (so I guess I just answered my own question...).

Also is there any guide for VIN decoding which will break down the options? I'm finding a lot of dealers don't know the difference between a "sport model" and the "sport" mode of the auto trans.

Thanks.

 

All the 2.5 came stock with a manual transmission (auto for them was extra cost). I don't know that there was a "sport" editiion available for the 2.5.

The sport model had body colored trim and a spoiler on the boot (trunk) lid. This would include the chrome trim on the bumpers, the mirrors, the door handles, etc. It's not inconceivable that some got the sport package with an auto. Sacriledge, in some points of view, I'm sure.

On the inside, the sport package had blackened wood on the dash I believe.

 

There around, keep looking. They are very popular in Canada

 

So Can anyone confirm that a manual transmission was available in the 2006 models?

From this review:

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[blockquote][align=left] [/align][/blockquote][align=left]The above is from a Canadian review, so maybe the manual transmission was only available in Canada for 2006? I haven't seen any 2006 models with a manual for sale. Just wondering if I should concentrate on 2005 models only.
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