Driving to work today I saw an X-Type estate. I think it is the only one I've ever seen in the flesh. Are they rare in the US?

 

From what I can find, supposedly there was only 1602 estate/sportwagons sold in the US between 2005 and 2008. I do not believe that there were any sold for the US before that point.

 

Also some up in Canada too.

 

Yes, but in Canada this model (called the "Sportwagon") was sold from the 2004 model year onward. The 2004 version was based on the Sport model of the sedan, with the sport suspension, large-diameter wheels, sport interior (less wood trim, different upholstery design...), no chrome trim. It did not go over well...so beginning with the 2005 model year the wagon (still called Sportwagon) was trimmed and equipped the same as the top-line X-Type sedan, and with the "comfort" suspension. Much, much better looking, better riding, more luxurious but no manual transmission option.
All of these wagons are in high demand here for their rarity and beauty. I get constant comments of approval on mine, most often with the remark that the observer did not know that Jaguar made a wagon. There are 5 or 6 in our local Jaguar club.

 

I have one. Try finding one with DSC. Even more rare. (More common in Canada) Spent 9 months looking for one in decent shape with DSC before purchasing mine.

 

Seen one in Scottsdale, AZ and 2 here in town.

 

I found five in Cargurus, check a real nice one black on black myself and the price was a bargain up in Ledgewood NJ, plan to come back to trade my Volvo XC70 in few days later, it was sold.