Originally posted by 2000v6SE:
"Since the X-Type is related to our Contour"
Well, it's actually related to the 2nd generation Mondeo over in Europe which is all new, not a CDW27.
But, it't the closest we can get to a new generation. 
For sure - they are not sister models, but more like distant cousins. Still nice to have a bit of a connection!
