Jaguar XE

Summary

Jaguar’s smallest sedan is the new XE. This is an all new sedan that has been built from scratch. The Jaguar XE is smaller than the XF and it is a new product that will be competing in a range that has higher volumes. Based on an all aluminium platform, the XE is extremely light making it highly dynamic. This means it has good performance and even good fuel efficiency. The XE has been launched with a 2.0-litre petrol engine that will be coming in two states of tunes. 

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Exterior

The exterior styling of the Jaguar XE is based on the British marquee’s design language. It has a large front grille with the red growling cat, and sharp headlamps that somewhat makes the fascia look like an angry cat. The LEDs on the headlamps add to the aggression of the face. The hood has strakes and this makes the XE look a lot more stylish. There are these air vents underneath the headlamps that makes it look stylish.

The side profile is a lot simple, and there is no sloping roofline on the XE like the XF. We can see some bits of BMW’s styling in the silhouette of the XE. The alloy wheels are one of the most attractive ones on the XE. The rear looks muscular due to the haunch. The tail lamps somewhat resemble the current sold XF. The XE carries the Jaguar design DNA and it still doesn’t look a lot similar to its siblings and can be easily distinguished. 

Interior

The interior styling of the Jaguar XE is luxurious and it does look premium. The three spoke steering wheel on the XE is chunky and it has an instrument cluster with twin dials. Between the two dials it has driver information system too. The centre console sports a large touchscreen infotainment with satellite navigation and reverse parking camera. Multi-zone climate control, the gear knob rising into your hand and then electronic parking brake also. 

The space is sufficient for front row passengers. The seats are large and there is sufficient head room, knee room and even lumbar support on the front seats. The rear seats have decent thigh support and lumbar support too. The XE has been designed majorly for the driver and things are placed around majorly for the front seats.

Engine and Transmission

The engine on the XE is a 2.0-litre turbo petrol that is available in two states of tuning. One produces 197bhp off power and the second has a power output of 237bhp. This comes mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Both power the rear wheels of the XE. For India, at the moment, only the petrol engine has been made available. The diesel engine will take some time. The diesel that will come to India will be a 2.0-litre version that will churn about 180bhp of power. This is the new Ingenium engine that has been designed and developed by Jaguar Land Rover for its new range of products.

Handling and Performance

The aluminium body of the XE makes it light and this improves the performance and even the handling of the XE. Jaguar has ensured that the XE has good ride and handling characteristics. In terms of performance, the more powerful version of the petrol engine is our pick. The new XE’s light weight has enhanced it performance. The XE is a fun sedan to have and this sedan has been designed to be a joy while driving.

Mileage

The 1999 cc Petrol - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 11 kmpl in city and 13 kmpl on highways.

Safety Features

The Jaguar XE is a luxury sedan and it comes with all the frills like multiple airbags, ABS, ESP, traction control etc.The XE offers all the features that one needs in a luxury vehicle. 

Verdict

The Jaguar XE is the freshest sedan in this segment. It is stylish, swanky interiors and powerful engine makes the XE a great luxury sedan to purchase.

Competition

The Jaguar XE competes with the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Audi A4. The British marquee’s first new sedan in this segment and it will taking on the German heavyweights.

Pros

1. Styling
2. Fresh design
3. Power

Cons

1. No diesel engine
2. Expensive