Jaguar says all these upgrades over
the standard XE result in «improved driver feel and confidence, sharper handling responses, and exceptional durability, allowing repeated high - speed track driving.»
Despite carrying the XE name, the only body components shared with
the standard XE are the roof and front door skins, both made from aluminum.
Powered by engines from Jaguar's new Ingenium line - up, the XE will be available in three guises at launch — with
the standard XE sitting alongside XE S and XER - S versions.
The Project 8 features a host of race - ready tweaks that ensures only 25 per cent of
the standard XE's parts are carried over.
While the Project 8 starts with
a standard XE body and is then modified, SVO has created a unique body for the SV Coupé.
Not exact matches
There's no reason Jaguar should offer the diesel
XE in America other than to meet fuel economy
standards and to give buyers a less - expensive alternative to the
XE S until the smaller gasoline motor arrives.
That said, the
XE comes
standard with Jag's new InControl infotainment system, Meridian sound system, and the aforementioned EliteCare program.
And as you'd expect, the Jaguar
XE comes with a full suite of
standard and available safety tech, including autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and reverse traffic detection.
Side airbags come
standard on the GLE and remain available as options on all other models except the
XE.
Standard equipment on the base
XE includes 17 - inch wheels with P245 / 75R17 tires, variable intermittent wipers, privacy glass, a rear defogger, a power sliding rear window, power door locks, power windows, and painted bumpers.
The aluminium - intensive Jaguar
XE is the first model developed from Jaguar Land Rover's new modular vehicle architecture and will set the
standard for driving dynamics in the midsize segment.
All
XE models come with touchscreen navigation, cruise control, climate control, 17 - inch alloys, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth and DAB radio as
standard.
All
XEs are rear - wheel drive as
standard, although the 178bhp 2.0 d also gets the option of Jaguar's intelligent all - wheel - drive system.
All
XE models ride with smoothness and refinement, whether on 17 - inch
standard wheels or 18 / 19 - inch R - Sport ones — it's firm but forgiving, and feels exactly how you'd want a small sporting Jaguar saloon to feel.
The
standard features of the Jaguar
XE 20d Premium include 2.0 L I - 4 180hp intercooled turbo engine, 8 - speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4 - wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 17» aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, electronic stability.
Inside, the
XE certainly stacks up well on merits, providing
standard touchscreen infotainment with an available widescreen upgrade, plus desirable amenities like mobile Wi - Fi (albeit 3G rather than 4G) and two different high - powered Meridian audio systems.
The interior uses identical switchgear to the
XE and XF saloons, so while it's plush, some plastics further down aren't quite up to the
standard of the rest of the cabin.
Standard safety features on the 2017
XE include stability and traction control, front - side and side - curtain airbags, and hazard lights that automatically activate under heavy braking.
Tow hooks come
standard on all 4WD models except for the
XE model.
That allows Jaguar to rely on 4 - cylinder turbo - engines as
standard equipment on the
XE and F - Pace, something that would have been unheard of in the luxury segment just a few years ago.
All 2016 model year and newer Jaguar models come
standard with Jaguar EliteCare, a best - in - class ownership package offering a new vehicle limited warranty and the longest complimentary scheduled maintenance package of any luxury brand in the market, with five - years or 60,000 mile coverage, whichever comes first.2 Jaguar will introduce the
XE compact sports sedan to the growing millennial consumer demographic with the launch of The Art of Performance Tour: Lights.
While the no - frills, entry - level
XE trim comes
standard with the ceramic white trim on the bumper and around the glass area, it loses out on the grey coloured roof.
Meanwhile, ABS and airbags come as
standard across all trims including the entry - level
XE.
Equally unconvincing is the
standard Infotainment system InControl (already available in the Jaguar
XE) with eight - inch touchscreen, smartphone integration and real - time congestion warning that leaves a lot to be wished both in therms of operation and map display.
Sixteen - inch alloy wheels are
standard on
XE models, while larger 17 - inch alloy wheels come with the uplevel Vue XR.
Like its competitors, the Jag
XE's road manners vary depending what's under the hood and even whether you opt for all - wheel drive (AWD) vs. the
standard rear - wheel drive (RWD).
Both the 2018 Jaguar
XE and the 2017 Audi A4 come
standard with a turbocharged 2.0 L inline - four engine, and both models are also offered with an available turbo - diesel inline - four.
For 2018, the new Jaguar
XE gets a more powerful
standard engine, a 247 - horsepower 2.0 - liter turbocharged 4 - cylinder, an improved infotainment system and increases in active safety technology.
EyeSight will be available as
standard from October on all
XE Lineartronic and
XE Premium Lineartronic Foresters.
Standard on the 2017
XE and XF ranges is Jaguar's Configurable Dynamics system, which enables drivers to adjust engine, gearbox and steering responses through Normal or Dynamic modes.
Commenting on the rating Kevin Stride, vehicle line director, Jaguar
XE, XF, F - PACE said, «The
XE and XF were engineered without compromise: we placed just as much focus on safety as we did on dynamics, performance, refinement and efficiency, and our stringent in - house
standards far exceed the requirements of legislative and consumer tests.
But even the entry
XE model comes with a large list of
standard equipment, giving consumers a very well - equipped vehicle for a starting price less than $ 22,000.
The
XE misses out on the Infotainment system while the XM & XT get a
standard Harman Connectnext infotainment system.
The
XE Crew Cab, SE, LE and PRO-4X add even more
standard features including power locks, power windows, remote keyless entry, dual heated power mirrors, a sliding rear window and 18 - inch alloy wheels.
Ex Privately Owned, Exterior door mirrors: auto - dimming, Front park aid, Heated front seats, Heated front windscreen, 19» «Style 5071» 5 split - spoke alloy wheels, Keyless entry + keyless start, Meridian 380W premium sound system, Rear view camera, Heated steering wheel, Headlights power wash, Sports seats, Variant:
XE R - Sport, 8 - speed automatic transmission, Interior mood lighting, Rear spoiler: fixed, Sill treadplates with «R - Sport» branding, Soft grain leather steering wheel with «R - Sport» logo, Xenon headlights with LED signature DRL, «R - Sport» black side vents, «R - Sport» bumpers, Dunlop Tyres, Floor mats: «Premium», Gloss Black side window surrounds, Gloss black / gloss grille, Heated washer jets, IP facia (leatherette «taurus» grain), IP insert (chrome), IP stitching (light oyster), Sport suspension, 8 inch touch - screen display, Automatic headlights, Bluetooth audio streaming, Cruise control, Cruise control with automatic speed limiter, Dynamic Stability Control, Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Emergency Brake Assist, InControl Connect, Interior mirror: auto - dimming, JaguarDrive Control, JaguarVoice system, Model range:
XE (X760), Model Year: 2016, Navigation Pack (Europe), Navigation system, Parking aid with rear sensor, Starter system: Stop / Start, Traction control, 8 - way part - power front seats, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Bluetooth connectivity, Clear glass, Digital radio (DAB), Forward - facing camera, Hill Launch Assist, HLDF Touchscreen, InControl Apps, InControl Protect, InControl Remote Premium, Jaguar Tyre Repair system, Laminated windshield, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Locking wheel nuts, Partial electric passenger seat, Power socket (s), Rain sensitive windscreen wipers, Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVbB), Traffic Sign Recognition, Tyre pressure monitor, Vehicle protection: CAT 1, Active Transmission Warming, Console stitching (light oyster), Door stitching (light oyster), Foot pedal:
standard, Morzine headlining, Soft grain leather steering wheel, SOS / Assistance Call
The
XE model is outfitted with
standard power - assisted steering and a superbly strong front - disc / rear - drum brake system.
The Micra will be available in three
standard variants of
XE (Entry), XL (Mid) and XV (Top).
Once the
standard - bearer for compact luxury sedans, the 3 Series is facing rather stiff competition from the Mercedes - Benz C - Class and the Jaguar
XE these days, and BMW needs to bring the heat with this next - gen car.
Only the R - Sport trim offers this important safety system now
standard on affordable cars like the Toyota Corolla, and direct competitors of the
XE like the Lexus IS sedan.
On top of these features, the 2018 Jaguar
XE offers
standard seating for up to five passengers inside its spacious and comfortable cabin.
The SE version included all of the
standard features of the
XE plus additions like a flip - up sunroof.
It's also worth pointing out that the most basic Jaguar
XE models can't be fitted with split - folding rear seats (it's a
standard feature on all other trim levels), so those who go for the entry - level cars won't be able to expand the
XE's load bay at all.
Build quality, for instance, is impressive, with the plentiful array of soft - touch plastics used throughout the cabin being complemented by the leather trim on the seats and dashboard that come as
standard on all
XE variants.
That said, all models bar the basic Jaguar
XE get a rear view camera as
standard, and the large side mirrors do alleviate some of the pain brought about by the thick center and rear posts.
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XE represents a particularly strong value with its wide range of
standard features and economical engine.
All variants, save for the base
XE, get ABS, EBD and BA (Brake Assist) fitted as
standard.
Taking HTC's flagship handset to a new level of high fidelity audio, the HTC Sensation
XE offers consumers the ultimate multimedia experience, setting a new
standard for audio quality in the mobile market.
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