The name of the model was XE. The new 2015 Jaguar XE marks the brand's return to the compact luxury segment.
Jaguar XE is a new and extremely important model from the British brand. The arrival of Jaguar with the new XE model in an extremely competitive market segment was bright and not without narcissism the brainchild of the brand's own manufacturer. In principle, there could be no other option, in the compact representative segment in Europe there are so strong players (if anyone forgot they are in the forefront, and), that without declaring themselves as worthy, count on some, albeit a small place in the sun not to be counted.
XE was publicly presented on the month of October. Closed, the presentation “for their own” took place on the night of September 8-9 in the city on the Thames.
At home, this sedan will be sold at a price of £26,995 (2.685.133 rubles at the exchange rate of the ruble to the pound on 01/22/2015), with the first deliveries in May. On the one hand, it is extremely expensive for Europeans as well, to sell a small car at such an unrealistic price. But let's see what the buyer will receive for this cost and estimate whether he is worth this money or not.
First, let's say a few words about the production and amount of investment invested in the 2015 Jaguar XE.
Jaguar Land Rover, a multinational car maker, cost nearly £2bn to build. That was the cost of a new plant in Salikal, West Midlands. The frame of the predominantly aluminum body was constructed in-house, and assembly of the new XE will also begin at the facility. And a new (also new!) plant in Wolverhampton was built to produce engines that are economical, modern and powerful for the XE model.
The result of infusions of billions, 3,000 new jobs created and, most importantly, the development and start of production of the latest Jaguar model.
Price Jaguar XE
Again, the Jaguar XE, which was publicly unveiled in Paris, will sell for £26,995 in base trim, which will include a six-speed manual gearbox and a two-liter SE petrol engine, in the most expensive assembly, the sedan will become the owner of a 3.0-liter turbocharged S motor, but the cost will be astronomical £44.870 (4.463.120 rubles). Middle configurations between the most ordinary SE and the expensive S are called Prestige and R-Sport. A 2.0 liter diesel engine will be available under the hood of models costing between £29,775 and £35,425 depending on power and trim levels.
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All this pricing makes Jaguar more expensive than its main competitor, the BMW3-Series. In England, the BMW 320i costs £400 less than the entry-level Jaguar petrol version, while the base diesel version is £1,000 different, which is not that small, you'll agree.
C style and design 2016 Jaguar XE interior
In terms of finishing, everything is made of extremely high quality, however, on expensive versions, frank luxury is also attached to the quality. In those versions where the word “Sport” appears in the title, notes of “sportiness” really appear in the cabin, but luxury and rigor still remain the leitmotif.
The design team led by Ian Calum created an elegant, sporty yet somewhat conservative looking sedan. So it is, so, to rejoice, but the chief designer complains that the modern Jaguar is seriously suffering from an “identity crisis”. No wonder some fans of the brand buy old Jaguars and don’t even turn their noses towards more recent models. After all, the models of 1970, 1980, 1990 had an individuality, a zest that was impossible not to notice. Now he is lost, globalization, whatever one may say, has reached the conservatives of the automotive world and has been for a long time.
The new model has many of the now-familiar features found on the F-Type or E-Type models.
In step with the times, Jaguar XE aluminum chassis
The advantage of a completely new model was that Calum and his team had the opportunity to influence the creation of a new platform architecture and how the car would ultimately feel on the new chassis. And Jaguar's use of experience in creating aluminum cars (the first models from winged metal began to be produced by the British brand since 2003 XJ) made it possible to embody a light, strong and rigid main structure from the technical side.
The new model is 20% stiffer than the big XF, allowing engineers to strike a near-perfect balance between ride and handling. It also features a double wishbone front suspension and a smart integral multi-link rear suspension, adaptive dampers and an ASPC road surface adaptation system.
In addition, the XE has again a very smart electric power steering system, which the English cat is immensely proud of for its excellent response and handling.
T ransmission 2016 Jaguar XE
Another tech novelty not seen on Jaguar for a long time is the manual transmission, a new six-speed gearbox, though a converted ZF 8-speed version will also be fitted to the XE.
Line of Ingenium Jaguar XE engines
The choice of five engines at the Jaguar appeared for the first time. 2.0 liter 161 horsepower diesel engine opens the range. All engines are part of the Ingenium engine family. Small indicators of internal friction (17% less than a conventional diesel 2.2 liter engine) have a positive effect on environmental friendliness, 99gr./km CO2 indicator is not bad.
Do not look at the power, the main “horse” of the diesel engine is the torque, 380 Nm from 1.750 rpm, which will set the heat on almost any gasoline engine of the same power.
Jaguar is also famous for its maniacal, you can’t call it another way, approach to the sound of the engine. This diesel engine was no exception, the engineers worked for a long time to eliminate the natural noises and knocks of the diesel engine. The result is a smooth and powerful rumbling of the motor.
We add to the diesel engine a second, more powerful version of it, two 2.0 liter Ingenium gasoline engines of different capacities and a top-end 3.0 liter V6 supercharger from the F-Type with which the sedan will fire up to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds.
Operating Costs Jaguar XE
In pursuit of the customer Jaguar continues to increase service intervals to cut operating costs. Jaguar XE service runs are 21,000 miles (!) while replacing those required for standard maintenance is not difficult. Engineers have reduced tire wear, and asbestos-free brake pads are used in the brake mechanism, which are not hazardous to health and do not pollute the car.
And then: Even for the initial price in England (the price for Russian versions of the XE is still unknown) more than 2 million rubles, the car fully pays off the investment to the penny. After all, when you buy a Jaguar, you don’t take a body, nuts and an engine under the hood, you get much more, history, future technologies, indescribable chic of the cabin, safety and this attractive and evil cat face on a false radiator grille.
Thought first. There is no need to write a review on the first day after buying such a car. It's like asking a guy after meeting a gorgeous girl to describe all her advantages and disadvantages. All the same, before his eyes there will be only elastic breasts and ass))). And, according to his modest experience, he will notice the color of his eyes only when someone tells him about it or a year or two later))). The second thought. This is an amazing car. It is no better or worse than any of its competitors. And I don’t even understand who should be considered his competitors. XE is just your car. Or not yours. If you suddenly start to compare or evaluate it. Let's go back to the analogy with a guy and a girl))). Imagine a couple. They are both good and, moreover, both good)). They live, try for each other and enjoy life. But as soon as one of them starts trying to remake their soulmate for themselves or evaluate, comparing with a neighbor, chef, colleague, it suddenly turns out how many problems they have ((Third thought. If you were given a delicious steak in a restaurant, but you think it would be better if I bought meat and fried it myself at home it would be cheaper don't look at the XE There are many great cars (both cheaper and more expensive) that you will be happier with and it's not a question of your income or your capabilities. In addition, this does not mean that everything is expensive in the XE and in general in the Jaguar type. It's just such a feeling from the car. About the car. , and moderately streamlined.Front slightly aggressive and slightly smooth.Side profile and tempting to call noble))) Beautiful!!! Salon. Elegant. A little cramped, but cozy and here you need to be aware of exactly what you are buying. No luxury deliberate, no embellishment. Maybe this is how it was intended, maybe some things are already out of date, but everything looks like ... a good classic suit)). Nothing superfluous, everything in its place, okay and well done. And everything is insanely convenient. It is comfortable to sit, it is convenient to press the keys, it is convenient to look at the screen. Even the straps are easy to fasten! Noise isolation is not coffin. The engine is audible, I even think that this was done intentionally. There are almost no sounds from the road. The seats are very tight. Skin with some kind of special coating, so that the opa does not slip))) I'm not a little thin. I would like less side rollers on the seat itself))) The back is amazing! Very comfortable to sit. The music is great. My hearing does not allow me to adequately evaluate all its advantages and disadvantages, but there is no desire to change anything. Therefore, I think that everything is in order with her. Suspension. She is perfect.) It is not clear how they managed to make such a comfortable car with such dimensions and with such handling. It rides so confidently, clearly and comfortably that it is hard to believe how this can be. The engine is crazy. The thrust is terrible. Of course, there are many cars that are both more dynamic and faster. Just XE goes as it should!!! Everything happens the way you expect from him, pressing the pedals. Do you want to speed up? he accelerates without a second thought. If you want to go fast, he goes fast and does not strain much. If you want to drive economically, you can keep within 5.0 liters per hundred. Starts with a noticeable diesel crackle. Then the sound becomes normal. I won’t say that it’s impossible to make out whether it’s diesel or gasoline by the sound)) I hear diesel clearly. automatic transmission. I'm getting used to it. Switching is slightly felt. But they are not rigid, as on the Aisin 508th. I would also like to see which transmission is the current one at the moment (this is not displayed anywhere). There are petals on the steering wheel. I clicked and realized that I would not have to use them. The box works just fine. Very wisely done: in the menu, you can turn off the petals, make sure that they are only involved in (I turned them off altogether). Brakes. Tough and predictable. Stops as if rooted to the spot. More nuances. This is the first machine in which the rain sensor works!)). You can drive safely in an automatic! As soon as the hand instinctively begins to reach for the lever - and the wipers are already running)) The rear view camera is very good, it is intuitively clear where you are going and how much is left before the bale. Of course, while clean)) Webasto software. I don’t quite understand why, after a spent Webasta and starting the engine, the engine coolant is not immediately warmed up. Those. only some time after starting the engine, the coolant temperature begins to rise. Most likely webasta warms the interior more, not the engine)) The trunk is not designed to carry a lot. Either a briefcase or a handbag)). Don't put a bag of potatoes in there. Maybe he will fit in there, but the heart will definitely bleed from this action. By InControlTM. Put the program on the phone. On XE only remote is available. Well, i.e. available for free. For money, everything can be connected. Everything is working. The procedure for starting this pribluda is very simple. First, we register an account on the site, then we register the car according to the VIN, then we press a button in the car (it looks like some kind of international SIM card is inserted in the car), the car is detected and you can control it over the network. Through the program you can see: closed-open; whether it is put on the alarm; fuel supply; where it stands. You can start the engine. You can fix the route of movement. Cool thing! Yesterday the site incontrol.jaguar.com crashed and as a result all this super function became unavailable. I had to start the webast with the key fob button in the ancient way)). By the way, the remote start works very far! It starts even when the car is standing in the farthest corner of the neighboring yard (I haven’t tried it for 300 meters) The glass of the front doors practically does not get dirty. Apparently this is how aerodynamics is calculated. Admired! On the soiled rear fenders behind the doors. The body, for the sake of aerodynamics, is made decently extended downwards and therefore a rather wide space remains below the doors, not covered by seals. I'm just grateful to them that they did not make an additional seal along the lower edge of the doors. This would lead over time to wiping out the paint in this place. And this worn strip would simply rust later. Thresholds all the same in dirty weather, ALL cars are dirty, you just need to take care of your trousers. About the automaker. When I read the electric drive of the side mirrors in the specification, I could not even imagine that this does not mean that the mirrors will be folded electric)). I am very glad that there is no navigation in my configuration)). In pyzhe for three years did not use even once. And even on the fingers you can count how many times I just switched to the map image. Again - strictly IMHO. To the question of choice. Like I could buy .... a Mercedes, a BMW ... a used Bentley or a Kruzak)))) ..., four Logans ... or a dream ... or even better an Octavia ...!!! Find the link to "all cars g ..." yourself))) In short, I enjoy it !!!
➖ Quality of finishing materials
➖ Unreliability
➖ Low ground clearance
➖ Closely in the back row
pros
➕ Dynamics
➕ Manageability
➕ Suspension
➕ Design
The advantages and disadvantages of the Jaguar XE 2018-2019 in a new body are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Jaguar XE with automatic, rear-wheel drive and AWD can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
The first impression of the Jaguar XE is awesome. I don't want to get out of the car. Especially handling on sharp turns. On the road is excellent, calmly and without tension is 160 km / h.
One appearance of the car is worth something. This is not a standard BMW, which is like dirt on the roads. I noticed that the drivers of many respectable cars look at me in an attempt to guess what kind of device it is, not to mention passers-by ...
Of the minuses - the automatic "start-stop" system is very sensitive, it is worth slightly loosening the brake pedal, as the beast rushes into battle.
Review of Jaguar XE 2.0 (200 hp) AT 2015
Video review
Well, what can you say about the Jaguar XE? In short: a beautiful car was spoiled by unimportant quality. Along the way, the hands of the British are still not attached to the right place. The car is six months old, and the stocks are already a sea ...
I took the XE last fall, Pure trim, and that was my first mistake. I succumbed to the charm of the new "premium" car. But in fact ... It costs about 2 million, and the interior is a rag, seat adjustments are only manual. The quality of the finish through the stump-deck. It seems like normal plastic is everywhere, and the door handles are made of some cheap Chinese plastic.
Next on quality. The welds on the doors are skewed in places, the “wood-like” insert that encircles the torpedo (goes under the windshield) is already peeling off. When listening to music at a volume above average, the door trim rattles. In addition, after 5 thousand km, the rear optics (left brake light) turned off, I sinned on a light bulb, but it turned out to be the wiring. Fixed under warranty.
Recently passed the first scheduled maintenance. Under the replacement of filters, diagnostics of the suspension and on-board computer were carried out. No special bugs found. But the price surprised - more than 20 thousand rubles, wow!
Pleasant impressions - from the 2.0 engine, 200 hp. (Ford motor) and boxes (ZF automatic, eight speeds). On the move, the car is good, it goes to the fullest ... in the sense of 200 "horses". Superbly managed. Gives such youthful excitement. Here, the journalists who conduct test drives - and I read a lot of them before buying - did not lie.
Well, the suspension is good, despite the fact that I have it the simplest. It goes well through pits and cracks, sleeping policemen, and only shakes slightly on “wavy” asphalt. To sum up, the car has ambivalent impressions. It rides great, looks cool, but with such an attitude to build quality and standard equipment, it clearly doesn’t pull on a premium.
Alexander, review of Jaguar XE Pure 2.0 (200 hp) automatic transmission 2015
Gorgeous car, light and manoeuvrable. It starts from a place so that it bounces on the spot. Maneuvering and accelerating with its 200 hp. much faster than the Porsche 430 hp. Good, sharp electric brakes.
Outwardly, a very beautiful sports car. The salon is also very nice. Convenient gear shifter. The Meridian sound system is very cool, the sound is very clear, much better than the Bose etc.
But this is primarily a summer car for good roads. Driving in the snow is not very comfortable, the ground clearance is small, and the brushes go down a lot, do not reach the place where the windshield is heated, which is not very convenient. This compact sedan is designed for two, and there is little space for passengers in the back.
Review of the Jaguar XE 2.0 (200 hp) with a 2015 automatic
Why bought:
1. Warranty 3 years without mileage limitation.
2. Appearance.
3. Stand out on the road.And most importantly, my wife just liked the look. This is where all the pluses end, this is not a car, but torment ...
Exactly on the third day, the headlight broke, the diode just stopped working, you drive like one-eyed Joe ... We arrived at the service and here !!! Wait for app. part 3 of the month!!! This is a warranty car. We say - change to a new one, the answer is - there are none !!!
Call to customer service. They answer: what do you want, because the car is assembled in the UK, we do not have a plant in Russia and will not, get used to living by our rules. Here's a twist...
Review of Jaguar XE Pure 2.0 with automatic 2015
Engine. Diesel for 2 liters, the modification is not to say that it is racing, but compared to the Honda Accord, the difference is certainly felt, there is more than enough in the flow of the engine. At the moment I am more pleased with the flow. Perhaps later I’ll decide to chip, everyone advises, but I’m somehow scared.
Transmission. When I tested the BMW F30 328i, there was the same ZF gearbox, 8 speed, there were no questions for it, it worked amazingly fast, but in fairness, it had slight kicks and twitches. With the Jaguar, the situation is different, it works lazier, but it switches perfectly.
The suspension is extremely energy-intensive, it will work gently on bumps. In general, the impressions about the work are excellent, without a doubt better than the Accord. When compared with the F30 of a friend, surprisingly, more downed. Jaguars have found a reasonable compromise between comfort and handling. Definitely one of the car's strongest points.
Steering. Recently I gave a ride to a friend, an avid racer, likes to knock down sideways in Moscow. He shared my opinion, the car is driven smartly, that's really what you can thank the dudes who did this good for, so much for the management.
Salon and multimedia. As for multimedia, it could be better, there are small lags when using the navigator. Everything else is tolerable. What pleases so much is the music: both low and high - everything is on the level. The seats are comfortable, I almost never get tired on the road, of course, I would like more lateral support, but these are rather my whims.
Boris, review of the new Jaguar XE 2.0d diesel (180 hp) AT AWD 2017
On the night of September 8-9, 2014, a presentation of the new Jaguar XE 2018-2019 sedan (photo and price) took place in London, which took a place one step lower than the XF model in the line of the British automaker. The world premiere of new items was held in early October at the Paris Motor Show.
Externally, the car is in many ways reminiscent, and the long hood and stubby rear overhang evoke associations with the sports F-Type. The overall length of the new Jaguar XE is 4,672 mm, the wheelbase is 2,835, the width is 1,850, and the height is 1,416 mm.
Options and prices Jaguar XE 2019
AT8 - 8-speed automatic, AWD - four-wheel drive, D - diesel
The volume of the trunk of the sedan is 450 liters, and for an extra charge, the car can be equipped with a rear sofa that folds in three parts and a lid servo. Interior design XE is made with a slight eye on the older model, but here is a different front panel, new instrument panel and steering wheel, as well as its own center console.
Jaguar XE 2018 is equipped with an InControl multimedia system with an eight-inch touch screen and the ability to integrate smartphones based on Android and iOS. There are also many modern security systems, including tracking of markings, road signs and passing vehicles thanks to a stereo camera, as well as the ability to independently park and brake in critical situations.
The 2018 Jaguar XE is based on the new iQ platform with aluminum suspensions (double-link front and multi-link rear) and two shock absorbers to choose from - conventional or Bilstein adaptive. In addition, for the first time in the history of the brand, an electric power steering equipped with a rack with variable tooth pitch appeared on this model.
It was on the Jaguar XE that the new line of Ingenium powertrains debuted, which so far included only a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel, available with 163 hp. (380 Nm) and 180 hp (430 Nm), but other engines will appear later, which they promise to announce with enviable regularity. The motor mentioned above can be paired with a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.
In the first case, the sedan accelerates from zero to hundreds in 8.4 seconds, and in the second - in 8.2 seconds. A more powerful 180-horsepower diesel does this in 7.8 and 7.4 seconds, respectively (depending on the type of transmission chosen, but acceleration is faster with automatic transmission).
This is followed by a two-liter gasoline unit, which also has two return options: 200 (280 Nm) and 240 hp. (340 Nm), but they already work exclusively in tandem with a machine gun. Their acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h is 7.7 and 6.8 seconds.
At the top of the range is a variant with a 340-horsepower (450 Nm) 3.0-liter gasoline “six”, borrowed from. With it, the sedan picks up a hundred from a place in 5.1 seconds, and the maximum speed is limited at around 250 km / h. All engines are equipped with the “start / stop” function, and the drive is still only full, but there will also be rear-wheel drive modifications.
European sales of the new Jaguar XE started in the spring of 2015 at a price of 35,000 euros, and the cars appeared at Russian dealers on July 1. The cost of a 250-horsepower gasoline all-wheel drive sedan with an 8-speed automatic is at least 2,997,000 rubles.
The list of options for the model includes the InControl multimedia complex, a rear view camera, an electric trunk lid, an automatic parking function, a powerful (380 watt) Meridian audio system with 11 speakers and a subwoofer, etc. Prices for other versions will be announced later.
The diesel Jaguar XE 2019 costs from 2,912,000 rubles. The top version of the Jaguar XE S with a three-liter 380-horsepower engine is estimated at 4,192,000. All cars come with an 8-band automatic and rear-wheel drive, but model modifications appeared later.
Already in the basic “Pure” configuration, the car is equipped with power mirrors, heating and turn signal repeaters, dual-zone climate control, a multifunctional leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and dynamic sound control. There are four infotainment options to choose from, including the Touch Pro Navigation Pack with Meridian Surround Sound. The Prestige version will offer Bi-Xenon headlights, a Soft Grain leather sports steering wheel, metal door sills with Jaguar lettering, grained leather seats. Options Portfolio - 18-inch wheels, perforated leather seat upholstery, power front seats (10 adjustments), standard navigation. The R-SPORT and S versions are distinguished by exclusive design elements - each of them offers its own version of rims, sports seats, pedal covers, interior and exterior trim elements, etc., with rich customization options. Only the Jaguar XE S is offered with a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol.
The base for the Russian market is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel with a capacity of 180 hp. (431 Nm) is capable of accelerating an all-wheel drive sedan to 225 km/h, from standstill to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, for the rear-wheel drive version the same figures are 228 km/h and 7.8 seconds. Gasoline turbocharged "fours" 2.0 l are presented in return options: 200 hp (320 Nm) and 240 hp (340 Nm) for rear-wheel drive vehicles or 250 hp. (365 Nm) for cars with AWD. In the latter case, the sedan accelerates to 250 km/h and 6.2 seconds to 100 km/h. The three-liter V-shaped "six" with a supercharger provides two versions - 340 hp. or 380 hp and 450 Nm of torque. The 340-horsepower engine can accelerate the Jaguar XE to 100 km / h in 5.1 seconds, and the 380-horsepower engine in just 5 seconds. The main transmission for the model is an eight-speed automatic transmission with the ability to control gear shifts with paddles on the steering wheel.
The British sedan received a fully independent suspension - double wishbones with aluminum struts at the front and Integral Link suspension at the rear. At the same time, most of the elements are made using a new hollow casting technology, which also reduces the overall weight of the vehicle. In addition - lightweight shock absorbers and springs, all this together makes the car as manageable as possible. External dimensions of the sedan: 4672 mm long, 1820 mm wide, 1416 mm high. The wheelbase is 2835 mm and the ground clearance is 110 mm. All wheels use ventilated disc brakes with a diameter depending on engine power: from 316 to 350 mm front and from 300 to 325 mm rear. Torque Vectoring by Braking is a great alternative to conventional braking on the track or when driving hard. It will help "set" the car into the corner, as it directs additional braking force to the inner wheels and optimizes the trajectory. By default, the sedan is equipped with rear-wheel drive, but there are modifications with the AWD system, which provides an almost instantaneous (no more than 165 ms) transmission of torque from the rear wheels to the front.
The new electric power steering reacts not only to individual driving characteristics, but also to speed, road and weather conditions. One of the know-how for the Jaguar XE was also the AllSurface Progress Control system. This is an electronic system for ensuring sufficient traction with difficult conditions - such as snow or sand, or wet grass. It perfectly serves for rear-wheel drive cars in the conditions of the Russian winter. Of course, all cars are regularly equipped with the already familiar ABS, EBD, BAS, ESP and TCS systems, a set of six airbags (front, side, curtains), child seat mounts, and active head restraints. As part of the options: all-round cameras, lane keeping systems, pedestrian collision detection, traffic sign recognition, blind spot monitoring and detection of approaching vehicles when reversing, adaptive cruise control. The optional automatic parking system simplifies parking in tight spaces, leaving the driver to control only the gas and brake pedals.
