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Jaguar XE

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 72% Detailed ratings

Price $43,900 – $64,685 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.8 – 11.8 L/100km

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Even though it's not the best-known Jaguar, the XE is offering a plethora of engines for 2018. There are three turbo 2.0L engines developing 247, 296 and 180 horsepower, the latter running on diesel. There’s also a 380-horsepower, supercharged 3.0L V6 engine. The spectacular and rare SV Project 8 with its supercharged 5.0L V8 is really turning heads. It helps the Jaguar XE better hold its own against cars like the BMW 3 Series and Cadillac ATS.

Tests and Features

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Is Jaguar's Reliability That bad?

The Jaguar brand is legendary and its line of products has greatly diversified over the last decade, especially with the arrival of the F-PACE , E-PACE and I-PACE SUVs, the latter being equipped with a 100% electric powertrain. However, all this is often overshadowed by a lack of reliability. Is …May 25, 2022

2020 Jaguar XE: Techno-dynamic

NICE, France – Launched in 2015, the Jaguar XE sports sedan gets an update for 2020 that includes substantial tweaks to the exterior design and the addition of new technologies shared with other models in the lineup, such as the I-PACE. Things are now simpler from a technical standpoint as …April 24, 2019

2017 Jaguar XE: Growl or Purr

In a quest to boost their sales numbers and remain competitive with rival luxury brands, Jaguar introduced the compact-sized XE for the 2017 model year. Aimed at the Audi A4 , the BMW 3 Series , the Cadillac ATS and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class , among others, the XE also targets …September 28, 2017

2017 Jaguar XE 20d: Taking Aim at the 3 Series

Jaguar takes aim directly at competitors such as the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4 with the introduction of the 2017 XE. The XE rounds out the Jaguar sedan lineup as the new point of entry to Jaguar ownership, joining the recently redesigned Jaguar XF midsize sedan and …August 24, 2017

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Jaguar XE is Being Quietly Eliminated for 2021

If a tree falls into a forest and there’s no one to hear it, does it make a sound? If a car company retires a model that virtually no one buys, does anybody care? We’re asking these questions because Jaguar announced its 2021 lineup on Tuesday and the XE compact …October 6, 2020

2020 Jaguar XE: Sharper Lines, New Technology

Jaguar’s compact sports sedan, which launched for the 2017 model year, gets some minor cosmetic changes and interior improvements for 2020. The car receives new front and rear bumpers, whose larger openings are said to provide the impression of a larger stance. Slimmer LED headlights and a redesigned grille are …March 4, 2019

New Base Powertrain for the 2018 Jaguar F-PACE, XE and XF models

The British brand will be adding a new base engine in to offer more choices for their customers and to better measure up to its German, Japanese and American rivals. The 2018 Jaguar F-PACE compact SUV, the 2018 Jaguar XE compact sedan and the 2018 Jaguar XF midsize sedan will …February 20, 2017

2016 World Car of the Year: Top Three Finalists Announced in Geneva

GENEVA, Switzerland – On the first of two media days at the Geneva International Motor Show, the World Car Awards announced the three finalists in each of their usual five judging categories. A panel made up of 73 automotive journalists from around the world, including yours truly, have submitted their …March 2, 2016

2016 World Car Of The Year Finalists Announced

Every year, the World Car of the Year Awards program recognizes the best new vehicles on the planet automakers have to offer. A panel composed of 73 automotive journalists from around the world – two from Canada, including yours truly – submitted their votes electronically last week. The finalists in …January 28, 2016

2016 World Car Of The Year Contenders Announced At Frankfurt

After handing out the 2015 World Car of the Year Award to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class earlier this year at the New York Auto Show, it was time to look ahead and start the journey on the road to World Car of the Year for 2016. Once again, the World Car …September 17, 2015

Pricing For The 2017 Jaguar XE

English manufacturer Jaguar was thinking big when it launched the XE; the midsize sedan has the tough mandate of going after BMW's 3 Series, which has been dominating its segment for decades. If we are to believe the reports, the XE might have a chance to do it: the base-model …September 3, 2015

A Jaguar XE-R Already In The Works?

The Jaguar XE might not even be on the market yet, but that hasn't stopped the English manufacturer from planning its future. According to the latest rumour, an R version of the midsize sedan is already in the works. Since the XE’s mandate is to challenge the BMW 3 Series, …May 13, 2015

Videos

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Review: 2017 Jaguar XE

Affordable Jaguar would seem to be an oxymoron, but Graeme thinks this XE is just that, and it's all Jaguar. (This segment originally aired on Motoring TV 2017 episode #7) …

The Car Guide rating 72%

Pros

Interesting format
Rigid chassis
Good choice of engines
Respectable assembly
Exclusive SV Project 8

Cons

Cramped cabin
Rear seats hard to access
Boring exterior
Unproven reliability

Global rating

Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	4/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

Luxury sedans between $50,000 and $100,000

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	4/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Competitors

Recalls

Fuel Supply
February 1, 2018
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October 26, 2017
Fuel Supply
April 27, 2017

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