A nice alternative for the keen drivers to drive with style

Jaguar XE is known for its sporty looks and drive. This perception is with this company’s saloons from the very start. People expect a Jaguar to drive with excellent ability of speed and styling as well. Things are changing at such a fast pace these days that carmakers have to coop with these changes. Jaguar is a brand that tries hard to give its buyers a perfect alternative. To gain its leading ability as it used to have the brand always strives to give its best.

The exterior is as always a nice sight. The sharp and narrow headlights, taillights, and the cuts and curves bring it to highlight every time in a crowd. You see a Jaguar and you love it at first sight. Even the interior compliments the outside structure. There is a good quality material used inside. There is decency in every aspect. There is no cluster on the dashboard, it is rather clean and neatly displayed. From the technology aspect, there is no shortage.

The major aspect of this mid-size car is its performance. One can say that there is a shortage of power units and that is true. Because as compared to BMW 3 Series, the Mercedes C-Class the number is less. But as much as the number of engines is present, the performance is good. The car can move smoothly at slow speeds and at higher rev also. Handling is another area where the vehicle can perform very well.

Overall the vehicle is a complete package. Some areas do fall behind others still one can enjoy the luxury at its full.

Even with three engines, there is no compromise on the ability to pull seamlessly

There is one diesel engine and two petrol engines on offer. There is a common perception that petrol engines perform better than diesel and are better for the environment. But not anymore, times have changed. Diesel Jaguar engines are more refined now and can be more economical than petrol. With many upgrades in the manufacturing procedures diesel is now safer for the environment also.

The diesel engine in Jaguar XE is more responsive, efficient, and especially proper for highway driving. The company named it D200 which is a mild hybrid diesel engine. This is a 2.0-litre engine with 201 bhp power output. The torque starts to work from 1500 rpm and the engine gives a decent 7.3 seconds for 0-62 mph. The engine works better than the petrol engines offered for this car. This is why this engine gains more popularity among the buyers who mostly travel. The engine is economical also. Returning 57 mpg maximum in ideal conditions while in normal it can return 50 mpg.

The other option is a petrol engine with two variants. These are turbocharged 2.0-litre engines. The variants are 247 bhp named P250 and the other one is 296 bhp named P300. The first one is capable of covering 0-62 mph in 6.7 seconds. This engine gives a good crisp response to speed. The second one has a timing of 5.4 seconds for the same distance. P250 is economical among the petrol engines. It returns 40 mpg in ideal conditions and is normally above 35 mpg. The P300 engine is not an ideal option if you cannot spend much. The returning of this engine is 35 mpg only if the acceleration remains moderate otherwise the figure can further decrease.

There is an eight-speed automatic transmission fitted as standard. This transmission can create give a jolt while changing in lower revs. But when used manually the gear change is pretty smooth and seamless. Rear-wheel and all-wheel drive are offered both works well and the driver can get what fits the requirement.

Driving is fun and the ride is comfortable

With a good amount of engine power what increases the driving fun is a perfect suspension and steering. The suspension works perfectly on bumps and evens out rough surfaces easily. The steering is very light even at slower speeds so handling the vehicle in lower revs is not a big issue. Even when the car is at higher speeds both the elements work together to make the drive even more comfortable.

When at higher speed there is very little road and wind noise that does not disturb the inner peace. The cabin remains a noiseless place to ensure a relaxing ride on the motorway. Cruise control and Lane Assist are there to help out the driver assuring fatigue less drive all along.

Other good features entail less body lean while taking turns. This keeps the road sickness away from people who suffer from this condition. Traffic sign recognition and automatic emergency braking are also installed so that the system can automatically initiate brakes on its own when senses an obstacle.

Feature highlights

There are many advanced features offered in the Jaguar XE. The driver seat can be adjusted in 12 different ways. The number rises in the higher trim. Getting a suitable driving position is not a problem. The lumbar support is also included in the function. This function can be done electrically. The setting regarding seat adjustment can also be saved in the R-Dynamic HSE trim with a 16-way adjustment.

The infotainment system is easy to use with analog dials. However, it gets even easier when digital dials are used. More functions are available when moved to SE trim with R-Dynamic. A head-up display is also available as an option. If you want the sat-nav can be displayed on the whole screen to get a better view.

The dashboard display is clear. It is easy to use due to its clarity. The buttons are within easy reach of the driver so extra effort is not required to get to the desired button. In HSE trim the touchscreen gets extra functions still buttons are there to perform many functions. This is a plus for those who are not very fond of using a touchscreen and remain on the conventional method of doing things. There are also cameras for parking to avoid any mishap due to not so right body structure of the vehicle for the action. Due to the small rear window and thick pillars, the vision is not much clear. That is why the cameras are a must here. The 360 camera as well as the rear and front camera all comes as standard.