Jaguar XE

Exterior

The XE looks like a smaller version of its XJ and XF siblings. Up-front, the slim headlights look sharp, and the large bonnet with a bulge on it looks rather beautiful. So is the sloping roof and the stubby tail section. Inside the headlamps, the J-blade LED running lamps look distinctive. Along the side of the car, there's a subtle character line that tapers off as it flows into the rear door; the rest remains simple, while the 17-inch wheels look quite sporty. At the rear, the LED patterns in the elongated tail lights look identical to the ones on the F-Type.

Variants

The Jaguar XE variants for the petrol and diesel models are as follows: Pure, Prestige and Portfolio. Features include an 8-inch touchscreen unit, with InControl Apps, audio AUX-IN; AM/FM radio; dynamic volume control; USB socket, bluetooth telephone connectivity and streaming, cruise control, adjustable driver seat, navigation, adjustable headlights, and multi-grained leather multi-function steering wheel. On the safety front, it comes equipped with ABS with EBD, airbags, hill assist, traction control, ESP and brake assist.

Interior

The cabin looks quite sporty, and there are some elements from the XJ that have been used in the XE. The multi-layered door pads have pockets, window controls and seat controls placed at four levels. The dashboard looks classy and well-built, and the AC controls and InControl touchscreen are placed on a wide central stack. The hockey puck gear selector looks really cool as well. The simplistic seats are well cushioned and provide ample support. Visibility for the driver is good, thanks to the low-set dashboard. At the rear, there is a good amount of headroom, thanks to the bench being placed low. There is sufficient legroom and decent thigh support as well. Inside the wide boot, a space-saver spare can be found under the floor.

Engine Specifications & Performance

The Jaguar XE is powered by three engine options: a 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel engine that makes 180hp and 430Nm of torque, and a 2.0-litre petrol engine available in two states of tune: a 237bhp version and a 197bhp version. All engines are paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. We drove the one with the punchy diesel engine. Acceleration is strong, and there is no delay in the power building up, and the gearbox works effortlessly. The XE is a lot of fun to drive, thanks to the perfect balance in the chassis. Even bad roads are tackled with utter aplomb, thanks to the supple suspension.

Mileage

The Jaguar XE's ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figure is rated at 13.06kmpl for the diesel model and 11kpl for the petrol model.