Jaguar XE

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Jaguar XE
2017 Jaguar XE Portfolio Diesel Automatic 2.0 Front.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerJaguar Land Rover
Also calledJaguar XEL (China, LWB)[1]
Production13 April 2015–present
Assembly
DesignerIan Callum
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFR layout / F4 layout
PlatformJLR D7a[2]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,835 mm (111.6 in)
2,935 mm (115.6 in) (XEL)
Length4,672 mm (183.9 in)
4,788 mm (188.5 in) (XEL)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,416 mm (55.7 in)
1,429 mm (56.3 in) (XEL)
Kerb weight1,474 kg (3,250 lb) - 1,665 kg (3,671 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorJaguar X-Type

The Jaguar XE is a rear or four-wheel drive, front-engine, four-door compact executive car manufactured and marketed by Jaguar, designed by Ian Callum and launched at the October 2014 Paris Motor Show. XE production began in April 2015[3][4] under the internal designation X760.[5]

The XE is noted for its aluminium suspension componentry as well as its bonded and riveted aluminium unitary structure — the first in its segment.[6][7]

Launch[edit]

The XE was announced, but not displayed, at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show[3] and debuted globally on 8 September 2014 in London.[8][9] Sales were expected to begin globally in 2015, followed by the United States in 2016.[10] Production formally commenced on 13 April 2015 at Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant.[4]

Production[edit]

The XE is the first Jaguar to be built at the Jaguar Land Rover factory in Solihull, which will be dedicated to the manufacture of aluminium vehicles - both Jaguar and Land Rover branded. The XE will be manufactured on the same production line as the second generation aluminium Range Rover Sport.[11] Due to high demand for the vehicle, production capacity was increased by adding an XE production line to the Castle Bromwich plant.[12] Production was due to transfer completely to Castle Bromwich in 2017 as part of a £100m refit.[12]

Production of the XE is expected to also commence in China during 2015, alongside the Range Rover Evoque.[13] The Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines[14] used in Jaguar XE is built at their Engine Manufacturing Centre near Wolverhampton.

Engines[edit]

The XE is powered by the new Jaguar Land Rover 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine range marketed as Ingenium,[15] and the new Jaguar 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine used by the F-Type.[14][16] The V6 engines features in higher performance variants.[16]

The Ingenium 2.0-litre engine family will come on both petrol and diesel variants and in a range of different power outputs. The 2.0-litre diesel producing 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) plays a part in reducing the overall averaged fuel consumption and carbon emission figures of new Jaguars, being capable of beating the 25 km/L (4.0 L/100 km; 59 mpg‑US) barrier, and producing CO2 emissions of 99 g/km.[17][18] The cleanest models in Britain will have Vehicle Excise Duty charged at £0 per year.[7]


Diesel Engines
Model Displacement Cylinders Transmission Power Torque Emissions
CO
2		 Top speed Acceleration
0-62 mph
(0-100 km/h)		 Note
2.0 L turbocharged diesel (XE 20d 163 PS E-Performance) manual 1,999 cc
(122.0 cu in)		 Inline 4 6-speed manual 163 PS
(120 kW; 161 bhp)		 380 N⋅m
(280 lb⋅ft)		 99 g/km 132 mph
(212 km/h)		 9.4 s XE Pure, SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-Sport
2.0 L turbocharged diesel (XE 20d 163 PS E-Performance) automatic 1,999 cc
(122.0 cu in)		 Inline 4 8-speed auto 163 PS
(120 kW; 161 bhp) 		380 N⋅m
(280 lb⋅ft)		 106 g/km 132 mph
(212 km/h)		 8.8 s XE Pure, SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-Sport
2.0 L turbocharged diesel (XE 20d 163 PS) manual 1,999 cc
(122.0 cu in) 		Inline 4 6-speed manual 163 PS
(120 kW; 161 bhp) 		380 N⋅m
(280 lb⋅ft) 		126 g/km 132 mph
(212 km/h) 		9.4 s XE Pure, SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-Sport
2.0 L turbocharged diesel (XE 20d 163 PS) automatic 1,999 cc
(122.0 cu in) 		Inline 4 8-speed auto 163 PS
(120 kW; 161 bhp) 		380 N⋅m
(280 lb⋅ft) 		135 g/km 132 mph
(212 km/h) 		8.8 s XE Pure, SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-Sport
2.0 L turbocharged diesel (XE 20d 180 PS) automatic 1,999 cc
(122.0 cu in)		 Inline 4 8-speed auto 180 PS
(132 kW; 178 bhp) 		431 N⋅m
(318 lb⋅ft)		 137 g/km 140 mph
(225 km/h)		 8.1 s XE PURE, SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-sport, Landmark
2.0 L turbocharged diesel (XE 20d AWD 180 PS) automatic 1,999 cc
(122.0 cu in) 		Inline 4 8-speed auto 180 PS
(132 kW; 178 bhp) 		431 N⋅m
(318 lb⋅ft) 		145 g/km 140 mph
(225 km/h) 		8.1 s XE Pure, SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-Sport, Landmark
2.0 L twin turbocharged diesel (XE 25d AWD 240 PS) 1,999 cc
(122.0 cu in)		 Inline 4 8-speed auto 240 PS
(177 kW; 237 bhp) 		500 N⋅m
(369 lb⋅ft)		 153 g/km 155 mph
(249 km/h)		 6.5 s XE PURE, SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-sport, Landmark
Petrol Engines
Model Displacement Cylinders Transmission Power Torque Emissions
CO
2		 Top speed Acceleration
0-62 mph
(0-100 km/h)		 Note
2.0 L turbocharged petrol (XE 20t 200 PS) 1,997 cc
(121.9 cu in)		 Inline 4 8-speed auto 200 PS
(147 kW; 197 bhp)		 320 N⋅m
(236 lb⋅ft)		 164 g/km 147 mph
(237 km/h)		 7.6 s XE SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-sport, Landmark
2.0 L turbocharged petrol (XE 25t 240 PS) 1,997 cc
(121.9 cu in)		 Inline 4 8-speed auto 240 PS
(177 kW; 237 bhp)		 340 N⋅m
(251 lb⋅ft)		 164 g/km 155 mph
(249 km/h)		 6.8 s XE SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-sport, Landmark
2.0 L turbocharged petrol (XE 25t 250 PS) 1,997 cc
(121.9 cu in) 		Inline 4 8-speed auto 250 PS
(184 kW; 247 bhp) 		365 N⋅m
(269 lb⋅ft) 		164g/km 155 mph
(249 km/h) 		6.5 s XE SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-sport, Landmark
2.0 L turbocharged petrol (XE 30t 300PS AWD) 1,997 cc
(121.9 cu in) 		Inline 4 8-speed auto 300 PS
(221 kW; 296 bhp) 		400 N⋅m
(295 lb⋅ft) 		173 g/km 155 mph
(249 km/h) 		5.7 s XE SE, Prestige, Portfolio, R-sport
3.0 L supercharged petrol (XE 35t / S 340 PS) 2,995 cc
(182.8 cu in)		 V6 8-speed auto 340 PS
(250 kW; 335 bhp)		 450 N⋅m
(332 lb⋅ft)		 194 g/km 155 mph
(249 km/h)		 4.9 s 2015-2017 (American Model / UK model)
3.0 L supercharged petrol (XE S 380 PS) 2,995 cc
(182.8 cu in)		 V6 8-speed auto 380 PS
(279 kW; 375 bhp)		 450 N⋅m
(332 lb⋅ft)		 194 g/km 155 mph
(249 km/h)		 4.8 s[19] 2018-2019 (American Model) / 2017-2019 (Europe Model)
5.0 L supercharged petrol (XE SV Project 8) 5,000 cc
(310 cu in)		 V8 8-speed auto 600 PS
(441 kW; 592 bhp)		 700 N⋅m
(516 lb⋅ft)		 254 g/km 200 mph
(322 km/h)		 3.7 s
[20]		 2018- (limited 300 cars)

Design[edit]

Exterior[edit]

Ian Callum was responsible for the exterior design of the vehicle.[21] The construction features bonded and riveted aluminium construction, with the front and rear crash structure and key body panels being bolted on to simplify repair times and decrease insurance costs.[22][23] The bonnet is of the pop-up type to provide additional protection in the event of a collision with a pedestrian.[18][11]

The exterior design achieves a drag co-efficient of 0.26, comparable with that of the BMW 3 Series. The most feature additional drag reduction measures, such as air vents which open and close when needed to further reduce drag.[18]

Interior[edit]

XE S Interior

The interior for the Jaguar XE features several existing Jaguar design cues, including the rotary gear selector which rises when the car is started. The central console features an 8 inches (20 cm) touch screen (10.2 inch optional) allowing access to in car entertainment, satellite navigation and vehicle settings. The XE features smartphone connectivity and some models allow the owner to control the vehicle remotely, pre-heating the interior or unlocking the car using a smartphone application.[18][21] A laser colour head-up display is an available option, projecting speed and navigation instructions onto the windscreen in front of the driver.

Jaguar made several interior revisions in 2017[24] including cupholder covers like in the XF, In-Control display and dashboard LCD Display with more pixels, redesigned, XF like interface for dashboard display. In-control Touch Pro became a standard while user need to provide the SIM card with data connection

Construction[edit]

Platform[edit]

Jaguar XE structure

The XE is the first built on the Jaguar Land Rover iQ[Al] (D7a) modular platform, which will be used for the second generation Jaguar XF (X260) model, the Jaguar F-Pace sports utility vehicle (previewed as the Jaguar C-X17) and the new Range Rover Velar which is positioned between the Evoque and the Sport.[25] The design features double wishbone suspension at the front, with similarities to the system fitted to the XF and F-Type models, the rear features an entirely new subframe mounted multi-link suspension system, named by Jaguar as Integral Link. This system is a more costly combination to manufacture but allows for greater tuning to provide a good balance between handling and ride quality.[18]

The major suspension components are manufactured from aluminium to reduce the unsprung mass, the overall mass of the vehicle and to increase the stiffness of the suspension system.[21] There are sacrificial slipping fixings fitted within the suspension systems to prevent expensive major components from suffering damage in the event of kerb strikes.[23] Aluminium forged control arms FUCA, Tension and Lateral arms come from Taiwanese company, Alfot Technologies Co., Ltd. To create the 50:50 weight balance Jaguar have located the battery in the boot, this takes up the space where a spare wheel would normally sit. They have also made the rear boot floor and trunk lid out of steel to perfect the weight distribution.[26]

Three different sizes of brake discs will be fitted, depending on the vehicle's configuration, and the brake calipers will be of a single-piston type.[8]An electric power steering system is fitted and the XE comes with a choice of four different road wheel sizes.[18] There will, initially, be a choice of eight alloy wheel designs.[8]

Transmission[edit]

Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium engine

The XE was initially produced as a rear-wheel drive car, but the Jaguar Land Rover iQ[Al] (D7a) modular architecture is capable of accommodating an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and AWD versions of the XE were launched in November 2015,[27] allowing the XE to compete with Audi Quattro, BMW xDrive and Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC models.[21]

All XE models are equipped with a ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission,[28] a lighter variant of the gearbox currently fitted to other Jaguar models and the competing BMW 3 Series.[18] The gearbox is older version of the second generation ZF 8HP50 currently fitted to the competing Alfa Romeo Giulia model. A six-speed ZF manual gearbox is available on diesel models.[8][21]

Expertise developed for Jaguar's sister brand, Land Rover, has been used in the development of a traction control system called All Surface Progress Control, developed from the Terrain Response system fitted to Land Rover's range of off-road vehicles. This system allows for better traction in snow and ice, conditions traditionally regarded as challenging for rear-wheel drive cars.[8][18][21]

Security and Safety[edit]

Jaguar expected the XE to obtain a five star Euro NCAP safety rating which was proven in 2015.[29] The design features several safety features now mandatory to be considered for a five star rating, including the Advanced Emergency Braking System (pre-crash system).[18]

Euro NCAP 2015 XE[30] Score
Overall: 5/5 stars
Adult Occupant: 92%
Child Occupant: 82%
Pedestrian: 81%
Safety Assist: 82%

The XE was tested by Thatcham's New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) organisation and achieved the following ratings:

Saloon Rating
Theft of car: 5/5 stars
Theft from car: 4/5 stars

Worldwide Sales[edit]

Year Sales
2015 23,621
2016 44,095
Total 67,716

[31]

Gallery[edit]

  • Jaguar XE Portfolio (UK)

  • Revised Jaguar XE

  • Revised XE at IAA

  • Jaguar XE SV Project 8

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