Jaguar XE

Jaguar XE
Chronology
Predecessor	Jaguar X-Type

Jaguar XE
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Production	April 2015 – 2024
Class	Compact executive car
Body Style	4-door saloon
Length	4,672 mm (183.9 in)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,416 mm (55.7 in)
Wheelbase	2,835 mm (111.6 in)
Weight	1,474 kg (3,250 lb) - 1,665 kg (3,671 lb)
Transmission	6-speed manual (ZF) 8-speed automatic (ZF 8HP45)
Engine	2.0 L 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol 2.0 L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel 3.0L V6 supercharged petrol 5.0L V8 supercharged petrol
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Similar	Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Audi A4 B9 BMW F30/BMW G20 Genesis G70 Cadillac ATS/Cadillac CT4 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)/Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206) Volvo S60 (Typ Y20)/Volvo S60 (2019-present)
Designer	Ian Callum

The Jaguar XE (codename X760) is a compact executive car manufactured and marketed by Jaguar Cars and launched at the October 2014 Paris Auto Show, with production having begun in April 2015 (after-Ford Model T Fordor Sedan, Ford Model A Standard Fordor Sedan (1927-1929), 1930 Ford Model A Standard Fordor Sedan, 1931 Ford Model A Slant Window Fordor Sedan, 1932 Ford 4-door sedan, 1933 Ford 4-door sedan, 1934 Ford 4-door sedan, 1935 Ford 4-door sedan, 1936 Ford 4-door sedan, Ford Model 62 4-door sedan, Ford Pilot 4-door sedan, Ford Consul 4-door sedan, Ford Cortina Mark I 4-door sedan, Ford Cortina Mark II 4-door sedan, Ford Cortina TC Mark III 4-door sedan, Ford Cortina Mark IV 4-door sedan, Ford Cortina Mark V 4-door sedan, Ford Sierra Mk1 4-door sedan, Ford Sierra Mk2 4-door sedan, Ford Mondeo Mk1 4-door saloon, Ford Mondeo Mk2 4-door saloon, and Jaguar X-Type 4-door saloon)/(after-Ford Köln 4-door saloon, Ford Eifel 4-door saloon, 1939–1942 Ford Taunus G93A 4-door saloon, 1948-1950 Ford Taunus G73A 4-door saloon, 1951 Ford Taunus G73A 4-door saloon, 1952 Ford Taunus G73A 4-door saloon, 1952-1958 Ford Taunus 4-door saloon, 1959-1962 Ford Taunus 4-door saloon, Ford Taunus P4 4-door saloon, Ford Taunus P6 4-door saloon, 1970-1972 Ford Taunus TC 4-door saloon, 1973-1975 Ford Taunus TC 4-door saloon, Ford Taunus TC2 4-door saloon, Ford Taunus TC3 4-door saloon, Ford Sierra Mk1 4-door sedan, Ford Sierra Mk2 4-door sedan, Ford Mondeo Mk1 4-door saloon, Ford Mondeo Mk2 4-door saloon, and Jaguar X-Type 4-door saloon).

The XE will be the first compact executive Jaguar since the 2009 model year X-Type and will be the first of several Jaguar models to be built using Jaguar's new modular aluminium architecture, moving the company away from the Ford derived platforms that were used in the past for the X-Type and XF. The use of Jaguar's own platform will allow the XE to feature either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configurations, and it will become the first car in its segment with an aluminium monocoque structure.

The XE launched as a four door saloon, but estate and coupé variants will follow during 2015 and 2016.)

Overview

The vehicle was announced, but not displayed, at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. It had its world première on 8 September 2014 in London. Sales were expected to begin globally in 2015, followed by the United States in 2016. Production formally commenced on 13 April 2015 at Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant.

Engines

The XE is powered by the new Jaguar Land Rover 2.0-litre turbochargedfour-cylinder engine range called Ingenium, and the new Jaguar 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine used by the F-Type. The V6 engines features in higher performance variants.

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. The cleanest models in Britain will have Vehicle Excise Duty charged at £0 per year.

Jaguar's Special Operations division will prepare a high performance variant to compete with the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Audi RS 4, the BMW M3 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. This model will use the Jaguar AJ-V8 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine, developing 500 PS (370 kW; 490 hp).

Model	Displacement	Cylinders	Transmission	Power	Torque	Emissions CO2	Top speed	Acceleration 0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	Note
2.0 L diesel (XE 20d 163 PS) Manual	1,999 cc(122.0 cu in)	4	6-speed manual	161 bhp (120 kW; 163 PS)	280 lb·ft (380 N·m)	99 g/km	132 mph (212 km/h)	8.4 s	XE SE , Prestige , Portfolio, R-sport
2.0 L diesel (XE 20d 163 PS) automatic	1,999 cc(122.0 cu in)	4	8-speed auto	161 bhp (120 kW; 163 PS)	280 lb·ft (380 N·m)	104 g/km	132 mph (212 km/h)	8.2 s	XE SE , Prestige , Portfolio, R-sport
2.0 L diesel (XE 20d 180 PS)	1,999 cc(122.0 cu in)	4	6-speed manual / 8-speed auto	178 bhp (133 kW; 180 PS)	318 lb·ft (431 N·m)	109 g/km	140 mph (225 km/h)	7.7 s	XE Prestige , Portfolio, R-sport
2.0 L petrol (XE 20t 200 PS)	1,999 cc(122.0 cu in)	4	8-speed auto	197 bhp (147 kW; 200 PS)	236 lb·ft (320 N·m)	179 g/km	147 mph (237 km/h)	7.7 s	XE SE , Prestige , Portfolio, R-sport
2.0 L petrol (XE 25t 240 PS)	1,999 cc(122.0 cu in)	4	8-speed auto	237 bhp (177 kW; 240 PS)	251 lb·ft (340 N·m)	179 g/km	155 mph (249 km/h)	6.8 s	XE Prestige , Portfolio, R-sport
3.0 L petrol (XE 35t 340 PS)	2,995 cc(182.8 cu in)	V6	8-speed auto	335 bhp (250 kW; 340 PS)	332 lb·ft (450 N·m)	194 g/km	155 mph (249 km/h)	5.1 s	2015-2017 (American Model)
3.0 L petrol (XE S 380 PS)	2,995 cc(182.8 cu in)	V6	8-speed auto	375 bhp (280 kW; 380 PS)	450 N·m (332 lb·ft)	194 g/km	155 mph (249 km/h)	5.0 s[15]	2018- (American Model) / 2017- (Europe Model)
5.0 L petrol (XE SV Project 8)	5,000 cc(310 cu in)	V8	8-speed auto	592 bhp (441 kW; 600 PS)				[16]	2018-

Transmission

The XE was initially produced as a rear-wheel drive car, but the Jaguar iQ[Al] modular architecture is capable of accommodating an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and AWD versions of the XE were launched in November 2015,^[17] allowing the XE to compete with Audi Quattro, BMW xDrive and Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC models.

All XE models are equipped with a ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission, a lighter variant of the gearbox currently fitted to other Jaguar models and the competing BMW 3 Series. A six-speed ZF manual gearbox is available on diesel models.

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.

Exterior

Ian Callum was responsible for the exterior design of the vehicle. 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. The bonnet is of the pop-up type to provide additional protection in the event of a collision with a pedestrian.

The exterior design achieves a drag co-efficient of 0.26, comparable to 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.

Platform

The XE is the first built on Jaguar Land Rover's iQ[Al] modular platform, which will be used for the second generation XF model, the Jaguar F-Pace sports utility vehicle (previewed as the Jaguar C-X17) and a new Range Rover to be positioned between the Evoque and the Sport. 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.

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. There are sacrificial slipping fixings fitted within the suspension systems to prevent expensive major components from suffering damage in the event of kerb strikes. 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.

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.

A power steering system is fitted and the XE comes with a choice of four different road wheel sizes. There will, initially, be a choice of eight alloy wheel designs.

Safety

Jaguar expected the XE to obtain a five star Euro NCAP safety rating which was proven in 2015. 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).

Euro NCAP 2015 XE[26]	Score
Overall:	5-star
Adult Occupant:	92%
Child Occupant:	82%
Pedestrian:	81%
Safety Assist:	82%

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.^[13][18]

A laser colour head-up display is an available option, projecting speed and navigation instructions onto the windscreen in front of the driver.

Security

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

Saloon	Rating
Theft of car:	5-star
Theft from car:	4-star

Design

Exterior

Ian Callum designed the XE's exterior. The construction features bonded and riveted aluminium construction, with bolt-on front and rear crash structure and key body panels to simplify repair and decrease insurance costs. In the event of a collision with a pedestrian, the active bonnet pops up to provide additional protection.

The exterior design has a drag co-efficient of 0.26.

Interior

The interior features a flush rotary gear selector which raises and becomes functional once the engine is started. The central console featured a 8 inches (20 cm) or optional 10.2 inch touch screen, providing access to in car entertainment, satellite navigation and vehicle settings. The XE features smartphone connectivity and some models allow the owner to pre-heat the interior or unlock the car remotely, using a smartphone application. A laser colour head-up display is an available option.

Interior revisions in 2017 include cupholder covers, revised and higher resolution display and standard infotainment interface marketed as In-Control Touch Pro reliant on a user-provided data connection Sim card.

In 2019, the interior was revised with new door panels, center tunnel, and a revised infotainment system marketed as In-Control Touch Pro Duo and shared with other Jaguar Land Rover products. The automatic's rotary knob gear selector was replaced with a more conventional type marketed as the Sport Shift Selector.

Construction

Platform

The XE is the first built on the Jaguar Land Rover iQ[Al] (D7a) modular platform, also used for the second generation Jaguar XF (X260) model, the Jaguar F-Pace sports utility vehicle and the Range Rover Velar. 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, marketed as Integral Link. The system costlier to manufacture but allows for greater tuning.

The major suspension components are manufactured from aluminium to reduce the unsprung as well as overall vehicle mass and increase the suspension system stiffness. The suspension system features sacrificial slip-fixings to protect expensive major components from damage. To create the 50:50 weight balance the battery is located in the trunk/boot, consuming space normally accommodating the spare wheel. The rear boot floor and boot lid are steel, contributing to balanced weight distribution.

Single-piston brake calipers are provided with one of three different sizes of brake discs fitted, depending on the vehicle's configuration. An electric power steering system is fitted and the XE comes with a choice of four different road wheel sizes. Initially there were eight available alloy wheel designs.

SV Project 8

A special limited-production, high-performance version of the XE called SV Project 8 debuted at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed.[37] The base car was modified by Jaguar Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) team, with carbon fibre body panels and aerodynamic aids including a front splitter and rear wing, carbon fibre and Alcantara interior trim, 400 mm carbon ceramic brake discs in front with six-piston calipers, unique 20-inch wheels with Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires, and a supercharged and intercooled 592 hp version of the 5.0 L Jaguar AJ-V8.

In the typical trim the Project 8 has four leather-trimmed bucket seats, with the two front seats mounted on lightweight magnesium frames. A "track package", not available in the United States, features a harness retention hoop in place of the rear seats, and carbon fibre racing seats with four-point competition harnesses installed in the front.

Total production is limited to 300 worldwide.

Worldwide Sales

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

^[27]

Production

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.

Production of the XE is expected to also commence in China during 2015, alongside the Range Rover Evoque.

The Jaguar Land Rover Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines used in Jaguar XE is built at their new engine plant near Wolverhampton in Staffordshire.

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