[TXSTYLE]

Yeah... That title caught my eye too! But after reading this in depth article, I would certainly have to agree. Furthermore, the XE is the Best looking car in it's class easily IMHO.

http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea...B6A72BAC003C51

Subjectivity rears its head so soon. But Jaguar really has done an excellent job in the styling department. Driving this car might easily attract more admirers than tooling around town in a BMW. The proportions all work, a feat made all the more remarkable when taking into account one of the largest trunk areas in the segment (15.9 cubic feet). Check out the short overhangs as well. The exterior exudes a "Jaguar-ness" and not just because of the cat badges on the grille and trunk lid.

This essence of Jaguar continues at the chassis level. A supple, comfortable ride quality manages to co-exist with a precision and agility. It's a company specialty. Even the steering (although electrically assisted) strikes the right balance between luxury car ease and a sportier substance. The XE follows the familiar format of front engine and rear-wheel drive. Or there's the option of all-wheel drive, but that still directs the majority of torque to the rear axle in normal circumstances.

The spell remains unbroken as long as the 35t's supercharged 3.0L V-6 engine is involved. This is currently the most powerful unit the XE offers, with 340 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. It's appropriately muscular and gives the car a certain authority. A balancer shaft helps with the smoothness.

Jaguar is also bringing a diesel version (the 20d) into the United States. It's a 2.0L, four-cylinder turbo with 180 hp and a useful 318 lb-ft of torque. There are no official fuel consumption figures yet, but expectations are running at 40 mpg on the highway. Despite this upside, it doesn't have the character of the gasoline V-6 and therefore doesn't feel particularly suited to life under that sleek aluminum hood once its initial push of low-end torque has been used up beyond 2,500 rpm.

We have yet to drive the smaller gasoline engine in the 25t, which is a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder unit making 240 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque. It's only available with rear-wheel drive and could appeal to the consumption-conscious. But it's not as if the V-6 drinks like a sailor on shore leave, since it can achieve 30 mpg on the highway.

There's one other major area where the XE strays from the accepted Jaguar script, and that's the interior. Don't bother looking for wood trim, there won't be any. The company wants its XE to appeal to a younger group, people who don't perceive luxury in the traditional sense. But there's a disconnect between the outside—which positively purrs "Jaguar"—and the inside, where the quality of some materials would be more acceptable in a Kia. Hard-touch plastics adorn the top of the dash and the tops of the doors. Even the instrument binnacle gets the rough stuff.

Arcing across the front of the cabin is the so-called Riva line, a tribute to the famed and beautiful Italian motorboats. The XF has the same thing. But this might be a contributing factor to what seems like a small space. The idea is to have a cockpit kind of ambience, as many other Jaguars have enjoyed. However, that starts to become constricting after several miles. From the inside, the XE feels like a car from one size down, like an Audi A3 instead of an A4.

Not that rear passenger space seems particularly limited. Put an average adult male in the front and his twin brother will fit in the back without complaint. And all the seats are comfortable, supportive, and well-shaped.

Naturally, the cabin is tranquil. The idea of a long road trip seems much more like fun than a chore. It starts by pushing the button (assuming the car is one of the higher trim levels), then watching the rotary gearshift rise out of the center console. Twist it to D and there's always the option of clicking through the automatic transmission's eight ratios using the paddle shifters. The XE offers a selection of driving modes with self-explanatory names. Like other systems in other cars, these are presets that adjust the suspension, throttle maps, gearshift points, and steering responses. Keeping it in Sport mode is a happy medium, firm enough for most situations yet no real sacrifice in comfort.

The 2017 Jaguar XE comes in base, Premium, Prestige, and R-Sport trim levels. So far. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that a higher-performance variant will come along at some point. The chassis can certainly handle more power. So can the body. It's fashioned from a mix of aluminum and high-strength steel, so Jaguar has some leeway on weight distribution.

Basic equipment includes (take notice BMW!) 17-inch alloy wheels, sunroof, and eight-way power-adjustable front seats. But to get some advanced safety features—such as forward collision mitigation, lane-keeping assistance, and driver drowsiness monitoring—means having to buy the R-Sport model, and that pushes things well into the $50,000 bracket. That said, pricing is in line with the competition.

Optional kit includes a head-up display (laser-based, so it can still be read while wearing polarized sunglasses), adaptive cruise control, active suspension, self-parking system (parallel and perpendicular spaces), and a powered trunk lid.

It's not going to be easy, battling wheel to wheel with the Germans. Especially with a new generation of A4 for 2017 and the C-Class being so fresh. But for someone who wants to make his own exit from Europe, the XE might be ideal.

Major kudos for keeping the Nav Screen where it needs to be! Instead of sticking up and out of the dash like an afterthought.

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Major kudos for keeping the Nav Screen where it needs to be! Instead of sticking up and out of the dash like an afterthought.

Uh, no. Having the screen up high allows the driver's eyes to be in the line of sight of the road to allow his peripheral vision pick up any sudden movements while being able to focus on the infotainment system simultaneously. Design is one thing (I'm not a fan of the tablet screen either), but the placement is not an afterthought. It's ergonomics. Having a screen down low (a touch screen at that) is asking for an accident.

[TXSTYLE]

^^ To each his own.

[R3dliner]

Eh After Jag was sold to TATA motors I think they fell off.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by R3dliner

Eh After Jag was sold to TATA motors I think they fell off.

Just the opposite. Their entire lineup is leaps and bounds better than before!

[KingOfJericho]

I want the NAV screen where my eyes are... because those are what I see with. Low down like that is a major step in the wrong direction.

[AlphaOmega4]

I think the Jag looks Great.

Just needs a couple changes.

Full Leather Dash option/ Nav needs a dial selector like the M... Not a touchscreen.. had one before... NEVER AGAIN!!


The Rear end could use a beefier exhaust set up... TIPS LOOK WEAK!!!

My only real Gripes.. everything else looks pretty Good To me.

[Kief]

I've been really impressed with Jag as of late! I was slightly apprehensive when I dumped my M4 for my F-Type Coupe R, but knock on wood, it still impresses me! The F-Pace and XE further compliment the line. Today's Jag reminds of what BMW used to be when I got my first E46 325Ci (Topaz Blue). I loved that car. That 3er turned me into a BMW Fanboy! IMHO, BMW currently seems to focus more on market share than driver's cars and has lost their way a bit--other than genuine M series. I do miss my F82 at times, but that's b/c I'm so loyal and drink the kool aide. Still got an F15 w/MPPK and MPE in the garage for my wife (but admittedly I preferred our E70 over the F15)

[Delta0311]

Damn now that is nice.. What the F30 3 series should have looked like.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Kief

I've been really impressed with Jag as of late! I was slightly apprehensive when I dumped my M4 for my F-Type Coupe R, but knock on wood, it still impresses me! The F-Pace and XE further compliment the line. Today's Jag reminds of what BMW used to be when I got my first E46 325Ci (Topaz Blue). I loved that car. That 3er turned me into a BMW Fanboy! IMHO, BMW currently seems to focus more on market share than driver's cars and has lost their way a bit--other than genuine M series. I do miss my F82 at times, but that's b/c I'm so loyal and drink the kool aide. Still got an F15 w/MPPK and MPE in the garage for my wife (but admittedly I preferred our E70 over the F15)

I have my eyes set on one of these (F Pace) for my wife. It is a very good looking SUV! I need to get up close and personal with it and see if it has enough "utility/space" for her and my 2 boys...

[Kief]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I have my eyes set on one of these (F Pace) for my wife. It is a very good looking SUV! I need to get up close and personal with it and see if it has enough "utility/space" for her and my 2 boys...

I would sell our X5 in a heartbeat for the F-Pace, but it's too small for our needs. Our German shepherd needs plenty of space according to my wife.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Kief

I would sell our X5 in a heartbeat for the F-Pace, but it's too small for our needs. Our German shepherd needs plenty of space according to my wife.

Are you saying it is /has smaller cargo/interior space then a X5? Because the X5 has about the same space as a 5 Series. Which ain't much.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Are you saying it is /has smaller cargo/interior space then a X5? Because the X5 has about the same space as a 5 Series. Which ain't much.

The reviews/specs I've seen/read are mixed. The F-Pace is suppose to compete with the X3, Q5, Macan, but I saw a UK review which noted the Jag's cargo area was the same size as the X5??? I question this as the roofline of the Jag seriously compromises space--at least it would for my dog compared to our X5

[tranquility]

LOL, some ppl stubbornly prefer form over ftn. I'd personally prefer to reduce any accident chances.

Anyway, Jag has been looking quite good w/ their designs but until they come up w/ their own DCT, they still lag in tech just like every other 'Brit' car brand (save for McLaren). ...and that (lack of) trunk space for the F-Type is just utterly pathetic (what do they have under there, another engine???) lol.

[Ali Shiralian]

The F type to me is on the top five of the best looking cars today. Someone mentioned that since TATA took over it hasn't been the same. Quite the contrary TATA has poured a lot of money in since and it's a very shrewd company. I've been a loyal BMW person all my life and will still continue to buy them but the F30 will soon be replaced with the F type S AWD next year....

[ShocknAwe]

Great car. Needs the R engine, but still a fantastic step in the right direction. Give me one without a stupid nav screen or extra heavy bullshit that I don't need, and we'll talk.

XE-R 6MT RWD is a car I've been looking forward to since it was teased back in 2015.

Jag is the only euro brand still making several drivers cars. A little odd that it's Jag, but I'll take it.

[pikkagtr]

It's missing the E-brake handle and a gear shift lever
Something BMW still has as an option

[insanecoder]

Jaguar XE was my top choice at one time but I'm glad I came to my senses and took the 340 instead.. lucky me the Jaguar salemen wouldnt give an inch in negotiations!
The only thing the Jag has over the 3 is the double wishbone front and a great exhaust note on base V6 models.
I thought the Jag looked better than the 3 base but not the 3 msport.. I think I was enamoured by the novelty of XE being a "fresh" new look rather than design aesthetics.
The electronics trail BMW by alot..the nav sucks compared to iDrive.
The XE 340hp engine sounds great with the supercharger whine but I'll take the 340's B58 torque curve over that all day.
Ill have to give BMW the reliability nod also.. I know hard to believe huh?

If you keep the suspension & exhaust.. give the Jag the B58 engine, the interior fit and finish of a C-class then you may have something there but as it stands.. 340 all the way.

[Jashley73]

Meh...

Personally, no wonder a lot of you guys like the way it looks. I see a lot of design notes similar to what an E92 Gran-Coupe' would have been, especially from that rear 3/4 picture. Up front looks like what an E90/F30 in-between would have been, with an Audi grill, instead of twin BMW kidney grilles. It's definitely not bad looking by any means, but nothing earth-shattering for sure.

And that interior is BORING! Seriously, compared to the F30, and especially the current C-Class interior, the Jag's interior looks like it was lifted from a Hyundai... And ditto on the Nav-screen. I too am not a fan of the hot-glued tablet look, but I concur with the rest of you, that it needs to be up high in the line of sight.

It's probably a good car, and maybe even a hoot to drive, but I doubt the folks in Munich are getting scared...

[Mingwan]

Originally Posted by tranquility

LOL, some ppl stubbornly prefer form over ftn. I'd personally prefer to reduce any accident chances.

Anyway, Jag has been looking quite good w/ their designs but until they come up w/ their own DCT, they still lag in tech just like every other 'Brit' car brand (save for McLaren). ...and that (lack of) trunk space for the F-Type is just utterly pathetic (what do they have under there, another engine???) lol.

This dude from clubrsx

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by Mingwan

This dude from clubrsx

The one and only Conscience. That site seems to be run by nazis (one mod anyway) and I no longer have my first white baby so rarely go there now.

What up, we met b4?

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

I'm in a Jaguar dealership right now looking at the XF. I am very impressed.