Crimped rear seat accomodations. Given that his children are in baby chairs and mine are in booster seats, the swap was a no-brainer.

Visibility was unimpressive, too. Compared with some, the sports suspension negotiates the speed bumps like honey sliding across the back of a spoon. The park assist is helpful but can not be relied on totally. Good value for the price I am paying. You also sit appreciably lower in the Jaguar — you really drop down into the XE, with its bum-on-road feeling enhanced by the prow-like shoulder line that draws the driver and dashboard closer together. Add your comment Log in or register to post comments. For now, all-wheel drive can be specified only with the bhp Ingenium diesel engine and eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox. Ignored were the entry-level 2. View all Jaguar XE Reviews.

Inside, the XE's cabin is "simple and stylish", says Auto Express. This despite the dross that has come and gone over the last three decades — epitomised by the truly abhorrent S-type. Instead, the Jaguar XJ derives its character from its elegant sense of design. If you need a roomy backseat, consider the long-wheelbase L models, but no XJ will feel as limolike as some of its competitors do. Such a disappointment. Which given that Jaguar wants to be perceived as a thrusting and dynamic brand, is a bit of missed trick. Similarly, the XJ's Things improved over time.

That's the kind of style you'll get with the Jaguar XJ. Log in or register to post comments John O'Groats. In the short-wheelbase models, there's also not as much legroom in the rear as you'd expect. The other diesel is the same 2. Aluminum construction makes the XJ lighter than it looks, and the Jag has an agility that some rivals can't match. The magazine's recommends potential buyers go for the bhp diesel in R-Sport trim. The Park assist is difficult understand. Are you as passionate about cars as we are? View all Jaguar XE Reviews. The car has quite a few glitches, I believe in its computer.

One of my indelible childhood memories is that of our neighbour, Gerry Bourdillon. We say the XE looks rather German from this angle. A smart, well-organised cabin spoiled by cheap materials and poor visibility. Nine months is the statutory gestation period for many things, including long-term test cars. This despite the dross that has come and gone over the last three decades — epitomised by the truly abhorrent S-type. One catastrophic traffic jam after another while driving halfway across the country for a meeting that was then cancelled at the last minute. Stand-alone options include adaptive cruise control, an upgraded stereo, additional cabin illumination, a heated windshield and a wood-and-leather steering wheel. A difficult one — neither have an armour free of chink. The all-wheel-drive XE also offers sufficient performance to keep pace with any modern traffic and allow safe overtakes, although the gearbox can be a little indecisive at times.

Jump to navigation. The Jaaag has been wounded in action. Add your comment Log in or register to post comments. By CAR's road test team Our reviewers: fresh perspectives for inquisitive minds. Steve Huntingford Jaguar XE 2. We recommend Geneva motor show What Car? Gerry was a small man with a massive personality. Passenger space in the back isn't all too impressive, it adds, but as an overall package, the XE is a "fine ownership prospect, with efficient engines making it very cost effective". Clock resets to military time for no reason, choosing a particular playlist delivers another, sensors randomly turn off, super disappointing. I know, first-world problems

All three come with Jaguar's excellent and smooth shifting eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, while the PS car can be upgraded to AWD, which is standard with the PS engine. This is a big, extremely good looking, very comfortable, excellent handling, luxury, sedan. We recommend Geneva motor show What Car? You are logged out. The ride is good. With bhp, it's the quickest car by some margin. The XE's engine range is dominated by Jaguar Land Rover's new set of Ingenium engines, though the supercharged performance variant sits at the top of the range. The XE has Jaguar's trademark face — a large rectangular grille flanked by long, slim headlights with a low nose. I know, first-world problems

Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid review. Similarly, the XJ's It steers with a delicious fluidity, the light and quick wheel scything the nose into corners as if the XE was pivoting around your hips. In terms of how the XE feels on the road, Evo says the Jaguar impresses. Subscribe to our newsletter. A difficult one — neither have an armour free of chink. Stand-alone options include adaptive cruise control, an upgraded stereo, additional cabin illumination, a heated windshield and a wood-and-leather steering wheel. The navigation etc and other tech features will take some time to get used to, unless you are familiar with jaguar. Winter and Eco feel slow on the uptake, while Normal and Dynamic feel, well, just normal.

The driving position is pretty spot-on, too, with plenty of adjustment. Jaguar XE Reviews and specs Oct 31, The XE's engine range is dominated by Jaguar Land Rover's new set of Ingenium engines, though the supercharged performance variant sits at the top of the range. The Jaguar XJ's interior isn't as tech-forward as its rivals, but the cabin is certainly inviting. Few tears were shed when the XE drove off my driveway for the last time. We will use your information to ensure you receive messages that are relevant to you. We recommend Geneva motor show What Car? View all Jaguar XE Reviews.

Join the debate Comments. This car is so much superior to my previous Mercedes CLS that there is just no comparison, and it is trouble free, unlike my CLS, that had many returns to the dealer. Winter and Eco feel slow on the uptake, while Normal and Dynamic feel, well, just normal. It's a compact saloon that is "very recognisably a Jaguar", says Autocar. The XF also rides the way you want a Jag to ride — it deftly wafts over roads that leave the XE feeling choppy. Hallelujah brother. Engines and performance The XE's engine range is dominated by Jaguar Land Rover's new set of Ingenium engines, though the supercharged performance variant sits at the top of the range. All three come with Jaguar's excellent and smooth shifting eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, while the PS car can be upgraded to AWD, which is standard with the PS engine.

In Edmunds brake testing, an XJL Portfolio with the standard inch wheels and all-season tires stopped from 60 mph in feet, a bit longer than average for this class of car. The XE has Jaguar's trademark face — a large rectangular grille flanked by long, slim headlights with a low nose. Top of the line is the XJR, available in regular and long-wheelbase versions. Also included is subtle bodykit to help differentiate the R-Sport from other models in the range. That's the kind of style you'll get with the Jaguar XJ. But it was the succession of Jaguars that filled his garage that seared him into my memory banks. On the road, the XE's sporty nature is well suited to R-Sport trim, especially if you sharpen things by selecting dynamic mode on the Jaguar Drive Control system. An XJL Supercharged with summer tires and its larger standard brakes, however, stopped from 60 mph in feet. And at higher speeds the body is beautifully controlled over undulations and through bends. Economy hovers around the 42mpg mark, irrespective of driving conditions.

Cabin gets a lot right. Winter and Eco feel slow on the uptake, while Normal and Dynamic feel, well, just normal. Popular searches. Tactile steering wheel is perfectly sized, too. I may ahve to take it back to my summer home since parking space in the winter place is a tight fit, needing quite a bit of careful maneuvering. A rotary fan controller would be so much easier than stabbing at a plastic switch, while scanning the console for staple-sized LEDs that denote which setting the blower is on. Is it on all the time or does it require manual turn on? Awesome Jaguar XJRsport. By CAR's road test team. There's also lowered suspension, which adds a firm edge to the ride, but the XE is still relatively comfortable when compared to its sport-themed rivals.

New Volkswagen Tiguan review. The other diesel is the same 2. Leather is standard on all-but the basic model. I know, first-world problems The new all-electric Volkswagen ID. Compared with some, the sports suspension negotiates the speed bumps like honey sliding across the back of a spoon. Follow autocar. Sign up for our daily newsletter Newsletter. It steers with a delicious fluidity, the light and quick wheel scything the nose into corners as if the XE was pivoting around your hips. Should I buy one?

The low, swooping roofline gives the car a coupe-like silhouette. And then, just when hot pizza and cold gin and tonic were tantalisingly within reach, another traffic diversion that added a half hour loop to my trip and took me down The Road Of The Killer Pothole. The low roofline means that taller adults — especially any who have to sit in the middle seat, which has the transmission tunnel running underneath it — may find the XE a little cramped. Passenger space in the back isn't all too impressive, it adds, but as an overall package, the XE is a "fine ownership prospect, with efficient engines making it very cost effective". Good value for the price I am paying. Newsletter sign up. Visibility was unimpressive, too. Stand-alone options include adaptive cruise control, an upgraded stereo, additional cabin illumination, a heated windshield and a wood-and-leather steering wheel. Compared with some, the sports suspension negotiates the speed bumps like honey sliding across the back of a spoon.

In Edmunds brake testing, an XJL Portfolio with the standard inch wheels and all-season tires stopped from 60 mph in feet, a bit longer than average for this class of car. Footer social icons Follow Autocar on our social channels. Although its vast exterior profile suggests otherwise, the XJ's sloping roof line sacrifices both front- and rear-seat headroom for style. But if it's outright power you crave, either of the beefy supercharged V8 engines will deliver. Log in or register to post comments. Subscribe to Autocar magazine. It does not cool as well as the Lexus SUV we are used to. It still delivers decent performance, with lb-ft torque from just 1,rpm and a mph time of 8.

And at higher speeds the body is beautifully controlled over undulations and through bends. The all-wheel-drive XE also offers sufficient performance to keep pace with any modern traffic and allow safe overtakes, although the gearbox can be a little indecisive at times. The Jaaag has been wounded in action. You are logged out. Same went for the infotainment system — the touchscreen was sluggish and unresponsive, its graphics looked dated, Bluetooth hook-up was frustratingly erratic, and the sound quality of the audio system was thin and tinny. The Jaguar XJ's sloping roof line cuts into rear passenger headroom. Yes, the driver and front passenger sit low in the snug cabin, but those in the rear are treated to EasyJet levels of leg, shoulder and head room. Popular searches. His love of big, fast and high-maintenance saloons culminated in a Series 1 XJ12, in Old English White with rich burgundy leather and glossy wood veneer.

Pivot-from-the-hips turn-in and progressive weighting are there in abundance. Skip to Header Skip to Content. The firmly-damped ride — in default Dynamic mode — walks that compliance line between control and comfort. Eight-speed auto is intuitive but not the smoothest, and unless you manual select first, step-off in default second gear is irritatingly lethargic. In the short-wheelbase models, there's also not as much legroom in the rear as you'd expect. The Jaguar XJ's interior isn't as tech-forward as its rivals, but the cabin is certainly inviting. The list of XE annoyances is growing. Login Register. If I lived next door to dealer I would have the memory flashed weekly. Ninety minutes later a very chipper chap, undaunted by the icy deluge, loaded the Jaguar onto his recovery truck and trundled us home.

Write a review See all 3 reviews. By CAR's road test team. Engines come from the range of 2. He ticked all the boxes. It steers with a delicious fluidity, the light and quick wheel scything the nose into corners as if the XE was pivoting around your hips. We coaxed 22 mpg from a long-wheelbase XJR on our evaluation route. It also offers a choice of two lengths and an awesome XJR performance model with a horsepower V8. We will use your information to ensure you receive messages that are relevant to you.

That means the driving position is great, with the raised centre console supporting your knee and elbow rather than restricting your movement, but it also means adults will be cramped in the back. CAR's contributing editor Ben Whitworth bids a fond-ish farewell to our long-term Jaguar XE A smart, well-organised cabin spoiled by cheap materials and poor visibility A badge with no small weight of expectation upon it R-Sport spec on black wheels ups the stealth factor Looks big, isn't: our Jaguar XE 2. All three come with Jaguar's excellent and smooth shifting eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard, while the PS car can be upgraded to AWD, which is standard with the PS engine. Its handling is equally composed and balanced — you immediately feel this is a stable chassis that is as accomplished as it is capable. The push-button controller lets you choose between four driving modes — Normal, Eco, Dynamic or Winter — and subtly remaps the steering and throttle response accordingly. The Volkswagen Tiguan has been updated for , but is it better than ever? The XE comes with an 8ins colour touchscreen interface mounted in the centre console, with satellite navigation as standard. By CAR's road test team Our reviewers: fresh perspectives for inquisitive minds. View Photos.

The new all-electric Volkswagen ID. But how I wished it defaulted to first rather than second gear at standstill, an eco concession of dubious benefit that made busy roundabouts and tricky junctions slow-motion nightmares. Mobile navigation. This is the XE in its athletics kit. Log in or register to post comments John O'Groats. The XE comes with an 8ins colour touchscreen interface mounted in the centre console, with satellite navigation as standard. Quite lovely. Liberal use of plastic and many parts clearly shared with other Jaguar cars takes away some of the exclusivity of the top-tier XJ.

It's worth noting that the least powerful diesel features fuel-saving kit to help bring its emissions down for company car purposes, so gets different wheels to standard with low-rolling resistance tyres. The low, swooping roofline gives the car a coupe-like silhouette. The first obvious difference is the addition of inch diamond turned five-spoke alloy wheels, although Jag offers a variety of 18 and inch wheel options at extra cost. So why no lachrymose farewell? Instead, the Jaguar XJ derives its character from its elegant sense of design. We coaxed 22 mpg from a long-wheelbase XJR on our evaluation route. That thing is tiny in the back. All that torque whips the XE along with such effortless ease that proceed-directly-to-jail speeds are ridiculously easy to dial up. And that odd-shaped rear door profile makes tight car park bays an exercise in painful paint scuffing.

My Account. Mazda MX UK review. Good value for the price I am paying. I have had this car for about a month. The Meridian Sound can't be beat but the reliability of the infotainment system is horrible and so frustrating that it wrecks the rest of the experience of owning the car. Jump to navigation. It is fun to drive if you are just driving on a highway. Write a review See all 3 reviews. Yes, accommodation up front is decent enough, but those in the back suffer cramped consequences of that long bonnet, cab-backwards stance and low roofline.

Full marks at last for a candid reviewer of the XE - the crimped rear seat accomodations of this vehicle haven't been addressed head on in other reviews I have read of this vehicle. The Jaguar XJ gets a mild face-lift, with new head- and taillights, grille, front and rear fascias, and R-Sport exterior trim for entry-level models. All the buttons and technology are fairly intuitive to use, though, and it's a cabin that will "probably age very well". Visibility was unimpressive, too. The navigation etc and other tech features will take some time to get used to, unless you are familiar with jaguar. The BMW claws back a lot of technology ground. It blends in neatly with Jaguar's range and has a design that's pitched close to the firm's larger XF and XJ saloons. Old World luxury meets contemporary aesthetics with a digital instrument panel replicating mechanical dial indicators in a variety of user-configurable layouts and bathed in soothing ice blue and alternatively racy-red hues. Engines and performance The XE's engine range is dominated by Jaguar Land Rover's new set of Ingenium engines, though the supercharged performance variant sits at the top of the range. Rear-drive models get electric power steering which allows for the option of a self-parking system , but all-wheel-drive models retain their hydraulic power steering setup.

Sharp R-Sport suit make the Jag a head-turner. And the lidless cup-holders on the centre console look unfinished. Skip to Content Skip to Footer. An AWD system with 19 inch summer tyres isn't going to make much difference in bad weather. New Volkswagen Tiguan review. Are you as passionate about cars as we are? Steve Huntingford Jaguar XE 2. The low roofline means that taller adults — especially any who have to sit in the middle seat, which has the transmission tunnel running underneath it — may find the XE a little cramped. Leather is standard on all-but the basic model.

Quite lovely. An 8-inch touchscreen system anchors the multimedia features, augmented with a standard navigation system, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, voice controls, the InControl app suite, a WiFi hot spot and a speaker Meridian audio system with a CD player, satellite radio, HD radio, digital music storage and a USB connection. A difficult one — neither have an armour free of chink. Footer social icons Follow Autocar on our social channels. Vehicle overview. Winter and Eco feel slow on the uptake, while Normal and Dynamic feel, well, just normal. View all latest drives. Even when we turn the temp dial up to 80 to stop the high speed of the fan in AUTO mode it keeps going. The low roofline means that taller adults — especially any who have to sit in the middle seat, which has the transmission tunnel running underneath it — may find the XE a little cramped. Wallet-wiltingly expensive motorway lunch fodder and crappy Costa coffee.

A forward collision alert system and advanced brake assist primes the brakes if an accident is imminent are included with the optional adaptive cruise control. Awesome Jaguar XJRsport. And it glides and breathes over the roads with a poise and equanimity the talented and engaging BMW cannot quite match. I've owned it two years, and nothing has broken. Jump to navigation. A badge with no small weight of expectation upon it. But its character and its soundtrack? The firmly-damped ride — in default Dynamic mode — walks that compliance line between control and comfort. Winter and Eco feel slow on the uptake, while Normal and Dynamic feel, well, just normal. While not punishing by any definition, the XJR is best suited to the driver who appreciates, and intends to exploit, its performance potential.

This car is so much superior to my previous Mercedes CLS that there is just no comparison, and it is trouble free, unlike my CLS, that had many returns to the dealer. The park assist is helpful but can not be relied on totally. Cabin gets a lot right. On the road, the XE's sporty nature is well suited to R-Sport trim, especially if you sharpen things by selecting dynamic mode on the Jaguar Drive Control system. The XE's engine range is dominated by Jaguar Land Rover's new set of Ingenium engines, though the supercharged performance variant sits at the top of the range. Are you as passionate about cars as we are? It also offers a choice of two lengths and an awesome XJR performance model with a horsepower V8. Rear-drive models get electric power steering which allows for the option of a self-parking system , but all-wheel-drive models retain their hydraulic power steering setup. Good value for the price I am paying.

John O'Groats. The clear winner? Which, given all the time, resources and top-drawer rivals Jaguar had on hand to make this car an absolute nailed-on class-leader, was pretty damned disappointing. With petrol and diesel cars potentially being killed off by , Mike Rutherford thinks the government is unfairly attacking the ICE motorist. Both distances are shorter than average for the segment. Cabin gets a lot right. Its handling is equally composed and balanced — you immediately feel this is a stable chassis that is as accomplished as it is capable. His love of big, fast and high-maintenance saloons culminated in a Series 1 XJ12, in Old English White with rich burgundy leather and glossy wood veneer. This smallest of Jags feels beautifully fluid — it seems to breathe along over any road, with only the very rudest of ruts and potholes reverberating through the cabin and ruffling its composure. This is a big, extremely good looking, very comfortable, excellent handling, luxury, sedan.

We've complained about the interface in the past; Jaguar has updated it for , but we still find competitors' systems typically manipulated via one large control dial and adjacent menu buttons easier and quicker to use. It had been one of those Fridays where everything that could have gone wrong did. If you need a roomy backseat, consider the long-wheelbase L models, but no XJ will feel as limolike as some of its competitors do. Wallet-wiltingly expensive motorway lunch fodder and crappy Costa coffee. And contrary to reputation they don't wear any faster than standard tyres either. The gearbox defaults to second rather than first when stationary, resulting in horribly sluggish pull-aways. The XJR scoots from zero to 60 mph in just 4. Both distances are shorter than average for the segment.

Read less. Clock resets to military time for no reason, choosing a particular playlist delivers another, sensors randomly turn off, super disappointing. Tabs Menu. A larger And that odd-shaped rear door profile makes tight car park bays an exercise in painful paint scuffing. With petrol and diesel cars potentially being killed off by , Mike Rutherford thinks the government is unfairly attacking the ICE motorist. So why no lachrymose farewell? The XF also rides the way you want a Jag to ride — it deftly wafts over roads that leave the XE feeling choppy. AWD four-wheel drive is optional on the mid-range diesel, while it's standard with the PS motor.

Latest Drives. Liberal use of plastic and many parts clearly shared with other Jaguar cars takes away some of the exclusivity of the top-tier XJ. As R-Sport is at a mid-point in the XE range, it offers decent value when compared to sporty variants of its arch-rivals, too. Which given that Jaguar wants to be perceived as a thrusting and dynamic brand, is a bit of missed trick. It had been one of those Fridays where everything that could have gone wrong did. The rear seat is pointless. And that odd-shaped rear door profile makes tight car park bays an exercise in painful paint scuffing. Things improved over time.

Unless you want to tow, just put some sensible sized winter tyres on your RWD XE in the colder months. Likewise the cabin architecture. John O'Groats. But if it's outright power you crave, either of the beefy supercharged V8 engines will deliver. Jaguar XE Reviews and specs Oct 31, Jump to navigation. AWD four-wheel drive is optional on the mid-range diesel, while it's standard with the PS motor. The entry level 2.

The Jaguar XJ won't be confused for anything else on the road thanks to its sleek design. Full marks at last for a candid reviewer of the XE - the crimped rear seat accomodations of this vehicle haven't been addressed head on in other reviews I have read of this vehicle. Given that his children are in baby chairs and mine are in booster seats, the swap was a no-brainer. They should have just made a coupe. The electric power-steering is just a tiny bit vague off the straight-ahead as it works out how much assistance to give, but then reacts quickly with plenty of feel. The firmly-damped ride — in default Dynamic mode — walks that compliance line between control and comfort. If I lived next door to dealer I would have the memory flashed weekly. Backseat not as spacious as some rivals fewer and less advanced tech features than the norm. Get all the best car news, reviews and opinion direct to your inbox. An eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard; all-wheel drive is optional.

The clear winner? Back to Jaguar. We say the XE looks rather German from this angle. Although its vast exterior profile suggests otherwise, the XJ's sloping roof line sacrifices both front- and rear-seat headroom for style. The XJR isn't likely to be spotted at a track-day event, but this highest-performance model in the Jaguar XJ lineup is hugely satisfying when you crack the whip on the open road. The electric power-steering is just a tiny bit vague off the straight-ahead as it works out how much assistance to give, but then reacts quickly with plenty of feel. One of my indelible childhood memories is that of our neighbour, Gerry Bourdillon. Compared with some, the sports suspension negotiates the speed bumps like honey sliding across the back of a spoon.

They should have just made a coupe. The Jaguar XJ's interior isn't as tech-forward as its rivals, but the cabin is certainly inviting. An XJL Supercharged with summer tires and its larger standard brakes, however, stopped from 60 mph in feet. However the main issue we have is with the AC. And the snitty, slow service at Jaguar of Marin doesn't help Upgrading to the XJ Supercharged model gets you a supercharged 5. Standard kit includes xenon lights with Jaguar's distinctive J-blade LED running lights, an 8-inch touchscreen sat-nav, heated door mirrors and two-zone climate control. The Meridian Sound can't be beat but the reliability of the infotainment system is horrible and so frustrating that it wrecks the rest of the experience of owning the car.

Eight-speed auto is intuitive but not the smoothest, and unless you manual select first, step-off in default second gear is irritatingly lethargic. Which given that Jaguar wants to be perceived as a thrusting and dynamic brand, is a bit of missed trick. Skip to Header Skip to Content. In fact those extra kg would count against you when stopping or turning. With bhp, it's the quickest car by some margin. Also absent are fuel-efficient powertrain options such as a hybrid drivetrain or a diesel engine, and together these missing pieces have resulted in an Edmunds. Full marks at last for a candid reviewer of the XE - the crimped rear seat accomodations of this vehicle haven't been addressed head on in other reviews I have read of this vehicle. Stand-alone options include adaptive cruise control, an upgraded stereo, additional cabin illumination, a heated windshield and a wood-and-leather steering wheel. Follow autocar.