![]() The turbo diesel was most impressive from a fuel economy standpoint. Both come with an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shift controls and are available in three trim levels, Premium, Prestige and R-Sport.Īt the launch, we got to sample both engine variants during the ride-and-drive along winding, scenic roads that made their way up and over Independence Pass, at an elevation north of 12,000 feet in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado near outside Aspen. RELATED: Luxury reigns in Jaguar’s flagship XJĪll-wheel drive is standard and interestingly the base model (XE 20d) for Canada comes with Jaguar’s new Ingenium 180 hp, 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 315 lb/ft of torque.Ī 3.0-litre 340 hp supercharged V6 (XE 35t), sourced from Jaguar’s F-Type sports coupe is the other engine, starting at $48,500 and offering 332 lb/ft of torque. Add a few options, however, and the price can climb in quick order. With hopes of bringing a younger demographic and a whole new segment of buyers into Jaguar showrooms, the XE is a sports compact aimed squarely at the German competitors who have dominated the market for years.Īs the entry vehicle into the Jaguar vehicle line, the XE will come with an attractive starting price of $45,000. ![]() The XE has been on sale in Europe for about a year, but its introduction into North America is taking place as this is written in late June. This makes the year 2016 as an extremely important one for the Jaguar brand as it nearly doubles its model offerings. The XE compact luxury sports sedan, tested here, and the F-Pace compact luxury crossover SUV will be sold as 2017 models.īoth are competitively priced in the entry luxury market and will push sales of Jaguar products to levels never before seen on these shores. ASPEN, Co: Always a niche player in the Canadian automotive market, Jaguar is ushering in an era of growth with the introduction of two new vehicles this year.
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