The 2018 Jaguar XE will soon make its way to the global car markets with new performance updates and amazing luxury features. The 2017 model of this premium sports sedan succeeded in impressing sports sedan enthusiasts and the expectations remain high of the 2018 model.
For the 2018 model, the Jaguar XE sports sedan is refined and perfected to bring an even better performance, thanks to the updated engine options for both petrol and diesel variants. The addition of the Ingenium engine family comes directly from the Jaguar production-line and reveals the true potential of this luxury brand.
The stylish exterior and exceptionally comfortable interior make the 2018 XE sport sedan one of the most anticipated luxury sedans to reach the global car markets in 2018. Of course, the aluminum intensive body of the vehicle adds to its strength and agility and makes it look more aggressive than ever before.
Here is a review of the new 2018 Jaguar XE with a look at its new design, performance, technologies and more.
Design of 2018 Jaguar XE
One glance is all it takes to notice that the new 2018 Jaguar XE has a superb design that look gorgeous from every angle. The exterior is dynamically designed to be extremely aerodynamic, yet at the same time take the breath away of the onlookers. As for the interior, the cabin is spacious, comfortable and fitted with advanced luxuries so that it reflects the best that Jaguar has to offer.
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Stunning Exterior
The exterior of the 2018 XE looks perfect with its sharp lines and sleek contours. Optimized to cut through the air, every single feature of the exterior is designed to be aerodynamic. Its advanced aerodynamics have made the design of the vehicle more attractive and improved the performance of the vehicle at the same time. The overall design is inspired by race-car designs, which can be seen in the diffuser and even in the underbody protection.
At the front of the sedan, there is the Jaguar grille, which is flanked by the Adaptive Xenon headlights with LED Signature. The hood is sculpted to sweep back and offer a more homogenized look while at the same time minimize the air resistance.
The all-new XE sports sedan has a rising waistline and chrome side vents with Jaguar written on it to hint at the F-Type styling. The designers at Jaguar have retained the signature haunches and added a short overhang to enhance the airflow and help the sedan to move at higher speeds smoothly.
Shiny chrome accents can be found on the side vents, side arc and around the windows for a stylish Jaguar look. Thanks to its state-of the-art lightweight aluminum architecture and iconic tail lights, the 2018 XE sedan looks better than ever.
Exquisite Interior
To make the interior exquisite, jaguar has blended the finest materials with the advanced technologies to bring a perfect in-cabin experience to driver and passengers. It all begins with the form-hugging seats and the raised center console that adds to the cockpit feel and brings everything within easy reach of the driver.
The dashboard has a unique stepped design that flows gracefully and at each end of the dashboard, there is a Satin Chrome air vent to emphasize the width of the cabin and draw the attention of the passengers.
The leather used in the interior of the 2018 Jaguar XE is sourced from the finest suppliers in Italy and UK. The all-natural leather has a glove-soft feel as it comes with twin needle leather stitching that enhances the durability and the luxurious appeal of the customizable interior.
The cabin is spacious enough to carry 5 passengers and still offer a 15.9 cubic feet of cargo space to the passengers. The rear seats come with 40:20:40 split/folding feature that can further enhance the cargo capacity of this sports sedan.
As for the in-car technology, the 2018 XE is fitted with an 8-inch touchscreen with intuitive touch and swipe controls for satellite navigation, climate control and more. There is another 10.2-inch screen with InControl Touch Pro that offers advanced connectivity and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Performance of 2018 Jaguar XE
The performance of the 2018 Jaguar XE is enhanced with the updated engines that offer great agility on the road. These engines are designed to bring a balance between refinement, high performance and fuel economy so that this sports sedan can become better for everyday ride.
The Ingenium engines are strong and made from compact aluminum blocks for superior performance. The engine options available are:
- The first option is of a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine that can produce 246 horsepower and a torque of 269 lb-ft. The XE sedan will have a top speed of 120mph and can go from 0 to 60mph in just 6 seconds.
- The second option is of a 2.0-litre turbocharged Diesel engine that can generate 180 horsepower and a torque of 318 lb-ft. This sports sedan will have the top speed of 120mph and can go from 0 to 60mph in 7.5 seconds.
- The third engine option is of a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine that is capable of producing 380 horsepower and offers a torque of 332 lb-ft. With this engine, the 2018 XE has a top speed of 121mph and can go from 0 to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds.
All of these engines are paired to ZF 8-speed automatic transmission that can also be controlled with the help of the paddle shifts that are placed behind the steering wheel. To further enhance the drive, the 2018 Jaguar XE has performance features such as perfect 50:50 weight distribution, Torque Vectoring System, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics control, optional all-wheel drive, Available Adaptive Surface Response, All Surface Progress Control (ASPC) and Electric Power Assisted Steering.
Safety Features
The 2018 Jaguar XE is fitted with advanced driver assistance features that ensure the safety of the driver and its passengers at all times. Some of the highlighting safety features include:
- Head-up Display
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Emergency Braking System
- Park Assist
- Surround Camera System
- Lane Keep Assist
- Driver Condition Monitor
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Adaptive Speed Limiter
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Queue Assist
Price of 2018 Jaguar XE in the UAE
The price and the release date of the 2018 Jaguar XE in the UAE has not been announced as yet, however, this sports sedan has a price of $35,725 in the USA. This luxury sports sedan is ideal for the UAE car market because of its amazing performance, great design and advanced safety features.
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