Jaguar XE, “at its best”

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Autovisie is always looking for used cars of interest and therefore searches the sales site listings Gaspedaal.nl Through. This time we got Jaguar XE.

Jaguar XE came to the market in 2015. The balanced sports sedan can compete with the best from Germany and Italy, the editors of Autovisie found out after two tests, two reports and a six-month endurance test. So Brit is no longer a mystery to us.

Our experience with the Jaguar XE

“All drive systems, all wheel sizes, all infotainment systems, seats and options have been reviewed. When it comes to power, there is still little to choose from. The two old petrol engines (soon to be replaced by modern versions) keep themselves on the market due to high CO2 emissions. And until the 240 hp biturbo version is transplanted from the Land Rover Discovery, there are also only two diesel-powered variants.”

“If the budget does not allow the best combination of about 3,000 euros more expensive 180 hp power variant with eight-speed automatic transmission, also costs 3,000 euros, always choose the 163 hp version.”

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“The engine’s bad behavior with turbo lag, slow response and rubbery suspension makes working with the gearbox not as fun as it sounds on paper. The unrefined engine is better with plenty of pulling power in the mid-rev range , which the Jaguar XE’s ZF8HP automatic gearbox takes advantage of.

Amount of used car economically

“Once up to speed, the tall eighth gear makes revs low, and the Ingenium engine is delightfully quiet and vibration-free. Almost every luxury car today has this eight-speed gearbox, but it’s up to the brand themselves to do fine tuning. And Jaguar is less skilled in this than the German brands.

“Frequently downshifting or too late to upshift to the next gear is proof of this. The drivetrain is always economical. Even with a shooting right foot, 1 in 15 is almost guaranteed.

Jaguar XE is business and stylish

“Personal taste is of course the most important thing in choosing the right chassis, but as far as we’re concerned, the R-Sport’s suspension without dampers, with 18-inch rims and 225-millimeter-wide tires all around, is nothing to sneeze at. “

“Stylish enough to make your friends jealous, but also look good at a business meeting. With enough flexibility to handle poor road surfaces and a handling balance that perfectly matches the weight distribution and engine power. It brings out the best in the Jaguar XE.

“Handling and handling are on par with the best cars in the segment”

“From a diameter of 19 inches, dampers are recommended for long-distance comfort. At 20 inches they are very useful, although we can skip those big wheels because they do not improve handling and steering feel.

Jaguar XE also used

Autovisie has found a used Jaguar XE with a 2.0t Ingenium engine producing 200 hp. The copy is from 2018 and has more than 66,000 kilometers on the odometer.