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New Jaguar XE: Performance Focused Line-Up Offers Outstanding Value

27th February 2019

New two-model performance focused line-up for Australia, featuring 221kW Ingenium petrol engine in sporty R-Dynamic guise offers outstanding value
Enhanced R-Dynamic exterior provides a more assertive appearance with new front and rear bumpers, advanced all-LED headlights and tail-lights with distinctive LED signatures
All-new luxurious interior features beautiful details and premium materials
New Touch Pro Duo infotainment system and 12.3-inch interactive driver display shared with all-electric I-PACE are customisable, intuitive and responsive
Smart Settings technology uses artificial intelligence to learn the preferences of individual drivers and adjusts seat, mirror, audio and climate settings automatically
Segment-first ClearSight rear view mirror provides uninterrupted rearward visibility
221kW petrol-engine accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds
Lightweight aluminium-intensive body construction, with double wishbone front and integral link rear suspension, delivers agile handling and excellent safety
New XE R-Dynamic comes with an enhanced entry level specification that includes 18-inch wheels, electric leather seats, all-LED headlights and tail-lights with updated signature graphics, front and rear park aid, rear camera, lane keep assist, DAB+, as well as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.
Available to order now, Australian pricing from -
- R-Dynamic SE - $65,670 (+ ORCs)
- R-Dynamic HSE - $71,940 (+ ORCs)

27 February 2019, Sydney, Australia: The new Jaguar XE delivers an enhanced exterior design, all-new luxurious interior and advanced technologies

Designed and engineered to be the best handling and most dynamic compact executive saloon, the new Jaguar XE gets a more performance focused model range in Australia. Offered in both R-Dynamic SE and HSE and all featuring the power-train of choice, the 221kW advanced Ingenium turbo petrol engine.

An updated exterior design gives the XE a more purposeful and assertive stance. Continuing on from the beautifully judged proportions of the original car, new XE's sporting intent has been taken up a level, with contemporary design cues inspired by the F-TYPE sportscar. XE appears wider and lower than before, with larger front apertures, bold graphics and muscular forms eluding to the car's performance and advanced aerodynamics.

New all-LED headlights with a striking 'J' blade daytime running light signature create a more purposeful look. The rear of the car also features a new bumper design and slender all-LED tail-lights with updated signature graphics which accentuate the visual width of the car, giving the XE a more planted appearance.

The R-Dynamic models include exterior design elements including aircraft winglet-inspired sculpted surfaces, dark mesh detailing to the rear valance and alternative wheel styles. On the interior, the sporting influences continue with sports-style seats with contrast stitching, Satin Chrome gearshift paddles and R-Dynamic treadplates.

The beautifully-crafted all-new interior features extensive use of soft-touch materials, premium veneers and all-new door trims that improve usability and practicality. New XE's luxurious and technology-packed interior delivers more comfort, quality and connectivity for all occupants. Every aspect of the cabin has been enhanced for increased convenience, improved stowage and better passenger comfort.

The influence of Jaguar's flagship two-seater sportscar is also evident as both the SportShift gear selector and JaguarDrive Control switch shared with the F-TYPE are on the revised centre console.

A new steering wheel, shared with the all-electric I-PACE, features hidden-until-lit graphics and tactile switches for intuitive control of key functions.

The new XE is also the smartest and most connected yet. Jaguar's Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, shared with I-PACE, is also available for the first time, delivering instinctive control through a pair of seamlessly integrated high-resolution touchscreens. Further specification improvements include DAB+, as well as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard. Wireless device charging and clever Smart Settings technology also make their first appearance in the XE.

The first-in-segment ClearSight interior rear view mirror improves safety and convenience by ensuring the driver has an unobstructed view of the road behind. Using a wide angle rear-facing camera, the system feeds images to a high-definition screen within the frameless rear view mirror; unhindered by tall rear passengers, poor light or rain on the rear screen.

Ian Callum, Jaguar Design Director, said: "XE's uniqueness is its totality. Customers get a complete package of progressive design, innovative technology and extraordinary driving dynamics. We don't do ordinary and new XE personifies this. My team and I get huge satisfaction out of improving a car we're all so familiar with; we've lived with it, we understand its character and it's a wonderful opportunity to make a great car even better. With new XE, we've done just that in every way imaginable."

Jaguar XE's lightweight aluminium intensive body structure continues to play a major role in the car's agile handling, exceptional safety and efficiency. Aluminium makes up 75 per cent of the body and combines with proven rear and all-wheel drive systems, double wishbone front and integral link rear suspension, plus some of Jaguar's most advanced engines, for dynamic handling and performance.

Standard on XE models, Dynamic mode amplifies the car's sporting character, with faster gear shifts, sharper throttle response and increased steering weighting. Drivers are able to shape the driving experience with greater ease thanks to the optional Configurable Dynamics system. This feature allows drivers to set up the vehicle to their personal preference by choosing Comfort or Dynamic settings for the engine, gearbox and steering through the central touchscreen. Where specified, Adaptive Dynamics constantly adjusts the dampers to provide the optimum balance between comfort and refinement at all times and in all driving situations.

New XE features an automatic transmission as standard. The 221kW petrol engine accelerates from 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

Customers can select from R-Dynamic SE and R-Dynamic HSE trim levels.

XE R-Dynamic SE specification features an 8-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels, electric leather seats, all-LED headlights and tail-lights with updated signature graphics, front and rear park aid, rear camera, lane keep assist, DAB+, as well as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

In addition, the R-Dynamic HSE models adds 19" alloy wheels, Touch Pro Duo, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive cruise control, High speed emergency braking, 18-way front seats w/- driver's memory, electrically adjustable steering column and a Meridian™ Sound System.

A range of option packs provide even greater personalisation:

Dynamic Handling Pack: Configurable Dynamics, Adaptive Dynamics, Performance Brakes, Coloured Brake Calipers, Bootlid Spoiler
Cold Climate Pack: Heated Windscreen, Heated Steering Wheel, Headlight Washers
Technology Pack: Head-Up Display, Solar Windscreen, Touch Pro Duo, Interactive Driver Display, Wireless Charging, ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror
Convenience Pack: Gesture Bootlid, Electric Steering Column Adjustment, Additional Power Sockets
Premium Interior Upgrade Pack: Illuminated Treadplates, Bright Pedals, Configurable Ambient Lighting

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Editors' notes:

About Jaguar
Jaguar's heritage of elegant design and breath-taking performance has excited and delighted the world for 80 years. Today's world-class Jaguar family comprises the award-winning XE, XF and XJ saloons, the dramatic F-TYPE sports car, the F-PACE performance crossover – the fastest-selling Jaguar ever, the new E-PACE compact performance SUV and now I-PACE, the all-electric performance SUV that puts Jaguar at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution.

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