Jaguar XE
Jaguar XE — spec data and generation history.
Jaguar's compact saloon — built on the JLR D7a aluminium-intensive platform shared with the F-Pace and XF (X260). Single generation 2015–2024. UK got 2.0 Ingenium petrol and diesel (rear- or all-wheel drive), a 3.0 V6 supercharged in the XE S, and the 503 bhp 5.0 V8 supercharged in the XE SVR (Project 8 was halo). 2019 facelift updated cabin, infotainment and front bumper. Discontinued 2024 as Jaguar moved upmarket. The best-driving compact saloon Jaguar made; killed by lukewarm sales and the brand's electric pivot.
Generations
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X760
XE SVR Project 8 — 600 bhp, 0-62 in 3.3s.
- + Aluminium platform — light and rigid
- + Best-driving compact saloon Jaguar made
- − Ingenium teething
- − InControl Pro freezes
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
- Ingenium 2.0 timing chain (early)
- EGR cooler on diesel
- InControl Touch Pro freezes
- AdBlue dosing on diesel
Rivals
BMW 3 Series · Audi A4 · Mercedes C-Class · Alfa Romeo Giulia
