Jaguar XE Review

Jaguar XE Review Pictures 2015-Here it is the latest premium-class compact sedan Jaguar will directly challenge the dominance of German cars, BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Jaguar XE. This car brings advantages as the first car to use aluminum monocoque construction in its class, making the sedan is claimed to be the most lightweight and rigid in its class.

Exterior Jaguar XE 
 
The first time I saw her figure, Jaguar XE displays a thick aura of sporty. His figure still has a design philosophy similar to other Jaguar models, XF and F-Type, making it easily recognizable as a Jaguar. Some parts of the body claimed to be the basis of design models of Jaguar in the future.

Positioned as a sports saloon, XE forward body lean with high aerodynamic values. Flowing design lines on the side combined with a long roofline and sloped on the back of presenting a figure like a coupe. With an existing profile, the XE has a wind drag coefficient of only 0.26 which makes it as the most aerodynamic Jaguar models.

Aluminum structures

Behind the beautiful exterior, the structure of the Jaguar XE uses more than 75% aluminum content, which makes the weight becomes the lightest in its class. Not only light, the car body has a special strength to the level of rigidity and a high safety without sacrificing the beauty of design and comfort. Even RC5754 material used in XE is a mixture of recycled aluminum material that was first used in the world in a car.
Jaguar XE is the first model designed using modular aluminum-intensive architecture to date. The body structure uses a combination of aluminum alloy materials, high-strength steel, and magnesium.

High-strength aluminum alloys used in the A-pillars, front and rear structure and the roof frame of the vehicle. Part B pillars also use high-strength aluminum material, steel-reinforced and have a layer of foam with high density to make the passenger cabin space is more rigid and sturdy to impact during an accident. XE safety assurance developed to meet the stringent safety requirements, including those from the US and Euro NCAP.

Not only the body structure, aluminum is also used in most of the suspension structure belonging XE, especially at the brand-new rear suspension: Integral Link. This suspension can deliver the ideal level of lateral rigidity for superb control, as well as presenting a longitudinal movement steadily to increase comfort. 

Interior Jaguar XE 
 
Inside the cabin, XE presenting cabin space feels spacious, with high quality leather material lining the interior. The cabin is dominated by black car that gives the impression of luxury with aluminum accents that provide a combination of sporty impression. Double stitching on leather enhance the impression of a luxurious interior.

In the center console, there is an entertainment center called InControl Infotainment equipped with a touch screen 8 "connect Bluetooth and WiFi to access the Internet. With InControl Apps, the driver can access the cell phone via the touch screen. Even XE can also serve as a WiFi hotspot, allowing multiple devices to connect to the Internet through XE.
More sophisticated, Remote InControl functions connected with the iOS or Android operating systems can control the car via a smartphone. Ranging from open or lock doors, start the engine, to regulate the temperature of the AC in the car before you actually were inside the cabin. For the sound system, premium audio systems rely XE alerts Meridian developed specifically for Jaguar XE.

In addition, at the top of the windshield, there is a sensor in the form of a stereo camera that can keep an eye on the streets along the 100 meters ahead. AEB (autonomous emergency braking) will provide information or a warning if there is a sudden stop in front of the vehicle. 





Ride and handling of Jaguar XE Diesel

After getting the chance to drive, sit behind the wheel XE diesel engine with manual transmission gives the impression of comfort, because the seat has a design that can be tailored to the contours of the body of the driver and passengers. XE with R-Sport trim is getting HUD display features (head-up display) with a high-contrast color graphic that displays speed and navigation system on the windshield, on the top of the instrument panel.
Inline 4-cylinder engine with 2.0 liter variable geometry turbo single injection gives gusts peak power of 180 hp at 4,000 rpm and peak torque of 430 Nm started 1,750 rpm to 2,500 rpm. With a pair of 6-speed manual transmission, Jaguar claimed acceleration 0-100 kph can be achieved in 7.8 seconds. XE peak torque diesel is almost equal peak torque XE V6 3.0-liter engine is indeed feels very responsive, which limits the rate of 120 kph our speed on a freeway was too easily achieved.

With the winding and uphill road conditions, driving XE feels comfortable and does not feel tired. Because the performance of the diesel engine is quite responsive in every round, as to the wishes of the driver. With manual transmission, we can drive the vehicle more responsive because the gear shift can be made up ahead of the engine speed limit.

Ride and handling of Jaguar XE gasoline V8

On arrival at the Navarra circuit, we immediately get a chance to try out the strongest variant of the Jaguar XE, 3.0-liter V8 engine plus supercharger. This car can be poured peak power of 340 hp at 6500 rpm and torque of 450 Nm at 4500 rpm. The strongest XE is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-100 kph in just 5.1 seconds.

After the exit of the track pit, spontaneous stamping on the gas pedal provides a very responsive acceleration. When crossing the straight track, the lyrics had my speedometer needle reaches 200 kph before braking hard and turn to feel the incredible balance that served braking and suspension systems XE. The strength of the combination of a double wishbone suspension at the front and rear Integral link rear wheel makes the car is not nearly have symptoms of oversteer at all when maneuvering quickly. 

Engine

Installing                           1999 cc 4 cylinder DOHC Petrol

Power                                237 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Torque                               340 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm

Transmission

Type                                    Automatic ZF 8 speed

Performance (kph)

0-100                                  6.9 sec

Fuel consumption
  
The size of the tank       63 Liter