Jaguar XE Revealed

by Derek Kreindler

Published: September 8th, 2014

Despite all the hype around the Jaguar XE and its new lineup of ultra-efficient 4-cylinder engines, Jaguar has chosen to reveal their new 3-Series fighter with only the most sporting trim level.

Revealed today in London, the XE-S packs the base F-Type’s 340 horsepower supercharged 3.0L V6. 60 mph will come up in 4.9 seconds, and power is sent to the wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Aside from that, details were scant.

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S2k Chris on Sep 09, 2014

I think it looks great. If I can get the big engine with a few options priced a little under the 335i (say, $45-48k) I'd be all over it. If it's going to be a little over (more like $60k) then don't even bother, Jag. It's much more interesting than the top-line TLX I was thinking about in a few years, anyways.

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Seanx37 on Sep 09, 2014

These will be very popular on $399 lease deals in about 6 months.

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