2020 Jaguar XE review
Jaguar XE highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Precise steering and handling
- Comfortable seats
- F-type inspired gear shift
Cons
- Cramped back seat
- Laggy infotainment system
- No V6 option
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 30 highway, 25 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Sleek, luxury sedan
The 2020 Jaguar XE gets a big interior upgrade with more tech and better materials. Though you might lament the demise of the V6 for this model year, don't cry too hard because the pair of turbocharged four-cylinder engine options are both pretty great for a compact sedan. This is a smooth operator with standard leather seats and some interesting high-tech options — like a rear camera mirror. The 2020 XE has some classic Jaguar design cues with a modern bent. The sporty ride and handling and elevated materials will make this an excellent daily driver.
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What is new for the 2020 Jaguar XE?
- The XE is available in a new trim called the R-Dynamic S.
- The 20D, 20D Landmark, 20D Premium, 20D Prestige, 20D R-Sport, 25T, 25T Landmark, 25T Premium, 25T Prestige, 25T R-Sport, 30T 300 Sport, 30T Portfolio, 30T Premium, 30t Prestige, 30t R-Sport, and SV Project 8 trims have been discontinued for 2020.
- Remote Start and Full Roof Rack features are now available as options on select trims.
- The S trim now comes with Leatherette Seats and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
2020 Jaguar XE trims
S:
- 247-hp, 269-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Leatherette Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Sunroofs
- Power Seats
- Leather Seats
- Smart Key
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- View our Jaguar XE S inventory
R-Dynamic S:
- Includes all features available on the S
- 296-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- View our Jaguar XE R-Dynamic S inventory
Jaguar XE photos
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Jaguar XE
1. Sporty driving dynamics
The pair of turbocharged four-cylinder engine options deliver fun and more fun. Ranging from 247 hp to 296 hp, you can't go wrong with either option. The compact size of the 2023 Jaguar XE combined with the precise steering will bring joy to your daily drive — especially if there are curves ahead.
2. Luxurious interior
The 2020 Jaguar XE got a serious design overhaul with upgraded materials and elegant finishing touches. Leather seats are standard at every level, and the soft-touch surfaces make this entry-luxury vehicle feel a lot more premium. Add to that the high attention to detail — including the embossed headrests and etched metal on the climate control dials — and you'll feel pampered every time you get behind the wheel.
3. Stay connected
The 2020 Jaguar XE has standard wired-in Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity so you can easily mirror your phone on the 10-inch infotainment screen. Want to keep your family happy, too? This compact sedan also has an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that will connect up to eight devices.
4. Drive confidently in winter
Though the base version of the 2023 Jaguar XE comes with rear-wheel drive, if you live in a place with wintry conditions, you'll want to look for a model that has all-wheel drive. Thankfully, both the base and up-level engines have the AWD option, which will allow you to find just the right flavor of XE you want. Another great winter weather feature to watch for is heated seats.
5. Get teched up
The 2020 Jaguar XE has a surprising amount of available and interesting tech. Vehicles with the Technology Pack include a head-up display and rear camera mirror. If you really want to geek out over tech, look for the Connected Navigation Pack, which uses artificial intelligence to learn driver preferences and automatically adjusts seating position, climate controls, and music preferences based on key fob and smartphone information.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Jaguar XE an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Jaguar XE 5th out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Jaguar XE is $622, compared to an average of $546 for Luxury Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Jaguar XE owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.6 times per year, compared to an average of 1.8 times for Luxury Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 12% for the Jaguar XE, compared to an average of 12% for Luxury Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Jaguar XE features and specs
S 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Meridian Audio
- Navigation System
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Sunshade
- Remote Start
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
247
Torque (ft-lbs)
269
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.6
Wheelbase
111.6"
Overall length
184.2"
Width
77.4"
Height
55.7"
Leg room
F 41.5"/R 35"
Head room
F 37"/R 37"
Front tires
P225/45HR18
Rear tires
P225/45HR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Jaguar XE FAQ
The 2020 Jaguar XE is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- S: 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- R-Dynamic S: 22 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Jaguar XE received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Jaguar XE as 4 out of 25 among Luxury Compact Car
The 2020 Jaguar XE has received an average 4.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Jaguar XE, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Jaguar XE Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Jaguar XE:
- R-Dynamic S
- Sunroof(s)
- Remote Start
- Full Roof Rack
- Turbo Charged Engine
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