2017 Jaguar XE review
Jaguar XE highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Great acceleration from the V6 engine option
- Thrifty diesel option
- Fun driving experience thanks to the superb handling
- Comfortable ride even on the sportier models
Cons
- Interior doesn't feel as luxurious as you'd expect
- The backseat is quite cramped for adults
- Auto stop-start system feels unrefined
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 29 highway, 23 combined
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An elegant sedan with substance
If you're looking for a luxury sedan with a premium cabin and bold performance, the 2017 Jaguar XE may be what you're looking for. Offering three powertrain options, including a fuel-sipping turbodiesel, available all-wheel drive, and four well-equipped trims, this five-passenger sedan suits a range of driving needs, whether commuting to the office or enjoying a night on the town.
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2017 Jaguar XE trims
XE (base)
Includes 17-inch alloy wheels, leatherette upholstery, an automatic tilt and slide glass moonroof, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, a six-speaker sound system, and more.
Premium
Adds 18-inch alloy wheels, power-folding heated sideview mirrors, driver-seat memory functions, a rearview monitor, an 11-speaker Meridian sound system, and more.
Prestige
Adds 19-inch alloy wheels (3.0L V6 gas model only), leather upholstery, heated front seats and steering wheel, keyless entry, a navigation system, and more.
R-Sport
Adds upgraded leather upholstery, a soft-grain leather steering wheel, sport-tuned suspension, a blind-spot monitoring system, a lane departure warning system, and more.
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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Jaguar XE
1. Powerful gasoline engines
The 2017 Jaguar XE offers a duo of potent gasoline engines to suit your need for power and performance. The 2017 Jaguar XE 25t comes standard as the base engine in the XE, Premium, and Prestige trims and includes a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder with 240 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque. For livelier acceleration, check out the 2017 Jaguar XE 35t, which is available in the Premium and Prestige trims or standard in the R-Sport. Using a 3.0L supercharged V6 with 340 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, the 35t can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). Both the 2017 Jaguar XE 25t and 35t connect to a refined eight-speed automatic transmission and the 35t is also offered with available all-wheel drive.
2. Available turbodiesel
If you're looking for a luxury sedan with fuel-sipping performance, consider the 2017 Jaguar XE 20d. Available in all trims, this 180 hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder diesel produces 318 lb-ft of torque and returns an EPA-estimated 32 mpg city and 42 mpg highway with front-wheel drive.
3. Sharp handling
One of the 2017 Jaguar XE's greatest strengths is its excellent handling. Whether leaning into corners or cruising over uneven pavement, this luxury sedan remains confident and composed with its agile and well-balanced ride. All 2017 models come standard with Jaguar Drive Control™, which includes normal, eco, and dynamic modes, as well as rain, ice, and snow mode, allowing you to customize your drive to suit the conditions or your desired performance. An optional Adaptive Dynamics system can also be added to Prestige and higher trims for more responsive handling, whether driving on the highway, cornering on country roads, or navigating through city streets.
4. Elegant cabin
If you prefer to commute in the lap of luxury, the 2017 Jaguar XE's cabin delivers a premium on-road experience. You'll have your choice between leatherette upholstery in three eye-catching colors (XE and Premium trims) or supple leather seat trimming in seven sophisticated hues (Prestige and R-Sport trims). The front driver and passenger seats offer 10-way power adjustments for customized comfort, while the standard infrared-reflective front windshield glass helps to keep the sedan cool on hot days. A Meridian™ 11-speaker sound system fills the cabin with luscious sound in Premium, Prestige, and R-Sport trims. With 15.9 cu ft of trunk volume, you'll have plenty of room for golf clubs and groceries, too.
5. Connected touch
Stay connected on the go with the 2017 XE's standard Jaguar InControl Touch™ infotainment system, which features a large eight-inch display that uses touch and swipe gestures. Bluetooth® phone connectivity is also standard in all models, along with USB and AUX connections to easily access your music. You can even respond to incoming texts from your smartphone with short, prepared messages using the integrated text-to-voice system. For turn-by-turn voice guidance and 3D maps, an optional InControl Touch SD Navigation system is available in all 2017 Jaguar XE models.
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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.
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Base 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Navigation System
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
180
Torque (ft-lbs)
318
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
Fuel capacity
14.8
Wheelbase
111.6"
Overall length
183.9"
Width
72.8"
Height
55.7"
Front tires
P225/50HR17
Rear tires
P225/50HR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2017 Jaguar XE FAQ
If you want a luxury sedan with interior space, the Jaguar XF is the larger option of the two models. The 2017 Jaguar XF offers 19.1 cu ft of cargo volume (or 17.8 cu ft when equipped with spare tire), while the 2017 Jaguar XE offers 14.5 cu ft of cargo volume (or 12.1 cu ft when equipped with spare tire).
The 2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport comes standard with a 340 hp 3.0L supercharged V6 or an available 180 hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission, sport-tuned suspension, and Dynamic Stability Control.
The manufacturer recommends scheduled maintenance every 16,000 miles or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.
If you're after a nice assortment of standard features, the 2017 Jaguar XE Premium offers additional comfort and convenience inclusions, such as power-folding heated sideview mirrors, driver-seat memory functions, a rearview monitor, and an 11-speaker Meridian sound system.
The 2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport is the sedan's top trim level.
More about the 2017 Jaguar XE
Exterior colors
Ammonite Grey
Black Cherry
Bluefire
British Racing Green
Caesium Blue
Celestial Black
Cosmic Black
Dark Sapphire
Ebony Black
Gallium Silver
Glacier White
Ingot
Italian Racing Red
Odyssey Red
Polaris White
Quartzite
Rhodium Silver
Storm Grey
Tempest Grey
Ultimate Black
Interior colors
Jet leather (Prestige)
Jet leatherette
Jet with Jet leather (R-Sport)
Jet with Light Oyster leather (R-Sport)
Jet with Midnight Blue leather (R-Sport)
Jet with Red leather (R-Sport)
Latte leather (Prestige)
Latte leatherette
Light Oyster leather (Prestige)
Light Oyster leatherette
Child seat details
The 2017 Jaguar XE offers seating for five passengers and can fit up to two car seats in the second row. This includes LATCH car seats, infant car seats, rear-facing convertible car seats, forward-facing convertible car seats, and booster car seats. Thanks to its 111.6-inch wheelbase, the 2017 Jaguar XE provides plenty of space for the car seat and child without impacting driver or front-passenger legroom. LATCH and tether anchors are also easy to find and connect to.
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