2019 Jaguar XE review
Jaguar XE highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Sharp handling
- Ride quality
- Wide range of available engines
Cons
- Clunky infotainment system
- Cramped rear seat
- Unrefined engine stop-start system
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 22 highway, 18 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
The 2019 Jaguar XE is sporty and fun to drive but has limitations
The 2019 Jaguar XE delivers agile handling and entertaining driving manners in a compact luxury sedan shape that’s adept at squeezing through small gaps in traffic. This makes the XE perfect for city driving, while its smooth suspension takes the sting out of long highway drives too. The XE impresses with an extremely wide range of powertrain choices. In the lineup are a turbocharged four-cylinder in two states of tune, a turbocharged diesel four-cylinder, a supercharged V6, and even a turbocharged V8 that churns out 592 horsepower in the range-topping SV Project 8 model. Most trims of the XE are also available with all-wheel drive.
The XE’s tidy dimensions do limit its overall practicality if rear legroom and a cavernous trunk are high on your list of car shopping priorities. Rivals like the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class offer more cabin space and trunk volume.
All Jaguar XE years
What is new for the 2019 Jaguar XE?
- The XE is available in a variety of new trims, including 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.
- The Base, Portfolio, Premium, Prestige, and R-Sport trims have been discontinued for 2019.
- XE trims have been upgraded with Skylight(s), Leatherette & Cloth, Leatherette Seats, 20 Inch Plus Wheels, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Seat Heaters features are now available as options on select trims.
- The S trim now comes with Leather Seats as standard equipment.
2019 Jaguar XE trims
Base:
- No significant upgrades found on the Base
- View our Jaguar XE inventory
S:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 380-hp, 332-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Sunroofs
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Memory Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- View our Jaguar XE S inventory
20D:
- Includes all features available on the S
- 180-hp, 318-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Leatherette Seats
- Turbo Diesel Engine
20D Premium:
- Includes all features available on the 20D
- No significant upgrades found on the 20D Premium
20D Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the 20D Premium
- No significant upgrades found on the 20D Prestige
20D R-Sport:
- Includes all features available on the 20D Prestige
- Rear Spoiler
20D Landmark:
- Includes all features available on the 20D R-Sport
- No significant upgrades found on the 20D Landmark
25T:
- Includes all features available on the 20D Landmark
- 247-hp, 269-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Turbo Charged Engine
- View our Jaguar XE 25T inventory
25T Premium:
- Includes all features available on the 25T
- No significant upgrades found on the 25T Premium
- View our Jaguar XE 25T Premium inventory
25T Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the 25T Premium
- No significant upgrades found on the 25T Prestige
- View our Jaguar XE 25T Prestige inventory
25T R-Sport:
- Includes all features available on the 25T Prestige
- No significant upgrades found on the 25T R-Sport
25T Landmark:
- Includes all features available on the 25T R-Sport
- No significant upgrades found on the 25T Landmark
30T Premium:
- Includes all features available on the 25T Landmark
- 296-hp, 295-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
30t Prestige:
- Includes all features available on the 30T Premium
- No significant upgrades found on the 30t Prestige
30T Portfolio:
- Includes all features available on the 30t Prestige
- A/C Seats
- Head Up Display
- Rear Sunshade
- CD Audio
30t R-Sport:
- Includes all features available on the 30T Portfolio
- No significant upgrades found on the 30t R-Sport
30T 300 Sport:
- Includes all features available on the 30t R-Sport
- No significant upgrades found on the 30T 300 Sport
SV Project 8:
- Includes all features available on the 30T 300 Sport
- 592-hp, 516-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
- Skylights
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Adjustable Suspension
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
Jaguar XE photos
5 reasons to buy the 2019 Jaguar XE
What We Like
Performance: The personality of the Jaguar XE is completely at the whim of the car shopper and which engine they prefer under the hood. The turbo-fours are punchy, the supercharged V6 is a blast, and the turbocharged V8 turns the XE into a high-speed sedan that humbles many sports cars.
Fuel economy: If you prefer better fuel economy over 0-60 mph bragging rights, the available turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine delivers excellent fuel economy. Even fitted with all-wheel drive, the diesel offers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg during highway driving.
Agility, steering responses: Jaguar has made the XE a delight to drive thanks to its crisp steering responses and sharp handling. You’ll find yourself looking for roads with more twists and turns simply to enjoy the XE’s fine balance.
What Needs Improvement
Infotainment system: The XE trails the competition when it comes to its onboard technology and infotainment system. While the 10-inch touchscreen is attractive, there are too many quirks in how it operates. Thankfully, smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ is available, and we recommend keeping an eye out for models that have this option.
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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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Jaguar XEJaguar XE features and specs
30T 300 Sport 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Meridian Audio
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Head Up Display
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Sunshade
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
296
Torque (ft-lbs)
295
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.6
Wheelbase
111.6"
Overall length
183.9"
Width
77.4"
Height
55.8"
Front tires
P225/40HR19
Rear tires
P255/35HR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Jaguar XE FAQ
The 2019 Jaguar XE is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 30T 300 Sport : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 20d : 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- 20d Premium : 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- 20d Prestige : 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- 20d R-Sport : 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- 25t : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 25t Premium : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 25t Prestige : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 25t R-Sport : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 30t Portfolio : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 30t Premium : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 30t Prestige : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 30t R-Sport : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- 20D Landmark : 32 MPG City and 42 MPG Highway
- 25T Landmark : 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- S : 21 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- SV Project 8 : 16 MPG City and 22 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
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Here is what's new for the 2019 Jaguar XE:
- 20d
- 20D Landmark
- 20d Premium
- 20d Prestige
- 20d R-Sport
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