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Jaguar has been doing a lot of things right a while ago - a subjective opinion, admittedly. But the models are invariably good looking, show a performance that does not need to be hidden, and are located in attractively priced regions. Of course, a Jaguar is not a bargain, but to be found in the field of premium competition. The Jaguar XE is no exception. The mid-size sedan recently got a new diesel engine with powerful steam, which we took a closer look at.
Only the Brexit and now the next shock message: 2040 is over! By which? Britain wants to ban combustion engines. And now that the British traditional brand has just introduced the Jaguar XE 25d with new Ingenium diesel engine. Two questions arise: 1. What comes as a third Pandora message? All kinds of "good" things are finally three. And 2 .: When do the British row back? After all, the people and the government seem to be awake that the idea of leaving the EU was not a good idea. But we are in the wrong plane, it's finally about the middle-class diesel Jaguar XE 25d - political decisions or not.
You can buy design - fashion ...
... you have to have style! And that has the Jaguar XE undoubtedly! It is amazing how it always pulls the corner of the mouth up slightly and the head nods appreciatively: That robbery kittens well done. The term "kitten" is deliberately chosen, the Jaguar XE is the entry-level model, which is located in the middle class. Sporty compact ducking the Briton on the road and looks with his grim eyes in a bad mood on clogged roads. His grill is roughly barred, wearing black and makes it to bad rocker instead of soft-popper. Alice Cooper instead of Ed Sheeran. Sorry, Ed, that had to be ...
The Jaguar XE looks like a tense muscle from every angle: tight lines wherever you look. For example, the hard bead that runs from the headlight on the bow to the tail light. The British middle grader looks like the well-trained Daniel Craig in Skinny Fit suit. In addition, probably no brand combines so much understatement with at the same time inimitable elegance and fashion. Let's take the color choice: silver, how boring. Yawn! But moment: Together with the excellent proportions and black stylistic elements, such as the alloy wheels or the black window border, gives a coherent picture. You do not notice immediately, but you make a good picture - very charming.
At the rear, however, left the British a bit of their own style. Although like the coupe-sloping roofline as well as the spoiler lip on the short trunk lid. But the tail looks just a bit off the beaten track and reminiscent of a successful Bavarian manufacturer with diesel ... um, you know. About the far inboard exhaust pipes can also argue from an optical point of view.
Interior - The Jaguar XE does not just look like a skinny fit ...
... he is too. Where you have to differentiate. In row one, things are tight, but not uncomfortable. Here you can quickly find a comfortable sitting position on the well supporting seats. Once everything is adapted to the driver, you can let your gaze wander over the loft-like interior architecture. The cool but very noble ambience awakens great desires. For example, you can look at virtual TFT combination instruments with 12,3 inch size. They are even bigger than the British 10,2 inch infotainment.
By the way, that offers a special highlight - activated function provided. The driver and front passenger can see a different picture on the touchscreen from their respective angles. So while the Danger looks like a movie, the driver focuses on the road and the navigation - clever.
More passengers - in addition to the passenger - are admitted in the Jaguar XE, but do not really fit. The Brit is more likely to be an 2 + 2 driver, especially if the driver exceeds average height and has to push the seat far back. In addition, the headroom in the rear is limited by the sloping roofline. Note: The two rear doors can be used as useful doors to an additional luggage compartment. Useful, since the trunk with 455 liters does not turn out very large. When folded seats are up to 830 liters.
Driving impressions - sometimes less is more ...
... sometimes not. So we're finally talking about the new top diesel, the 25d, the new Ingenium diesel. So let's let the discussion about the pros and cons of the self-ignition decide the policy - we can have a say as Otto normalos little to no anyway. The fact is that the Jaguar XE 25d, the British abandon a heavy six-cylinder, although such an aggregate would be in the portfolio (F-Pace, XF, Etc.). The advantages are obvious: less weight on the front axle reduces understeer and top-heaviness.
So far so good. On the paper fit the performance: At 100 km / h is in 6,1 seconds - four-wheel drive is thanks. The 240 PS and 500 Nm from 1.500 revolutions push full and let the Jaguar XE shoot with maximum 250 stuff on the highway. What the middle-class sedan but something goes, is the sovereignty that offers a six-cylinder diesel with, for example, 3.0 liter capacity. It may sound presumptuous, especially as the performance speaks a clear language, but it seems a bit as if the Jaguar XE 25d something is missing. Maybe just the attitude of the author of these lines has to change?
Anyway, the Jaguar likes to drive. It starts alone when starting the engine. One ignites and the dial of the automatic hums quietly up - very stylish! Stylistically, the mid-range Jag can also move. His spring-damper vote succeeded full, dynamically touched, but not hard or taut. With it you can easily cover 1.000 km without having to complain about back pain. The steering is good to dose, could even give a nuance more feedback. But this results in a very round and unobtrusive image, which is accompanied by the growling under full load diesel.
Conclusion - The Jaguar XE 25d is "very charming"
The automatic switches perfectly - even if one must not actually use this vocabulary as an automotive journalist. The comfort is very pleasant, the style of the Jaguar XE 25d anyway - no question! The drive also fits. Actually. That terrible word! It could all be so nice if you were not spoiled. If you do not enjoy the exuberant performance. If the interior would not demand for the 3.0 liter V6 compressor with 340 PS. But then it comes again, the supposed environmental conscience, but also with a diesel can not really be satisfied. Despite Euro 6 classification, AbBlue tank in the trunk and particle filter. Are the British about right with their burners exit in the year 2040?