Jaguar’s new midsized premium sedan—the new XE—just made its world debut in the ongoing Paris Motor Show, which 2.O Magazine covered. Here are 10 things you ought to know about this sexy, new sedan.
1. The new XE is the smallest, lightest, and has the stiffest body among all current Jaguars.
2. It’s the only car in its class to use aluminum exterior body panels on an aluminum-intensive monocoque chassis.
3. Lightweight construction and sleek aerodynamics enables exceptional fuel consumption and emissions figures: with the new Ingenium 163pm 2.0-liter diesel engines, the XE can achieve a stunning 75mpg and 99g/km CO2 – making it the most efficient Jaguar ever.
4. Powered by the supercharged 340ps/450Nm 3.0-liter V6 petrol engine from the acclaimed Jaguar F-Type, the XE S sprints from 0-60mph in just 4.9 seconds.
5. Its engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic.
6. Its classic double wishbone front suspension and cutting-edge integral-link rear suspension endow it with true cat-like agility.
7. Its deployable hood protects pedestrians in a car-pedestrian collision.
8. With a drag coefficient of 0.26, it’s the most aerodynamic Jaguar ever.
9. Its electric power steering has been tuned to deliver the greatest feel among all EPS-equipped premium sedans.
10. It features Jaguar’s groundbreaking All Surface Progress Control, which enables it to claw its way up an icy hill that’ll leave most cars slipping backwards.
