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Jaguar XE: Compact sport saloon (2015+). Aluminum-intensive chassis. The supercharged XE SV Project 8 is a 592-hp monster
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Compact sport saloon (2015+). Aluminum-intensive chassis. The supercharged XE SV Project 8 is a 592-hp monster.

The Jaguar XE is the brand compact sport saloon, built on an aluminum-intensive platform to take on the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4. It offered four-cylinder and V6 engines with sharp, rear-drive-biased handling. The extreme XE SV Project 8, with a supercharged 5.0 liter V8 making 592 horsepower, became a limited-run track-focused special and a Nurburgring saloon record holder. It is a well-handling compact saloon. On WhipJury, the XE appears as a sharp modern Jaguar, with the rare Project 8 a halo car.

XE specifications

Four-cylinder and V6 engines, plus the supercharged 5.0 liter V8 in the limited XE SV Project 8 (592 horsepower). Rear-wheel drive or AWD. Automatic. Aluminum-intensive compact saloon.

Frequently asked questions about Jaguar XE

What is the XE SV Project 8?
A limited-run, track-focused XE from Jaguar SV Operations, with a supercharged 5.0 liter V8 making 592 horsepower. It set a Nurburgring lap record for production saloons and is a rare halo model.
Who does the XE compete with?
The BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes C-Class, as Jaguar entry into the compact sport saloon class.
Is the XE rear-wheel drive?
It is rear-drive biased with available all-wheel drive, and its aluminum-intensive structure helps handling and balance.
Is the XE reliable?
Generally acceptable. The Ingenium four-cylinder engines benefit from diligent maintenance; the supercharged V8 in the Project 8 is robust. Maintenance history matters.
How does the XE drive compared to rivals?
Reviewers praised its handling and steering, often rating it among the better-driving cars in the class, even if interior space and tech trailed some rivals.

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