There have been several speculative images in magazines of how they think the new XE could look. This is the first official picture handed out by Jaguar at the Geneva Motor Show.



The car was not unveiled at the show. It is set to be officially revealed in the summer with a formal launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September before going on sale in Spring 2015.

Graham

 

Unfortunately, this car is not going on sale in the US until 2016 some time. Making me re-think my purchase of an XF(R?). I will be curious what sort of specs that the car is going to have. From what I have been reading, they have quite the engine line up planned for it now as it is going to have a few gas/petrol engines with a diesel variant in there too.

 

I wonder if we'll start seeing diesels in the US more now with this model. I'm hoping that Jaguar starts shipping diesels models over here.

 

I live in Oz which sells both petrol and diesel. I was sceptical about diesels because traditionally only farmers or French people wanted them, and in any event I am a nut for engine noise, so it is V8 for me. But I've had the 3 litre TTD Jag a few times as a loaner, and what an amazing engine it is! It is whisper quiet, very quick (not as quick as the 5.0NA but pretty close, with a wonderful surging feeling while it winds up) and the turbos make a sucking noise under acceleration, seriously you feel like Mad Max and don't miss the V8 burble so much at all. But then I've driven the 2.2 litre TD, and it isn't anywhere near as good - a fair amount of clatter, and the pickup is adequate, but that is all. But I think that the XE is supposed to be getting new engines, anyway, at least in the smaller bores.

 

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What about the NOx and PM problems? Are you sure you want them?

 

It is highly unlikely that the US spec XE will be offered with diesel engine, just as the XF and XJ are not.

 

I think the big issue was being able to pass US emissions, maybe they designed the Ingenuim engine in mind for various markets, but I think if they did offer an efficient option they would probably go the hybrid route.

 

And all that diesel emissions equipment is very expensive. That, plus the aluminum, would make for a very expensive vehicle.

For the new F150, they had a choice to make--focus on diesel powertrains or go with an aluminum chassis/body. They chose the latter, because it was much cheaper than going diesel to meet the CAFE regulations!

 

A quote from Dr Ralf Speth, Chief Executive Officer, Jaguar Land Rover speaking at the Geneva Motor Show announcement of the XE:

"We announced just a few weeks ago that our new Engine Manufacturing Centre would produce a new family of premium, lightweight, low-friction, low emission four-cylinder petrol and diesel units. The first of our Ingenium engine range will be used in our all-new compact Jaguar sports sedan. That car will be called the Jaguar XE, and it will be unveiled in production form later this year."

Certainly confirmation that there will be an Ingenium diesel engine but not directly that it will be offered in the XE.

Graham

 

I dont know what the US emissions requirements are, but the Jag 3 litre emissions are so good that supposedly they are breathable. But there is a peculiarity with diesels that people dont realise - if you dont drive them long distances (say over an hour) at a decent clip frequently, the particulate filter doesnt trigger to burn off the crap that it collects and then you get problems and reduced performance. For people just driving them around town, the burn function isnt reached, so it is off to the mechanics to sort out. Which involves (I understand) running the car for over an hour at decent revs. It is one of those things that you find out after you've bought one -_-

 

Strangely enough, i have just read Ford will be introducing all new 2 liter turbo "hotfire" engines in the next 12 months.

Jaguar also announced at the Geneva Motor Show about "hotfire" engines in the upcoming models. I suspect their contract with Ford is going to be extended, as the original expiration date was 2016.

 

When the reports of these Ingenuim engines first popped up the publications called them the Hotfire, so I have my doubts that Ford and Jaguar are continuing a partnership with engines, but we'll see.

 

Front end looks good but sounds like they're just going to offer it with the 4 cylinder 2 litre engines? Sorry but I feel a 4 cylinder turbo in a Jag is just wrong Needs a 6 cylinder powerplant like its spiritual predecessor.

 

It will offer the 3.0L as well, Jaguar even says this on their UK website. Though maybe at launch it'll only be available with the 4-cylinder.

 

They should be able to produce about 270hp out of the 4 cylinder turbo engine. Which is should be more than enough in a small size sedans.

Hopefully the aluminum construction results in a lightweight car like the RR.

 

Hot looking little car...

 

Yes it is. Can't wait to see it fully unveiled.

 

I wonder if the backside will take styling cues from the F-Type? IMO that's the best looking tuckus in the modern Jag family.

 

Its not the amount of power that I'm worried about - my X300 probably puts out less than 200bhp and I feel it's quick enough - smaller saloon car should be really quick with 270. Its just the idea of 4 cylinder 2 litre turbo in a Jag - I feel those kind've engines belong in the 'hot hatch' market. Good to see they will offer it with the 3 litre aswell