Those wheels are the bomb!

 

Agreed, the XE is like the hidden gem of the automotive world.





The perfectly executed styling is what gets your attention, restrained but athletic and no stupid design gimmicks. Compared to how most car companies at the moment seem to be over-styling sedans to get buyer attention away from SUV's, Jaguar followed tradition with perfect proportions, the long hood/short deck profile and subtlety pumped wheel arches.









Then you drive the car, and it's the steering and agility that does for me. This is easily the lightest car in my fleet, sitting alongside two big and heavy Ford Falcon's, a Ford Mustang and two Ford Rangers. You certainly tell how light the car is on its feet. I only have the 2.0t with the Ford Ecoboost engine and 200hp, but combined with the light weight, its surprisingly fast. I would also say the short gearing in the gearbox is helping there too. And that gearbox is surely the best automatic in the business, enough ratios but not too many, no dual-clutch behavioral issues, fast shifting without compromising comfort.

And while many complain about the bland interior, I love the simplicity and cleanliness of the design.







It a great shame this XE doesn't sell in greater numbers. To me, I think it's what the BMW 3-Series used to be before they went and made it too big and too heavy.

 

My new to me xe prestige 2.0 d 2015

 

Pretty Kitty!

 

Gave her some new wheels

 

The real thing, on a day trip to Gaydon

An AI placement using Gemini. Car is very accurately rendered, you can decide if the rest works..

 

My first Jag. 2017 XE 35t Prestige AWD in British Racing Green. Only have had it since July 2025.

Love the shine this color has in the sunlight.

Front pic.


Daytime running lights...at night.

 

Love that green!

 

Thank you! Yes, I love this color. My other cars were red, so this is a big change for me.

 

I try to stay away from "arrest me red" as I drive like an idiot from time to time! lol

 

Night time at Ikea. Using my four door vehicle for its practicality.

 

Beautiful! do you drive it often?????

 

Beautiful!

 

Thank you!

 

I think so too I do about 3k miles a year on it (which is a lot since I have other vehicles in the fleet). Because it’s running on cup2 tires, I don’t bring it out if outdoor temperature is below 40, unless I like to have the car slide around like I’m cruising on a skating ring

 

2018 XE-S