Updates on the forthcoming XE model
 

The last two issues of Car & Driver have had writeups on the 2013 XE.

Excerpts are here:

2014 Jaguar Small Coupe/Convertible – Future Cars – Car and Driver

and here:

2013 Jaguar XE - Feature - Car Reviews - Car and Driver

A couple of reports say there will be an announcement at the NY Auto Show about a week from now.

Background from a 2009 report:

2013 Jaguar XE - Jaguar Sports Car - Automobile Magazine

As I expected, very nice according to the first /most recent link; appears more a 911 than Boxster fighter (especially when it gets in R trim). 8 speed auto should boost performace and mpg's nicely. Glad I leased my XKR, just in case...
Heard its gonna come with 21's standard!!!










j/k

I'm in love with this car. I like every exterior angle and every detail. I personally just don't like the front end styling most new cars have been getting in recent years, and the newest angular batch I find the worst. I like the cleaner lines of this one and the XK/XKR...more of a classic and timeless styling that works for me. The twin vents on either side of the grill and the large wheels are concession enough to modern design for me, and welcomed details to show it's thoroughly modern. Another standout design that doesn't diminish that of the current XK/XKR at all...but stands shoulder to shoulder with it. Gorgeous!

Bruce

I too am pretty excited about this one. It's curvy with big haunches. And reminds me a bit of another car I'm fond of...