Jaguar XE

The XE is a premium compact sedan with room for up to five people. It’s the smallest four-door offered by Jaguar, slotting below the midsize XF, which is about a foot longer. The British automaker discontinued the XE in the U.S. after the 2020 model year; however, it’s still offered in other markets.

Jaguar sold the XE in a wide variety of trims, including the base, the mid-range Premium, the well-equipped Prestige, the tech-oriented Portfolio, the performance-themed R-Sport, and the high-performance S. For 2019, the R-Sport was also available in two alternate versions, the 300 Sport and the Landmark, which boast unique colors and wheel designs. In its final year, the XE trim lineup was reduced to two: the entry-level S (not to be confused with the high-performance S version from prior years) and the sportier R-Dynamic S. The base trim offers some notable premium features, including dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, and an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen (upgraded to a 10.0-inch unit for 2019). But buyers will have to opt for one of the higher trims to get luxuries such as navigation, heated front seats, or an adaptive suspension. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto first became available as options in 2019 and were made standard the following year. Jaguar also added forward collision mitigation and lane-keeping assist to the standard-feature list in 2020. Other safety tech, including adaptive cruise control and blind-spot warning, is optional.

The XE can be fitted with a number of different engines. Most versions utilize a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (dubbed “25t” or “P250), which provides 240-247 horsepower, depending on the model year. An optional, higher-output version (“30t” or “P300”) debuted in 2019, upping power to 296 ponies. Diesel fans will be happy to know that a 2.0-liter turbodiesel (“20d”) was available on the XE through 2019. It delivers 180 hp and 318 lb-ft of torque as well as up to 36 mpg in mixed driving, according to the EPA. For the performance-minded, a 3.0-liter supercharged V6 (“35t”) provides the most power of the bunch with 340-380 hp, depending on the year and trim; the high-output mill was available through 2019. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on all versions. It sends power to the rear wheels, unless the car is equipped with optional all-wheel drive. No hybrid or electric versions were sold.