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2017 Jaguar XE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Jaguar XE was an all-new compact luxury sports sedan and the model’s first full year in the U.S. Its headline change was the launch of the XE itself, built on a new aluminum-intensive structure.
About the 2017 Jaguar XE
1st generation (X760), first U.S. model year
Jaguar positioned the XE as a true driver’s luxury sedan: lighter than many rivals, rear-drive in character, and built to stand out from the usual German compact sport sedans. The core appeal was sharp steering feel, balanced handling, sleek styling, and a more distinctive personality than mainstream rivals. Even in lower trims, Jaguar sold the XE as a sporty premium sedan first, with luxury and technology layered in as buyers moved up the range.
The 2017 XE ranged from the fuel-efficient 20d diesel and the rear-wheel-drive 25t turbo four-cylinder to the quicker 35t with a 340-hp supercharged V6. Prestige versions emphasized comfort with leather, navigation, and heated front seats, while R-Sport models added sportier bodywork and driver-assistance features. The 35t First Edition served as the launch showcase, combining V6 power with heated front and rear seats and other upscale equipment.
What changed, by category
Structural
The XE launched on a new aluminum-intensive platform and body structure.
Powertrain
The U.S. lineup launched with a 180-hp diesel four-cylinder, a 240-hp gasoline four-cylinder, and a 340-hp supercharged V6. Every version used an 8-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive was offered on the 20d and 35t.
Tech
An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system debuted across the lineup. Upper trims added features such as navigation and an 11-speaker Meridian audio system.
Safety
Higher trims introduced driver-assistance equipment including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, parking sensors, and, on the 20d R-Sport, lane departure warning and lane-keeping assistance.
Styling
The all-new XE arrived with a compact sports-sedan body, while R-Sport versions added a sport-styled body kit and rear spoiler.
2017 Jaguar XE specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo Dsl, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 32 mpg | 21 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 32 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 42 mpg | 30 mpg | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 42 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 240 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 240 hp | 340 hp | 340 hp | 180 hp | 240 hp | 340 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 318 lb-ft | 251 lb-ft | 318 lb-ft | 318 lb-ft | 251 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 318 lb-ft | 251 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||
| HID Headlights | |||||||||||
| Heated Windshield | |||||||||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||||
| USB Ports | |||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||||
| Cooled Seats | |||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 Jaguar XE the first XE sold in the U.S.?
Yes. The 2017 XE marked the compact luxury sports sedan’s first full model year in the U.S. and the beginning of its first generation here.
What engines came in the 2017 Jaguar XE?
The 2017 XE had three engines: a 180-hp 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder in the 20d, a 240-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder in the 25t, and a 340-hp supercharged 3.0-liter V6 in the 35t. All used an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Did the 2017 Jaguar XE have all-wheel drive?
Yes. All-wheel drive was offered on the diesel-powered 20d and supercharged-V6 35t models, while the gasoline four-cylinder 25t was rear-wheel drive.
What technology was new on the 2017 Jaguar XE?
The newly launched 2017 XE had an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system across the range. Better-equipped versions added features such as navigation, an 11-speaker Meridian audio system, and driver-assistance equipment.
Which 2017 Jaguar XE trim had the strongest performance focus?
The 35t R-Sport had the strongest performance focus among the regular trims. It paired the 340-hp supercharged V6 and sport-tuned suspension with sport seats, distinctive bodywork, upgraded headlights, and added driver-assistance features.
2017 Jaguar XE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Jaguar XE.
4.2
2017 Jaguar XE
(498 reviews)
“It's a lot of fun. The car is sporty chic. The acceleration and sounds is exciting and thrilling. The car is affordable and accessible.”
“The interior has a refinement that is not present in other makes. Their is a simplicity of design but the car does everything. I love the lack of clutter and endless buttons.”