“Make sure to test drive and check out the back seat leg room. Also, test the bluetooth connectivity. These are features that I am less than satisfied with. Everything else is great!”
2018 Jaguar XE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
For 2018, the Jaguar XE's most important change was its expanded gasoline-engine lineup, led by a new 247-hp Ingenium turbo four-cylinder in the 25t and later-arriving 30t models. This was a meaningful update, not a redesign.
About the 2018 Jaguar XE
1st generation (X760), second U.S. model year, pre-refresh.
Jaguar positioned the XE as a compact luxury sports sedan built around light weight, sharp steering, and a distinctly British look rather than a soft luxury-first feel. Its aluminum-intensive structure, rear-drive-based layout, and strong engine range were meant to give it the feel of a driver’s car, while trims like Prestige, Portfolio, and R-Sport let it cover luxury, technology, and sportier styling without losing that core identity.
The 2018 XE range spans the efficient diesel-powered 20d, the core gasoline-powered 25t, richer Prestige models, and sport-themed R-Sport versions. The new XE S is the performance model, with a 380-hp supercharged V6 and an adjustable suspension, while the Portfolio Limited Editions emphasize comfort and technology with Windsor leather, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, a head-up display, and a gesture-operated trunk lid.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The 25t received Jaguar's new 247-hp 2.0-liter Ingenium turbocharged four-cylinder, replacing the previous 240-hp engine. Later-arriving 30t versions added another turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine to the Premium, Prestige, R-Sport, and Portfolio Limited Edition trims. The new XE S added a 380-hp supercharged V6 and an adjustable suspension.
Styling
Jaguar added a 25t R-Sport, three 30t R-Sport and luxury trim variants, and an XE S with its own body kit and rear spoiler. New 30t and 35t Portfolio Limited Editions emphasized luxury, while the 35t First Edition left the lineup.
Safety
The XE gained new camera-based driver-assistance features and emergency braking that could detect pedestrians.
Tech
New technology included a gesture-operated powered trunk lid and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display. The Portfolio Limited Editions also featured a head-up display and Meridian surround-sound system.
2018 Jaguar XE specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L | 4-Cyl, Trb Dsl, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Trb Dsl, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Trb Dsl, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Sprchrgd, 3.0L | V6, Sprchgd, 3.0L | 4-Cyl, Trb Dsl, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Sprchgd, 3.0L | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Sprchgd, 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 | 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 | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Diesel | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 32 mpg | 25 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 32 mpg | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 42 mpg | 34 mpg | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 42 mpg | 34 mpg | 32 mpg | 30 mpg | 32 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 380 hp | 180 hp | 247 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp | 247 hp | 247 hp | 296 hp | 296 hp | 340 hp | 340 hp | 180 hp | 247 hp | 296 hp | 340 hp | 296 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque | 332 lb-ft | 318 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 318 lb-ft | 318 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 318 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 295 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 | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb | 4079 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 cu-ft | 16.1 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 | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||||||||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||||||||||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||||||||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Premium Audio | |||||||||||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||||||||||
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| 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
Is the 2018 Jaguar XE a redesign?
No. The 2018 Jaguar XE is a meaningful update within the first generation, not a full redesign. Its main changes are new gasoline-engine choices, added trims, and expanded safety and cabin technology.
What changed on the 2018 Jaguar XE 25t?
The 2018 XE 25t received a new 247-hp 2.0-liter Ingenium turbocharged four-cylinder. That replaced the previous 240-hp gasoline engine, and Jaguar also added a 25t R-Sport trim.
Which 30t versions joined the 2018 Jaguar XE lineup?
The 2018 XE added 30t Premium, Prestige, R-Sport, and Portfolio Limited Edition versions later in the model year. Each uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder, with equipment ranging from daily-comfort features to the Portfolio model's luxury and display upgrades.
What is different about the 2018 Jaguar XE S?
The 2018 XE S is the newly added performance model. It has a 380-hp supercharged V6, an adjustable suspension, S-specific bodywork, sport seats, and a broader set of driver-assistance features.
What safety and technology features were added to the 2018 Jaguar XE?
The 2018 XE gained new camera-based driver assistance and emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Its expanded cabin and convenience technology included a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a gesture-operated powered trunk lid on suitably equipped models.
2018 Jaguar XE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Jaguar XE.
4.3
2018 Jaguar XE
(73 reviews)
“Good concept but still too many bugs in the system that can cause serious damage to life. I'd wait a few more years on this one.”
“This is a great car. It's sporty and looks very tough. The model I have does not have a ton of "bells and whistles" but it has all I need. The only thing I upgraded was the speakers in the doors to enhance the audio experience.”