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2020 Jaguar XE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Jaguar XE’s biggest change is a major mid-cycle refresh, not a full redesign. It brought sharper styling, a redesigned cabin, more standard equipment, and a much simpler two-trim U.S. lineup.
About the 2020 Jaguar XE
1st generation (X760), major 2020 refresh / mid-cycle update; also the final U.S. model year before the XE left the American market for 2021.
Jaguar positions the XE as a small luxury sport sedan with more personality and sharper handling than the usual segment choices. Its core appeal is rear-drive-based balance, a lightweight aluminum-intensive structure, and styling meant to feel more emotional and distinctive, now paired with a richer cabin after the 2020 update. For most buyers, the XE is the Jaguar for getting a genuinely sporty drive without stepping up to the larger XF or a sports car.
The P250 S is the more understated version, with a 247-hp turbo four-cylinder engine, leather seats, a 10-inch touchscreen, and premium LED lighting. The P300 R-Dynamic S adds a 296-hp engine, standard AWD, sportier body details, sport seats, and metal-finished shift paddles.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The U.S. range was reduced to the P250 S and P300 R-Dynamic S, both using turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. The P250 makes 247 horsepower, while the 296-hp P300 has standard AWD; the numerous 2019 variants, including the 20d trims, were dropped.
Styling
Jaguar sharpened the front and rear with a new grille, new bumpers, premium LED headlights, and LED tail lights. The cabin also gained softer materials, a redesigned center console, a new gear selector, and standard leather upholstery.
Safety
Lane Keep Assist, Driver Condition Monitor, a rearview camera, and front and rear parking sensors became standard or were expanded broadly across the U.S. lineup.
Tech
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard or broadly expanded, paired with a 10-inch touchscreen in both 2020 trims.
2020 Jaguar XE specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 296 hp |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4079 lb | 4079 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.1 cu-ft | 14.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35 in | 35 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2020 Jaguar XE fully redesigned?
No. The 2020 Jaguar XE received a major mid-cycle refresh rather than a full redesign. It kept the first-generation platform but gained revised exterior styling, a redesigned cabin, and more standard equipment.
Which trims were offered for the 2020 Jaguar XE in the U.S.?
The 2020 U.S. lineup consisted of the P250 S and P300 R-Dynamic S. This replaced the much broader 2019 range with two clearly separated versions: a 247-hp entry model and a 296-hp sport-styled model with standard AWD.
Does the 2020 Jaguar XE have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were standard or broadly expanded across the refreshed 2020 U.S. lineup, and both trims use a 10-inch touchscreen system.
What safety equipment changed on the 2020 Jaguar XE?
The 2020 Jaguar XE gained a stronger standard safety package. Lane Keep Assist, Driver Condition Monitor, a rearview camera, and front and rear parking sensors were standardized or broadly expanded across the U.S. lineup.
Was 2020 the final U.S. model year for the Jaguar XE?
Yes. The 2020 XE was the final model year sold in the U.S.; Jaguar removed the XE from its American lineup for 2021.
2020 Jaguar XE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Jaguar XE.
4.1
2020 Jaguar XE
(68 reviews)
“Great for 2 people; back seat crowded but ok for occasional guests; sun roof does not tilt very high (it should). Gear shift on 2017 was better than the 2020 which is not intuitive...my wife hates it!!!!”
“The tech in the car is not as crisp as I would have liked. But the handling and look of the vehicle is fantastic.”