The Jaguar XE has been updated for 2020, updating the saloon’s engine range and fitting its newest infotainment system and connected service. The refreshed model is available to purchase now, priced from £29,635 for the entry-level S variant, climbing to £40,140 for the flagship HSE.
Jaguar’s most significant change for the XE is the addition of a new mild-hybrid diesel powertrain. The system comprises a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, a belt-driven starter generator and a 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack, for a combined output of 201bhp and 430Nm of torque – enough for a 0–62mph time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 146mph.
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The British brand says that the new mild-hybrid engine is 24bhp much more powerful than the XE’s outgoing non-electrically assisted diesel, while being both less polluting and much more efficient – delivering declared CO2 and fuel economy figures of 127g/km and 58.5mpg respectively.
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The XE’s turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engines have been transferred on this new model intact – and they’re still available in outputs of either 247bhp or 296bhp. The lesser engine sends power to the rear wheels, while the flagship model is hitched to an all-wheel-drive system. All three engines also feature an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
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Inside, Jaguar has junked the XE’s ageing Touch pro Duo infotainment system in favour of its newest Pivi pro setup. The system comprises a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10-inch infotainment screen and a 5.5-inch monitor for the centre console which controls the car’s essential functions, such as heating and ventilation.