2017 Jaguar XE Customer Reviews
What customers like
Power, Ride and Handling, Fuel Economy
What they don't
Interior Space, Cabin Noise, Cost to Maintain
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Pros
Ride and Handling
Has the feel of a 3 series BMW but with adaptive suspension it is like having your cake and eating it too.
Fuel Economy
I average 42mpg in a mix of city and stop and go traffic. I will best 50 on the open interstate for hundreds of miles at a time. This is the 2.0L turbo diesel. yes, aware of the timing guide wear so change your oil every 5k and drive the car so it never has to passive regen the dpf and dilute the oil. You drive this car on short trips and only change the oil every 20k as recommended and you risk the problems. I have seen many over 200k without fault. 2019 they upgraded the timing chain guides. Many cars have had these issues in that era. Understand it and know how to mitigate it.
Weather Versatility
AWD in a economical and premium package seems like cheating. The XE shares the same platform as the Range Rover Velar I also have and although not programed the same it is sublime in bad weather with good tires. Drives like a sports car, sips fuel like an economy car and runs over the pass in snow like a SUV. it is literally a swiss army knife of a car.
Cons
Interior Space
boot is on the small side in class as well as the rear seat room for large adults but to change that would alter the nice lines of the car.
Technology and Entertainment
I have the upgraded 10.2 touch screen which is much better than the standard 8 that lags but even still it can take 15-20 seconds to launch. Once going it works great. The Meridian Surround Sound is well worth it. I would not own a car without. I have had cars with HK, JBL, Bang olefson and this is right there.
Cabin Noise
It is not as well isolated from road noise as a 7 series or S class but it is also not the same class of car. I have the optional 19" wheels so my tire size contributes to the road noise. Not all surfaces are bad. I compare this to my 330ci and M3 here. You know what surface you are on but it is not intrusive. it just lacks the quiet isolation of a full size premium car which some people like and some don't.
Pros
Seat Comfort
Power
Ride and Handling
Cons
Cost to Maintain
Pros
Fuel Economy
Great mileage
Interior Space
Leg room is great. Leather seats wrap around you and are very comfortable.
Power
No problems traveling in this car. Plenty of power and safety features.
Cons
Pros
Dashboard
speed, looks, the way it handles the road. The dashboard is user friendly
Interior Space
just enough space
Power
the quickest of the speed
Cons
Cost to Maintain
a little costly, but worth it
Braking
a little too sensitive
Fuel Economy
a little costly
Pros
Ride and Handling
Gas mileage and diesel
Cabin Noise
Low noise
Dashboard
Easy to manage and not too complicated
Cons
Interior Space
Limits what I can fit in the car (including passengers)
Cargo Space
Not much room
Cabin Noise
Pros
Seat Comfort
The most comfortable seats I’ve ever had in any vehicle I’ve ever owned or rented.
Ride and Handling
The car is well controlled and I feel safe in it.
Dashboard
This car has one of the best dashboards I’ve seen. I love the touchscreen.
Cons
Pros
Power
Fuel Economy
Technology and Entertainment
Cons
Cost to Maintain
Pros
Ride and Handling
it's light and responsive
Power
it's fast
Styling
Cute and sporty and looks expensive
Cons
Technology and Entertainment
The live traffic info needs a data plan.
Cargo Space
trunk is rather small
Interior Space
back seat space is rather tight for passengers larger than a 5'0" teenager
Pros
Interior Space
Styling
Weather Versatility
The automatic headlight change
Cons
Braking
Rotors had to be replaced within a month and already squeaking again.
Cargo Space
Back seat is tight and trunk is small
Cabin Noise
I can almost always hear my engine and it doesn't necessarily "purr." lol
Pros
Power
Power from 0 to 60 great