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Fairview, 11/01/2019
2017 Jaguar XE 35t Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
I usually find that I enjoy my purchases much more after I've done a tremendous amount of research on something. Whether it's a vacation, new piece of tech, or an automobile, research is the key to managing a healthy expectation vs. reality ratio. Many of the complaints that I've been reading about on here were easily avoidable if people did their research. Space - this is mentioned in 90% of the reviews of the Jaguar XE and shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. The back seats are some of the smallest/tightest in its class and the trunk is probably the tiniest. But it will still hold enough for a long trip or drive to the airport. Interior - again, this was mentioned in just about every review I came across. The interior is not as good as some of the Mercs I've owned in the past and there are some cheaper materials used here and there. Still, everything works and the tech is more than sufficient. Performance - this is the reason I ended up purchasing this car. I have owned two C-Class sedans and was always a little underwhelmed when driving them. Sure, they were comfortable, looked nice, and had some great features but I wanted a sportier ride. For this price point, I don't think there is a better option in the entry-level lux sport sedan class. In the end, it comes down to personal preference. If you're looking for an exhilarating ride every time you drive, this might be your vehicle. If you're not overly concerned with performance and place value in comfort and gadgets, then the C-Class is probably a better fit. Want a little of both - the BMW 3 Series is sure to deliver.
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Love my new jag
SS, 09/28/2016
2017 Jaguar XE 25t Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
Love my new XE, was really torn what to buy after having audi for years, never really liked handling in mercedes and aesthetics of bmw. Jag has all of that, beautiful acceleration, brakes and awesome looks. The interior is basic for such a fancy car, back seat is essentially for 2 people and trunk space is limited. But floor the gas pedal and let the cat purr.
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BMW and Audi Take Note
BrendonSF, 08/07/2016
2017 Jaguar XE 35t R-Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
48 of 51 people found this review helpful
After months of research and serious consideration of the latest competitive offerings from Audi and BMW, I pulled the trigger on a V6 XE R-Sport two months ago. So far, no regrets. Jag has nailed the balance between athleticism and luxury, despite having 19" rims. The car is quiet and rides impressively well given the level of handling it offers. Styling, while subjective, is in my opinion above and beyond what the competition is offering. The Cadillac ATS has a better looking interior, but an inferior infotainment system. The Jag might have some cheapened aspects to the interior materials that are a let down, but it's still a very cool and rather unique setup. Passengers take note, and feedback has been very positive. People often comment that it "looks so luxurious," a comment that catches me off guard every time. The brakes have major bite, and the V6 is capable of acceleration that at times is borderline scary. It's as rewarding to drive in the twistiest as any vehicle I've driven. Body lean is non-existent, even when you're pushing traction limits. Quite impressive. I believe this is the best looking, and best performing vehicle in it's class. You can go buy a BMW 340i, get another 1mpg and 0.2 seconds shaved off the run to 60mph. It's a great machine, but you'll also pay about $5k more, and look like every other car on the road. The Jag isn't perfect, but it's a lot of car for the money and backed by the best warranty and best dealership service in the business.
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Great car! Still has jaguar quirks
E. h., 05/29/2016
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2017 Jaguar XE 35t R-Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
59 of 64 people found this review helpful
It's been a year and the car is still great! Some things are still minor annoyances (can't change presets from steering wheel, no heated seat button-screen only) but is drives beautifully ive owned the 35t for a week and if you're looking for a high performance sport sedan, this is your car! The only complaints are limited to some of the interior functionality: Front parking sears don't work unless you push the parking button each time you're getting ready to park Steering wheel Radio controls are very limited Presets are by band (am/fm/Xm) and can't be combined Heads up display is very basic when compared to other models and doesn't even project well Auto stop start setting defaults back to active every time you start the car Phone controls limited from steering wheel That said, floor the gas and the problems are forgotten! Also the voice recognition for phone dialing is faster and more accurate than Siri.
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Jaguar XE - the modern successor to the 3.8 Mark2
kjgood15, 02/27/2017
2017 Jaguar XE 35t Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
Let’s deal with Edmund’s review first: “Disappointing interior materials and construction do not stack up to the segment norm. The 2017 Jaguar XE's cabin features an attractive, uncluttered dashboard with clean lines, but it lacks the sort of visual flair that made the original Jag XF and current XJ so special. Its quality also leaves a lot to be desired. Compared to what's in its German luxury sedan competitors, the door trim looks and feels a bit flimsy, the trim that wraps around the dash is unremarkable, and the dash top itself is shiny and a bit coarse. Our test car also had more squeaks and rattles than usual, and in general, the XE's cabin feels as if it belongs to a nice midsize family sedan rather than an entry-level luxury one.” Let me state that I don’t know what on earth they are talking about – possibly drinking the BMW Kool-Aid too much. Nothing in the XE interior looks or feels flimsy. I have driven several current BMW 3-series examples, and also have my wife’s (costly) BMW X-3 as a direct comparison. To say the XE lacks in quality, assembly, materials or even visual appeal compared to them is absurd. Frankly, not much to choose from or any significant differences between these models. Having driven my XE for 3K miles now, on very rough Western PA roads, I have no squeaks or rattles. Everything seems extremely solid and well-screwed together. And “dash top itself is shiny”? What did you guys do – spill a drink on it? My dash is not the least bit “shiny.” It makes me wonder if Edmund’s drove some beaten-up early press-car for their test. In short, I think their interior assessment is hogwash. And BTW, of course the XE’s interior is not as remarkable as the XF or XJ – would you expect it to be, since those cars occupy a much higher price point? The car is very fast, light on its feet, and with a superior ride/handling combination than the BMW 3 series. In normal conditions, it performs and handles like a RWD car, and its limits seem very high. Actually, it is quite tossable, handling with a responsiveness and confidence that is reassuring. The 8-speed auto transmission is a great one, and paddle shifting is fast and smooth if you want to do things manually. I appreciate the “Dynamic” and “Sport” modes especially, which make a noticeable difference in shifts and throttle response. Steering feel is surprisingly communicative for an electric system. Brakes are strong, as you would expect. I have driven the XE several times in winter conditions, and the AWD traction system performs flawlessly. I find the clean and sleek looks, especially with optional 19” wheels, to be compelling. Thankfully, when Jaguar convinced Ian Callum to jump from Aston Martin, he brought his superior design sense with him. The fact that A-M made some of the most beautiful cars in the world under his guidance, and Jaguar now has adopted a similar understated but handsome design language is not a coincidence. While BMW pretty much rehashes the same themes year after year (with the exception of the bizarre Chris Bangle era) and other luxury makes like Lexus have just plain lost their minds in overblown design elements, Jaguars look clean, fast, well balanced, and fresh. The trick of course will be if they can progress in the years to come without being too derivative. Overall, to me the XE is a more appealing car than the 3 series BMW, and unlike Jag’s previous 3-series contender – the ill-fated X-type – it represents true competition. One cannot be faulted for picking a BMW 3, since there is much to offer there. After two BMW 135’s, which I enjoyed, I got spooked off BMW due to the bad electrical gremlins I experienced in both cars. Yes, Jags had something of a reputation for such issues, but seem to have turned a corner. I guess I will see. But in an Jaguar XE to BMW 3 comparison, at the current development of both, the Jag was the clear winner for me.
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