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Used 2018 Jaguar XE Consumer Reviews

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Better than the Germans!

Jose Pan, 02/20/2017
2017 Jaguar XE 35t Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Test drove the A4, 3 series, and C class and was left unimpressed with what they had to offer. I then did some reading on the new xe. I decided to give it a try. Went in for a test dive and signed the paperwork that same day! I was I impressed by the styling, the handling and most of all the power it offered. The supercharged V6 has tons of it. When pressed, the engine seems like it can pull for days. The handling outclassed the 3 series. Now I must admit that the interior is not up to snuff compared to the compact luxury sedan class. It leaves a bit to be desired. But then I turn on the car, put it into drive, hit the gas, and I am quickly reminded why I purchased this car. It does not disappoint. Plus did I say how much I like the reaction I get from others when I say I own a jaguar? Love the car. Test drive. I am sure you will too!

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5 out of 5 stars

From BMW to JAG

BOB A, 10/13/2017
updated 10/30/2018
2017 Jaguar XE 35t R-Sport 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my first Jaguar after eight leases of BMW's. I was ready to re-order another 435i when I test drove the Jaguar and watched the u-tube comparision of the two. I've had the car for 11 months now now and could not be more pleased. Drives fantastic--best handling car I have ever had--accelerates like a rocket---overall great car that I would highly recommend.

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Great Car

Joe K, 03/07/2021
2018 Jaguar XE 20d Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

It is fun to drive! The handling is great and throttle response is quick. We have the diesel and the mileage is awesome. Driving to work I get between 45 to 50 MPG. It does well in the snow with all wheel drive.

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3 out of 5 stars

Good from far, but far from good

Lewis, 07/17/2018
2017 Jaguar XE 20d Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful

The car looks great from first impression, but after owning the car for over a year I'm over it. The whole car just seems cheap to me. The paint work seems to scratch so easy compared to other cars I've owned (I keep really good care of my cars). When washing the roof of the car, the roof panel behind the sunroof gives way / dents in. I don't know if it's justified, but if panels of the car are so weak, it gives me an impression that the car is not safe. Plus I haven't been able to find any safety ratings on this car, which doesn't help. The backseat is not designed for kids at all. The seat belts lock up continuously for no reason, which is a big issue when your kid (who is a highback booster) can't get their belt buckled. The seatbelt won't unlock unless it's fully retracted, which can't happen unless you remove the belt from the belt guide in the booster. Also the boosters overhang the seatbelt receptacle. Long story short don't get the car if you have kids. The leather or pleather on the center console arm rest has big air bubble where the glue is no longer holding the (p)leather to the under-surface. A speaker has blown in the front passenger side. It's just seems so cheaply made for a not cheap car!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Thing From Jaguar Since the F-Type

Frank, 10/23/2017
2017 Jaguar XE 35t Premium 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My transition from BMW to Jaguar has been nothing short of a wonderful experience. Save the higher-rated and, in many ways, more accommodating service of BMW, everything about the XE has given me a newfound appreciation for Jaguar. The now iconic F-Type put Jaguar back on the map from years of dullness and now the XE (and especially its sportier variants) are breathing life back into the Jaguar brand. From the sleek and elegant yet sporty design of the XE, there is very little that I don't love about it so far having put about 5k miles on my white knight 2017 35t. The acceleration and performance is gripping and the handling is on par and, at least in some aspects, even better than German engineering. Being on top of the game for some many years, it's impossible not to notice a scale back on quality of some German car brands albeit with simultaneous increases. However, with this price point and a few tweaks on design and technology, I believe Jaguar can make the XE, the most formidable opponent of the 3 series/4 series and A4/S4 and C-Class models that's been seen in many years. Please keep it up, folks at Jaguar!

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