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Compact luxury sedans supply an affordable gateway to most brands and the 2019 Jaguar XE is no exception. In a segment led by the BMW 3-Series, the XE makes its own statement by demonstrating its performance credentials when equipped with an available supercharged V6 engine. That said, the XE isn’t as refined as its competitors and, like other models, the back seat area is cramped.
What's New for 2019
Changes for 2019, include two new trim levels, a limited edition model, and performance improvements. The new trims, the 300 Sport and Landmark, are joined by a special XE SV Project 8 model. The Project 8 has a 592-horsepower supercharged V8 engine and is limited to 300 copies worldwide.
Choosing Your Jaguar XE
Jaguar offers eight trim levels with the 2019 XE as well as the special edition Project 8 model. Most models come with standard rear-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive.
The XE has more engine choices in this segment, beginning with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine as well as a 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine. The S model is available with a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, while the Project 8 is exclusively powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine. All engines work with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
EPA-estimates for fuel economy range from 16 miles per gallon city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 combined with the V8 to 32/42/36 mpg (city/highway/combined) with the turbodiesel. The models equipped with the base 2.0-liter gas engine achieve 25/34/28 mpg.
Base
The base XE model starts at $37,990 (all prices include the $955 destination charge) with rear-wheel drive and the 247-horsepower, 2.0-liter gasoline engine. Go with the 180-hp, 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine, and the XE carries a starting price of $39,510. Opt for all-wheel drive and pay $2,500 for the upgrade with either engine.
The XE comes with heated side mirrors, dual-zone climate control, a 10-inch color display, and an audio package with HD Radio and Bluetooth. Buyers have a choice of two packages. The Cold Climate Pack ($1,020) adds heated washer jets, a heated front windshield, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats, while the Connect Pro Package ($610) includes InControl Apps, ProServices, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Premium
The XE Premium trim is available with three different engines. It carries of starting price of $40,270 with the 247-hp gas engine, $41,770 with the turbodiesel, or $44,070 with an upgraded version of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine that makes 296 hp. This model adds automatic-dimming and power-folding side mirrors, driver seat memory, a rear-folding seat, a Meridian Sound System, and Homelink. Here, the Vision Pack ($2,595) becomes available, which brings automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, park assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams, headlight powerwash, and adaptive headlights.
Prestige
The XE Prestige starts at $44,730 with the base engine, $46,230 with the turbodiesel, or $48,530 with the upgraded gas engine. This model adds such features as keyless entry, navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and an app suite. It also comes with ambient interior lighting, grained leather seats, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and power front seats with lumbar support.
The Vision Pack returns with three newly available packages. The Black Pack ($360) adds gloss black side power vents, side window surround, and grille. The Comfort and Convenience Pack ($2,235) brings a power gesture trunk lid, an electric rear window sunblind, and heated seats, and ventilated front seats. The Tech Pack ($935) includes a surround-sound audio system, a CD/DVD player, and an interactive driver display.
R-Sport
Priced from $48,840 with the base engine, $50,340 with the turbodiesel, and $52,630 with the 296-hp engine, the R-Sport comes with a special body kit. This model also has adaptive Xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, and automatic headlights. Other upgrades include a multi-function sport steering wheel, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic emergency braking, front and rear parking aids, and satellite radio.
The Black, Comfort and Convenience, and Tech Packs return unchanged, while the Driver Assistance Pack ($3,495) debuts. It brings blind-spot assist, adaptive cruise control, park assist, a surround-view camera system, and traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter.
Landmark
The all-new Landmark starts at $49,985 or $51,485 with the turbodiesel. It isn't available with the upgraded gas engine. The Landmark comes with a sport front bumper, special 18-inch alloy wheels, gloss black trim, Landmark-branded metal tread plates, and perforated grained leather sport seats. The Driver Assistance, Comfort and Convenience, and Tech Packs are available for the same prices.
300 Sport
Available only with the 296-hp engine, Jaguar prices the new XE 300 Sport from $54,395. This model comes with exclusive 19-inch dark satin grey diamond alloy wheels and black brake calipers. It also has other dark grey and 300 Sport trim touches, including a special steering wheel and seats. The same three packs from the Landmark are also available on the 300 Sport.
S
The XE S starts at $54,780 with the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine as standard. Besides special “S” trim, this model has adaptive Xenon headlights with LED signature daytime running lights, an “S” body kit, red brake calipers, and special 19-inch wheels. Other changes include keyless entry, sport pedals, and upgraded audio system, navigation, and lots of driver-assist active safety features. The Black, Tech, Comfort and Convenience, and Driver Assistance Packs are all available.
Portfolio
The XE Portfolio, which is only available with the 296-hp gas engine, is priced from $58,585. The XE Portfolio includes uniquely styled wheels, Windsor leather, a power gesture trunk, 18-way power front seats, heated and cooled front seats, heated outboard rear seats, an electric rear window sunblind, the surround-sound audio system, and configurable mood lighting. Standard safety features include adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, lane keeping assist, a driver condition monitor, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking aids, automatic emergency braking, and a head-up display. The only available package is the Driver Assistance Pack.
SV Project 8
If you’re shopping for a unique collectible model, the SV Project 8 could be it. You’ll pay for it, however, as this one costs $188,495. It comes with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine with 592 hp and 516 pound-feet of torque. Each of these handcrafted models has significant SVO modifications, including lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber exterior panels. It also comes with a carbon ceramic bracken system and F1-style silicon nitride ceramic wheel bearings. Unlike the other models that seat five, this one seats four.
There are so many configuration choices with the 2019 Jaguar XE that you’ll be forgiven if you struggle to make a decision. The turbodiesel engine has our attention for its blend of efficiency and power. We think the XE Prestige hits the right spot.
