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In a rather surprising move, Jaguar decided to bring not only its petrol 35t version of the all new XE model to the US but also the new 20d version that, you guessed it, is powered by a diesel plant. As it turns out, the British manufacturer is very confident in the abilities of its new Ingenium range of engines.
The best selling model will surely be the 35t though, powered by a 3-liter V6 supercharged engine making 340 HP and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. It can be fitted with an 8-speed automatic gearbox alone that allows the car to accelerate to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 4.9 seconds.
The car Jaguar wants to dethrone, the 335i from BMW, uses a 3-liter inline 6-cylinder turbocharged setup with 300 HP and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. Acceleration takes 5 seconds flat in RWD guise. The 3er can also be had with all-wheel drive though.
On the diesel side of things, the 2-liter 4-cylinder Ingenium engine is good for 180 HP, and 318 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque and will also be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The advantage here will be the fuel consumption that hasn’t been released by the EPA yet.
The performance is decent, the XE 20d running from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 7.4 seconds and reaching a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).
BMW’s offering, the 328d (320d in Europe) has a similar 2-liter 4-cylinder diesel layout under the bonnet that makes 180 HP and less torque at 280 lb-ft (380 Nm). It is faster to 60 mph though, at 7.2 seconds.
All 2016 Jaguar XE model will be available in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and will also be available with all-wheel drive if you desire it so. Pricing will be announced at a later date.
The car Jaguar wants to dethrone, the 335i from BMW, uses a 3-liter inline 6-cylinder turbocharged setup with 300 HP and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. Acceleration takes 5 seconds flat in RWD guise. The 3er can also be had with all-wheel drive though.
On the diesel side of things, the 2-liter 4-cylinder Ingenium engine is good for 180 HP, and 318 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque and will also be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The advantage here will be the fuel consumption that hasn’t been released by the EPA yet.
The performance is decent, the XE 20d running from zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) in 7.4 seconds and reaching a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).
BMW’s offering, the 328d (320d in Europe) has a similar 2-liter 4-cylinder diesel layout under the bonnet that makes 180 HP and less torque at 280 lb-ft (380 Nm). It is faster to 60 mph though, at 7.2 seconds.
All 2016 Jaguar XE model will be available in Premium, Prestige and R-Sport trim levels and will also be available with all-wheel drive if you desire it so. Pricing will be announced at a later date.
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