Jaguar updates XE with a fresh design and new tech
Slated to arrive in South Africa in the first half of 2021, the refreshed Jaguar XE can be had in three specification levels.
Jaguar has unveiled its facelifted XE sedan that now comes with updated interior and exterior designs.
Slated to arrive in South Africa in the first half of 2021, the refreshed Jaguar XE can be had in three specification levels; S, R-DYNAMIC SE and R-DYNAMIC HSE.
Inside, it features a new split-trim steering wheel design as well as an embossed Jaguar leaper on the headrests. According to Jaguar, there is a new quilt design for the seating.
Enhanced Cabin Air Ionisation improves interior air quality through Nanoe™ technology, which removes allergens and unpleasant odours.
The system now also features PM2.5 filtration, which captures ultra-fine particles – including PM2.5 particulates – to improve occupant health and wellbeing.
The XE features Jaguar’s latest Pivi Pro infotainment system, accessed through a 10-inch central touchscreen, while the 5.5-inch lower touchscreen, also powered by the new Pivi technology, combines two multi-functional LED rotary controllers for intuitive operation of key vehicle functions.
To help drivers access vital information quickly, the 12.3-inch HD Interactive Driver Display gets enhanced graphics and a configurable layout which can show full-screen navigation mapping with turn-by-turn instructions, digital dials, media, contact list or infotainment details.
Pivi Pro is fitted as standard to SE and HSE models and is optional on S models.
Standard on the S model is Pivi infotainment which supports navigation functionality via the driver’s smartphone using Apple Carplay. Pivi also features Android Auto as standard.
The intuitive new infotainment system allows customers to connect two phones simultaneously via Bluetooth. 
Outside, the model has the same wide grille as well as bumper design.
The grille features a lattice mesh design with a full, curved profile – a visual cue shared with the all-electric I-PACE.
There is a Black Exterior Pack that add bespoke elements finished in Gloss Black such as grille mesh, grille surround, side vents, window surround plus a new black exterior badging.
Its power comes from the next-gen Ingenium 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 184 kW and 365 Nm of torque plus an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The refreshed Jaguar XE hurdles from a standstill to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and Jaguar says it returns 7.9l/100km.
Pricing will be announced closer to the time.
Source: Jaguar
