Brand new Jaguar XE 2018 Automatic

The 2018 XE is a performance high-achiever in all trims, with acceleration that ranges from good to mental, and with refined road manners. The base model is fitted with the brand’s new 2.0-liter turbo-4, good for 247 hp and a 0-60 mph run in less than 6-seconds. Jaguar’s plucky turbodiesel returns this year, with 180 hp and accelerates to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. The gruff but powerful 3.0 liter supercharged V-6 engine is also back, still sporting 340 hp, which will push the XE to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. New for 2018, the XE is available in S trim, which bumps the already adequate power of the V6 to 380 hp. All models are available with all-wheel drive, and all powerplants come connected to a smooth-shifting 8-speed paddle-shifted automatic transmission.

The XE’s Adaptive Dynamics, which allows driver customization of engine and suspension settings, is available on all trims and standard on the S. The car is stable and poised at highway speeds and happily chews up miles when the roads get curvy—the XE is a dream on the road. Jaguar’s InControl infotainment system returns in all XEs this year, with the standard version measuring 8.0 inches corner to corner. Bluetooth audio and USB connectivity are standard as well. The Pro model steps up to 10.2 inches this year, adding a 12.3-inch virtual gauge cluster with the ability to display full-screen navigation and other detail.