Jaguar XE 2.0-litre automatic review - AutoExpress
The entry-level 2. 0-litre petrol is easily overlooked in the Jaguar XE range. Whereas the new Jaguar-made 2. 0-litre diesels grab the limelight thanks to their eco credentials, it’s a shame the 2. 0 petrol isn’t as impressive as it could be. Poor mpg and CO2 figures mean it’ll continue to be passed over by most people. Still, it’ll be liked by some more traditional private buyers, and it brings the entry-level price down to £26,990. At £26,990, the 2. 0-litre four-cylinder petrol turbo is the entry point to XE ownership. And while the Ingenium diesels and supercharged 3. 0-litre V6 are built with great pride by Jaguar, the humble 2. 0-litre is a hangover from the days when the company was owned by Ford. It’s available with 197bhp or 236bhp, and both versions claim fuel economy of 37. 7mpg and CO2 emissions of 179g/km. Its nearest competitor, the 186bhp BMW 320i Sport , returns a much more wallet-friendly 51. 4mpg and, with CO2 emissions of 129g/km, is VED-exempt for the first year of tax. To try to make the 197bhp 2. 0 as kind as possible to the environment and your wallet – despite setting off on the wrong foot – the normally smooth-shifting eight-speed auto is a little reluctant to kick down to aid overtaking. Undoubtedly the new, more flexible 2. 0-litre diesels will be the obvious choice for most buyers. Source: www.autoexpress.co.uk
