Geneva 2014: Jaguar XE with new cutting-edge Ingenium engines announced
Jaguar XE is the name of the new small sports sedan from the British manufacturer. Jaguar confirmed at the Geneva Auto Show 2014 that its first all aluminium monocoque sedan will be the most refined, advanced and efficient car in its class.
The XE will also be the first production Jaguar car to be made entirely from a new aluminium architecture, the likes of which was previewed with the C-X17 SUV. The Jaguar XE will be powered by an all-new Ingenium family of 2.0-litre four cylinder petrol and diesel engines. Jaguar says that these engines are capable of a top speed of 300kmph. At the same time, emissions will be as less as 100g/km.
Jaguar XE small sports sedan
The Ingenium series of engines are adaptable for transverse and in-line installation for all-wheel and rear-wheel drive cars from the Jaguar family. The global unveil of the new XE will happen later towards this year with production cars being rolled mid-2015.
The Ingenium series of engines
Speaking at the Geneva Auto Show, Ralf Speth, chief executive officer, Jaguar Land Rover, confirmed: "We announced just a few weeks ago that our new Engine Manufacturing Centre would produce a new family of premium, lightweight, low-friction, low emission four-cylinder petrol and diesel units. The first of our Ingenium engine range will be used in our all-new mid-sized Jaguar sports sedan. That car will be called the Jaguar XE, and it will be unveiled in production form later this year."
The Jaguar XE will compete with the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4.
Jaguar XE small sedan sports sedan press release
| Jaguar XE Confirmed as New Name for Premium Sports Sedan with State-of-the-Art 'Ingenium' Engine Family and Advanced Aluminium Construction Technology IN BRIEF Jaguar announces the name of its all-new mid-sized premium sports sedan as the Jaguar XE The Jaguar XE will be the first aluminium monocoque product in the segment and is set to be the most advanced, efficient and refined sports sedan in its class This will be the first product from the new advanced aluminium architecture which was showcased for the first time in the C-X17 concept car at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 2013 The new family of high-output, fuel-efficient petrol and diesel engines will be named Ingenium. The Jaguar XE will be the first user of the Ingenium engines in four-cylinder two-litre petrol and diesel variants. They will be built at Jaguar Land Rover's new UK Engine Manufacturing Facility The full engine line-up will enable Jaguar to offer vehicles with class-leading performance, including top speeds of over 300km/h (186mph), and emissions lower than 100g of CO2 per km IN DETAIL (Geneva, 04 March 2014): Today Jaguar confirms that it will bring an all-new mid size sports sedan to production; the Jaguar XE. Speaking at the Geneva Auto Show Dr Ralf Speth, Chief Executive Officer, Jaguar Land Rover, confirmed: "We announced just a few weeks ago that our new Engine Manufacturing Centre would produce a new family of premium, lightweight, low-friction, low emission four-cylinder petrol and diesel units. The first of our Ingenium engine range will be used in our all-new mid-sized Jaguar sports sedan. That car will be called the Jaguar XE, and it will be unveiled in production form later this year." The XE will be the first product from the new advanced aluminium architecture which was showcased in the C-X17 concept car in 2013. Its global rollout will begin in 2015, and it will be the first aluminium monocoque vehicle in the segment. It brings our customers all the benefits of aluminium: lightness and stiffness for unbeatable handling, performance, refinement and efficiency. The new engine and aluminium chassis complement each other perfectly. Power will be provided by engines with a wide range of capacities and output, all delivering inspirational performance and offering the latest innovations in fuel-efficient technologies without sacrificing drivability. Utilising the most flexible engine architecture ever produced by Jaguar Land Rover, with an advanced design configured to suit in-line and transverse installations for rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, the new engines will be both efficient and powerful including top speeds of over 300km/h (186mph), and emissions lower than 100g of CO2 per km. Kevin Stride, Jaguar's Vehicle Line Director for XE, said: "The engineering development of the XE has focused on delivering customers with the most advanced, efficient and refined sports sedan in its class. We are excited about our progress to date and are looking forward to soon being able to demonstrate what we have achieved." Ian Callum, Director of Design, said: "The new Jaguar XE is every bit a modern Jaguar; more compact in size but visually striking. Customers will expect a great deal from a mid-size Jaguar - it must be practical but premium. We never forget we are designing a Jaguar and that means it must be as exciting to look at and drive as it is brilliant to run and practical to own. We believe we've done just that with the Jaguar XE." The name of the Jaguar XE follows a logical progression, positioned alongside the XF and XJ saloons in the range. Full XE technical and range details will be announced later in 2014. The global roll-out will begin from mid-2015. ENDS | |
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