Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Jaguar XF

The XF is arguably the sportiest midsized luxury sedan. It’s taut and

agile, with lively steering, yet possesses a supple and composed ride.

The 340-hp supercharged V6 is punchy but may have too much of a

growling sound for a luxury car. A more powerful 380-hp version is

also available. We got 21 mpg overall with our all-wheel-drive XF. The

front and rear seats are very comfortable, and the trunk is large. But

interior ambience is a bit austere for a Jaguar, and the standard info-

tainment system is slow and somewhat fussy. The air-conditioning

system is rather wimpy. Also available are a 2.0-liter, turbocharged

four-cylinder engine, and a wagon version called Sportbrake with all-

wheel drive. Automatic emergency braking and blind spot warning

are optional.

Overall Score 46

Predicted Reliability 01

Owner Satisfaction 03

Road-Test Score 83

Front-Crash Prevention Opt.

Base Price: $49,965-$71,215

Body Styles: sedan; wagon

Trim Lines: Base, Portfolio, Premium,

Prestige, S

Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD

Seating: 2 front, 3 rear

Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbodiesel (180

hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo (247, 296 hp);

3.0-liter V6 supercharged (380 hp)

Transmissions: 8-speed automatic

Length (in.)..................... 195

Width (in.) ......................78

Height (in.) ......................58

Wheelbase (in.) ................. 117

Weight (lb.) ...................4,175

% weight front/rear ...........52/48

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 960

Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 19

Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

Premium or diesel

CR overall mpg ..................21

Much worse than

average

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Jaguar XE

The XE is an athletic compact luxury sports sedan that’s fun to drive,

thanks to its quick, communicative steering and tight body control.

The 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, 247-hp turbo engine is responsive but a bit

raspy sounding, and gets 25 mpg when coupled with AWD; it’s also

available in rear-wheel drive. A diesel engine is available, but it’s the

380-hp supercharged V6 that provides real punch. The eight-speed

automatic transmission shifts smoothly. The ride is steady yet comfort-

able. Interior quality, however, is not befitting the class or price, with

some cheap touches and sharp edges. The rear seat is extremely tight,

and the infotainment system is rather distracting. A host of advanced

active safety and driver-assistance features are available.

Overall Score 39

Predicted Reliability 01

Owner Satisfaction 03

Road-Test Score 69

Front-Crash Prevention Opt.

Base Price: $36,995-$187,500

Body Styles: sedan

Trim Lines: 300 Sport, Base, Land-

mark, Portfolio, Premium, Prestige,

R-Sport, S

Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD

Seating: 2 front, 3 rear

Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbodiesel (180

hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo (247, 296 hp);

3.0-liter V6 supercharged (380 hp)

Transmissions: 8-speed automatic

Length (in.)..................... 184

Width (in.) ......................77

Height (in.) ......................56

Wheelbase (in.) ................. 112

Weight (lb.) .................. 3,770

% weight front/rear ...........53/47

Max. Load (lb.) .................825

Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 16

Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

Premium or diesel

CR overall mpg ..................25

Much worse than

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