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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