Jaguar announced that it will unveil its latest model on 8 September. The new XE will be the smallest offering in their family of saloons. And its makers hope it will be the cat among the medium-size executive sedan pigeons. Foremost, it has its sights set on the jugular of the perennial favourite BMW 3 Series.
Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, Jaguar has placed heavy emphasis on lightweight construction, of the body and chassis. Power will come from their range of new Ingenium engines. According to the automaker, the car will offer "Trembling performance, lively handling, precise and responsive steering with outstanding levels of refinement".
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integrity said, "Jaguar vehicles have always been renowned for a balance of precise handling and high-quality ride. The XE is the culmination of everything the company has learned over the years. The Integral Link rear suspension provides a combination of supple ride and crisp handling that is unmatched in this segment. We are on target to deliver a vehicle that dynamically outperforms our rivals.”
The XE is set to go on sale in Europe in 2015 and in North America in 2016. Jaguar South Africa is yet to announce when it will arrive on local shores.
-Neo Goba
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