2017 Jaguar XE Diesel - Complete Review | TestDriveNow

[@lisaryder3980]

I own this car and it is a blast to drive! I've hit 49 miles per gallon. The climate controlled engine start through the phone app is so great in cold weather. Plus it does turn heads. I live in an area where there are more Mercedes cars than most and I just stand out in a jag. The interior is classic and I will admit that I jazzed it up as there are lots of after market brushed aluminum pieces to match the interior. I have owned a bunch of cars and this one is a keeper.

[@fudgeinator]

how much is maintence

[@lornekofman2163]

Yea this guys negative bs conclusion at the end is a pile of bs.

[@gvran71]

Test drove a pre-owned 17' last night. With respect to the diesel, I came away with it having the same or equal diesel sounds as my previous Jetta wagon TDI (2012). Personally, I don't mind the extra rattle that comes from the oil burning engine. I was not a fan of the abruptness of the auto start feature when the brake pedal was depressed though. 43 mpg is a big draw for me as I have a 70 mile round trip commute. And I would think Jaguar service would be a little more pleasant than the local VW dealer. Not a stand out, but i applaud any manufacturer who is willing to put diesel in their powertrain lineup. If you want real quiet, Buick does a great job at that.

[@cargueone1971]

I may not always agree with you, your reviews are still the best.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

I love Jags and I always have, but I don't understand what they are doing with their interiors (except for the F-Type and XJ) they just don't feel as special as Jaguars specifically should feel. I'm sorry but the new XE, XF, and F-Pace are really good cars, but I just don't think the interior materials quite measure up to what I think a Jag should be. I really hope they fix the interiors with mid cycle refreshes.

[@itmustbelove08]

I love the exteriors of Jaguar's but those interior give me pause.

[@stevehammes]

Particularly here.

[@Andrew8126]

craig doss EXACTLY.

[@shopwithaaron]

What quality controller let the left rear trunk alignment off to be tested...Like Jags but that could not be what they're hoping for...

[@hovkhach638]

Great review as always. Tell it like it is.

[@stevehammes]

Thanks, Hov!

[@paulpowell4871]

Still Have my Baby, Arctic white looks blue or white and I easily keep 47 MPG highway. She is a diesel dream car and the Only AWD diesel CAR in the USA . too bad the LAND OF THE FREE no longer allows her import.

[@fiestytrini]

I love my car too!!! Im a lady in my 30s in this 2017 Firenze red car, I purchased it brand new and yes it turns heads and all men I come in contact with have no idea what this car is, I love it when I pull up to a gas station and they question me twice thinking it’s a regular gas car, I say nope it’s diesel and they are shocked! I don’t find it noisy at all, nice little sports car with great speed, haven’t had many problems with it, but would definitely get a tire warranty for anyone thinking of purchasing

[@aircraft2]

I believe Jaguar was the last manufacturer to discontinue diesels for passenger cars entirely in the US, only doing so around 2019-2020. For comparison BMW I believe last model year for diesels was 2018.

[@AndrewKNI]

Great review and refreshingly honest. Grand job :-)

[@stevehammes]

Thanks, Andrew! See many of these around your parts?

[@AndrewKNI]

Yes, plenty of XE models on the roads here in Northern Ireland. I test drove both petrol and diesel models and was disappointed. Both had more cabin noise emanating from the engine than my Hyundai IX35 (Tucson)! As you said, not quite good enough to be a Jaguar. :-)

[@KrisRifa]

Drove this last year, as well as the F-Pace diesel. Was really disappointed with un-refinement and NVH levels of the 20d.

[@stevehammes]

I'm really surprised they turned it loose like this.

[@seoulkidd1]

Hows the upkeep

[@richardhopkins7168]

I really like my 2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport however, the InControl Touch Pro system is very erratic and often plagued with computer hardware and software problems. The base model is far superior and has fewer issues.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

120 mph top speed ? That sounds low ? Is that correct ?

[@stevehammes]

fredintheshed1 That is true.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Wow thats a bit disappointing. Thanks

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

I guess you guys across the pond get screwed over again. Maybe some power reduction due to emissions. In the UK the 160 bhp model is tested at 132 mph but 0-60 is slower at 8.4 sec. The only Jag that has 121 mph top speed is the entry F Pace.

[@khunopie9159]

Steve really seemed to love the Jag, until the soliloquy hit and the gloves came off. At very least, it's not a rebadged Ford Taurus, which looks like a better choice

[@stevehammes]

I rarely do a "bad" Jag review but this is one of them.

[@thesteven292]

Got a 2015 rear wheel drive. The car is not noisy and is very quiet to drive

[@stevehammes]

Wonder why it was discontinued?

[@aircraft2]

@@stevehammes EPA banned all diesel engines in passenger cars as a result of the fallout from Dieselgate - this has nothing to do with Jaguar, they were forced to drop it.

[@PatHaskell]

I gotta tell you I think you suffer from the typical American mentality of “we don’t like diesels” which has robbed us of some very economical cars. I own the same car as a base model and in the r type. You are absolutely wrong about the chatter, you can’t hear it with the bonnet closed and the interior is very quiet. I drove it cross country at around 60-65mph without a/c and was able to get 55mpg. The brakes and handling are excellent because of the light weight. Again, you are so wrong about the sound!!

[@stevehammes]

Glad you enjoy yours. BTW, they were so unrefined that Jag killed all of their diesels here. So I can’t be the only one.

[@Messiah114]

Perfect economical with some luxury!

[@chigasaki06]

The cost cutting is obvious. At this stage, the turn signals should also be L.E.D. It looks dated already.

[@Gilbertmk2]

Opening scene in Albany huh?

[@Andrew8126]

Thanks for your candor, Steve. This is just a shame. As VW TDI owners, we really wanted to love this car. Just didn't get why it had to be so cramped, (relatively) low-rent and "unspecial" inside. Too bad.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

"Jag you are" = Jaguar

[@stevehammes]

fredintheshed1 Not in the...U S A

[@Ricsic6]

Yes, even in the USA.

[@venom5809]

I have literally never seen one of these on the road, seen the Alfa Romeo Giulia, even seen multiple Veyrons, never seen a Jaguar XE anywhere, in multiple countries. I think this car sells worse than the Chrysler 200 and that says something.

[@stevehammes]

Interesting point...it's been on sale for over a year and my tester is the first one I've ever seen on the road.

[@TheKillerace900]

would u have this or a mercedes c class

[@JKIZZLLE]

c class is way more refined, and it looks way better than this

[@MyNEO123456789]

This or Audi A4 2016?

[@vwmatt33]

Couldn't help but notice the super shiny passenger side dash!!! Did you armor-all that dash cap? Man it was shiny!! There is no value at $57K!! None what so ever!

[@stevehammes]

Wasn't me...but someone did before I got it.

[@Xixu.co.6]

You can find them around 31k brand new

[@DiwaGalvez]

I was expecting the engine to be at least quite similar to the TD6 in the Land Rover (V6 Diesel) in quality. :(

[@derrickkimsey1921]

Should have really shown where the diesel engine is loud never heard it

[@stevehammes]

Did you see that Jaguar just killed this diesel model? There's a reason.

[@lancelane217]

Great review Steve! This is one of those chassis/engine combos that makes you scratch your head in wonderment, "What are they thinking in the marketing department?".

[@stevehammes]

Lance! Thanks for leaving a comment! We'll see you soon.

[@mikeanthonyfitness]

Hahah my xe gets 16-20mpg then again I did get the 35t rsport.

[@CM-jm6ui]

why are reviewers, not just steve, always supper into the sound more than half of the people will listen to the radio that'll more than likely drown those noises out

[@stevehammes]

This car is WAY too noisy to be acceptable.

[@kyle618]

the petrol RWD versions are a lot better. i have the 20t and its pretty fun to drive in the city.

[@stevehammes]

I'd live to try the supercharged V6.

[@kyle618]

that would be a good idea... especially when the new 380hp model just came out.

[@lornekofman2163]

its very good looking! and you get 40mpg!

[@esteban75lover23]

Love your reviews!

[@stevehammes]

Thanks!

[@Tully3674]

Jag should fire the marketing firm that said there's a demand for a diesel. I give it 2 years before the diesel option is dropped.

[@MrCarGuy]

Tully3674 There is plenty of demand for its home market and in the EU. I'm sure it's reasonable to sell it to diesel people in the US and it's large enough to justify homologation.

[@angel_machariel]

Well that was interesting from a philosophical point of view: Jaguar gives the diesel a chance, but creates exactly the little monster which gave diesel a bad name.

[@petayV8]

Couldn't agree with you more about the diesel option. So mind boggling how European car journalists think sport luxury + diesels go together time and time again? and even more unfortunate so many people in Europe spend so much on cars like this to save a few pennies at the pumps. It's a fast looking car in fancy dress essentially - Depressing. It is sad that in Europe the government sway consumers decisions with strict tax brackets for cars with engines above 100bhp. I'm British but so glad I'm in a country I can freely drive what I like without the government punishing me. Great review Steve

[@stevehammes]

Thanks! Good analysis.

[@krisianzavalani]

Try paying 2 Euros per Liter on fuel and then you will see how those pennies actually have a meaning.

[@PatHaskell]

You guys just don’t get it, a diesel gets phenomenal fuel mileage compared to its gasoline counterpart if you know how to drive it. If you want to do a burnout every time the light turns green or blow someone’s doors off when you pass them, then, no, you don’t want a fricking diesel, but not everyone is like that. I enjoy getting 50mpg on the highway and I don’t care if it’s not of the same interior quality as a Bentley…it’s just a car!!! Besides, I’ve got my 2006 Ford GT if I want to show off.

[@filipjugovic6952]

This guy talks shit about the engine becouse it doesnt sound like a jag should. And tells you too buy a more powerfull petrol engine,cus 2l petrol is shit. Well sir i would like some tourque and have a reliable engine that doesnt cost me a fortune on gas??

[@stevehammes]

And Jag killed these dogs here in the States. Now it’s all turbos.

[@rwilliamson5502]

what the hell is a Jagwar??

[@stevehammes]

People from divergent parts of the world pronounce words differently. Please tell me you're not just learning this?

[@rwilliamson5502]

Ha Ha Jagwar.

[@stevehammes]

Just keep saying the word "bloody" before everything and you'll feel better.

[@rwilliamson5502]

Thanks Steve, you're the best.

[@aquariumaddickuk]

Steve Hammes reminds me of the suave slightly sleazy lawyer from "scarface". Not sure if this is a compliment or not 😂

[@MrPeterthepilot]

My Range Rover dealer lent me an XE when my RR was in for its annual. The XE is crap....

[@onechilldude4247]

I was thinking of buying one can you tell why is it crap

[@betterbeavailable]

Americans really hate diesels.

[@stevehammes]

Especially crappy ones.

[@Ricsic6]

Jagwarr

[@stevehammes]

‘Murcia

[@fatbowe]

I get it... it's Not good😡

[@serkanister3620]

Damn u hate this vehicle

[@gothops154]

Albany!

[@stevehammes]

Born and raised.

[@Cali_Lux_Cruiser]

This car looks more like a 2007 than a 2017.....

[@La-yt1wr]

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