We went out yesterday to try the new Jaguar XE, in its 240bhp Ford Ecoboost engine guise.
It passed the first two key tests, the boot is big enough to swallow a bail of wood shavings and it looks "right" according to
Only a short drive round Basingstoke, but it is so totally different from the BMW: quick enough, handles well when pushing round the many roundabouts and the seats are comfortable. You sit "in" the car, not on it.
Also it has some very clever traction control/hill descent control which seems to have come from the Evoque, so it deals with ice and snow better than any other rear powered modern car and should, with M&S tyres, eliminate the need for a 4 WD vehicle.
We were impressed enough to want a half day drive: the dealer is happy and we will do so next month.
Fortunately there are no 3.0L V6 versions as demmo cars yet. Another 100 bhp and £10K? We don't need it.
Has any one else tried it? I'd appreciate any feedback.
Oh yes, almost all aluminium and made in England, like another car in the garage.
