I'm now seriously thinking on pulling the trigger on a new XE. It would be the 180hp diesel, with the prestige trim level. As standard it seems very well equipped, so the only extras I'd add are metallic paint, panoramic sunroof & electric folding mirrors. I have a test drive booked for Thursday - as much as anything to check if it will fit into my parking space at work.
I had been telling myself to wait for the AWD version (due out maybe next year), but on reflection, I reckon that if JLR's ASPC traction system is what they claim it to be, then with winter tires fitted it ought to have enough grip for the few occasions in the year that I need it, when I go to the mountains & so on. The extra expense, emissions, tax (I'd lease it through my company) and weight of lugging the AWD system around for the rest of the year may just be an extravagance. Any of you have any experience/views on the effectiveness of the ASPC system ?
