The Jaguar XE took to the road for a test drive, with a British style and sporty feel! Gentleman's choice?

If Jaguar is not as well-known as the German car manufacturer, then it would be too small to underestimate the car model XE? P300? R-Dynamic? SE introduced this time. This model has elegance and rationality. The completed mid-size four-door coupe is not only discussed as much as its competing models, but also has a bit of a straight-ball showdown. The taste showdown under the banner of XE? P300 does not fall behind at all in real comparison.

XType is a mid-sized luxury sedan launched after the Xtype series. The biggest difference from other competitors such as the BMW 3 Series is that in addition to the appearance design, the D7a aluminum alloy body platform is also destined to ?XE will have lighter handling characteristics. However, this time, after nearly 5 years of product cycle, Jaguar has carried out a minor facelift for the XE. In addition to introducing the latest generation family design vocabulary in the exterior, the interior is also obviously I-Pace-like, whether it is luxurious or luxurious. The level or sense of technology has been greatly improved. In addition, 82% of the entire vehicle is made of aluminum alloy, which has the dual advantages of lightweight and high rigidity, fully demonstrating the XE's flexible handling.

When it comes to the appearance, you can clearly feel the wider visual experience of this car body, and the overall sporty style is also more obvious. From the front part of the car, the family-like honeycomb-shaped dynamic R- The Dynamic kit air dam looks wider and flatter on the XE and makes it more streamlined. Combined with the small-proportion LED headlights replacing the original HID fisheye structure, it creates a sharp and aggressive front end.

When you come to the side of the car, you can feel that this car body is more slender, with the visual characteristics of a long head and short tail, and a more linear aesthetic design. Judging from the body size, it is 4678×1967× 1416mm, and only the vehicle length has a slight increase. The wheel frame is made of 18-inch 5029-style 5-spoke double ribs, glossy dark gray with contrasting diamond paint, red brake calipers and 350mm front brake. Coming to the rear of the car, the slightly raised duck tail shape brings out the dynamic characteristics; while the taillights echo the headlights, with simple LED light guide strips and a full LED design, which not only has a high It is highly recognizable and makes XE look more youthful and stylish.

When you enter the cabin, you can feel that it has a similar family design vocabulary to I-Pace, and the overall sense of technology and luxury have also been greatly improved. In addition to the introduction of a 12.3-inch digital instrument, the steering wheel is replaced with the same three-spoke steering wheel as the I-Pace. The center console is also implanted with the car manufacturer’s latest family-style 10-inch Touch?Pro?Duo dual-touch screen interface, regardless of the overall operation. Whether it’s the clarity of the information display on the instrument panel or the smooth operation of the central control screen, Jaguar’s technological control interface is second to none. It's just that all new technologies need to go through a period of running-in and getting used to, so the control of the virtual screen or dual-touch screen will feel slightly unconscious at first, but it can be easily overcome once you get used to it. When it comes to the back seat, it is a relatively weak point. Due to the body design, the headroom is slightly insufficient, but it is enough space for ordinary people.

The safety configuration is also quite complete, fully worthy of this segment, such as six airbags and DSC tracking and dynamic stability system assistance, or TVbB brakes that can achieve more accurate and precise braking effects. Control torque conversion system, ASPC all-terrain start assist system, PCS pedestrian collision protection sensor, AEB automatic brake assist and emergency braking intensity assist system, blind spot detection assist, LKA lane keeping assist system and ACC active speed control are included as standard equipment Among the projects.

Among these models, more are 360-degree body imaging and reversing image assistance commonly used in luxury cars, which fully cater to different types of driving. In addition, the car manufacturer's popular ClearSight can also be used in? Optional on XE, this system can convert the rearview mirror into a camera display screen, which can completely overcome the blind spots of the car body. Moreover, the car manufacturer's system has been fortunate enough to be used on its other models. It can be used at night or from camera angles. In terms of width and width, it can achieve excellent results, bringing more comfort and perfect protection to driving.

In terms of power output, the XE? P300 and the entry-level P250 model also use a 2.0-liter Ingenium inline four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, but its power output is increased to 300ps/5500rpm, 40.8kgm/1500-4500rpm. The average fuel consumption is 11.8 kilometers per liter. With an eight-speed manual transmission, the 0-100km/h acceleration is 5.9 seconds. In actual driving, the driving performance of this level does not disappoint, with excellent and rich power output. With the support of the suspension system, although it is not difficult to control, it is not difficult to control in terms of comfort and handling. , there is still a certain gap. On the contrary, the flexibility when turning, or the flexibility of the chassis, all reflect the better control capabilities in the same class, and compared with the largest competitors, the price is greatly improved. Advantage, it's a straight-up hit.

On the whole, XE not only takes care of the needs of controllability, but also does not compromise on comfort. It can be regarded as a quite neutral and well-handled mid-sized RV. In addition, whether it is the relatively light accelerator brake or the less heavy-handed steering wheel, it makes people feel a very flexible and textured driving experience, just like an elegant British gentleman; but when racing After switching to the road mode, whether it is the body dynamics or the back-to-back force full of adrenaline, people have to admit that compared to the past, this time the XE is full of strength, waiting for you to subvert your imagination of Jaguar.

XE provides a variety of driving mode switching, such as Comfort (comfort), Eco (energy saving), Dynamic (dynamic) and Rain/Ice/Snow (rain/ice/snow) mode, etc. options to achieve adjustment and management of engine, transmission response, steering, load level, traction and stability, etc., and to change its comfort and body dynamics control through the continuously variable damping technology of the active dynamic system. In actual driving, you can feel that the difference with other car body dynamic adjustment systems lies in its delicacy. In various modes, you can feel the response of the suspension system's correction and adjustment or the change of the throttle sensitivity. After comprehensive calculation and correction, various control performances in each mode can also achieve a fairly balanced response.

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