Jaguar XE 

 Jaguar was a relatively unknown brand in India. Only people interested in their cars were the admirers of this British marque’s tradition of producing arguably the most beautiful cars ever. Jaguar shot into limelight in India when Tata acquired the carmaker from Ford in 2008. 

Pretty, isn’t She?

At the hands of designer Ian McCallum, Jaguar has been constantly churning out some of the most alluring designs of recent times. LED daytime running lights sit low and accentuate the car’s width up front. Slim headlights, an upright front grille and a low, wide nose are certain design traits that give the XE that distinctive family look.

undersized and rob the XE off some of its elan. Sadly, there’s no option of 18- or 19-inchers. Secondly, the tail lamps could have been sleeker. We love the detailing, but there is a fair bit of surface area that doesn’t contribute much to their functionality. But a couple of niggles apart, the XE is dressed to allure. 

On the Inside?

On the inside, it is not as luxurious or fancy as some of its competitors, but it still makes you feel special. Be it the beautiful ‘Riva Loop’ that runs across the dashboard connecting the doors For an average-sized Indian, there’s decent legroom and headroom. However, the intrusive transmission tunnel and rear AC vent mean seating three will be a squeeze.

What’s Under the Hood?

Surprising as it may seem, Jaguar does not offer the XE with a Diesel engine yet. What you get is a 2.0 L Turbocharged petrol engine in two states of tune – 197 BHP and 237 BHP. 237 BHP-340 Nm propel the XE from a standstill to 100 KMPH in just 6.8 seconds. 

What’s it Like to Drive?

 The ride-handling setup compliments that brilliant Petrol engine and herein lies the XE’s biggest strength. We know the traffic in most major cities these days makes driving a nightmarish experience. This car makes it easier, it makes you look forward to getting behind the wheel and it adds some much-needed excitement to those mundane commutes.

Should I Buy One?

With the XE, Jaguar has managed to capture the essence of a sports sedan rather brilliantly. And we can say that purely based on the way it drives and handles. The beautiful exterior and the classy interior are simply icing on the cake. The baby Jag is quite simply all the car you might ever need.