VITORIA – Innovation in the name of tradition: the thread that in recent years has led the challenging evolution of Jaguar finds its manifestazionepiù evident in XE, perhaps the most innovative model in the history of the British brand. It is a medium-sized premium sedan ready to launch the challenge in a market segment that in Europe depends largely on the sector fleets, currently the chief architect of the recovery of sales in Italy.
In many ways, the look of the XE marks in a sense, the culmination of the stylistic change that over the years has involved the whole range, from the last generation of the XJ 2009 to XF fresh from the restyling of 2011 the F-Type sports of 2013. It is from the latter the new entry has inherited a number of exterior and interior aesthetic details like the thin line of the curved LED daytime running lights, the light signature that Jaguar designers have dubbed ” J Blade “(J-shaped blade), rather than the dash and instrument panel inspired by the F-Type just to emphasize that Coventry is believed to be the trump card that can make a difference compared to competitors: the sportiness of a sedan – noblesse oblige – does not intend to give up the luxury and comfort that you would expect from a car that flaunts the emblem of Jaguar.
To achieve the difficult combination between performance, agility and quality of life on board, Jaguar have spared no expense, investing in the development of the XE an amount not quantified but described as “very important.” The car that wants to take up the legacy of the legendary Mark II of 1959 (and certainly not that of the controversial – and discussed – X-Type new millennium) host a parade of novelty really rich, ranging from the debut of the brand new modular architecture Jaguar (destined to characterize several upcoming models of the brand) all’inedita suspension geometry, the vehicle body light and robust compound for more than 75% of aluminum – a record for the category – the first exit in the hood of the Jaguar Jaguar turbodiesel Ingenium Land Rover.
This family of engines, especially suitable for the Italian market, was born in the brand new factory in Wolverhampton and had a central role in the trial held in the north of Spain, riding between the Basque Country, Navarra, Castilla y Leon and La Rioja, between mountain peaks and rolling hills covered with vineyards. The 4-cylinder 2.0 Ingenium declined in powers of 163 (tailored to the fleet is the most sober of the lot with 99 g / km CO2) and 180 hp. Brilliant (especially in the more powerful version), quiet and elastic, has demonstrated a perfect understanding with the excellent ZF 8-speed automatic transmission, smooth and expeditious in gear changes, while there seemed equally successful “marriage” with the Transmission 6-speed manual.
In terms of petrol, units 4 and 6 cylinder – all combined with automatic transmission – belong to the already known technological arsenal of the British group controlled by ‘Indian Tata. In this field there is a 4-cylinder two “faces”, the 2.0 in versions of 200 and 240 hp, both fun to drive, full of temperament, well seconded by the impeccable structure of the car, whose behavior can be changed – but not determine differences particularly sensitive – using the selector that offers the driving modes Eco, Normal, Winter and Dynamic.
If you talk about temperament, however, you can not put in pole position the 3.0 V6 340 hp we have had the opportunity to evaluate both on the road, on both the technical and demanding circuit of Navarra. In both situations, this Jaguar high-performance, exhibited significant qualities: fast, quick, almost angry in acceleration accompanied by a sound exciting, precise trajectories, agile and reassuring both on the track and on public roads. An ideal alternative to a gentlemen drivers with a passion for driving fast, but not for the extreme performance, if not brutal, many rival German school.
Within the articulated panorama of innovations proposed by Jaguar XE can not be neglected aspects related to security, connectivity, assistance to guide. Next to all the devices most popular and advanced, the new sedan English can boast such a birthright with the head-up display in laser technology offering before the eyes of the driver – so that should not distract from the road – the most important information with clear graphics and sharp, perfectly readable in all light conditions.
The driver assistance finds its nell’Aspc most original event, a control system traction realized by exploiting the unique experience of Jaguar Rover Lando in the field of off-road traction. The All surface progress control (this is the full name of the device to its world debut), only available in XE with automatic transmission, operates between 3.6 and 30 mph. When activated via the steering wheel controls, you just set the desired speed, concentrate on driving and let the car do everything alone, compensating for the lack of all-wheel drive and passing smoothly and without slipping the stretch adhesion problems.
connectivity revolves instead around to the 8-inch display of the new system InControl Touch that can also be controlled by voice and offers dual-view technology that allows the driver and passenger to activate different views (for example, the navigation map and a movie) dividing the screen into two. Do not miss the opportunity to integrate into the vehicle your smartphone Android or iOs, managing a number of features. The app InControl Remote Jaguar, specially developed, allows to communicate via mobile phone by car checking capabilities (for example, the fuel level), by starting the engine, activating the air conditioning to make the cabin more comfortable when pick place.
In Italian list the range of Jaguar XE is articulated versions Pure, Prestige, R-Sport and Portfolio, available with all engines. Prices start at 37,750 Euros and were defined according to a strategy that aims – but only with the preparations Pure and Prestige – the two Ingenium turbodiesel with 163 hp and 180 at the same price. Separate discussion for the S version, which identifies the top of the line driven by the 340 hp 3.0 V6 supercharged and it costs 55,400 euro.
No comments:
Post a Comment