'It will be the true driver's car in the segment'. More than anything else, that's the kind of statement we want to hear most from Jaguar about the upcoming
XE
. A 'supple ride' and 'precise handling' are promised as well. And following the
XF
XJ
saloons, both renowned for their superb dynamics, the signs are encouraging.
September 8 is getting closer...
Jaguar is claiming the XE's monocoque, with 75 per cent of the car' structure formed from aluminium, is a 'milestone in body engineering'. A new alloy is being used for the car with a particularly catchy name: RC5754. Emotive. A highly recycled aluminium, it dramatically reduces energy consumption and lifecycle CO2.
When Jaguar's Chief Technical Specialist; Body Complete (Dr Mark White) says the XE will have a "body structure with unrivalled low weight", you would like to think this will stand true. Having been disappointed by a slightly chubby kerbweight for the aluminium F-Type, we're hoping the XE can fulfil the promises of an aluminium intensive structure.
With just over a month until the XE's London reveal, expect more teasers on the car's technical detail over the coming weeks. It has to be good, doesn't it?