Jaguar XE AWD confirmed at LA
The inevitable XE range expansion begins with F-Type derived all-wheel drive now available
Now its case has been strengthened with the introduction of all-wheel drive to the 180hp diesel XE. You didn't think Jaguar was going to let there be a 320d xDrive without a rival? Of course Audi places a strong emphasis on the benefits of all-wheel drive tech too and it would appear sales of Quattro A4s, combined with the 3 Series, are deemed sufficient to add AWD to the XE range.
It uses the Intelligent Driveline Dynamics seen in the F-Type, a torque on demand system that aims to preserve a rear-wheel drive feel to the XE's dynamics. This is combined with Adaptive Surface Response (ASR) which can identify different surfaces "for even more assured traction in all conditions."
The all-wheel drive is the most significant addition in a 2017 Model Year update for the XE. Yes, we are on to that already. Other tweaks include Apple Watch functionality, the introduction of InControl Touch Pro with a 10.2-inch touchscreen and a further uprated Meridian sound system. 17 speakers and 825W should make the A14 more interesting...
Oddly Jaguar hasn't yet released a price for the AWD XE. The 180hp diesel costs from £30,275 and we would expect a premium of a few hundred pounds for the all-wheel drive car. For reference a 320d xDrive SE is £31,285. Confirmation as soon as it's available, which you will surely all be desperate for...
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