Jaguar has confirmed that it will bring an all-new midsize sports sedan to production – the Jaguar XE – which will sit underneath the XF in its model line-up. The name of the Jaguar XE follows a logical progression, positioned alongside the XF and XJ saloons in the range.
The XE will be the first car in its segment to use an aluminium monocoque and Jaguar says it is "set to be the most advanced, efficient and refined sports sedan in its class". The XE is the first product spawned from Jaguar's new architecture which was showcased in the C-X17 SUV concept. Its global rollout will begin in 2015, and it will be the first aluminium monocoque vehicle in the segment.
Jaguar has also confirmed that the XE will be powered by JLR's new family of high-output four-cylinder engines. The engine range will be called Ingenium and built at JLR's new engine plant in Wolverhampton. The engine family has been designed to work in transverse and longitudinal configurations and will enable the option of rear- or four-wheel drive.
Speaking at the Geneva Auto Show, Dr Ralf Speth, CEO, , said: “We announced just a few weeks ago that our new Engine Manufacturing Centre would produce a new family of premium, lightweight, low-friction, low emission four-cylinder petrol and diesel units. The first of our Ingenium engine range will be used in our all-new mid-sized Jaguar sports sedan. That car will be called the Jaguar XE, and it will be unveiled in production form later this year.”