The day the Jaguar XE Portfolio was scheduled to arrive, I was far from ready, lounging in my most casual attire, hardly something I’d step outside in.
The anticipation had built to excitement, and when the car finally arrived, it was a moment of pure elation.
Upon opening the driver’s door, the Jaguar’s emblem on the floor panel greeted me with a soft, light blue glow, prompting an involuntary smile. The touch of the steering wheel, the softness of the leather seats, and the dashboard’s feel, along with the responsiveness of the 8-inch LCD touchscreen, brought about a sense of delight, each element contributing to the anticipation of the driving experience.
The Jaguar XE Portfolio model delivered to me boasted a range of features and tech treats as part of its standard specification:
- 8-Speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift
- Intelligent Stop/Start
- Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVBB)
- Jaguar Drive Control
- 10×10-way electrically adjustable front seats
- Power Steering (inc EPAS)
- Meridian Sound System (380W)
- Windsor Leather seats with Herringbone
- 2-Zone climate control
Additional extras included:
- 18″ Arm 6 spoke (£410)
- Pro Services and Wi-Fi Hotspot (£310)
- Premium carpet mat set (£105)
- Interior Mood Lighting (£310)
- Adaptive Dynamics (£800)
- Power convenience pack (£920)
- Electric 10-way seat adjust (£765)
Starting the engine and watching the gear dial rise signaled the start of an adventure. The Jaguar XE Portfolio, despite its 2.0L engine, felt powerful, easily mistaken for a vehicle with a much larger engine due to its smooth acceleration and solid feel. Its top speed of 140MPH and acceleration from 0 to 60MPH in 7.4 seconds were impressive for its class.
The comfort and smoothness of the ride were so pronounced that one could easily surpass speed limits without noticing, thanks to the innovative speed display projected onto the windscreen, a feature that adds to the car’s modern touch.
The drive, or rather glide, made me reconsider my casual attire. The Jaguar XE Portfolio’s elegance and sophistication made me feel underdressed, yearning for a more polished look to match the car’s stature. It invoked a desire for a luxurious lifestyle, from clothing to living spaces, making me reassess the compatibility of my lifestyle with the car’s opulence.
Comparing the Jaguar XE Portfolio to my home, I found similarities in quality and style, from the brand-new build of my apartment to the luxury items filling each room, all ticking off against the car’s luxurious features.
The Jaguar XE Portfolio, with its perfect blend of quality, style, and performance without an exorbitant price tag, turns heads without being overly ostentatious. It’s a car for those who appreciate subtlety and sophistication.
You can find more information regarding the Jaguar XE Portfolio on the Jaguar website as well as information on the new launches such as the Jaguar E-Pace & F-Pace, which I will be test driving soon(ish) as well as the XF, XJ and the awesome F-Type.
In the meantime, here is the full (not so boring) tech spec of the Jaguar XE Portfolio:
BASE PRICE (OTR*): £35,425.00
PRICE AS TESTED (INC. OPTIONS): £46,886.00
STANDARD SPECIFICATION:
• 8-Speed automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential Shift
• Intelligent Stop/Start
• Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVBB)
• Jaguar Drive Control
• 10×10-way electrically adjustable front seats
• Power Steering (inc EPAS)
• Cruise Control with Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)
• All Surface Progress Control (ASPC)
• Bi-function HID Xenon headlights
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Brake Pad Wear Indicator
• Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
• Speed Proportional Steering
• Meridian Sound System (380W)
• 8” Capacitive Touchscreen
• Windsor Leather seats with Herringbone
• Auto-Dimming interior rear view mirror
• 2-Zone climate control
• Dynamic Stability Control & Traction Control
• Rear Parking Aid
• Traffic Sign Recognition and Intelligent Speed Limiter
• Passive Front Head Restraints (Whiplash Protection)
• Emergency Brake Assist
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Hazard lights under heavy braking
• Bluetooth® telephone connectivity
• Bluetooth® Streaming
• 1 x USB socket* supports iPod integration
• Hill Launch Assist
• DAB Digital Radio
OPTIONS FITTED TO THIS CAR:
• Ammonite Grey (£635)
• Jet/Light Oyster Taurus Leather (no cost)
• 18″ Arm 6 spoke (£410)
• Pro Services and Wi-Fi Hotspot (£310)
• Spare wheel (£150)
• Premium carpet mat set (£105)
• Interior Mood Lighting (£310)
• Adaptive Dynamics (£800)
• Side door treadplate illuminated (£424)
• Heated + powerfold mirrors (£275)
• 40:20:40 split fold rear seat (£410)
• Power convenience pack (£920)
• Navigation package (£1,125)
• Parking Pack (£545)
• Head-up display (£1,020)
• Electric 10-way seat adjust (£765)
• Veneer-satin grey figured ebony (£310)
• Heated washer jets (£445)
• Infrared windscreen (£445)
• Chrome Grille Chrome surround (£297)
• Heated Front Windscreen (£310)
• 4-way lumbar (£240)