Spy Shots showing the upcoming Jaguar XEL testing in
China. The XEL is the long-wheelbase variant of the Jaguar XE sedan. Wheelbase
will be extended by 12 centimeters for more space in the back.
The XEL will be
manufactured locally at the Chery-JLR joint venture. The standard-wheelbase XE
is presently imported into China. Price starts at 398.000 yuan and ends at
578.000 yuan. Engines will be 200 hp 2.0 turbo, 240 hp 2.0 turbo, and a 340 hp 3.0 turbo
V6.
The locally-made XEL will likely get the same
engines. Price will about 20% lower over the range. Extension behind the
B-pillar. Door is longer. They might be working on some L design-element on the
third side-window and/or the C-pillar, just like Mercedes-Benz has on the
C-Class L.
The Jaguar XEL will compete with comparable locally-built L-cars,
including the aforementioned C-Class L, the Audi A4L, the BMW 4Li, and the
Volvo S60L.
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