New Spy Shots of the Jaguar XE L for China, yes that
is XE[space]L, not XEL. The Jaguar XE L is the long-wheelbase variant of the XE
sedan. Wheelbase is extended by 10 centimeters for more space in the back. It
will debut next week on the Guangzhou Auto Show.
The standard-wheelbase XE is presently imported into
China. Price starts at 398.000 yuan and ends at 578.000 yuan. Engines are 200 hp
2.0 turbo, 240 hp 2.0 turbo, and a 340 hp 3.0 turbo V6.
The XE L is
manufactured locally at the Chery-JLR joint venture. It will only get
the 2.0 four, not the V6. Price of the base model will start around 320,000
yuan. Dimension size is 4788/1850/1429 mm, and wheelbase is 2935 mm.
The Jaguar XEL will compete with comparable
locally-built L-cars, including the C-Class L, the Audi A4L, the BMW 3Li, and
the Volvo S60L. Ten centimeters might seem a little but it translates into a
lot of extra space for the legs.
Dashboard unchanged compared with regular XE. The
rear passengers get their own sunroof.
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