Following a preview earlier this year, Jaguar has
unveiled the new XEL at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China.
Designed to compete with the Audi A4L and Mercedes
C-Class L, the XEL has a wheelbase that has been stretched 3.9-inches (100 mm)
to span 115.5-inches (2935 mm) overall. The added length benefits rear seat
passengers and helps to create a more accommodating cabin.
The entry-level XEL Elite Edition comes nicely
equipped with a panoramic glass sunroof, an automatic dual-zone climate control
system, and an infotainment system with an 8-inch display. Higher-end variants
can be can be outfitted with ambient interior lighting, illuminated door sill
plates, and a Meridian audio system. Other options include perforated leather
upholstery, a digital instrument cluster, and wood trim.
Under the hood, two engines will be available. The
entry-level unit is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces
200 PS and 320 Nm of torque. It enables the model to
accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds before hitting a top speed
of 230 km/h.
Higher-end variants can be equipped with a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine developing 250 PS and 365
Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra power, the dash from 0-100 km/h is cut to 7.3 seconds and the top speed climbs to 240 km/h.
