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17th July, 2014
- World premiere of the all-new Jaguar XE will be held in London in September
- XE will be a true sports saloon with class-leading dynamics, refinement and technology
- Precise handling and high-quality ride is assured with Integral Link rear suspension; a technology first in its
class
- The finely-honed F-TYPE-derived front suspension delivers accurate and immediate response
- State-of-the-art electric power steering delivers renowned Jaguar feel and response
- World-first All Surface Progress Control system ensures rear-wheel drive traction from standstill in any
conditions
Jaguar will unveil the latest addition to its sports saloon car range, the Jaguar XE, at an event in London on 8th
September. The event will mark the unveiling of a true driver’s car; one that redefines the concept of the sports saloon
– a segment that Jaguar initiated over 50 years ago with iconic models like the Mark II.
Jaguar will bring levels of innovation never seen before in this segment – with its lightweight construction expertise
and sophisticated chassis technology in addition to the new family of Ingenium engines – all designed, engineered and
manufactured in the UK.
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Built around an all-new, aluminium-intensive architecture, the XE combines thrilling performance, agile handling and
precise, responsive steering, with outstanding levels of refinement.
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer of Vehicle Integrity, said: “Jaguars have always been renowned for a balance of precise
handling and a high-quality ride. The XE is the culmination of everything the company has learned over the years. The
Integral Link rear suspension provides a combination of supple ride and crisp handling that is unmatched in this segment.
We are on target to deliver a vehicle that dynamically outperforms our rivals.”
Integral Link rear suspension
Unique to this segment, the integral link suspension delivers major benefits over conventional multi-link designs. By
providing lateral and longitudinal stiffness, the integral link delivers sharp response and handling while retaining a
refined, luxurious ride.
Many components of the Integral Link suspension have been forged or hollow-cast in aluminium. These are the optimum
production techniques to produce a strong, lightweight solution.
Front suspension based on F-TYPE sports car
Mounted to a subframe with cast aluminium suspension towers, the XE’s double wishbone front suspension delivers the
highest levels of handling and road holding.
The advanced design is based on Jaguar’s flagship F-TYPE sports car and includes some key components designed to
deliver Jaguar XFR-levels of stiffness. These ensure the XE enjoys a similar level of agility and ‘connected’ steering
feel. Like the rear suspension, many components are made from cast and forged aluminium and some are produced using a
patented process.
Class-leading steering feel
Jaguar is renowned for its steering feel and this will now move to the next level as the XE becomes the first Jaguar
to be equipped with the latest generation Electric Power Assisted Steering.
Our latest software algorithms now allow much greater scope for tuning than hydraulic-based systems and deliver better
quality steering feel. Other benefits include variable steering damping, ease of low-speed manoeuvring and the ability
to adapt to Jaguar Drive Control settings. EPAS also enables a range of Active Safety and Driver Aid features.
All Surface Progress Control
Even with the best traction control, rear-wheel drive cars can struggle to pull away from rest on very slippery
surfaces. For that reason, Jaguar has developed All Surface Progress Control, a completely new feature in its class.
Developed with the input of decades of Jaguar Land Rover experience in off-road traction systems, ASPC can
electronically gain traction with far less drama than a human driver can achieve. The system works like a low-speed
cruise control to deliver optimum traction in the most slippery conditions without skidding and without the driver using
the pedals.
Further details will be published over coming weeks about the new Jaguar XE sports saloon.
E&OE.
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