Jaguar’s smallest sedan will soldier-on in 2022 with two variants rather than three – and a new round of price rises.
- 2022 Jaguar XE pricing and specifications
- Entry-level SE variant axed
- Turbo-petrol engine and all-wheel drive standard
- Priced from $68,679 before on-road costs
The 2022 Jaguar XE range has been cut from three to two variants in Australia – accompanied by price rises that came into effect at the start of the year.
The base-model XE R-Dynamic SE variant has been dropped for 2022, leaving the R-Dynamic Black and flagship R-Dynamic HSE – after Jaguar’s mid-size sedan range was streamlined from 15 variants three years ago.
Prices have risen for 2022 by between $3479 and $3975 – though metallic paint, previously a $1400 option, is now standard.
Compared to price guides released for Model Year 2021 (MY21), new features for Model Year 2022 (MY22) include a panoramic sunroof and privacy glass for the R-Dynamic Black, and matrix LED headlights for the R-Dynamic HSE.
However, some features are believed to have been removed; including the lower Touch Pro Duo screen and 16-way power front seats (swapped with 12-way seats) in the HSE, and the deletion of the 3D surround-view camera.
Following the axing of petrol V6 and diesel four-cylinder power in 2019, all XEs are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, sending 221kW and 400Nm to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Jaguar claims a 5.9-second 0-100km/h sprint time, 250km/h top speed, and a combined fuel economy claim of 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres (with a 61.7-litre fuel tank).
Standard features across the range include 19-inch wheels, a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Meridian sound system, LED headlights and tail-lights, and a selection of advanced safety features including autonomous emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring.
Unique to the R-Dynamic Black is a Black Exterior Pack as standard – which includes a black grille, black window and grille surrounds, and black front quarter vents – plus a boot lip spoiler and red brake calipers.
Stepping up to the R-Dynamic HSE adds matrix LED headlights, genuine Windsor leather upholstery, side mirror and driver’s seat memory, adaptive cruise control, and unique wheels – at the cost of the R-Dynamic Black’s unique styling elements.
With metallic paint now standard from 1 January 2022, the only colours offered at an additional cost are Carpathian Grey and Silicon Silver premium metallics, for an extra $1300.
The revised 2022 Jaguar XE range is available to order now.
2022 Jaguar XE Australian pricing:
- XE R-Dynamic Black – $68,679 (up $3975)
- XE R-Dynamic HSE – $75,870 (up $3479)
Note: All prices listed exclude on-road costs.
2022 Jaguar XE R-Dynamic Black standard features:
- 19-inch ‘Style 5031’ wheels in gloss black
- 355mm front and 325mm rear brake discs with red calipers
- Boot lid spoiler
- Black Exterior Pack
- Panoramic sunroof
- Rear privacy glass
- Power-folding side mirrors with heating, approach lights and auto-dimming driver’s side
- Premium LED headlights with ‘signature’ daytime-running lights
- 10-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite navigation and DAB digital radio
- 12-inch digital instrument cluster
- 13-speaker, 400-watt Meridian sound system (including subwoofer)
- Two USB and two 12-volt sockets
- 12-way power-adjustable front sports seats (without memory)
- Perforated grained leather upholstery
- Metal sill plates with R-Dynamic branding
- Gloss Black interior inlays
- Dual-zone climate control
- Manually-adjustable steering column
- Push-button start
- Auto-dimming rear-view (centre) mirror
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keep assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver condition monitor
2022 Jaguar XE R-Dynamic HSE adds (over Black):
- Black Exterior Pack, boot lip spoiler, panoramic sunroof, red brake calipers and privacy glass deleted
- 19-inch diamond-turned ‘Style 1050’ wheels (with Gloss Dark Grey accents)
- Matrix LED headlights
- Memory function for driver’s seat and side mirrors
- Perforated Windsor leather upholstery
- Power-adjustable steering column
- Gloss Grey Figured Ebony Veneer interior inlays
The optional Convenience Pack, available for both R-Dynamic Black ($1770) and HSE ($750), adds:
- Hands-free power boot lid
- Electrically-adjustable steering column (Black only; already standard on HSE)
- Electric rear window sunblind
- 12-volt power sockets in boot and rear seats
- Upgraded keyless entry (Black only; already standard on HSE)
- Activity Key
The optional $1010 Cold Climate Pack, available for both variants, adds:
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated headlight washer jets
- Heated windscreen
The optional $2090 Dynamic Handling Pack, available for the R-Dynamic HSE, adds:
- Adaptive suspension (Adaptive Dynamics)
- Red brake calipers
- Drive mode selector (Configurable Dynamics)
- Boot lid spoiler
The optional Dynamic Handling Pack, available for the R-Dynamic Black ($2680) and HSE ($1710), adds:
- Touch Pro Duo (lower central screen for climate control)
- ClearSight digital rear-view mirror
- Wireless phone charging
- Head-up display
The contents of this package are subject to semiconductor availability. Drive has contacted Jaguar Australia for more details.
The Business Pack, available for the R-Dynamic Black, adds Wi-Fi connectivity for the infotainment system, and a data plan.
Available colours include:
- Fuji White
- Caldera Red
- Santorini Black metallic
- Ostuni White metallic
- Firenze Red metallic
- Bluefire Blue metallic
- Eiger Grey metallic
- Portofino Blue metallic
- Hakuba Silver metallic
- Carpathian Grey premium metallic ($1300)
- Silicon Silver premium metallic ($1300)
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