The Jaguar XE sedan range has been cut back to one model grade, the new, more expensive 300 Sport – which gains some, and loses other features compared to 2022 models.
- 2023 Jaguar XE pricing and specifications
- New 300 Sport model replaces R-Dynamic HSE and Black
- Some features added – but others removed vs HSE
- Priced from $79,825 before on-road costs
The 2023 Jaguar XE luxury sedan line-up has been trimmed to one sporty model grade – with a higher price tag than both cars it replaces, and a reshuffled feature list.
Following similar ‘Sport’ versions of the E-Pace, F-Pace and XF, Jaguar has introduced a 300 Sport version of its mid-size XE, with a range of black styling elements, typically-optional chassis parts, and a carry-over turbo-petrol engine.
Available to order now, prices start from $79,825 plus on-road costs – $3955 more than the most expensive variant in the 2022 XE range, the $75,870 plus on-road costs P300 R-Dynamic HSE.
Compared to the R-Dynamic HSE, the 300 Sport gains as standard 20-inch alloy wheels, the Black Exterior Pack (with black exterior trim), a 17-speaker Meridian surround sound system, adaptive suspension, and configurable drive modes.
However, it drops the 12.0-inch full digital instrument cluster for a 7.0-inch display with analogue dials, matrix LED headlights for ‘premium’ standard LED headlights, perforated Windsor leather seats for ‘DuoLeather’ synthetic trim, and a power-adjustable steering column.
These removed features now all cost extra to buy, as optional extras: $1350 for matrix LED headlights, $1170 for Windsor leather upholstery, $650 for the 12.0-inch instrument display and $650 for the power steering column (or $3820 combined).
The range of option packages across the XE range has been cut from five to two – while there’s an array of standalone options and colours to chosse from.
The price of the Convenience Pack has risen from $750 to $1630, as it now includes the power-adjustable steering column previously standard on the 2022 R-Dynamic HSE – however the Activity Key, formerly available on 2022 vehicles, is not offered for 2023.
A list of all standard and optional features is included at the bottom of this story.
Power comes from the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine as before, sending 221kW (or 300 metric horsepower, thus the 300 Sport badge) and 400Nm to all four wheels via an eight-speed conventional automatic transmission.
Jaguar claims a 5.9-second sprint from zero to 100km/h, a 250km/h top speed, and a fuel economy claim in combined driving (urban and highway) of 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres.
The 2023 Jaguar XE 300 Sport is available to order now.
2023 Jaguar XE Australian pricing
- XE 300 Sport – $79,825 ($3955 more than 2022 R-Dynamic HSE)
Note: The price above excludes on-road costs.
2023 Jaguar XE 300 Sport standard features:
- 20-inch ‘Style 1014’ diamond-turned wheels with grey inserts
- ‘Premium’ LED headlights with dusk sensing, auto levelling, auto high beam
- Darkened LED tail-lights with scrolling (animated) indicators
- Black Exterior Pack (grille, intakes, window surrounds, etc) and black contrast roof
- 10.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite navigation, DAB digital radio
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster display (with analogue dials)
- Wireless phone charging
- Dual-zone climate control
- Keyless entry and start
- 17-speaker, 650-watt Meridian surround sound system
- 12-way power-adjustable front sport seats with heating and driver memory
- DuoLeather upholstery in black, cream, red or tan
- Premium carpet floor mats with leatherette edging
- R-Dynamic leather steering wheel
- Metal sill plates with Jaguar lettering
- Black ‘Morzine’ headlining
- Bright metal pedals
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Power-folding body-coloured mirrors with heating, memory, approach lights and driver’s side auto dimming
- Puddle light projection
- Rain-sensing intermittent wipers
- 355mm front and 325mm rear brakes with unpainted calipers
- Adaptive suspension
- Configurable drive modes
- All Surface Progress Control
- Electric parking brake
- Satin chrome paddle shifters
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Driver condition monitoring
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Traffic sign recognition
- Speed limiter
The optional $1010 Cold Climate Pack adds:
- Heated steering wheel
- Headlight power wash jets
- Heated windscreen
The optional $1630 Convenience Pack adds:
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Power-adjustable steering column
- Electric rear window sunblind
- Additional 12-volt sockets in rear seats, boot
Available colours include:
- Fuji White (no cost)
- Caldera Red (no cost)
- Santorini Black metallic (no cost)
- Firenze Red metallic (no cost)
- Bluefire Blue metallic (no cost)
- Eiger Grey metallic (no cost)
- Portofino Blue metallic (no cost)
- Hakuba Silver metallic (no cost)
- Ostuni Pearl White metallic (no cost)
- Carpathian Grey premium metallic ($1300)
- Silicon Silver premium metallic ($1300)
Standalone options comprise:
- 16-way power front seats with heating, driver memory ($1600)
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats ($620)
- Windsor leather upholstery ($1170)
- Panoramic sunroof ($1900)
- Matrix LED headlights ($1350)
- Head-up display ($1300)
- 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster ($650)
- 360-degree camera ($1000)
- Red brake calipers ($620)
- Privacy glass ($650)
- Solar attenuating windscreen ($400)
- Heated windscreen ($580)
- Headlight power wash ($380)
- Power tailgate ($450)
- Power tailgate with hands-free opening ($650)
- Gloss Grey Figured or Gloss Ash Blur interior accents ($320)
- Power-adjustable steering column ($650)
- Heated steering wheel ($350)
- Illuminated metal sill plates ($500)
- ClearSight digital rear-view mirror ($405)
- Electric rear window sunblind ($770)
- Premium interior lighting ($530)
- Air quality sensor and Cabin Air Ionisation filter (must be purchased together; $600 total)
- Secure Tracker ($700)
- Secure Tracker Pro ($1000)
- Wi-Fi support with data plan ($790)
- Touch Pro Duo ($600)
- Additional 12-volt sockets ($100)
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