How Jaguar XEL achieves the perfect balance of sportiness and luxury

Jaguar is a British luxury brand with sports genes. XE is Jaguar's smallest sedan. Its main selling point is sports and unique personality. After being made in China at the end of 2017, the wheelbase was also lengthened to cater to the preferences of domestic consumers. It will be in line with BBA Several of its sports models collide head-on, but they are often too individual and may lose some users. How can the design be both individual and sporty while being stable and elegant? Through this mid-term facelift and upgrade, these problems have been solved. The launch of Jaguar XEL will collide head-to-head with the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4L, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and other models currently on the market. The new Jaguar XEL continues the latest imported design in terms of appearance, interior style and technological configuration. The model being tested today is the top model of the 2.0T high-power sports series. The price has not yet been announced and is expected to be launched at the end of November. For the first time, dual exterior design was adopted. In 2018, Jaguar’s first pure electric model I-PACE was launched. The flat front face, the curve of a four-door coupe, the short rear, etc. can highlight the unique aura of the British car. In the new Jaguar XEL has perfectly inherited these design essences. In addition, the front face is the biggest change in appearance, and it brings more choices to consumers through two styles of design. The Elegant Series is more luxurious. The sharp detailed design specially created for the Chinese market visually broadens the body posture and highlights the luxurious texture with the bright brand logo decoration on the air intake grille. The sports series adopts a more aggressive front bumper. The air intake is inspired by the Airbus A350 wing. The full moon scimitar creates a sporty visual effect, similar to the black mesh air intake grille of Jaguar F-TYPE. The grille has decorative strips in the same color as the body, giving the front of the car a wider and lower impact. Due to the adjustment of the bumper shape, the length of the car body has been reduced by 10mm. The length, width and height are 4778/1850/1429mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2935mm. The front and rear integrated seamless chrome trim strips on the side skirts are customized for Chinese car owners. The style that contrasts with the body color further enhances the design and luxury of the vehicle. Five-screen interaction regains freshness. In addition to retaining the current layout, the interior can be described as brand new. Different color combinations and trim material combinations are provided according to different configurations of models. The workmanship and materials have been significantly improved, and the decoration has been changed. I-PACE has the same instrument panel and steering wheel, but the knob shift is eliminated and replaced with the same Sport Shift shift lever shape as F-TYPE. In addition, there is 5-screen linkage human-computer interaction, which obviously improves the sense of class. In terms of technology, the five-screen linkage human-computer interaction system consists of the InControl intelligent touch infotainment system consisting of a 10.2-inch upper screen and a 5.5-inch lower screen, a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, a second-generation high-definition full-color head-up display system, and an ultra-wide-angle The high-definition streaming media interior rearview mirror is jointly constructed to make the new Jaguar XEL more competitive. The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel provides switching between 4 driving modes, and provides a new graphical interface that can display an information panel, or you can choose to display a car navigation interface, and you can also enter the function menu to set more personalized settings. The InControl smart touch infotainment system composed of a 10.2-inch upper screen and a 5.5-inch lower screen can be displayed and operated independently. UI switching is very convenient, the system operation logic is clear, and it supports navigation, panoramic imaging, CarPlay, CarLife and other functions. In addition, it can The 4G-WiFi hotspot function supports 8 mobile devices online at the same time, so you can always be connected and online at any time, and enjoy a pleasant journey. In addition to touch operations, the air-conditioning panel below also retains physical knobs, which can be pressed, rotated, and lifted for three extended operations. It can also display functional settings such as multimedia, seats, and telephones, which is both convenient and practical and reflects luxury class. feel. In terms of configuration, it has the current mainstream ADAS intelligent assistance system, including cruise control with speed limit function, front and rear air curtains, electronic handbrake, collision warning, parking assist, driver fatigue monitoring, lane keeping assist, low-speed/pedestrian prevention Collision assist, reversing wide-angle monitoring, traffic sign recognition, door opening and anti-collision safety warning and other driving assistance functions provide comprehensive safety configuration protection. The high- and low-power engines are equipped with the 2.0T Yingjili engine that won the "2018 Ward Global Top Ten" and are available in high and low-power versions. The engine adopts continuously variable valve lift CVVL, twin-scroll turbocharging, and high-pressure mid-mounted engine. Advanced technologies such as direct injection have excellent power and torque output characteristics, achieving many advantages such as low fuel consumption, fast response, and strong power. It is matched with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission from ZF. You may ask whether there is no change in power, so the driving experience is no different from the current model? First of all, it is certain that of course not, because the all-aluminum body, 50:50 body weight ratio, aluminum double-wishbone front suspension, torque vectoring distribution system, etc., bring Jaguar's unique control experience. When driving this high-power version, the engine can burst out peak torque at low speeds. The transmission upshifts actively under normal throttle opening, and the power performance response is fast enough. However, the shift paddles cannot be used in D + dynamic mode. When used, it can only be operated in S gear. Jaguar's driving control system supports 4 driving mode selections, including comfort, economy, rain and snow and dynamic modes. Drivers can easily switch to different roads and appropriate driving modes according to their needs. With the different modes, the steering feel also changes slightly, and the directivity without any gaps is unexpectedly great. In terms of suspension, the front double wishbone and rear multi-link suspension are used. In the mountain road test drive experience, the continuous curve lateral support can give the driver a lot of confidence, and the driving posture is very solid. In addition, the chassis material has been upgraded. The chassis guard made of patented material RUS has a coverage rate of 80% and is lighter. The sound insulation performance has also been improved, bringing better protection and excellent aerodynamic performance to the entire vehicle. In summary, every brand has its own personality, but if it is too individual, it may lose some users. Relatively speaking, there are many ways to improve the brand image and competitiveness. Since it has been localized, it must adapt or change. Understanding domestic consumers, after lengthening the wheelbase, the new Jaguar The driving experience that combines human and vehicle is definitely a car that can give you a unique experience in this class.