The Jaguar XE sedan range has been pared down to one model class, the new, more expensive 300 Sport, which gains some and loses other features compared to the 2022 models.
- 2023 Jaguar XE pricing and specs
- The new 300 Sport model replaces R-Dynamic HSE and Black
- Some features have been added – but others have been removed compared to HSE
- Starting at $79,825 before road charges
That 2023 Jaguar XE The luxury sedan line-up has been pared down to a sporty model class – with a higher price point than either of the cars it replaces and a reshuffled equipment list.
Following similar ‘Sport’ versions of the E-Pace, F-Pace and XF, Jaguar has unveiled a 300 Sport version of its mid-size XE, with a range of black styling cues, typically optional chassis parts and a carry bag. via turbocharged petrol.
Available to order now, prices from $79,825 plus road costs – $3955 more than the most expensive variant of the 2022 XE lineup, the P300 R-Dynamic HSE is $75,870 plus road costs.
Compared to the R-Dynamic HSE, the 300 Sport gets standard 20-inch alloy wheels, the Black Exterior Pack (with black exterior trim), a 17-speaker Meridian surround sound system, adaptive suspension and configurable driving modes.
However, the 12.0-inch all-digital instrument cluster is replaced with a 7.0-inch display with analog dials, Matrix LED headlights for “Premium” standard LED headlights, perforated Windsor leather seats for “DuoLeather” synthetic trim and an electrically adjustable steering column.
These removed features all cost extra now 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 packs for the XE range has been reduced from five to two – while there are a number of standalone options and colors to choose from.
The price of the Convenience Pack has increased from $750 to $1630 as it now includes the power steering column previously standard on the 2022 R-Dynamic HSE – however the Activity Key previously available on 2022 vehicles will not offered for 2023.
See the end of this story for a list of all standard and optional features.
Power comes from the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine as before, sending 221 kW (or 300 hp, hence the 300 Sport badge) and 400 Nm to all four wheels via a conventional eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Jaguar claims a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, a top speed of 250 km/h and a fuel consumption in combined driving (city and motorway) of 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers.
That 2023 Jaguar XE 300 Sport can be ordered now.
2023 Jaguar XE Australian prices
- XE 300 Sport – $79,825 ($3,955 more than 2022 R-Dynamic HSE)
Note: The price above excludes road costs.
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2023 Jaguar XE 300 Sport Standard Equipment:
- 20” Diamond Turned “Style 1014” Wheels with Gray Inserts
- “Premium” LED headlights with twilight sensor, automatic level control and automatic high beam
- Dimmed LED taillights with scrolling (animated) displays
- Black exterior pack (grille, air 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 analog dials)
- Charging the wireless phone
- Two-zone automatic climate control
- Keyless entry and start
- Meridian Surround Sound System with 17 speakers and 650 watts
- 12-way power front sport seats with seat heating and driver memory
- Duo leather upholstery in black, cream, red or light brown
- Premium carpet floor mats with faux leather edging
- R-Dynamic leather steering wheel
- Metal treadplates with Jaguar script
- Black “Morzine” headlining
- Bright metal pedals
- Automatically dimming rear view mirror
- Illuminated makeup mirror
- Power foldable body-colored mirrors with heating, memory, approach lights and auto-dimming on driver’s side
- puddle light projection
- Intermittent wipers with rain sensor
- 355mm front and 325mm rear brakes with unpainted calipers
- Adaptive suspension
- Configurable driving modes
- All Surface Progress Control
- Electric parking brake
- Shift paddles in satin chrome
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Lane Departure Warning
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- backup camera
- Parking sensors front and rear
- Driver condition monitoring
- tire pressure monitoring system
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- speed limiter
The optional $1,010 Cold Climate Pack adds:
- Heated steering wheel
- Power washer nozzles for headlights
- Heated windshield
The optional $1630 convenience pack adds:
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Electrically adjustable steering column
- Electric sunblind for the rear window
- Additional 12-volt sockets in the rear seats, in the trunk
Available colors include:
- Fuji White (free)
- Caldera Red (free)
- Santorini Black metallic (free)
- Firenze Red metallic (free)
- Bluefire Blue metallic (free)
- Eiger gray metallic (free)
- Portofino blue metallic (no surcharge)
- Hakuba Silver Metallic (Free)
- Ostuni Pearl White metallic (free)
- Carpathian Gray Premium Metallic ($1300)
- Silicon Silver Premium Metallic ($1300)
Standalone options include:
- 16-way power front seats with heater, driver memory ($1600)
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats ($620)
- Windsor Leather Upholstery ($1170)
- Panoramic sunroof ($1900)
- Matrix LED headlight ($1350)
- Head-up Display ($1300)
- 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster ($650)
- 360 Degree Camera ($1000)
- Red Calipers ($620)
- Privacy Glass ($650)
- Solar Dampening Windshield ($400)
- Heated Windshield ($580)
- Headlight Powerwash ($380)
- Power tailgate ($450)
- Power tailgate with hands-free opening ($650)
- Gloss Gray Figured or Gloss Ash Blur Interior Accents ($320)
- Power Adjustable Steering Column ($650)
- Heated Steering Wheel ($350)
- Illuminated Metal Door Sills ($500)
- ClearSight Digital Rearview Mirror ($405)
- Power Rear Window Sunshade ($770)
- Premium Interior Lighting ($530)
- Air quality sensor and cabin air ionization 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 outlets ($100)
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