Jaguar Xj 2020 Electric

Fortune does not essentially favor the bold within the compact crossover section — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks in part to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers attempt to make their small SUVs distinct. The Jaguar Xj 2020 Electric stands out by bringing high-end luxurious features and a couple of distinctive engines to this typically price-conscious class.

Redesigned just last yr, the Jaguar Xj 2020 Electric is among the newer entries on this section. As such, all the most recent safety features can be found, from a surround-view parking camera to forward collision warning system that can determine pedestrians. In contrast to some competitors, most of those options can solely be ordered on the top trim stage, but at the least you will get them. Additionally out there are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking camera and ventilated entrance seats — rare choices in this class.

We additionally like that the Jaguar Xj 2020 Electric presents two different powertrains should you aren’t glad with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one finish of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); on the other, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Be careful, however: Once you begin checking the choices bins, the Jaguar Xj 2020 Electric can be substantially dearer than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can’t be disabled and disappointing supplies quality also might give prospective buyers pause.

The Jaguar Xj 2020 Electric is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit more than most rivals. It is offered in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L model looks like an important deal till you notice that it’s a custom-order mannequin and you will have to wait for it to be built. You may discover the LS at practically any vendor, but it’s costlier and would not add much. Best to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit costlier and contains extra features and entry to extra options. If you’d like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier consists of all of it.

Three engines are supplied on the Jaguar Xj 2020 Electric. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed computerized transmission. A more highly effective turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optional and comes standard with a nine-speed automated transmission. Additionally non-obligatory is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Each of these engines can be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.