THE XE is a car of firsts for Jaguar. It is the first mid-size sedan in Jaguar’s stable since 2010 and the discontinuation of the X-Type.

It is the first car to be built on Jaguar’s new modular aluminium architecture, the majority of which is made from a recycled high-strength alloy.

And it is the first car expected to significantly lift Jaguar’s sales around the world.

Expectations for the new mid-size luxury sedan are high, particularly for the flagship of the range, the supercharged XE S.

Can Jaguar deliver on its lofty ambitions to compete with the segment dominating BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Audi A4, or does it buckle under the weight of expectation?

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