Compact Executive Car of the Year 2015 - Pictures

The Jaguar XE pips the BMW 3-Series from its post to win Best Compact Exective Car.

Petrol and diesel models are offered in the Jaguar XE range with the 2.0-litre diesel models destined to be the most popular. On the petrol side there’s also a 2.0i turbo unit, while the range-topper is a 3.0i supercharged V6 with 335b

All Jaguar XE models get sat-nav, cruise control, 17" alloy wheels and DAB digital radio as standard. 

<span>Throttle response is good and refinement is excellent thanks to the Ingenium diesel engines, while t<span>he electric power steering is quick to react and offers plenty of feel.</span></span>

<span>The low roof-line at the back gives the car a coupe-like stance adding to the drama, with big wheels pushed out to the far corners.&nbsp;</span><span>Even our R-Sport model with its sportier settings and bigger wheels ride well.<

<span>The doors open nice and wide at the front and back, making getting in and out easy while the driving position is spot-on.</span>

<span>Sitting a six-foot tall passenger behind a six-foot tall driver won’t be a problem in the Jaguar XE – there’ll be an inch or so of legroom to spare, while the roof lining has been designed to offer decent headroom, too.</span>

The Jaguar XE is the 2015 Auto Express Compact Executive Car of the Year.