Miami, FL – June 28, 2016 – Welcome to Jag Drive 305 – a digital partnership between The Collection and World Red Eye where insiders can get an up close and personal look at the all-new 2017 Jaguar XE and F-PACE through the eyes of some of Miami’s most notable influencers. Before Co-Founder of Aura Groupe, Yossi Bibas, and Stylist Calyann Barnett take the all-new XE for a spin, we wanna give you a closer look into this eye-catching sedan.

One of the most advanced and refined sports sedan that Jaguar has ever produced. Instantly recognizable as a Jaguar, it feels like a Jaguar, it drives like a Jaguar – The XE is a Jaguar to its core. The XE is the foundation of the Jaguar sedan family. A distillation of the design, luxury and technology found in the XF and the XJ. Inspired by the F-TYPE sports car, with its assertive looks and agile drive. The XE is an exceptional blend of technology, design, and driving dynamics that rewrites all the rules. The XE is without a doubt a wake up call for every other car in its class.

The XE stands out from the competition with the clean surfaces and dynamic looks that form the core of Jaguar design. This is because the Lightweight Aluminum Architecture gave its designers the freedom to work alongside engineers to optimize the car’s proportions – The XE is unmistakably a Jaguar. The long, distinctly defined hood is aerodynamically sculpted to channel air over and around the body for greater efficiency. Along with the rising waistline and ‘cab rearward’ design, it ensures that the XE shares the athleticism of the other cars in the Jaguar range. The XE is crouching, ready to pounce

The XE form has been rigorously optimized for aerodynamic efficiency and stability. With a drag co-efficient as low as Cd 0.28, the XE cuts through the air – reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions. Every element exploits the exterior’s maximum aerodynamic potential while preserving the stunning proportions of the XE.

Vertical apertures in the front bumper’s outer edges channel air through vents in the wheel arches and out over the front wheels. Even the race car-inspired underbody protection and diffuser is designed to make the XE as efficient, economical and refined as possible.

Innovative technologies make every drive easier and safer. The XE offers Adaptive Bi-function Xenon Headlamps, Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Speed Limiter, Lane Keep Assist with Driver Condition Monitor, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist, and Advanced Park Assist.

The next generation Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) offers outstanding feedback, control and immediate power assistance. Allowing sophisticated computer management to adapt the levels of steering support, EPAS gives you fine control at speed and comprehensive assistance during slow maneuvering. It also enables advanced optional driver assistance features such as Lane Keep Assist and Park Assist.

You can expect to connect with XE the moment you slide into the form-hugging seats. Next to you the raised center console adds to the cockpit feel. Pulsing with a heartbeat, the car creates an emotional connection between driver and machine. Its 72 per minute double beat is the same as a jaguar cat at rest. Press the Start button and XE awakes, the needles sweep, the engine growls. The JaguarDrive Selector rises to greet your hand.

The InControl Touch multimedia system is the hub for connectivity, control and entertainment. Some of the key features are: 8 inch Touch-screen, Bluetooth phone connectivity, HD Digital Radio and available SiriusXM Satellite Radio, as well as iPod, USB and AUX connections, Integrated text-to-voice technology, precise climate control, and an InControl Remote, a multi-function app that allows you to monitor as well as interact with your XF from your smartphone amongst other features.

The outer air vents are unique in the way that they extend the fascia to nestle in the door casings and give the feeling of width and space. Throughout XE the natural forms of the interior architecture lend themselves to the extensive choice of contemporary or traditional materials and finishes. XE is an inspired place for driver and passengers to be.

The superb sound systems bring your music to life. Offering an enhanced listening experience are the Jaguar Sound System and the Meridian Sound System 380W with 11 speakers. Designed in conjunction with the British audio experts Meridian, these systems use innovative audio technology and precise speaker placement to give perfectly optimized sound quality.

All Surface Progress Control (ASPC) developed by Jaguar is a low speed cruise control that helps the XE to cope with low traction situations. ASPC allows the driver to concentrate more on steering the vehicle. Once activated, you use the cruise control buttons to set a ‘target’ speed of between 2.2 mph and 18.6 mph. The system then works to achieve and maintain that speed while exerting traction control. ASPC is standard and gives the XE drivers added assistance over slippery, loose or icy surfaces, undulating terrain and even while descending a difficult incline. It helps make the XE easy to drive in challenging conditions. ASPC also has a pull-away function allowing the XE to progress from rest on slippery surfaces and ascending gradients, as well as a hill descent function that controls vehicle speed on steeper inclines.

The XE engines come with Stop/Start. It shuts down the engine when you come to a complete halt and restarts the engine immediately when required to help save fuel, especially during city driving.

The XE is capable of achieving a drag coefficient as low as Cd 0.28. It cuts through the air to improve efficiency7 and refinement. From the outright exhilaration of a supercharged V6 to the 318 lb-ft of torque produced from Jaguar’s turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel, there are a range of engines to suit every driving style.

The XE is offered with a range of highly advanced gas and diesel engines, including the 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine from Jaguar’s Ingenium engine family. Whether you choose their latest hi-tech diesel engines or you prefer gas, each one offers performance, refinement and economy7 to suit every driving style. The engines are equipped with Stop/Start technology and smart regenerative charging – harvesting kinetic energy from braking to charge the battery – for maximum economy, especially during city driving.

Jaguar has been at the forefront of aluminum car construction for more than a decade and continues to push the boundaries of this technology. The XE is based on their Lightweight Aluminum Architecture, which uses expertise derived from the aerospace industry to deliver premium vehicle characteristics in performance and refinement. This immensely strong bodyshell uses a high strength 6000 series aluminum alloy.

Saving weight without compromising durability, it provides very high torsional stiffness, supporting precise handling. It helps achieve optimum weight distribution approaching 50:50. The lightweight structure not only reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, it means that the XE range is able to achieve a maximum speed of up to 155mph.

The XE responds with agility and performs with dynamism while always maintaining ride comfort – it’s a unique balance that makes it a Jaguar. The ideal foundation for these driving dynamics is light, yet exceptionally strong and stiff, Lightweight Aluminum Architecture with its near 50:50 weight distribution.

The sophisticated front and rear suspension systems complete a chassis that achieves a superb combination of sportiness and refinement. Advanced damper technologies – both passive and adaptive – further improve ride quality and extend the XE breadth of dynamic capabilities. The suspension’s control, agility and feedback give the XE the spirit of a sports car.

“It’s about paring it down to the bare essentials. Good designers have always said less is more.”

Ian Callum, Jaguar Design Director