According to a report from the British automotive publication Autocar, Jaguar has decided to phase out the XE S and XF S sport sedans in the U.K. The report indicates that the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine will also be removed from both the XE and XF models in their domestic market.
Supercharging has been a significant aspect of Jaguar’s legacy. However, heritage alone doesn’t guarantee sales success. An unnamed source from Jaguar reportedly told Autocar that fewer than 2 percent of customers opted for the supercharged versions of the XE and XF models. This low demand is a compelling reason to eliminate these options. The source added, “With upcoming changes in emissions regulations, it makes sense to remove these variants from sale in the U.K.”
As Europe tightens emission standards, it might be feasible to meet the new requirements with the supercharged V6 engine, but the associated costs would likely outweigh the benefits given the limited sales. Conversely, the situation may be different in the U.S., where emissions regulations are less stringent, possibly allowing for the continued availability of supercharged Jaguar sedans in North America.
While Jaguar did not provide a comment on the rumor, Nathan Hoyt, Jaguar’s product communications manager, confirmed via email that “the V6 is still very much around and in our portfolio.” He pointed out that this engine is currently being used in the 2018 models of Jaguar XE, XF, XE S, XF S, XJ, F-Type, F-Pace, as well as several Land Rover vehicles, including the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar, and Discovery.
For the time being, it appears the supercharged V6 engine will remain available in Jaguar sedans in the United States. However, it’s possible that in the future, if customers want a supercharged Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) product, they may need to choose a Jaguar sports car or opt for a Land Rover model.
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