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confirmed at the Geneva Motor Show the production of a new compact sports sedan called XEJaguar XE S 3.0 V6 Superc...United Kingdom, 2015 > present and will try to compete against BMW 3 SeriesBMW 3 SeriesGermany, 1975 > present6 series
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Ralph Speth, CEO of Jaguar Land RoverLand RoverUnited Kingdom, 1978 > present15 models
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confirmed this information in Geneva. "A few weeks ago we announced that our new engine production center, Engine Manufacturing Centre, would produce a new family of four-cylinder engines, with lightweight construction, high performance and exemplary efficiency. The first of these new engines Ingenium will boost our new compact sports sedan, which will be called XE with production beginning later this year."

The Jaguar XE will be the first production model built on the aluminum platform DA7 shown with the C - X17Jaguar C-X17United Kingdom, 2014 > 2014 concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2013. The first units of the new Jaguar will arrive in 2015 and will be the first model in its class to incorporate a chassis monocoque made ​​entirely out of aluminum.

The extensive use of this material provides a combination of reduced weight and stiffness that is directly reflected in the behavior, performance and efficiency of the future XE. New Ingenium engines and aluminum chassis are complementing.

The new family of engines Ingenium will provide a full range of powers , meeting all requirements , combining high performance with the latest innovations in efficiency without sacrificing driving.

The engine family Ingenium offers flexibility to Jaguar Land Rover and its advanced design will allow its use both in transverse and longitudinal position as well as enable direct power to the rear axle and to all four wheels. The combination of performance and efficiency will enable Ingenium engines to provide speeds of up to 300 km/h and less than 100 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometer.

The Jaguar Land Rover Design Director, Ian Callum said: "The new XE has all the attributes that distinguish a last generation Jaguar, more compact in terms of size but keeps the design of great impact. Our clients have high expectations for this model. We can not forget that we are to draw a Jaguar and it should be as attractive as exciting to drive, so brilliant in a circuit as practical day-to-day. This was exactly what we got with the new Jaguar XE."

The name chosen for the new XE continues the logical progression of the denomination of XF Jaguar XF Gen.1United Kingdom, 2007 > 201570 versions
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and Jaguar XJJaguar XJUnited Kingdom, 1968 > present4 series
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sedans. Complete technical specifications and details of the range will be announced shortly. The arrival of the XE to the market is planned for mid 2015.