2021 Jaguar XE and XF get new looks, new tech and diesel hybrid options

Jaguar has unveiled updated versions of its two executive saloons, bringing a visual refresh, new infotainment systems and new diesel-electric hybrid powertrains to its XE and XF models.

Priced from £32,585. the larger XF, which also sees updates to the Sportbrake estate, gets the most significant changes with enhanced exterior looks and an all-new interior.

New front and rear bumpers and enlarged air intakes are designed to give the car a wider appearance, backed up by a broader grille and slimline all-LED headlights at the front and a body-coloured valance and smoked tail lights at the rear.

Interior changes are more significant, with an all-new cabin dominated by an 11.4-inch curved touchscreen housing Jaguar’s latest Pivi Pro media/navigation/connectivity software. The centre console has been completely redesigned to accommodate the new screen, along with a new gear selector and redesigned storage space. Every other element has also been rethought, from the door handles to the seats, which are broader, offered with massage, heating and cooling and include an embossed Jaguar logo on the headrests and “Est.1935 Jaguar Coventry” upholstery tags.

New technology includes the always-connected Pivi Pro system with over-the-air updates as well as 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, optional head-up display and ClearSight rear view camera/mirror. A new cabin air filtration system and active noise cancelling aim to improve cabin ambience while a 360-degree camera system is now standard across the range.