2017 Jaguar XE to Offer Stick Shift in the US
The 2017 Jaguar XE will arrive in the U.S. with a manual transmission option.
Car and Driver reports that Jaguar North American CEO Joe Eberhardt has confirmed that a manual transmission will be available on the base-model XE 25t, powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 240 horsepower. Currently the British automaker offers a manual transmission on the F-Type sports car with a customer take rate between 10 to 20 percent. “It is enough to be worth the investment, and we are happy with our decision,” Eberhardt added.
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Unfortunately if you’re at the front of the line to get your hands on Jaguar’s newest entry-level sedan, the manual transmission won’t be available during the initial launch. Instead, it will arrive soon after the XE launches in mid-2016.
Check back with AutoGuide.com for more information on the 2017 Jaguar XE as the sedan will make its U.S. debut at the 2015 LA Auto Show this Tuesday.
[Source: Car and Driver]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Excellent decision Jag, make sure you market the shit out of the manual transmission option to help your brand.