2016 Jaguar XE Configurator Goes Live

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By Ciprian Florea

Published Oct 8, 2014

The 2014 Paris Motor Show->ke227 confirmed that the Jaguar XE->ke3138 is everything we hoped it would be. Lightweight, gorgeous, packed with the latest JLR technology and powerful yet fuel-efficient engines, the XE looks ready to bring the fight to the BMW 3 Series,->ke290 Mercedes-Benz C-Class,->ke1593 and Audi A4.->ke1087 Although we know almost everything there is to know about Jag's latest "cat", we need to be patient for another year until we get to drive it, as the XE won't be arriving Stateside until the 2016 model year. However, that didn't stop Jaguar USA from firing up its online configurator so you can start building the British sports sedan of your dreams.

For the time being, the configurator comes with just the basic components. Users can only play with the sedan's->ke142 exterior colors and interior trims, as neither the standard nor the optional features are listed. Jaguar's->ke39 American website lists three models. There's the base XE, the mid-level XE R-Sport and the range-topping XE S. No engine specs are given as of this writing, but be sure to stick around for more details. Meanwhile, read on to find out more about the XE's exterior and interior colors and trims.

Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 Jaguar XE.

Exterior Colors

As usual, Jaguar offers a bevy of body colors, including both regular and metallic hues. Various shades of blue, red and grey are available, but customers can also choose between the classic black and white, either plain or metallic. Naturally, the XE can also be wrapped in Jaguar's iconic British Racing Green.

Rhodium Silver Metallic

Dark Saphire Metallic

Osmium Blue

Ultimate Black Metallic

Italian Racing Red Metallic

British Racing Green Metallic

Ammonite Grey Metallic

Bluefire Metallic

Odyssey Red Metallic

Quartzite Metallic

Glacier White Metallic

Polaris White

Ebony Black

Wheels

No less than six different wheel designs have been created for the XE. Five of them measure 19 inches and come in either five-twin- or 15-spoke layouts. Colors include silver and black. The sixth set of wheels measures 20 inches and features a more complex ten-spoke design and are likely to become available as an option only.

19" Star 5 Twin Spoke

19" Radiance 15 Spoke Silver

19" Radiance 15 Spoke Black

19" Venom 5 Twin Spoke Silver

19" Venom 5 Twin Spoke Black

20" Propeller 10 Spoke

Interior

As far as interior colors go, there are four different combinations, including a full Jet Black upholstery with white stitching. The remaining options combine Jet Black with Red, Blue and Light Oyster. Naturally, all four choices wrap the seats in high-grade leather. Moving over to trims, customers can choose between Satin Ash Burl, Gloss Figured Ebony, Satin Grey Ash, Satin Grey Figured Ebony, Satin Fine Line Wood and Carbon Fiber.

Jet Leather