[tobes]

Went past a black XE Sport on the M26 on Sunday. First XE I've actually seen on the road.

Ok nothing special about that apart from a badge. To the right hand side of the boot there was a large badge which said iE any idea what that means? Badge was a black circle approx 100mm diameter with silver embossed letters on it. Badge was same position as the xe badge but on right hand side.

Hybrid?

 

[Spud211]

Sounds like it could be - anything like the badge in the photo here?

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/41576/20150323/jaguar-testing-all-electric-or-plug-in-hybrid-xe.htm

 

[LeeW]

Ingenium Engine???

 

[SiblingChris]

If it's a plugin hybrid then I'm not bothered, but otherwise I'll be a bit mad as that could have massive positive I plifications for improved performance and low emissions making a serious positive impact for company car drivers

 

[tobes]

Sounds like it could be - anything like the badge in the photo here?

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/41576/20150323/jaguar-testing-all-electric-or-plug-in-hybrid-xe.htm

Spud well spotted it was just like that badge. I would of taken a snap but to late by time I noticed it was special.

 

[tobes]

If it's a plugin hybrid then I'm not bothered, but otherwise I'll be a bit mad as that could have massive positive I plifications for improved performance and low emissions making a serious positive impact for company car drivers

Probably expensive but the new 330e is ridiculously low tax rating and with 240 odd bhp and 0 to 60 in the 6 range I would never bother to charge it just use it for tax reasons.

 

[SiblingChris]

If it's a plugin hybrid then I'm not bothered, but otherwise I'll be a bit mad as that could have massive positive I plifications for improved performance and low emissions making a serious positive impact for company car drivers

Probably expensive but the new 330e is ridiculously low tax rating and with 240 odd bhp and 0 to 60 in the 6 range I would never bother to charge it just use it for tax reasons.

Yeah the c350e. I seriously contemplated it, it would have been half the cost of an XE to be honest....but ongoing running costs I couldn't get my head around, for quite a lot of motorway driving I think I would have lost out in the long run, tiny boot and there'd be nowhere but home to plug it in,

 

[bclevering]

Sounds like it could be - anything like the badge in the photo here?

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/41576/20150323/jaguar-testing-all-electric-or-plug-in-hybrid-xe.htm

Spud well spotted it was just like that badge. I would of taken a snap but to late by time I noticed it was special.

See the picture of the behind of this JAG xe http://www.xeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=673
It's called a diesel engine.

 

[SiblingChris]

So you reckon that's a standard 163 engine badge? Nasty, hope it's easy to remove!

 

[bclevering]

So you reckon that's a standard 163 engine badge? Nasty, hope it's easy to remove!

According to the brochure it's a default badge off factory (other badges are placed by the dealerships) but you'll have to discus that with the dealer i guess

 

[tobes]

So you reckon that's a standard 163 engine badge? Nasty, hope it's easy to remove!

Agreed. It looks hyundai ish.

Will pop that off and apply my nordsclieffe sticker in its place

 

[Marc]

This is the "E-Performance" badge, which is standard on ALL 163ps diesels. You cannot order it without the badge.

 

[tobes]

Thanks Marc. All I'd seen at dealers were 180 or petrol versions.

No debadge option? Weird it's quite popular here.

 

[Marc]

Thanks Marc. All I'd seen at dealers were 180 or petrol versions.

No debadge option? Weird it's quite popular here.

Oh yes, you can debadge your XE, except the 163ps version.... It seems that Jaguar likes to distinguish them from the other versions (also by not showing the exhausts...)

 

[XEJAG]

That should come off if you heat it with a hairdryer for a couple of minutes. Isopropyl alcohol or lighter fluid will remove the remaining gunk.

 

[Marc]

That should come off if you heat it with a hairdryer for a couple of minutes. Isopropyl alcohol or lighter fluid will remove the remaining gunk.

Also some good tips to add the missing exhausts? :YMDEVIL:

 

[SiblingChris]

I will be contacting the dealer to see if the can remove it as part of prep, but I suspect they won't.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=295670&highlight=badge+removal

 

[XEJAG]

You can buy the sports rear valance, but then I guess you'd need to rejig the tailpipes.
I'm sure that somebody will churn out a conversion before too long. Spires did one for the XF 2.2 to make it twin pipe like the 3.0

 

[Marc]

You can buy the sports rear valance, but then I guess you'd need to rejig the tailpipes.
I'm sure that somebody will churn out a conversion before too long. Spires did one for the XF 2.2 to make it twin pipe like the 3.0

I don't think so. The Sports Rear Valence could not be ordered for my 180ps Prestige...

 

[SiblingChris]

sports rear valance is £354 including VAT and fitting. Like you say though not sure what it does to the tailpipes.....
It only says "Not applicable with towing. Not applicable with R-Sport"
http://accessories.jaguar.com/gb/en/xe/exterior/exterior-styling/t4n5633-sports-rear-valance/