Jaguar XE Saloon: More Information Revealed

Jaguar Land Rover today released new information about the upcoming Jaguar XE saloon's infotainment system. Set to make its global debut in London on September 8, the sports saloon will get a new 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system that will ease access to all features and functions, including voice control. Christened 'InControl', it will also get an 'industry-first' laser head-up display that projects sharp, high-contrast colour images onto the windscreen.

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The system also includes InControl Remote, which will allow users to connect their phones to the car from wherever they are and thus provide control over of a range of the car's functions like, 7-day timed pre-setting of the climate control system, locking or unlocking the doors, starting the engine or even locating the car in a parking lot.

Then there is the InControl Apps that allows users to access smartphone apps via the Jaguar XE's touch-screen. That pretty much translates to this: you can make a conference call, find a parking space or book a hotel room among other things, from your car! However, that's not all. The XE has also been configured to function as a WiFi hotspot, which will enable multiple devices to connect to the internet.

Dr Mike Bell, Jaguar's Global Connected Car Director, said, "In-car technologies in this ever-more connected and fast-paced world are an integral part of your driving experience. With the all-new XE we're introducing an entire suite of cutting-edge driver aids and entertainment systems. Designed and developed from scratch, they will ensure that every journey you take is simpler, more relaxing, safer, and effortlessly enjoyable."

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This new Jaguar is designed around the company's modular vehicle architecture and is the only car in its class to use an aluminium-intensive monocoque, with lightweight aluminium accounting for 75 per cent of the structure. It will come powered the Ingenium range of engines - a new family of premium diesel and petrol engines that promise to deliver class-leading performance and refinement while reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

Watch a video about the Jaguar XE's state-of-the art technology features: