Jaguar XE 2.0 D180 R-Dynamic S Saloon 4dr Diesel Auto AWD Euro 6 (s/s) (180 ps) for £14,995

The Jaguar XE has been around since 2015, and this svelte saloon has its work cut out maintaining its place on buyers' shopping lists. The best of the opposition is a moving target, and crushingly capable. But just because it's getting on a bit, don't think the XE doesn't have a trick or two up its sleeve. Compared with the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the XE is a sleek, driver-focused offering that stands out from the crowd. It's smaller than those cars, and boasts an almost Coupe-like profile. And that's what's needed for some in a world that's rapidly eschewing saloons in favour of in-vogue SUVs. Luckily for Jaguar, its range is littered with SUVs – the F-Pace, E-Pace and all-electric I-Pace are also available – but the XE soldier ons, selling far fewer than its maker had hoped. But does that mean you shouldn't look at the XE when choosing your next car? That's down to your priorities, and whether you want to buy a driver-focused saloon in favour of somethi