This is a free TH-cam channel from a car dealer that does it in his spare time...and it's bloody brilliant and better than top gear (the one with the cricketer) and fifth gear. The fact he sees loads of cars shows he knows what he's talking about and has lots of experience
Thank you! Very kind. I enjoy doing this and I hope to keep it up. I think car shows should be hosted by knowledgable car nerds rather than celebrities
The most underrated car in the history of cars. I own an X351 XJ. Earlier today I was on my way home after its annual service and it dawned on me. I can't replace it.. There is nothing like it. It's perfection.
@@connortraynor1643 I service the car once a year, immaterial of mileage covered. Aside from brake discs, pads and tyres, after four years and circa 32,000 miles I've had nothing else other than engine oil and filters. On my insistence I've also had the dealer do transmission oil and filter. I've never spent more than £350 on annual service. Always at Jaguar main dealers. I've had one 90's XJ , an XF 3.0 , an XK V8 and this current XJ. Never, ever did I have any issues with them.
@@HighPeakAutos I second that, its spot on Matt. Especially with a touch of cheeky innuendo, Fred West's back garden... I guess you have to be British to get it, but it does make you smile. Keep 'um coming!!
Wow. Perfect. You kept your witty charm and personality but added the snazzy filming, editing and post effects to punch it up. Properly brilliant Matt. Great work
I've had my XJ Portfolio for nearly three years now and it still puts a huge smile on my face when I look at it and drive it. A car thats the size of a barge but the performance, handling and economy of a small hot hatch! Brilliant review of a stunning car.
Funny you say that!! I drove XJ's for 30 years. Traded in in for practical reasons for a Beemer 530d estate. To be fair a great car in all respects. 4 years later I have never bonded with it.as I did with my Jags. I miss that feeling and by spring next year I will buy a 2018/2019 XJR or Portfolio. Dated tech but got to get that love back.
Bloody hell, when this review started I thought you'd hired the Top Gear film crew! Fantastic review and I'm sure I speak for many others when I say we appreciate the time and effort you must put into the editing and continuity of your reports. I've always fancied upgrading my XF to an XJ. Chances of me perusing Autotrader are once again high... Thanks..
Stunning car. To think that design is 12 years old is baffling. Looks bang up to date particularly in this spec. Has to be the nicest spec I've seen on these XJ's. Loving the video editing effects 👌🏽
I bought a 2019 XJ on impulse three weeks ago. I was looking at the XF but when I sat in the XJ Portfolio I just new this was what I wanted. I have not been disappointed, excellent drive andovertaking is a breeze.
@@darrengerman5761 I don't own one, but having driven cars with and without reverse cameras, I'd say the XJ with a reverse camera is easy to park. Tip: don't just stare at the reverse camera when your parking 😂, please use your mirrors too.
It is certainly a long car and will not fit into tight spaces. But the reverse camera is very good and as already stated the wing mirrors give good visibility. I live more in the country so parking is generally easier in any case. It is too long for some parking slots with the rear end sticking out a foot or so.
I bought a 2011 XJ LWB Portfolio spec at age 20 and it really is the perfect car for any age. I don’t get any old man comments and it has endless charm. Absolutely go out and buy one - best car you’ll ever own!
The car that made me a petrol head was my Jaguar XF Facelift model that I owned for a few years. Simply put to me it was one of the most beautiful car's I've ever seen. The drive, the engine, the elegance. Smooth 8 speed gearbox I loved that car. Unfortunately I live in a rural part of France and they either refused to touch it or don't know how to repair it. I'd drive hours to main dealers that would charge us 650 euros for a service where the oil was never properly filled and dirty rags were left into the engine bay. The nail in the coffin was when I got the common water pump leak that damaged the footwell fusebox and left us with a 2000 euro bill. Since, I've concluded that if I was still living in UK I'd definitely still have one as they know how to repair them and there's a few private Jag specialist garage's around. It's not normal when you want to do something as simple as say change the sparkplugs and having to rip apart a shit ton of parts to get in. Whereas my Honda Accord you remove the plastic covering and voila. They're worth it if you have the budget for the unexpected.
Completely agree regarding the axing of the XJ by Jaguar. They had the replacement designed and tested and ready to put into production. They wrote off a huge sum by cancelling it. Even if it didn’t sell in huge numbers and wasn’t perhaps going to be a cutting edge electric vehicle, it would have bridged the gap between what Jaguar have now and what they will launch in a couple of years. I suspect a lot of the drive train would have come from the iPace so would still be reasonably competitive as electric cars go. I didn’t understand the decision then and I still don’t today.
@@jockwross I can never understand why people arrive at that conclusion based on basically nothing at all. They are part of the same group that makes Land Rover and Range Rover models, so no, they are not broke. Jags do tend to be a niche market but then they always have been. So are the vast majority of other big cars; same with sports cars like Lamborghini and Ferrari but they survive. One of the biggest issues is that there seems to be a culture of people slagging them off that have never owned or even driven one, and know virtually nothing about them. It's all nonsense but it must put some people off buying them.
The fact that they didn't take the skateboard from the iPace and put an XJ replacement on it is one of the dumbest moves Jaguar has made in its entire history - and, yes, I'm including the decision to cancel the original mid-engine V6 roadster they were going to sell it an affordable, British Boxster/Z competitor and spend the money to turn the X-Type into a diesel-burning estate.
I’ve been watching this Channel for about a year and a bit now and I can’t wait every week or day for the new videos. This new production helps to bring Matts vision to life. However I would still just be as entertained and interested to watch each video without the exciting production transitions and edits. Thanks Matt for bringing us videos like this!
This video came out at the perfect time, just after purchasing my 2016 xjl. I asked Matt for his opinion before buying it. And now that I'm driving it, i love it. Such a special vehicle. Thank you Matt and i must say what a beautiful video you made, you really stepped up your game. Keep it up 😍
I had a 3.0 v6 petrol R-sport. It was fantastic. One moment you were wafting down the road like royalty. Then choose Sports and dynamic modes and become a boy racer again. The shape remains fresh and up to date even after a decade. This was a Jaguar masterpiece and I so hope they recover this spirit.
Great video as always and what a spectacular car that is. It’s a great shame that it’s the last of it’s kind. Especially considering the fact that I’ve always preferred the XJ over it’s German rivals. It’s just more special.
My XJ is an absolute bargain to keep on the road compared to my friend's Maserati Quatroporte. She finally said, "Enough's enough," and bought a Tesla. Another win for the dark side.
Last year I went from a 2010 XFS to a 2014 XJR and the difference is like night and day. Both cars cost a bit to keep on the road but are well worth it. The great thing about the XJR is that it rewards you not only when you plant your right foot, but also when you are driving Miss Daisy.
I'll consider myself a lucky man. After 3 XF-S - two diesel and a petrol supercharged V6 - I was in a position to buy a 2017 XJ-R 575. Almost identical to the one in the vid barring the quad exhaust and black interior. It is brutal - when provoked, but it's also a sedate cruiser when it wants to be. It will catch many a boy racer out - and the noise from the engine on cold start is fantastic. Prod the throttle and it goes, oh boy does it go!!! Took a run up the Antrim coastal route on a car meet - had a Porsche driver behind, and he commented that he couldn't believe it goes round corners like it does. It is a sublime ride, providing (for me) the right amount of stiffness, but still compliant. Fuel? Yes, it can be thirsty round town, but on the open road, it'll easily attain 35-38mpg - not bad for a rip snorting supercharged V8. Yes, I'm still a lucky man.
Hello Mat 🙂 I've got to say your videos are getting better and better. Just watchiing some of older videos you're going from strength to strength. Keep them coming 👍
I'm glad somebody notices the lack of XJ in Jaguar's lineup. To me, a Jaguar lineup without an XJ is incomplete, just like Porsche without a 911. XJ is to Jaguar what 911 is to Porsche. Jaguar shat the bed canning the almost developed new XJ, successor to the XJ X351. These are torrid times for a Jaguar fan, and I'm thankful that you decided to make a video on this X351 R-Sport. Loved it!
I was waiting for the new XJ to replace my 2016 550bhp XJR only for the XJ to be cancelled, so I went out and bought an S560C. I drove home and decided to keep the XJR, i had waited 6 months for delivery and after i drove the S560C for 30 miles to the house, I was questioning my sanity. 2 years later, I sold the S560C. It was great looking as i also had the matt white color. But! It was too heavy, underpowered and the switchgear layout was a jumbled mess. I still have the XJR and have decided to hang on to it till it breaks. What a shame they canceled it, although they should have still put the V8 into the new one for the US market where I live. Mind the F Pace SVR has the same engine, O may buy that one, but still will keep the XJR.
Maaan. I have to say your reviews are better than Doug's. Love the channel. Got me through hospital ( was in a coma after Covid and spent 4+ months in hospital) Best downtime ever. Thanks for all the replies to my comments, means a lot to a viewer.
Can only say Matt you've done a perfect video on my favourite car!....I have the pleasure of driving various 'barges' as part of my job, but instantly fell for the XJ, so thanks for confirming my choice is the right one! Fantastic Sir!...💪👍
Omg... production values have gone through the roof. Well done young man. I've lusted after a 351 for a number of years and am determined to have one before I'm planted. Love the channel. You're almost at 200k!
Got urself a videographer and editor now? Production effort and value gone way up Great vid as usual im defo in the camp of love of the design of this series xj i always thought it was a shame didnt sell so well against ze germans
Definitely a touch of Clarkson like comments and delivery in this excellent video. Top Gear has influenced so many spin offs. I think this channel is the best out there and wouldn’t be surprised to see Matt on TV soon…nice work 👍
Matt I can't stop smiling when I watch your videos now, you put all other car channels and TV programs to shame, you are a genuine guy and that's what sets you far apart from the others, thank you and keep up the amazing work..😁
Matt's the reason I purchased a XJ 350 and now i have to get a X351, the best production ever you done mate, watched this a year ago and to see him gain other 120k of subscibers isnt surprsing. Well done, had work pays off
The editing on these videos keeps getting better and better! Love the car too, it’s the 2022 Range Rover alternative while fuel prices are ridiculously high! Just wish like all luxury barges (with the exception of the Panamera), they sold a hatch back derivative, far more practical than a saloon!
Having owning this exact car but in a 2016 plate, I agree with everything said. The car is stellar, and do agree Jaguar should have kept up with the flagship XJ, even if it meant releasing the electric version. Surely they couldv'e made a hybrid of it too, but Jaguar do have a rep of making stupid decisions. They act like a rebellious teen on their period sometimes. I did have a woeful of issues initially from my XJ. Dodgy breather pipe which kept flagging a DPF warning, interior squeeks, and engine management light flagging up every month. The engine management one was the worst of them all, as i lost all hope with the car, but it seems like it was a common issue, every 30-50k on the facelift XJ, relating to the throttle body. Since replacing the breather pipe, and the throttle body, the car has been a dream. About the ride, if you put michellin pilots on this, the car feels worlds apart. The XJ was fitted with P Zeros from factory which are actually quite firm for the vehicle. You trully havent got the best ride out of your XJ till you changed the tyres to Michellin Pilots.
Wow, your videos have always had quality content but now you've got the production values to match, this as high quality as anything you can find on a car channel here on youtube. Only trouble is I've been looking at XFs for the last week...now you've gone and put the big cat in my head! Think I'd be sporting a big grin either way!
Rare... and meant to be. I bought an XJ V6 S/C AWD after an Evoque and F-Pace (same V6) and we as a family love it - long family rides are pure pleasure. Here in the south of Germany i can't tell when i saw another XJ last time. Not a car round each corner. Fully agree on your comments. I think you can also apply the adapted citation from a CarThrottle video (brilliant by the way) about the F-Type: "The best thing about the [XJ] is the way it makes you feel, which is special privileged, excitable but never smug." This car is not shouting "here i am" like many other cars these days with questionable bodywork out of factory. But if you see it standing somewhere or on a driveby, the lines catch your eyes (at least with me). Timeless purely elegant design. Thanks Mr. Callum.
That's WAAAAAAAAAY better than the BMW 7 series! I would have really liked to purchase one, but in the end I'm opting for a BMW 5 series GT 245 HP Diesel because I heard the diesel engines for the XJ are not properly reliable and, most of all, here in Italy there's an absurd extra road tax for vehicles over 250 HP!!! 😞
We had an unmarked one on demo in the Police. The R sport 3.0 diesel. Covert lights the whole bit. Only had it for a couple of weeks. Fantastic motorway patrol car. Speeding motorists, drivers on the phone just didnt spot it until it was too late. A book of 10 Fixed penalty notices easily achievable in a 12 hour shift. Some senior officers saw it and didnt like the fact we had it. They thought it sent out the wrong message ! They seemed to forget or just didnt know that the Police used Jags for many years historically. 🚔🚓
Great video!!!!! Still love the old ones more. Sorry, but I don't think this design will age well while cheap and old X-type still looks great to me from the outside. I think they went a bit too far and made a generic design in an otherwise great car.
Now I know why the guys on top gear packed up ! With content like this with the great skits at the French built cars and pretty much everything else with slick editing , this has become the show topgear should have become . Great content Matt 👍
Some great camera shots in this really concise take on the XJ. Especially loved your back seat look. Nice to see someone excited about cars. Seems so rare today. Most folks are just A-to B owners. Anyway thanks for the review.
I had two 4.0 X300's over a 10 year period starting about 1999, a straight 6 and a V8, and I loved them. I wasn't sure about this shape when it first came out, but I like it now. They are great cars. I'd love another one. The trouble is, there are so many great cars, I'd need a drive the size of a field to park them all, so I just watch this channel instead! I should have been a car dealer. I knew it. Damn.
I owned a 2004 black xjr, of the 25 plus cars I've owned in my life she was the one i loved most. i'm now in the market for one of the last models, there is a 1 of 300 last year one for sale in California that is a bit out of my price range but many v8 xj's are available for bargain prices. i will now consider life time ownership. simply the best sedan on earth.
I treated myself to an XE last April. Wanted a facelift XF until I saw Matt's video on the XE. Your dead right Matt, all these modern Callum designed Jag saloons are ageless, I am an old codger but young or old we all swap notes on our Jaguars. I always thought "Stormzy" was something that happened after a hot spell. Thanks Matt,👍
Love these videos, I bought a 2009 Jaguar XJ on the strength of one of your videos and have not regretted it. A joy to look at and to drive. Might be tempted to get one of these next, fantastic production in this video. Keep up the good work please, your videos, delivery, humour and knowledge is fantastic.
After watching your review of the jaguar xf I took the plunge and bought a 2013 3.0 v6 deisel face-lift model fully loaded and wow what a car Thanks for your reviews 👍
I would like to congratulate Matt, in my opinion the best and most professional video review to date, simply couldn’t fault it, well done you have now set a very high bar.
Matt I’ve been a long term subscriber and must they video editing and quality his come a long now. You’re now on par if not better than multi million pound backed Tv shows. Looking forward to seeing where this channel goes
Brilliant as always I bought a xf after watching your video and it’s great , I now wouldn’t buy a car without watching your reviews they are that good thank you
I was one of the early subscribers to this channel and so glad it has gotten so big. Long may you prosper. Love the content, which is accessible to those who know a lot about cars and those who don't.
Great video Matt. You and me both appreciate the JLR products and cruising in them. They drive sublimely, wafting around and looking stylish and classy 👌👏👍
Hi, thanks for your videos and I really enjoy them. I also have a Jaguar XJ 16MY and I work for JLR. The reason we’ve stopped building this model is due to the volume of XJs sold comparing to its rivals. We didn’t make much profit to and had to cancel the electric XJ project. We simply don’t sell much saloon cars. But hey ! You never know, it may come back again like the Defender did.
Thanks for the info! I am also looking for a XJ 16reg at the moment and I saw some horror stories about oil dilution and very frequent DPF issues. This kind of put me off a little bit tbh. 🤔 It would be interesting to hear your opinion since you own one and also work for JLR 🙂 Thanks in advance!
Really enjoyed this review. I’ve owned four XJ’s previously and the only reason for not buying this one is that it was a truly massive car,too big for my wife to take to sainsburys on a Friday afternoon. So, I bought an XF-S which I’m really enjoying. I get what you mean about lwb cars looking odd, the worst being the X308 jag where all the extra length went into the back door, truly hideous, but I don’t think that applies the this model, it still looks pretty damn good. Keep up the good work.
I’ve drive my Dads XJR every few months and it is a beast . I always volunteer to take him to the airport in it if I can use it for the week. Seems like a decent trade off 😇
Well, another great video, so thanks. I actually work alongside JLR out of their Fen End (Warwickshire) site. The next time I'm there, I'll ask someone why the XJ has been pulled, although to my astonishment, I saw a 72 plate XJL sat there only last week. I was told it was a 'mule' vehicle testing new tech for other models, but still great to see a 'new' one. I'll get back to you and comment on this once I have an answer. Until then, please keep the videos coming, they're all very enjoyable, I especially like the "I bought a cheap......" series.
Hi matt, top quality video again so well done. im 6 months into a 2014 jaguar XF-R and i have to say its the best car ive ever owned, that supercharged v8 is glorious. we have just done around 800 miles in it last week around cornwall and it didnt miss a beat, it had the low down grunt to get up the steep hills and was comfy to sit in whilst it did it. ok it cost me around £900,000,000 in super unleaded but i couldnt care less (to be fair i averaged 27.6mpg) which for a big saloon with a v8 i didnt think was too bad, people warned me off jaguar saying they are unreliable etc etc but its just not the case,the car feels solid,didnt use a drop of oil or water and has given me 0 issues. keep up the good work buddy
Great video. Others have said it, but the attention to detail in the production makes it a pleasure to watch. Insightful comments, gorgeous photography, great subtle humour. Thanks!
Great video. I agree with all you say. It is the most beautiful saloon ever to my eyes.... I do not know who Stormzy is or remember rationing (that made me laugh) but have had my champagne (Quartzite) with ivory leather & burr walnut Portfolio 3.0 diesel for 5 months now.. Done 5k miles, averaged 50mpg & every trip is an absolute pleasure. A joy to look at, sit in & to drive. I always said if a car makes you smile when you're stuck in traffic that's worth a few bob... & this Jaguar does it for me.
Great new graphics!, production keeps getting sharper and refined without loosing the presentation style and content. Certainly an excellent choice of car to herald in the new show.
Excellent video as always. I used to have a 2011 xj and it was the best car I owned until I wrote it off on the motorway. So now I've bought a 2016 one and it's even better. You just can't beat the big cat for its looks, interior and spec and It puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it.
and no issues with engine at all? heard this is land rover engine ,TATA motors made in india, all jags been made in india anyway ,I cannot trust so much,but what I seen many of range rovers sport with 3.0TD v6 engines are mega crap and have many issues with engines+ you have to pay extreme a lot for a parts
This is a free TH-cam channel from a car dealer that does it in his spare time...and it's bloody brilliant and better than top gear (the one with the cricketer) and fifth gear. The fact he sees loads of cars shows he knows what he's talking about and has lots of experience
Thank you! Very kind. I enjoy doing this and I hope to keep it up. I think car shows should be hosted by knowledgable car nerds rather than celebrities
@@HighPeakAutos agreed. Which is exactly what Clarkson May and Hammond were
@@Matt-go7ss exactly 👌🏻
I said about a year or more ago Matt will one day be the main presenter of Top Gear 🤞
He's trying to sell the cars he has in stock.
The most underrated car in the history of cars. I own an X351 XJ. Earlier today I was on my way home after its annual service and it dawned on me. I can't replace it.. There is nothing like it. It's perfection.
Late reply, but could you tell me what the maintenance costs have been like for you?
@@connortraynor1643 I service the car once a year, immaterial of mileage covered. Aside from brake discs, pads and tyres, after four years and circa 32,000 miles I've had nothing else other than engine oil and filters. On my insistence I've also had the dealer do transmission oil and filter. I've never spent more than £350 on annual service. Always at Jaguar main dealers. I've had one 90's XJ , an XF 3.0 , an XK V8 and this current XJ. Never, ever did I have any issues with them.
What's it like on the diesel? Decent is it?
The production of your videos has been great recently but this one is incredible. Cheers for the great content
Thanks!
@@HighPeakAutos I second that, its spot on Matt. Especially with a touch of cheeky innuendo, Fred West's back garden... I guess you have to be British to get it, but it does make you smile. Keep 'um coming!!
Wow. Perfect. You kept your witty charm and personality but added the snazzy filming, editing and post effects to punch it up. Properly brilliant Matt. Great work
That you Matt?
Not to mention that 10 inch
The video production is perfection Matt and that XJ is bloody gorgeous!
Bought one based on first review. Thank you best car ever owned
It's absolutely terrible. Annoying panning camera effects and naff Clarkson-esque comments
I've had my XJ Portfolio for nearly three years now and it still puts a huge smile on my face when I look at it and drive it. A car thats the size of a barge but the performance, handling and economy of a small hot hatch!
Brilliant review of a stunning car.
Love it. Always said, as brilliant as German cars are, they're hard to fall in love with. A Jag makes you feel special
Spot on. I feel exactly the same.
Funny you say that!! I drove XJ's for 30 years. Traded in in for practical reasons for a Beemer 530d estate. To be fair a great car in all respects. 4 years later I have never bonded with it.as I did with my Jags. I miss that feeling and by spring next year I will buy a 2018/2019 XJR or Portfolio. Dated tech but got to get that love back.
@@vailydragon 530d touring is near perfection. I need 7 seats so got an X5. But for my toy, sold the e46M3 and bought me another XK8!
Bloody hell, when this review started I thought you'd hired the Top Gear film crew! Fantastic review and I'm sure I speak for many others when I say we appreciate the time and effort you must put into the editing and continuity of your reports. I've always fancied upgrading my XF to an XJ. Chances of me perusing Autotrader are once again high... Thanks..
The beginning feels like a Jaguar commercial. Very nice filming and editing in this one 🔥
"Unless you're Fred West"
I coughed my cheese sandwich across the table.
What a beauty.
I loved it when it came out, 12 years later the design is still SPOT ON.
Stunning car. To think that design is 12 years old is baffling. Looks bang up to date particularly in this spec. Has to be the nicest spec I've seen on these XJ's. Loving the video editing effects 👌🏽
Needs some fake plastic exhaust pipes to refresh it for 2020s
I bought a 2019 XJ on impulse three weeks ago. I was looking at the XF but when I sat in the XJ Portfolio I just new this was what I wanted. I have not been disappointed, excellent drive andovertaking is a breeze.
How do you find parking it
@@darrengerman5761
I don't own one, but having driven cars with and without reverse cameras, I'd say the XJ with a reverse camera is easy to park.
Tip: don't just stare at the reverse camera when your parking 😂, please use your mirrors too.
It is certainly a long car and will not fit into tight spaces. But the reverse camera is very good and as already stated the wing mirrors give good visibility.
I live more in the country so parking is generally easier in any case. It is too long for some parking slots with the rear end sticking out a foot or so.
As a Jaguar fan I thought that was a great review, informative and humorous!
Thanks!
I bought a 2011 XJ LWB Portfolio spec at age 20 and it really is the perfect car for any age. I don’t get any old man comments and it has endless charm. Absolutely go out and buy one - best car you’ll ever own!
Must confess I would take this over a Range Rover. Would be a tight squeeze in my local multi-storey though.
The car that made me a petrol head was my Jaguar XF Facelift model that I owned for a few years. Simply put to me it was one of the most beautiful car's I've ever seen. The drive, the engine, the elegance. Smooth 8 speed gearbox I loved that car.
Unfortunately I live in a rural part of France and they either refused to touch it or don't know how to repair it. I'd drive hours to main dealers that would charge us 650 euros for a service where the oil was never properly filled and dirty rags were left into the engine bay. The nail in the coffin was when I got the common water pump leak that damaged the footwell fusebox and left us with a 2000 euro bill. Since, I've concluded that if I was still living in UK I'd definitely still have one as they know how to repair them and there's a few private Jag specialist garage's around.
It's not normal when you want to do something as simple as say change the sparkplugs and having to rip apart a shit ton of parts to get in.
Whereas my Honda Accord you remove the plastic covering and voila.
They're worth it if you have the budget for the unexpected.
Had my XJ for 4 years, and can't even think of getting rid of it! Every time I drive it, its impressive, unique and stylish.
Completely agree regarding the axing of the XJ by Jaguar. They had the replacement designed and tested and ready to put into production. They wrote off a huge sum by cancelling it. Even if it didn’t sell in huge numbers and wasn’t perhaps going to be a cutting edge electric vehicle, it would have bridged the gap between what Jaguar have now and what they will launch in a couple of years. I suspect a lot of the drive train would have come from the iPace so would still be reasonably competitive as electric cars go. I didn’t understand the decision then and I still don’t today.
Jaguar really start to resemble the final years of SAAB
Well its because they are broke
@@jockwross I can never understand why people arrive at that conclusion based on basically nothing at all. They are part of the same group that makes Land Rover and Range Rover models, so no, they are not broke. Jags do tend to be a niche market but then they always have been. So are the vast majority of other big cars; same with sports cars like Lamborghini and Ferrari but they survive.
One of the biggest issues is that there seems to be a culture of people slagging them off that have never owned or even driven one, and know virtually nothing about them. It's all nonsense but it must put some people off buying them.
The fact that they didn't take the skateboard from the iPace and put an XJ replacement on it is one of the dumbest moves Jaguar has made in its entire history - and, yes, I'm including the decision to cancel the original mid-engine V6 roadster they were going to sell it an affordable, British Boxster/Z competitor and spend the money to turn the X-Type into a diesel-burning estate.
@@jonathangwynne1917 I may be wrong, but wasn’t it under Ford ownership that made the decision on the X type?
Bought a JAGUAR XJ after the video. Had it over 12 months now. What a great car. Best I've ever driven.👍
Great to hear!
I’ve been watching this Channel for about a year and a bit now and I can’t wait every week or day for the new videos. This new production helps to bring Matts vision to life. However I would still just be as entertained and interested to watch each video without the exciting production transitions and edits. Thanks Matt for bringing us videos like this!
Thank you! I appreciate it
What a car!!!!! Absolutely stunning!!!! Nothing else can touch it for looks!!!! I currently drive and XF but definitely need an XJ in my life!!!!
This video came out at the perfect time, just after purchasing my 2016 xjl. I asked Matt for his opinion before buying it. And now that I'm driving it, i love it. Such a special vehicle. Thank you Matt and i must say what a beautiful video you made, you really stepped up your game. Keep it up 😍
Cheers!
I had a 3.0 v6 petrol R-sport. It was fantastic. One moment you were wafting down the road like royalty. Then choose Sports and dynamic modes and become a boy racer again. The shape remains fresh and up to date even after a decade. This was a Jaguar masterpiece and I so hope they recover this spirit.
Great video as always and what a spectacular car that is. It’s a great shame that it’s the last of it’s kind. Especially considering the fact that I’ve always preferred the XJ over it’s German rivals. It’s just more special.
Why what's happening to the XJ ?
It finished production two years ago, and the new XJ has been cancelled. No more XJ’s.
XJ and QP is best!
@@Hattonbank I hope in 2025 we will meet with the new XJ ev.
Wow!!! Production quality has skyrocketed!
My XJ is an absolute bargain to keep on the road compared to my friend's Maserati Quatroporte. She finally said, "Enough's enough," and bought a Tesla. Another win for the dark side.
Oh Mattie boy, this is one your best. Both the car presented and video. The city shots do greater justice to the looks of the car than peak district.
Last year I went from a 2010 XFS to a 2014 XJR and the difference is like night and day. Both cars cost a bit to keep on the road but are well worth it. The great thing about the XJR is that it rewards you not only when you plant your right foot, but also when you are driving Miss Daisy.
I'll consider myself a lucky man. After 3 XF-S - two diesel and a petrol supercharged V6 - I was in a position to buy a 2017 XJ-R 575. Almost identical to the one in the vid barring the quad exhaust and black interior. It is brutal - when provoked, but it's also a sedate cruiser when it wants to be. It will catch many a boy racer out - and the noise from the engine on cold start is fantastic. Prod the throttle and it goes, oh boy does it go!!! Took a run up the Antrim coastal route on a car meet - had a Porsche driver behind, and he commented that he couldn't believe it goes round corners like it does. It is a sublime ride, providing (for me) the right amount of stiffness, but still compliant. Fuel? Yes, it can be thirsty round town, but on the open road, it'll easily attain 35-38mpg - not bad for a rip snorting supercharged V8. Yes, I'm still a lucky man.
Hello Mat 🙂 I've got to say your videos are getting better and better. Just watchiing some of older videos you're going from strength to strength. Keep them coming 👍
I'm glad somebody notices the lack of XJ in Jaguar's lineup. To me, a Jaguar lineup without an XJ is incomplete, just like Porsche without a 911. XJ is to Jaguar what 911 is to Porsche. Jaguar shat the bed canning the almost developed new XJ, successor to the XJ X351. These are torrid times for a Jaguar fan, and I'm thankful that you decided to make a video on this X351 R-Sport. Loved it!
I'd have this over a 7 series, S class or an A8 in a heartbeat!
I prefer the s class tbh
Of those 4 the jag is a solid 4th position, a car for the pensioner at the golf club
@@Storm.Z.4u yeah, maybe the xj of old but I don't agree with this model. It does look amazing, you have to admit that.
@@Storm.Z.4u tbh, I find the design of the s class and 7 series pretty anondine and bland. The jag stands out a lot more imo.
I was waiting for the new XJ to replace my 2016 550bhp XJR only for the XJ to be cancelled, so I went out and bought an S560C. I drove home and decided to keep the XJR, i had waited 6 months for delivery and after i drove the S560C for 30 miles to the house, I was questioning my sanity. 2 years later, I sold the S560C. It was great looking as i also had the matt white color. But! It was too heavy, underpowered and the switchgear layout was a jumbled mess. I still have the XJR and have decided to hang on to it till it breaks. What a shame they canceled it, although they should have still put the V8 into the new one for the US market where I live. Mind the F Pace SVR has the same engine, O may buy that one, but still will keep the XJR.
Maaan. I have to say your reviews are better than Doug's. Love the channel. Got me through hospital ( was in a coma after Covid and spent 4+ months in hospital)
Best downtime ever. Thanks for all the replies to my comments, means a lot to a viewer.
Can only say Matt you've done a perfect video on my favourite car!....I have the pleasure of driving various 'barges' as part of my job, but instantly fell for the XJ, so thanks for confirming my choice is the right one!
Fantastic Sir!...💪👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Omg... production values have gone through the roof. Well done young man. I've lusted after a 351 for a number of years and am determined to have one before I'm planted. Love the channel. You're almost at 200k!
Got urself a videographer and editor now? Production effort and value gone way up
Great vid as usual im defo in the camp of love of the design of this series xj i always thought it was a shame didnt sell so well against ze germans
This is honestly the best car review channel on the internet, you deserve to Be getting any inventory you want to film with
Thank you
Definitely a touch of Clarkson like comments and delivery in this excellent video. Top Gear has influenced so many spin offs. I think this channel is the best out there and wouldn’t be surprised to see Matt on TV soon…nice work 👍
Thanks!
Matt I can't stop smiling when I watch your videos now, you put all other car channels and TV programs to shame, you are a genuine guy and that's what sets you far apart from the others, thank you and keep up the amazing work..😁
Thanks
this channel is becoming a work of art
Haha thanks!
Matt's the reason I purchased a XJ 350 and now i have to get a X351, the best production ever you done mate, watched this a year ago and to see him gain other 120k of subscibers isnt surprsing. Well done, had work pays off
Oh yes, yes yes yes. Been excited and waiting for this one! Love the XJ 🤤
I only ever watch this guys reviews. He is knowledgeable, interesting, engaging and his reviews are honest. Top quality.
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words
The editing on these videos keeps getting better and better! Love the car too, it’s the 2022 Range Rover alternative while fuel prices are ridiculously high! Just wish like all luxury barges (with the exception of the Panamera), they sold a hatch back derivative, far more practical than a saloon!
There are a range of Grande Coupes from BMW that are hatchbacks
This channel is so refreshing. Great choice of cars and witty dialogue from someone who knows his stuff. Brilliant.
Having owning this exact car but in a 2016 plate, I agree with everything said. The car is stellar, and do agree Jaguar should have kept up with the flagship XJ, even if it meant releasing the electric version. Surely they couldv'e made a hybrid of it too, but Jaguar do have a rep of making stupid decisions. They act like a rebellious teen on their period sometimes.
I did have a woeful of issues initially from my XJ. Dodgy breather pipe which kept flagging a DPF warning, interior squeeks, and engine management light flagging up every month. The engine management one was the worst of them all, as i lost all hope with the car, but it seems like it was a common issue, every 30-50k on the facelift XJ, relating to the throttle body.
Since replacing the breather pipe, and the throttle body, the car has been a dream.
About the ride, if you put michellin pilots on this, the car feels worlds apart. The XJ was fitted with P Zeros from factory which are actually quite firm for the vehicle. You trully havent got the best ride out of your XJ till you changed the tyres to Michellin Pilots.
Wow, your videos have always had quality content but now you've got the production values to match, this as high quality as anything you can find on a car channel here on youtube. Only trouble is I've been looking at XFs for the last week...now you've gone and put the big cat in my head! Think I'd be sporting a big grin either way!
😍I absolutely love these XJ's but what stops me buying is the size of the thing and parking bays simply not long enough 😀
Brilliant review of a stunning car. Loved the Fred West joke too 😂. Keep up the great work 👍.
Wow, amazing intro! 👍
We do not enjoy the sex worker comment however
Rare... and meant to be. I bought an XJ V6 S/C AWD after an Evoque and F-Pace (same V6) and we as a family love it - long family rides are pure pleasure. Here in the south of Germany i can't tell when i saw another XJ last time. Not a car round each corner. Fully agree on your comments. I think you can also apply the adapted citation from a CarThrottle video (brilliant by the way) about the F-Type: "The best thing about the [XJ] is the way it makes you feel, which is special privileged, excitable but never smug." This car is not shouting "here i am" like many other cars these days with questionable bodywork out of factory. But if you see it standing somewhere or on a driveby, the lines catch your eyes (at least with me). Timeless purely elegant design. Thanks Mr. Callum.
Great production and great car 🤘😎🤘
Lol you watch these too Wayne! RnR!
Very, very slick video Matt.. Love it. I seriously considered an XJ a while back before buying my M-B CLS Shooting-brake
That's WAAAAAAAAAY better than the BMW 7 series! I would have really liked to purchase one, but in the end I'm opting for a BMW 5 series GT 245 HP Diesel because I heard the diesel engines for the XJ are not properly reliable and, most of all, here in Italy there's an absurd extra road tax for vehicles over 250 HP!!! 😞
You have a road tax based on bhp?!?! How does that work?
I've had mine for nearly 5 years and no problems... its got 158k on the clock. Still turns heads. Love it
We had an unmarked one on demo in the Police. The R sport 3.0 diesel. Covert lights the whole bit. Only had it for a couple of weeks. Fantastic motorway patrol car. Speeding motorists, drivers on the phone just didnt spot it until it was too late. A book of 10 Fixed penalty notices easily achievable in a 12 hour shift.
Some senior officers saw it and didnt like the fact we had it. They thought it sent out the wrong message !
They seemed to forget or just didnt know that the Police used Jags for many years historically.
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I absolutely love the effect of the car model appearing on the road as you drive over it!
Great video!!!!! Still love the old ones more. Sorry, but I don't think this design will age well while cheap and old X-type still looks great to me from the outside. I think they went a bit too far and made a generic design in an otherwise great car.
Your presentation is absolutely full of character, you’re one bloody amazing storyteller
Now I know why the guys on top gear packed up ! With content like this with the great skits at the French built cars and pretty much everything else with slick editing , this has become the show topgear should have become .
Great content Matt 👍
Oh wow, thank you
Some great camera shots in this really concise take on the XJ. Especially loved your back seat look. Nice to see someone excited about cars. Seems so rare today. Most folks are just A-to B owners. Anyway thanks for the review.
Fantastic, loved this review, comments like 'As reliable as a politician's promise' were brilliant! Class!
really stepping up that production game buddy, very nice work
The production quality of this video is a step above your norm. Amazing.
I immediately know how much you love this car based on how much fun you clearly had making this video
Quite right
I had two 4.0 X300's over a 10 year period starting about 1999, a straight 6 and a V8, and I loved them. I wasn't sure about this shape when it first came out, but I like it now. They are great cars. I'd love another one. The trouble is, there are so many great cars, I'd need a drive the size of a field to park them all, so I just watch this channel instead! I should have been a car dealer. I knew it. Damn.
I owned a 2004 black xjr, of the 25 plus cars I've owned in my life she was the one i loved most. i'm now in the market for one of the last models, there is a 1 of 300 last year one for sale in California that is a bit out of my price range but many v8 xj's are available for bargain prices. i will now consider life time ownership. simply the best sedan on earth.
Production quality is amazing and great car
I treated myself to an XE last April. Wanted a facelift XF until I saw Matt's video on the XE. Your dead right Matt, all these modern Callum designed Jag saloons are ageless, I am an old codger but young or old we all swap notes on our Jaguars. I always thought "Stormzy" was something that happened after a hot spell. Thanks Matt,👍
Love these videos, I bought a 2009 Jaguar XJ on the strength of one of your videos and have not regretted it. A joy to look at and to drive. Might be tempted to get one of these next, fantastic production in this video. Keep up the good work please, your videos, delivery, humour and knowledge is fantastic.
Not only the usual great review but I feel the editing and production has been turned up a notch. A cameraman and very well done transitions.
After watching your review of the jaguar xf I took the plunge and bought a 2013 3.0 v6 deisel face-lift model fully loaded and wow what a car
Thanks for your reviews 👍
I would like to congratulate Matt, in my opinion the best and most professional video review to date, simply couldn’t fault it, well done you have now set a very high bar.
I bought a 2013 xj portfolio 3.0d a few months ago and couldn’t be happier with it, such a special car
They’re great cars
There is no denying that is true;)
I have bought one recenty too.
Really honest yet complimentary review. I really like my xfs sportbrake but i loved my '98 xjr!
Matt I’ve been a long term subscriber and must they video editing and quality his come a long now. You’re now on par if not better than multi million pound backed Tv shows. Looking forward to seeing where this channel goes
Thanks!
The special effects crew have seriously upped their game 👍 great review
Production value has been upped. Well done Matt.
Brilliant as always I bought a xf after watching your video and it’s great , I now wouldn’t buy a car without watching your reviews they are that good thank you
I was one of the early subscribers to this channel and so glad it has gotten so big. Long may you prosper. Love the content, which is accessible to those who know a lot about cars and those who don't.
Brilliant channel. Great choice of cars with expert knowledge and witty dialogue. A treasure.
Awesome motor! The XJ L will be my next car. Currently driving Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel.
The intro looked like a proper tv ad for Jaguar! cracking stuff
Great video Matt. You and me both appreciate the JLR products and cruising in them. They drive sublimely, wafting around and looking stylish and classy 👌👏👍
Great vid as always Matt, the quality of the video production on this one has reached new heights. Keep up the brilliant work!
Hi, thanks for your videos and I really enjoy them. I also have a Jaguar XJ 16MY and I work for JLR. The reason we’ve stopped building this model is due to the volume of XJs sold comparing to its rivals. We didn’t make much profit to and had to cancel the electric XJ project. We simply don’t sell much saloon cars. But hey ! You never know, it may come back again like the Defender did.
Thanks for the info! I am also looking for a XJ 16reg at the moment and I saw some horror stories about oil dilution and very frequent DPF issues. This kind of put me off a little bit tbh. 🤔 It would be interesting to hear your opinion since you own one and also work for JLR 🙂 Thanks in advance!
Really enjoyed this review. I’ve owned four XJ’s previously and the only reason for not buying this one is that it was a truly massive car,too big for my wife to take to sainsburys on a Friday afternoon. So, I bought an XF-S which I’m really enjoying.
I get what you mean about lwb cars looking odd, the worst being the X308 jag where all the extra length went into the back door, truly hideous, but I don’t think that applies the this model, it still looks pretty damn good.
Keep up the good work.
I’ve drive my Dads XJR every few months and it is a beast . I always volunteer to take him to the airport in it if I can use it for the week. Seems like a decent trade off 😇
Well, another great video, so thanks. I actually work alongside JLR out of their Fen End (Warwickshire) site. The next time I'm there, I'll ask someone why the XJ has been pulled, although to my astonishment, I saw a 72 plate XJL sat there only last week. I was told it was a 'mule' vehicle testing new tech for other models, but still great to see a 'new' one. I'll get back to you and comment on this once I have an answer. Until then, please keep the videos coming, they're all very enjoyable, I especially like the "I bought a cheap......" series.
Hi matt, top quality video again so well done.
im 6 months into a 2014 jaguar XF-R and i have to say its the best car ive ever owned, that supercharged v8 is glorious. we have just done around 800 miles in it last week around cornwall and it didnt miss a beat, it had the low down grunt to get up the steep hills and was comfy to sit in whilst it did it.
ok it cost me around £900,000,000 in super unleaded but i couldnt care less (to be fair i averaged 27.6mpg) which for a big saloon with a v8 i didnt think was too bad, people warned me off jaguar saying they are unreliable etc etc but its just not the case,the car feels solid,didnt use a drop of oil or water and has given me 0 issues.
keep up the good work buddy
Whoever is editing your videos these days is doing a great job. You should give them a raise
New style of video editing is class, Matt. Really putting a professional finish to your content 👏🏻
Thanks!
Great video. Others have said it, but the attention to detail in the production makes it a pleasure to watch. Insightful comments, gorgeous photography, great subtle humour. Thanks!
Much appreciated!
"You don't know what you've got in your own backyard,unless you're Fred West ! " Still chuckling at that.Video is great as always.
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Great video. I agree with all you say. It is the most beautiful saloon ever to my eyes.... I do not know who Stormzy is or remember rationing (that made me laugh) but have had my champagne (Quartzite) with ivory leather & burr walnut Portfolio 3.0 diesel for 5 months now.. Done 5k miles, averaged 50mpg & every trip is an absolute pleasure. A joy to look at, sit in & to drive. I always said if a car makes you smile when you're stuck in traffic that's worth a few bob... & this Jaguar does it for me.
Great new graphics!, production keeps getting sharper and refined without loosing the presentation style and content. Certainly an excellent choice of car to herald in the new show.
Excellent video as always. I used to have a 2011 xj and it was the best car I owned until I wrote it off on the motorway. So now I've bought a 2016 one and it's even better. You just can't beat the big cat for its looks, interior and spec and It puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it.
I remember watching this channel hit 100,000 subscribers and it won’t be long before it deservedly hit 200,000… keep up the great work!
Thanks! Coming soon
Just bought a 2013 diesel xj on Saturday. It’s already my favourite and best car I’ve ever had. Absolutely love it.
and no issues with engine at all? heard this is land rover engine ,TATA motors made in india, all jags been made in india anyway ,I cannot trust so much,but what I seen many of range rovers sport with 3.0TD v6 engines are mega crap and have many issues with engines+ you have to pay extreme a lot for a parts