Jaguar XE S - Review and Roadtest
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- So would I swap my Audi S4 for the new Jaguar XE S ?
I have never driven a Jaguar before and in this video I take a look at the range topping Jaguar XE S powered with the mighty 3.0 Supercharged V6 from the F Type.
You only have to take a walk around your local Jaguar dealership to see that the pipe and slippers, old man image, is long gone. Replaced by a range of very desirable cars. The question I ask is if you are a 3 Series, A4 or C Class driver...should you consider the XE for you next car ? The answer is a resounding YES !
I would like to thank Harwoods Jaguar of Chichester for letting me have this car for the weekend. They are very keen for people to experience Jaguar...give them a call.
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In the process of buying one of these now, fell in love after a 20min test drive..... phenomenal car and engine tone that will never stop me smiling 👍👍
Good choice!
Thank you, cant wait to pick it up now and drive with out the salesman clinging to the seat 🤣
Same I bought one a couple of months ago after dismissing it without driving it...this car is what bmw used to be...it does everything well
How much fuel does a Jaguar like this take?
Dynamic , sport mode this machine gets pretty angry ... Love it and can`t wait to drive it every day and listen to the roar when you put the foot down
I know what you mean. Sadly I had camera issues when filming in Dynamic mode so didn't really cover it in the video. Half the traction control and all the horsepower makes for a lot of fun...especially in the wet !
+Petrol Ped I know ... Thanks brilliant review!
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Nice video, enjoy your reviews. They feel very honest and dig into features that matter!
Thanks Matty. It's great getting feedback like that. Means it's worth me doing it. Slowly building an audience. I've got some great content planned !
Just got a 2018 XE-S AWD with 380hp 2 wks ago. Goes like stink!!
Oh AWD would turn this car into a usable weapon !
love Jaguar great review
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it 😎
New S4 out soon though...
I know, and that means Virtual Cockpit. Should be an awesome car !
My S4 is not going anywhere soon, but it's a close call. I need an estate so will be reviewing the XF Sportbrake soon.
I'm looking forward to the XF review as well. Really like the review of the XE. I will be test driving an S4 as soon as they are released, hopefully within the next couple of months.
The Sportbrake I've got to review is a stunning car. My mate took delivery of it today. Huge spec and amazing colour !
I can't wait to drive the new S4 either 😎
I'm looking at getting the XE awd version.For those of you who have got one,a few questions.
Is it smooth on all road surfaces?
Does it have a lot of road noise?
Are the electrical systems prone to failing as people have reported?
How much are servicing costs?
Thanks
Father has an XE-S although it's the rear wheel drive version.
1. Its decently smooth, definitely more than it's rivals.
2. I am not sure about lower trim models, but ours is good.
3. Never had electrical issues with ours apart from the front sensor automatically going off for no reason, replaced the sensor under warranty it's good now.
4. The V6 needs to be serviced more often then a non performance orientated car, it's around 200-300 pounds.
@@hyphed4196 apart from big service which is 700-800 from Jaguar (spark plugs etc). I got it done at my local trusted garage instead out of warranty, about £350...
Got a 2016 rwd version a few years ago (still have it) so can't comment on AWD. It's pretty smooth on the roads, soaks up bumps well generally although being sporty it is firmer than say an XJ. Road noise is fine although I'd say the build quality is not as good as XF or XJ. It's a smaller performance saloon, so less sound deadening/reassuring weight to the doors etc. I've had a few annoying niggles (creaks/rattles/whines, leaky screenwash bottle) but nothing expensive, mostly sorted under warranty. Electrics have been fine. Handling is excellent, jekyll and Hyde in and out of dynamic + sport mode, like having 2 cars... Sounds decent but disappointing they didn't give it active exhaust like F-type. Its great fun to drive but like many Jags it definitely has its flaws and I say that as a Jag enthusiast (I came from 10 years of X100 XKR)
Which color is it? Ebony black or Ultimate black?
Hi there. To be honest I'm not sure.
These are looking like a very compelling used buy these days, depreciated a healthy amount and a huge amount of car for the money nowadays! That supercharger whine is absolutely gorgeous
Much nicer than an Audi S4... Epic jag!
I bought one. I just love it. You grin every time you go out in it. Brilliant!
XE S = S EX
I know it's an old video, but people will be picking these up cheap now. There's a terrible leak issue in the passenger footwell. It can be really bad and you'll go through seal upon seal to try and fix it, but it's due in part, to the rubber gromets on the body behind the wing. They shrink over time and let water in, and it tracks down into the footwell. I got rid of mine because my wife was sick of getting wet feet, and the car takes ages to de-mist, so only later on did I find out how to sort it.
The 2017 XF and this amazing XE, I think Jaguar currently make the best compact and medium sized cars on the market.
+peter feltham I am reviewing the XF Sportbrake in the next week or so. Fantastic looking car.
I have a XE-S and can say I love my black cat.
The Sound and the power is Awesome....
When I saw the first time your video, I could not wait to get my Jaguar. Very nice Video.
Oh lucky you :-)
I loved it. Sounded amazing and made you feel very special !
Petrol Ped
Petrol Ped
How about reliability though and cost of ownership?
Got the first edition. Jaguar got me hooked now. It's tuned in such a way that joy is the only byproduct of strenuous use.
Nice job! Jag has been hitting it out of the park lately . Cheers from boston!
+Bort Nedrick I know what you mean. I was in my local dealer and couldn't help but drool at the cars in there. The XE is a great bit of kit !
I sell a lot of cars every year and can certainly tell you these German engined cars are not as reliable as they used to be. Especially Diesels! Bmw diesels eat injectors and DPF filters ,and Audi/Vw 2.0d eats turbos , injectors and duel mass flywheels. In my experience we have had far less trouble with Jaguars. I just hope this ingenium diesel is reliable! The more of this extra eco kit manufacturers put on there diesel engines the more unreliable they seem to become!
Ed Smith I've been seeing a lot of 2.0d bmw engines with snapped or stretched timing chains. Totally unacceptable from a car of their value
I’m looking to buying a used XE , 20d 180hp, I’m honestly scared about the reliability, jaguar’s reliability record is not brilliant. Are the new ones better, are they ok as second hand cars, or will i be in the shop every week with it eating my money ?
Just bought a Jaguar XE S , with a German race chip fitted , amazing performance, handling . In my opinion, way better overall than the B.M.W M3 I previously owned .. Lovely car which my wife , who prefers elegant, placid drives , rather than sporty , fast cars adores , so yes , it suits both of us for different reasons...
Jaguar is back with a vengeance!!!!!!!!!!.
I know this is an old video, however I’ve just ordered a brand new XE R Dynamic HSE MHEV. I expect it in July. By all accounts it should be ideal for my 35 mile mostly motorway commute. Currently in a Lexus CT 200h which is a great little car. For me it is the CVT gearbox that lets it down badly.
I always return to the reviews you do of the jaguars!! You Sir Pete have caused me to fall for jaguar! When I buy one I’ll let u know!!
This was my press ever dealer/press car 👍
Test Drove C Class , A4 & 3 series , fell in Love with the Jag , Its well specced , handles fantastically, and has a real presence , and the car and engine are made in the UK. So I bought one , if you enjoy driving , and don't need to follow the crowd and buy German, you'll love this car
Great review. I have the XE S and it is a great car to drive. In fact when you put it in dynamic mode it becomes a bit of a beast. I love it.
Sure is, especially in the wet !
Not as much as you in that Mustang though I bet!! That was also a great review...
nice review . 1st time jag owner. I love the xe-s. I get 26mpg mostly behaving. the apps are unreliable and this is my only disappointment 😀👍
+Normer Snob I can imagine if you drive it like you stole it (let's face it the XE begs you to do that !) then the MPG isn't going to be fab...but the noise...that noise !
How is the reliability of this car, what's the worst thing that's happened to you wrt to the XE S. Would really appreciate your reply, cause I've got my eyes on the XE S specifically! Thanks in advance!
O what a luck! In 30 days I'll get my Jag. It's a XE Portfolio with the 180 hp Diesel Engine. Not the classic Jaguar Engine, but it has enough power for the daily business. Thanks a lot for the nice review.
My pleasure. Hope you enjoy your new wheels. I think that engine choice will give you a great mix of performance and economy. The chassis really is very good.
very good editing and video quality sir. You will soon be up there with subscriber numbers hopefully.
kvsingh21 Thank you. Very kind of you to say and I hope you are right 👍
I bought the 2016 model with pretty much all the upgrades. Coming from an Audi I do miss the quattro system. I test drove the S4 and I liked it but it was more money with far less tech and it looked boring. You do have to be careful in the wet, ive had the back end try and overtake me. However get out in the dry with P-Zeros on and its just epic, the shear grip and speed through corners with zero kick at the back.
I have the same, put some decent tyres on it. Pirellis are crap. Got Michelin pilot sport 4s on it at the moment, it's like a different car (and that's chipped with a gearbox flash too and in the wet). Used to scare me with random breakaways in the wet with those Pirellis on, even at low speed...
I'm a life long Jag fan however I think the new generation of jags are really dull, the back end of the xe looks like they just give up.
I’ve just bought one, it comes sometime mid next week, cannot wait
Enjoy 👍
2023 XE S diesel heavily reduced by Jaguar UK to £33k brand new at the moment.. over £4k cheaper than the cheapest petrol version. Tempting.
I WANT ONE!!!!
Pretty good on the used market now. Considering swapping my 530d for one since my weekly mileage has dropped!
It's so much better at driving than the S4. It's even better than the M3, in all honesty, even though it's much cheaper + it's a Jag! Well done, Jaguar, well done. The only competition I'm sensing here (and the only one I haven't driven yet) is Mercedes C-Class... I totally agree with you, PEtrol Ped. Handling and driving-wise it is much better and, indeed, "rewarding" than BMW M3 and Audi S4.
Why in the world you keep mentioning M3's name in vain. This car's competition is BMW 340, S4 and C450. Any of them will eat the Jag alive in the straight lane, add the German build quality, a much bigger rear sit...No chance for the Jag to sell in numbers, not in US for sure.
Any advice from Jag XE owners, how their family feels with respect to leg space at rear. On the videos when I see, feel like too tight and will it be comfortable for passenger in rear seat during long drives ? Looking forward for feedback from XE family members to enable me to take decision to purchase..
This was filmed a few years ago now and to be honest I can remember just how much space there was in the back 😬
@@PetrolPed no worries.. thanks for your reply. I like your presentation and good review.
Just come across this whilst looking for some Jag reviews. Well done. A nicely balanced, informative and well produced review. You can be proud of that. And yes... I have subscribed :-)
+mrbsgreen That is great to hear. This was in the early days of my channel and one of my first successful videos. Hopefully I've got a lot better since then 😜😂
I'm looking forward to the V8 version of the XE, which will be the true competitor to the BMW M3.
+Al8minium Jaguar are still teasing us about an XE R. Let's hope they do it. The chassis could handle it I'm sure. I'd be first in the queue to drive that puppy !!
I have to admit, I actually like this XE-S. If I could afford it, I'd have one.
weather is beautiful...looks like you don't what's a beautiful weather...come to mauritius then :)
I never driven the Vauxhall Vectra VXR before
I can’t decide between a 16 play Jag XE-S or a 16 Maserati ghibli
Apple Watch is for boomers.
Cracking review. Appreciate you taking the time. Taking the XE R Sport out for a test drive this morning. Not as much power as the S but I'm looking forward to it.
Cheers mate. You'll have a blast. The handling is amazing. Let me know how you get on?
+Petrol Ped Phenomenal! Absolutely loved it. I drove the 200bhp model and going back Friday to test drive the 180 Diesel. Still have to wait a couple of months until I've sold my RR Sport but this is the most excited I've been about a car for a long time.
great video and as you say the jag is a excellent alternative to the normal 3
Thanks Stevie. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
I really like my 2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport however, the InControl Touch Pro system is very erratic and often plagued with computer hardware and software problems. The base model is far superior and has fewer issues.
Wow...that doesn't sound good at all :-(
Well, they removed the V6, such a pity...
You should know that "Ped" in the U.S. is dangerously close to a word you don't ever want to be called. Rethink using that.
Thanks for the heads-up. My friends and family call me Ped, short for Pedro. I am a Petrol Head (Gear Head for you guys in the states) hence the play on words. I trust people will realise that 😳
+Petrol Ped I've been thinking about this and I guess that's the difference, friends and family vs. a potential global brand. How about Petrol Pete (if you like Pete?!) An easy fix although I do prefer Petrol Ped - but I'm from Sussex, not Wisconsin!
this is the uk.not us
Better than a boring German motor by miles
I have one and it is EPIC!! Helluva car for $40K!!! Great review!!!!!
Cheers. They do an AWD version now too !
Yeah Jag is doing it right for sure. Thanks again for that grin-inducing review. That is the effect the car has. I'm doing a VelocityAP ECU tune on it this week that will boost the hp up past 400! Yeehaw!
Nice car and video, shame rear leg and headroom is so poor compared to competition, otherwise was on my list...
Handling or room? Jag has [vastly] superior suspension for handling.
+miyahtallulah no issue with handling as you rightly say but rear headroom is not practical for my needs. Went for MSport 330e
+Paul J how are you finding the BMW?
You're a good presenter. Also your voice sounds like Harry Metcalfe..!
Ps. Not sure if you mentioned this... Dampers: is it a comfortable ride on our potholed roads?
That's kind of you to say so. I wish I had his garage ;-)
+MassiveGlove With this being the S model it's a firm ride but it handled bumpy roads pretty well.
Let's be fair this is a 335/340i rival..it won't get near an M3
Yep, probably right on that one 👍
Jaguar has really stepped up there styling and there very nice looking cars great review sir Pete
If you think this XE is nice check out the time I drive the Project 8 👍
th-cam.com/video/f8cxeU-MgyI/w-d-xo.html
I own this car. To be honest, the meridian sound system is rubbish.
Which one? There are three levels of Meridian. The standard 80W, upgraded 380W and ludicrous 825W!
All good but how about reliability!
The weather is gloomy An overcast at best An he says the weathers ‘beautiful’??
That’s what you get for living in the UK. Anything other than rain is beautiful 😜
Waxing on with infinite accolades spells trouble with a "Audi" target buyer. This is not a true Jag, what with that Mitsu EVO "great front end", or a supercharger rather than displacement..ghost of Ford Mondeo more likely. It is sad that Jaguar couldn't just bring out a line of XKEs and 120's with the electric or hybrid engine only fit for Markley Markle and the driver who wouldn't be king in LA. Really, this isn't a Shaguar in the least....and I hope Audi drivers rot in fake diesel land with high tech gravestones that need more work than Bill Gates P.R faculties in rumour monger land.
limited top speed is actually 170 mp lol
Great review. Test driving one in a couple of weeks and very likely to order one.
VERY !
Great review. I enjoy your videos and presenting style. Keep em coming!
Cheers Nick. Will do ;-)
Another awesome video !!
Thanks Zane. Much appreciated. Spread the word and share the link if you can...I need more Subscribers like you 😎
What is the difference between the S and the 35t R-Sport? We don't currently have thE X3 S in North America. I'm interested in this Jag, but i would want an S4 equivalent, i feel like the rport is only like an sline. Also wouldnt an XE R be like an M3 equivalent?? Plz reply thanks!
Hi There. Your analogy of R Sport being like Audis S Line is spot on. R Sport is a trim level you can choose with the range of 2.0L Petrol and Diesel engines, the XE S is the only XE with the 3.0L V6 Supercharged engine. An XE S might not quite reach an M3 in terms of performance but it is close. When I last spoke to the guys at Jaguar they weren't aware of plans for an XE R but you never know, that may change !
Thank you for the reply! You wouldnt know by any chance when the XE S will make it to North America and if a 6 speed manual for the XE S is a possibility?
Sorry. I've got no idea I'm afraid :-(
great review ....some motor that...
keep them coming your great
BMW M340 x drive is nice but much more money as is C43 AMG. Jag wins on price.
Which would you actually prefer to own between this and an S4?
S4
@@PetrolPed why’s that? Performance wise or something else?
Great review. What is the name of the instrumental (2:52m)?
Sorry, I made this film such a long time ago I can't remember and don't have the source file anymore 😥
th-cam.com/video/UY4aY-LRoI0/w-d-xo.html
Good review however you got the demographics wrong, it's not aimed at 40+ plus something it's aimed at the 30+ age bracket so I reality you look a little too old even for the S4 you said you own.
Oh thanks 😂
Great review
Cheers. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Top review
Thanks Sarah. A top car makes it easier to do a top review :-)
Great video 😃
It one of my very first reviews. I’ve come a long way since then 😬
I've just bought this model your video helped me decide 😄
R.I.P. Jaguar XE S :(
380 horse power ?
Does the electronic brake automatically disengage when you drive off, and does it apply when you turn the engine off?
Yes to the first question. Not sure about the second. This was filmed over 4 years ago 😬
@@PetrolPed thanks for that PP. one more question if you please. Do the automatics have anti creep when stationary?
Current owner since 2017 - Yes to first (it's a bit binary though, not as good as our Kodiaq). It applies when you put the gearbox in park I believe (as you need to put it in service mode when you change the rear brakes). It doesn't have anti creep, you have to put the e handbrake on at the lights or sit with foot on brake (again not as good as my Kodiaq)
Great video
Jaguar XE 2018
nice review
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it :-)
+Petrol Ped ive never had turbos..whats the bad thing about turbos? its the main thing that stops me from buying an audi..alot of mechanics tell me to stay away from audis, mercedes and bmws
+matrixlone My S4 is Super Charged just like the XE S, however I did have an Audi TTS for 4 years and that was a Turbocharged 2.0. Never had a problem. Also my current car is a John Cooper Works Mini Roadster with a 1.6 Turbo...EPIC car ! I think turbos used to have a bad reputation in the early days for being unreliable and blowing up. Modern turbos are a different league. Almost every diesel on the market is a turbo and more and more performance cars are going down the route of forced induction. The old problem of lag is not what it used to be either
Not sure which mechanics you are talking to...Audi, BMW and Merc are some of the most reliable engines going !
I am in the same situation. This, a new S4 or a 450AMG....US models, though.
+JoeyandLindsay Its really not all that quick. If you compare it with similar priced cars. 1/4 times I've seen are quite bad. I do believe our S4s would put this to shame.
Nice choice to have to make ;-)
+JoeyandLindsay I think the average driver would get from A to B more quickly in an S4 as the Quattro just means you can put your foot down more without losing grip. The Jag sounds great and is very rewarding through the corners but it could bite you in the ass if you're not careful !
Petrol Ped How was the ride quality in the Jag vs your S4, say in comfort mode? I have the Prestige package on my current S4, and with the 19" wheels, it does make for some pretty harsh moments. Also, one other concern I have about the Jag, is I feel like I'm going backwards in terms of interior quality. Thoughts?
+JoeyandLindsay The ride quality was very good in the Jag. Overall handling was superb actually. You are right, the S4 is pretty firm but I like that. You should try my JCW Mini if you want a firm ride !!
I don't think many companies can come close to Audi interiors. I liked the dash in the Jag but wasn't a fan of the seats.
Stick with your Audi Avant S4. I like the Jag but we both love Audi I promise your S4 would leave this for dead with the quattro system. Audi do easy fast speed with little effort. I'm sorry I removed my comment's re the Audi RS6 review but I soon realised I have put myself uncomfortable position as I no-longer work for that company.
No problem Alan. I have no plans to change the S4 either !
Once a Audi man always a Audi man and that's the way it is. To be honest what other car would you buy for the money that gives the same feeling and safety levels with the quattro system as you can put the power down in any given set of circumstances.
hi petrol ped. a good review but please change the name of your TH-cam channel cuz the name is awful (sorry for being blunt but it needs to be said). find a more catchier name then more people will subcribe - I would not subcribe to your channel with that name, it's off putting.
Hi There
Thanks for the feedback. Sorry you don't like the name, it's a play on words that's OK in the UK. I am a Petrol Head called Ped !! I guess it might not work so well in the US by the sounds of it (not sure why but in can imagine !) It would be difficult to change now. Please don't be put off. I have some superb content on its way. Starting with an F Type review later today ;-)
Cheers
Ped
Or you could just deal with your local idiosyncrasies. The world's a bigger place than that.
Great video..! I'v driven the 180ps diesel and loved it. I just want the V6 so much tho. Keep my 320d for economy and the XE for fun.
Is there much difference in straight line performance between this and your S4? :)
0-60 is about the same. Quattro helps a lot in the wet ;/)
I really would like to get a sporty XE S, but they only have 340HP. Comming from a C63 with 510HP thats a bit on the lower side. I hope they come with an engine at least producing 450HP with this car.
It's called the Project 8 and it has 600PS ! I recently drove one on track...
th-cam.com/video/f8cxeU-MgyI/w-d-xo.html
Is it available in us
The XE is but it doesn't look like the S model is.
www.jaguarusa.com/all-models/xe/specifications/index.html
It is actually. They just label it differently. Also available in all wheel drive! I drove one today. Insane car.
+Khalid Carrillo Thanks for the clarification Khalid. Did you enjoy it ?
does it ride/accelerate better than S4 audi or bmw?
Petrol Ped
No problem. Oh yes, the handling is sublime and the engine is very responsive. Gear changes are instant with the paddles and it drives smooth when you need it to be and stiff when you push it. Probably the best car I've driven in that price range. Visibility isn't the best, but I could live with that.
Keep your s4
I have...don't worry :-)
Nice video, but I must say every time I saw that plate, all I could think of was 'Petrol Pedo'. Maybe a rebrand required....
And "KoLAN" is very like "KLAN".
Deal with it. It's not his job to pamper to your local idiosyncrasies. It's your job to not be too small-minded.
hi petrol ped. a good review but please change the name of your TH-cam channel cuz the name is awful (sorry for being blunt but it needs to be said). find a more catchier name then more people will subcribe - I would not subcribe to your channel with that name, it's off putting.
I don't see how a name would prevent someone from subbing. I care more about the content than a stupid name. That's why I subscribed, not because of his name.
+MrJc9600 Thanks for this. For some reason I think some people (especially in the US) think I'm a paedophile because my nickname is Ped ?! I've been called Ped by family and friends since I was a kid and I'm a Petrol Head...I thought it was quite a good name ;-)
Thanks for Subscribing. I hope to bring you lots more great content.